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DEWALT 20V MAX Compact Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (DCD771C2)
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DEWALT 20V MAX Compact Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (DCD771C2)

Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose

Perfect for

  • First apartment
  • Hanging shelves
  • Furniture assembly
  • Starts a tool collection
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Price: $119.00

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Why this gift works

The DEWALT 20V MAX Compact Drill DCD771C2 kit includes the DCD771 drill/driver with a 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck and two speed ranges, 0-450 and 0-1,500 RPM, plus two 20V MAX 1.3Ah batteries, a charger and a contractor bag. DEWALT gives it a 3-year limited warranty, and the batteries fit the rest of its 20V MAX tools.

The first time he hangs shelves or builds a bed frame, a real drill is the difference between an afternoon and a weekend. Two batteries mean one charges while the other works.

Who is this gift for?

Great for

  • A son's first house or apartment
  • Weekend projects
  • Starting a tool collection

Think twice if

  • He already has a drill
  • You wanted bits included

The catch

No drill or driver bits are included, the compact 1.3Ah batteries run for less time than larger packs, and it costs more than budget drills.

Skip if he already owns a cordless drill, or only needs a screwdriver now and then.

Key specs

DEWALT 20V MAX Compact Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (DCD771C2) specifications
Voltage20V MAX
Chuck1/2 in ratcheting
Speeds0-450 and 0-1,500 RPM
Power300 unit watts out
KitDrill, 2 x 1.3Ah batteries, charger, bag
Warranty3-year limited

Worth knowing before you buy

  • Bundles with bit sets are separate listings.
  • The chuck is 1/2 inch.

Why we like it

  • Two batteries in the kit
  • Two speed ranges
  • Batteries fit other DEWALT 20V tools
  • 3-year warranty

What to look for in a first cordless drill

  • Batteries. Two batteries mean no waiting for a charge.
  • Chuck. A 1/2-inch chuck takes larger bits.
  • System. Batteries that fit other tools save money later.

Questions people ask

Yes - two 20V MAX 1.3Ah batteries and a charger.

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