good solid drill but to expensive with other options available
587542
I have dropped mine a few times and Used this light duty for 4 years always seemed fine with decent battery life a little to expensive tho I like Milwaukee  & Makita they make a way  better cordless drill so does ryobi in my opinon if your going cheap you might as well go corded and get a long extension cord. Twice the power and no batteries to go dead on you during a project. Also there is this place called horbor frieght tools and they sell corded and none corded drills like this for 1/3rd the price.
2857586
I use this as a household drill and occasionally construction projects (screwing sheetmetal on a polebarn "lots of screws").  Under extreme use (pole barn screwing) the drill can get warm.  Torque is sufficient for almost everything (drilling 1" spade bit through 3" wall header took its toll and I finally went to a corded 1/2" drill.  batteries after 5 years are still working but have lost about half their capacity.  They are very usable though and both recharge fast. The brake portion of the trigger switch went out after 3 years which was irritating.
something to look for is a drill that LOCKS when idle so you can use the drill as a manual screwdriver for that last 1/8 turn on the drywall screw.  Some cheaper drills don't lock and I won't have one that wont..
Its been a good drill but I may try something different since I'm ready to replace this and the cost has not gone down...
2761664
Drill has very good torque ,the only problem is the drill bit will release itself from Chuck ,no matter how much you tighten it ,it automatically release the bit so it annoying.
222306
This DeWalt 20v drill / impact driver kit is very high quality, is well made, and the 3.0 ah, 60w batteries last a long time. I often use my drill all day doing commercial HVAC work so the higher capacity batteries were a must, but the extra expense (over the 1.5 ah) may be wasted if you only use the tool occasionally. I also own a red M18 XC combo kit (47w) and an orange 18v NiCd combo kit and the DeWalt is the only one with a three speed selector, and the batteries are easier to remove. The Li ion batteries are very expensive for this tool if purchased separately, so hopefully I can get at least two years out of them. I do not have long-term usage info yet but it seems like it's a heavy duty drill.
The tools are of equal or better quality than the others I have owned and used and it looks like the soft rubber parts of the drill housing are heavier and will hold up better than some of the other brands have. I also bought the LED flashlight for the 20v system and it's nice and compact to fit in the bag. I really like the one hand chuck on the impact driver which makes it easy to change tools on the fly.
Unfortunately you get a canvas bag instead of a hard case, but it's decent quality. I put my sockets and hex chucks and bit tips in a small zipper bag that fits nicely in the tool bag with the drill and driver and charger. I recommend removing the batteries from the tools when in storage and transit.
2986904
This thing is a 5 star tool, but for the price I had to leave it a 4 star. There are other tools at this price range with similar quality, but they rotate. It's not a big deal to me, however for this premium it should be included, or be a tad cheaper.
3029332
Fantastic tool, would like to have more, but too pricey.
3708016
My $200 Bosch drill died prematurely. Rather than buy another brand I just bought this refurbished drill for much less money since I already have a bunch of 18 volt bosch batteries and a charger. If anyone out there hasn't invested in a bunch of cordless power tools and they are looking for a particular brand to sink their money into, I would not go with Bosch after I've bought a slew of their tools. I'd get on Amazon and do a search for Milwaukee brand tools. They are about the same price and much sturdier. Bosch may be okay, but the batteries don't stay charged as long as Dewalt batteries and the tools themselves seem a little fragile. My dad was helping me hang some drywall and he was using his cheaper Ryobi cordless drill and some generic replacement batteries he bought refurbished off Amazon. His drill batteries stayed charged longer than my more expensive Bosch batteries. He's had great service out of his Ryobi drill (that is older than the drill I bought this one to replace) and the gear speed on his drill ran circles around mine so he was able to shoot screws into the 5/8 inch drywall much more quickly. This resulted in fewer stripped screws and fewer stripped screw bits. I tried his drill when he was taking a break and it was much easier to use and lighter.

In summary, this is a good buy if you are already invested in Bosch tools and want to be able to use all your rechargeable batteries with all your cordless tools. But if you are looking for your first cordless power tool I'd look elsewhere.
2438321
I'll skip all the good points as others have voiced them adequately. Unfortunately I found one pretty bad con and a second not so great con.

This pint sized drill/driver is extremely powerful with plenty of torque.  Sadly, the chuck locking mechanism is not up to the task of holding the bit without slipping.  I tested with a 3/4" Forstner bit with 3/8 shank, and also a 3/4" auger bit with a 1/4" shank.  Comparing it against three other full size Dewalt cordless drills I have, the Bosch was the only one to slip both bits, despite really trying to tighten the Bosch chuck. None of the Dewalts slipped with just a normal tightening of the chuck.  Probably not a deal breaker, but something Bosch should look at.  No use producing torque if you can't get it to the bit.

The LED work light is pretty pathetic by today's standards.  It's just bright enough to give you an idea of where you are, but you need good eyes to see pencil marks in the dark with this light.

Its light, small and ideal for jobs around the house, but at the price it should do better.  I'm returning mine.
4433250
Loads of power and very solid like all the DeWalts in my fleet but I HATE the electronic torque adjustment.  Rather than getting the satisfying clutch noise that lets you know it's tight enough it just stops the motor completely which doesn't feel right.  Also the traditional torque clutch seems to be more accurate with screw depth which is important to me.  I'll keep this drill strictly for the heavy work though because it's too cool to return.
996030
I purchased this drill because of the great reviews on it.  The workmanship seems to be really solid and it has a decent case but I have a couple of issues with the drill.  Whenever I chuck a bit or driver in it I will often inadvertently change the clutch setting.  That never happened with my previous cordless drill so it is very annoying.  In addition the batteries are not high capacity so I don't get the life I got from my previous nicad cordless.  I am a hobbyist so it is not really a problem and the batteries charge fast.  To replace the batteries will cost nearly as much as the drill so that won't be happening (lesson learned).  3 stars may be a bit harsh but I expected more based on the reviews.
4946360
Good for softwoods and can handle hardwoods though a little slower.  If you need it to cut through nails (using either included wood /metal or just metal attachments you will be out of luck quickly!  Granted these were twist shank nails in a pallette. Maybe it would work better on nails of a different composition.  Works great at removing grout with the attachment (what i originally bought it for) but you better have another battery on hand. This machine drains my 20 v. MUCH quicker than my drills,  etc. do. I like it but unless you REALLY need the portability save yourself some money (and frustration of changing batteries) and buy the corded version. I wish I had.
4741894
I bought this same combination at Lowe's during a Father's Day promotion, for about the same price. It has been a solid and hard-working drill. The batteries have good staying power and provide the same level of voltage until they die with no gradual slow-down. I would have rated it 5 stars if it had a better chuck . When you are using the high-speed drill and let off the trigger, it stops the chuck so fast, the chuck spins open and drops the bit. I found this was a common complaint, and most users recommended a new chuck. The drill has so much screwing torque you can actually have it spin out of your hand if you are not careful.
145725
I bought this tool to supplement my Dewalt. It is a good tool, for a homeowner to buzz around the house and make minor repairs with etc., but don't expect it to say, build a deck or something like that, that requires heavy steady usage. I too, (like everyone else) am suffering the recession fallout, so when my 18V Dewalt cordless hammer drill pooped out, I could not afford to replace it and bought this. I paid 69.99 on Amazon and later found it on e-bay for 49.99 and was upset at that point. But, I do trust Amazon anyday, before I would trust e-bay, who knows where your items came from on ebay, (returns, etc). Atleast you know it is brand new on Amazon. It still is a descent little drill though and for homeowner use only on small projects only, I would then give it 5 stars. Flashlight is handy also, bits it comes with are cheaper quality, batteries are pretty good though and will hold a good charge for you. I would say buy it if your intentions are light to medium usage.
2563981
The drill worked well. I check a lot of other market offerings. The rest came up short, tool only to be competitive in price. I would have had to pay at least the cost of this kit to get the battery and charger for the competition. It has good power to get stud work in tight areas done. Sharp drill bits and hole saws are key to any job. Don't force the tool let it do the work.
61167
As a matter of full disclosure, I am using this drill as a DIY homeowner on minor projects. This drill was my upgrade into the world of pro-grade power tools from a cheapo 14.4V Black & Decker drill. I upgraded primarily because I was frustrated by having to drill pilot holes for lag screws all the time due to the lack of power. Furthermore, my former so-called variable speed drill only had two speeds, namely 400 or 800 rpm, nothing in between so I was constantly stripping screw heads. After doing some serious research into Makita, Milwaukee, Hitachi, and Dewalt, I chose Dewalt. Why? Because of the power and construction of the tool. Dewalt uses its own measurement of torque (Unit Watts Out) whereas most other companies list max torque in ft-lbs. In my opinion, I best equate UWO to the amplifier rating in audio receivers. In receivers, many companies list their amplifier rating with only one channel driven. Rarely do companies list amplifier rating with all channels driven. UWO, to me, is Dewalt's real world sustained torque rating like all channels driven in an amplifier. So for this drill, although Dewalt lists it at 410 UWO, I think this probably equates to nearly peak torque of at least 450 ft lbs if not more. Also, I really liked the fact that Dewalt uses all-metal gears and it has solid magnet construction in its motor.

For whatever reason, although most companies have wholeheartedly embraced the Lion technology, Dewalt has chose to slowly move into it and, thus, still has a large portion of tools with NiCd batteries. I really debated about the whole NiCd v Lion thing. But really, for my purposes, I doubt I will be using the drill so much that I will use up 2 batteries. I really think having a back-up battery negates the charge time issue. Of course there's the weight issue, but again, for me, a difference in weigh of 6-8 oz is not a game breaker.

The closest drill to the DC720KA was the Hitachi DS18DSAL. Really solidly constructed drill with good power. Unfortunately, from a purely superficial standpoint, the Hitachi looks like a toy with the green molding. So I went with the Dewalt. In terms of real world performance, really happy so far. Was able to drill 2" long - 1/8" dia. screws into studs without a pilot, no problem. This sucker has power. Really like the LED light. The added heft of the NiCd gives the drill really good balance. Trigger felt right and was able to modulate speed very accurately (true variable speed!). I hope this review helps because other reviews just seem to spout off Dewalt sucks or "it's not lithium so it sucks" type comments.
4274347
A bit slow, otherwise very good. If you have a decent cordless drill with good battery life, this would be ideal considering the alternative would be 200 to 400 bucks.
3116564
If you plan on doing a lot of precision drilling save your money and buy a drill press. This unit is difficult to balance due to the weight of the drill. Even when clamping it to your workplace the results can be less than expected unless you are extremely deliberate and careful. There is a lot of play in the chuck assembly (maybe my unit was defective?) which made properly aligning my holes more difficult than it should have been. That being said, there were times when this tool was my only option. In those cases, take your time and set the bit in a carefully placed starter hole. I was using Forster bits to drill mortises which were harder to control (due to the bit wandering into the overlapping holes) so,in that case, this was probably not the best tool for the job.