DCD796 Combi Drill

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18V XR · Brushless DeWalt DCD796N-EC 18V XR Brushless Hammer Drill Driver (Body Only)

Combi Drills · DeWalt 18V XR

DeWalt DCD796N-EC 18V XR Brushless Hammer Drill Driver (Body Only)

70Nm2-speed1.2kg bare3 years (with registration)

18V XR brushless hammer drill driver. 70Nm, 2-speed 0–550 / 0–2000 rpm, 15 torque settings. Drills 40mm wood, 13mm steel, 13mm masonry. 1.2kg body. Bare unit.

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70Nm

Max torque

2,000rpm

Max speed

1.2kg

Weight (bare)

1.5–13mm

Chuck size

Where it sits among combi drills

Against the 47 combi drills we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Max torque70Nm

30Nm lowestMilwaukee M12 BPDhighest 180NmMakita HP003G

Max drilling, wood40mm

21mm lowestMakita HP333Dhighest 89mmMilwaukee M18 FPD2

Weight (bare)1.2kg

0.85kg lightestDeWalt DCD706heaviest 2.1kgMakita HP003G

Blows per minute34,000

22,500 lowestMilwaukee M12 BPDhighest 57,600Festool TPC 18/4

Compare it with: + Makita DHP458 + Einhell TE-CD 18/44 Li-i + Bosch Green UniversalImpact 18V-60 + Milwaukee M18 BLPD2

Full specs

From DeWalt's own documentation. Checked 27/09/2026. Report a spec error ›

Performance

Max torque70 Nm

Speed settings2

No-load speed0–550 / 0–2,000 rpm

Impacts per minute34,000

Hammer function✓ Yes

MotorBrushless

Torque settings15

Voltage18V

Year released2016

Chuck & Drilling

Chuck size1.5–13mm

Chuck typeKeyless Metal

Max wood40 mm

Max masonry13 mm

Max steel13 mm

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1.2 kg

Weight (with battery)1.81 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Belt clip✓ Yes

Case typeNone

Noise level89 dB(A) LpA / 100 dB(A) LwA

Vibration (drilling metal)< 2.5 m/s²

Vibration (hammer drilling)11.5 m/s²

The verdictOur take

The DCD796 was DeWalt's core 18V XR brushless combi for years, a 2-speed 70Nm drill now superseded by the higher-torque DCD805. We keep it listed for old-against-new comparison, as plenty are still in use and on shelves. We rate the newer DCD805 the better buy today, with more torque for a similar size; the DCD796 only makes sense if you find one still stocked and are already on XR.

Powered by DeWalt 18V XR · 12

All 12 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

DCBP034 1.7Ah · 30.6Wh 0.32kg 1.52kg from £78.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB183 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.4kg 1.6kg from £44.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCBP318 3.5Ah · 63Wh 0.58kg 1.78kg from £99.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB182 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.61kg 1.81kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB184 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.62kg 1.82kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB184B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.62kg 1.82kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

DCBP518 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.75kg 1.95kg from £122.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

DCB546 6.0Ah · 108Wh · via DeWalt 18V/54V FlexVolt 1.08kg 2.28kg from £99.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

Tool weight worked out by adding each pack's weight to the bare tool, using the makers' figures. The maker's own with-battery figure can differ slightly. We may earn a commission on retailer links.

Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with DeWalt

Register within 4 weeks. Batteries/chargers excluded (PowerStack eligible). Nailers and other fastening tools are excluded and keep 1 year. Kit tools registered individually.

Warranty terms are set by the maker and can change. Always confirm current cover on their site before you buy.