DEWALT 20V MAX XR Cordless Hammer Drill Driver Brushless, Heavy Duty 1/2", 3-Speed, Tool Only (DCD996B)
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DEWALT 20V MAX XR Cordless Hammer Drill Driver Brushless, Heavy Duty 1/2", 3-Speed, Tool Only (DCD996B)

$259$279★ 4.7(7,194 reviews)
Mubboo Score 3.7/10
  • DEWALT-built high power, high efficiency brushless motor of DEWALT 20V hammer drill delivers up to 75% more runtime vs. 18V NiCad brushed mo…
  • The cordless hammer drill features heavy-duty 1/2-inch ratcheting nitro-carburized metal chuck with carbide inserts for superior bit grippin…
  • 3-Mode LED provides lighting in dark or confined spaces up to 20X brighter than previous model
  • LED Spotlight Mode features 20 minute shutoff function allowing for extended work time in dark or confined spaces
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Price & Buy Timing

🔴 Above Average — Consider Waiting

Currently $259 — the 90-day average is $231.70.

All-time low: $137 on Sun Dec 22 (from 182 price checks).

Mubboo Value Score: 3.7/10

Quality9.4/10
based on 4.7/5 customer rating
Popularity1.2/10
7,194 reviews, top 18% in Cordless Drills
Value0.5/10
priced below 5% of Cordless Drills

How it stacks up

Rated 4.7/5 — better than 78% of 73 Cordless Drills we track. Premium-tier pricing at $259.

Head-to-Head vs Category Leader

DEWALTDEWALT (Leader)
Price$259$164.99
Rating4.7/54.9/5
Reviews7,1942,786
Mubboo Score3.7/104.1/10

The category leader DEWALT 20V MAX* Cordless Drill/Driver Kit with offers better ratings at $164.99.

Quick Specs

Color
Multi
Speed
2800 RPM
Voltage
20 Volts
Amperage
16 Microamps
Drill Type
Hammer Drill
Unit Count
1.0 Count
Is Electric
Yes
Item Weight
4 Pounds

Rating reliability

Well reviewed — reliable rating
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About DEWALT

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  • Average rating: 4.7/5 across all products
  • Price range: $8.99 – $1129
  • Categories: Angle Grinders, carpentry-squares, Car Vacuums, Chainsaws, Circular Saws, Cordless Drills

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the DEWALT DEWALT 20V MAX XR Cordless Hammer Drill Driver Brushless, Heavy worth buying in 2026?

It earns a Mubboo Score of 3.7/10, with a 4.7/5 rating from 7,194 reviews — better than 78% of Cordless Drills we track.

How much does the DEWALT DEWALT 20V MAX XR Cordless Hammer Drill cost?

It is currently $259. The 90-day average is $231.70 and the all-time low we recorded is $137.

How does it compare to the top-rated Cordless Drills?

The category leader DEWALT 20V MAX* Cordless Drill/Driver Kit with offers better ratings at $164.99.

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