DEWALT, which is a brand of Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) and a leader in complete job site solutions, has introduced the ATOMIC™ 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver (DCD794) and ATOMIC™ 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill (DCD799).
These are DEWALT’s portfolio’s shortest 20V MAX* drill/driver (DCD794)) and hammer drill (DCD799) (measured only by tool head length). The drill/driver, which is only 5.88 inches long, offers users up to 16% more power, while the hammer drill, which is only 6.49 inches long, provides up to 14% more power, making them ideal for maximizing productivity in small workspaces**
Features & Functions
DEWALT® has introduced two new tools to their ATOMIC™ line-up: the ATOMIC™ 20V MAX* 1/2 in. Drill/Driver (DCD794) and the ATOMIC™ 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill (DCD799). These tools are designed to be powerful and compact, making them perfect for tackling tough jobs in tight spaces.
The ATOMIC™ 20V MAX* 1/2 in. Drill/Driver boasts 404 UWO† and up to 1,650 RPM (no-load), while the ATOMIC™ 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill produces 552 UWO††, with up to 28,050 BPMs and 1,650 RPM (no-load).
Both tools feature an on-tool LED work light to help illuminate dark areas, high bit retention with a 1/2 in. ratcheting chuck and allow for user control with a variable speed trigger and 15 clutch settings.
Specifications
Clutch Positions | 15 |
No Load Speed (RPM) | 0-450/0-1650 |
Product Height | 7.97 in |
Product Width | 2.49 in |
Chuck Type | Keyless |
Chuck Capacity | 0.5 in |
Variable Speed | Yes |
Hammer Function Indicator | No |
Power Source | Cordless |

Availability in the Market
The purchase of the ATOMIC™ 20V MAX* 1/2 in. Drill/Driver and Hammer Drill were made available for customers in the previous month, February 2023, as bare units (DCD794B and DCD799B, tool only) and as kits (DCD794D1, DCD799L1).
To learn more about the DEWALT products, please visit; dewalt.com.
* Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. The nominal voltage is 18.
** The DEWALT DCD794 with a DEWALT DCB203 battery (sold separately) provides up to 16% More Power vs. DEWALT DCD771 with a DEWALT DCB203 (sold separately); The DEWALT DCD799 with a DEWALT DCB230 battery (sold separately) provides up to 14% More Power vs. DEWALT DCD778 with a DEWALT DCB230 (sold separately)
† Based on using DCB203 battery
†† Based on using the DCB230 battery