Power tools

A reliable, long-lasting 20V drill and impact driver combo with strong battery life that owners call great value for DIY and homeowner work. Note that it is light-duty and underpowered for heavier or professional jobs.

Owners overwhelmingly love the Surge for how quiet and smooth it is compared to a standard impact, with the hydraulic drive giving excellent control and low vibration for driving screws on trim, cabinet, and everyday work. The trade-off is less peak torque, so it can struggle with heavy structural fasteners and large lags where a standard FUEL impact is the better choice. A handful of owners also ran into reliability problems like gearbox failures or oil leaks.

Owners overwhelmingly call the DCF887 a powerful, reliable everyday driver that shrugs off drops and abuse while giving fine speed control for both delicate and heavy work. The main complaint is the trigger and speed-control electronics failing over time, sometimes just past warranty, and a repair often costs enough that people replace the whole tool. A smaller group reports chuck wobble and bits not staying seated.