Real owners rate these about evenly: 89% of 56 DeWalt DCD800 20V MAX XR Drill owners recommend it, vs 86% of 35 for the DeWalt DCS356B.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
“For the money I would say that this is a great setup for Professionals and DIY/Weekend warriors.”— @morinbaptiste636 on YouTube
“The DCD800 is the latest and greatest drill and the DCF850 is the newest impact driver.”— Cyral on Reddit
“definitely not worth the upgrade to the newer ones”— @jncn1490 on YouTube
“well worth it. I've ran my DeWalt multi tool for miles, almost 10 years, and it's still going”— @Tool_Addicted_Carpenter on YouTube
“The trigger is the best. You can roll on the power very smoothly.”— @Everythingisgoingtobealright on YouTube
“The Pivot on the bldae holder gets in the way, although its quick to change blades, you cant get the depth of cut or see the cutting edge clearly in tight spaces, like underneath the sink etc, The Fein is so much more compact at the head.”— @johnr1038 on YouTube
Real owners rate these about evenly: 89% of 56 DeWalt DCD800 20V MAX XR Drill owners recommend it, vs 86% of 35 for the DeWalt DCS356B.
Owners point the DeWalt DCD800 20V MAX XR Drill at homeowners and DIYers wanting a capable everyday drill, and tradespeople needing compact power in tight spaces.
Owners point the DeWalt DCS356B at tradespeople and remodelers using one nearly daily, and dIYers wanting a versatile all-rounder tool.
The most-cited downside of the DeWalt DCD800 20V MAX XR Drill is triggers and switches can feel cheap. For the DeWalt DCS356B, it's strong vibration in the hand.