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DeWalt DCK240C2 vs Makita XFD13 Drill: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Makita XFD13 Drill: 91% of 46 owners recommend it, vs 65% of 17 for the DeWalt DCK240C2.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

DeWalt DCK240C2

65%of 17 owners recommend
65% recommend · 0% neutral · 35% don't
Owners praise
  • Great value for the price
  • Good starter kit for homeowners
  • Reliable, lasts many years
Owners complain about
  • Older brushed motors, brushless kits better
  • Chuck loosens and drops bits
  • Some units failed or felt underpowered
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Makita XFD13 Drill

91%of 46 owners recommend
91% recommend · 2% neutral · 7% don't
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What DeWalt DCK240C2 owners say

“This two pc combo is definitely a good buy !”
— @Stewarts_Woodworks on YouTube
“Great kit at a great price. PIus, I purchased this kit several years ago for $200 and it's still going strong.”
— @Andy.H.H. on YouTube
“I am shocked DeWalt is still selling this old VERY OLD drill & impact driver combo.”
— @iwillbnnedafterispeakwhy6498 on YouTube

What Makita XFD13 Drill owners say

“I just picked up a xfd13 drill and it’s much nicer than the black option and not that much bigger/heavier”
— srrmax on Reddit
“xfd13 is really good also but bigger”
— Late_Chemical_1142 on Reddit
“Been downhill ever since”
— rcb4d on Reddit