I Was Wrong? DEWALT 20V 5.0 Ah Battery - FlexVolt Advantage DCD999 Vs Power Detect DCD998 For Power

[@McFarrah]

This is a channel I can count on for objective and realistic reviews. Really appreciate your thoroughness and willingness to revisit comparisons for a more accurate view.

[@davinreeves]

Dude. Subed because of your humility, everyone make mistakes some times

[@J.Wick.]

999 for me. It's a monster. I do think they're essentially the exact same drill, with some software tweaks, and similar but different marketing campaings to push whatever battery line they're trying to sell at each store (Lowe's - Home Depot)

[@radiotvshop]

That was a honest practical test , basically for day to day use DCD999 is any better except for the option of using FlexVolt batteries. I prefer the chrome on the DCD998 more hard wearing

[@promo130]

still 1 of the best tool reviews and comparison channel on you tube.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Appreciate that

[@chaseblacketer6724]

It’s only the 8ah that adds power to the power detect drill

[@scsc9311]

I think the difference might show when you use Flexvolt batteries and higher amp 20v batteries. I guess we need a third test, lol.

[@MickyMouseLimited]

Man 5 amp battery is big. 8 amp and 9 amp flex batteries are huge. Not many people will dump a huge load of cash to buy this huge expensive batteries and then use a portable tool that will never reach the continuous performance of a real corded heavy duty tool. So I am really happy that you made a video that make sense portable tool with portable battery.

[@man0grc]

The only channel I trust for honest reviews, thank you for your content.

[@tuffytoys9707]

With respect to this particular comparison, I found it visually difficult to tell which drill was which during the testing, thankfully with your commentary and stating which drill you were using got me through to the end of the video.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yeah, Sorry about that. In our prior videos and the one after we put tape on them letting you know what one you were looking at.

[@k956upg]

I have been switching from Mikita to desalt this week & researching flexvolt & models & I think the 5AH battery is for me as my previous drill for hanging boilers still works ok on its 1.5Ah I don’t see the point over stressing a drill if I need a core drill I use a core drill with a wire.. I’m not using these tools often so one multi tool £85 a drill im yet to choose & I got an impact driver £179 I diddnt want it but it came with charger & 2x5ah batteries so it made sense just to get the battery’s/charger. We often pay in pounds what Americans pay in dollars for things but these diddnt seem too bad. There isn’t much info on what a flexvolt actually is but as far as I can tell it lasts longer & can selectively supply some tools more power but if that includes more circuitry in the battery it’s more to go wrong.

[@onsiteelectricianscott4025]

Everyone using wood for reviews on drills , good for a home owner or residential junky but what about drilling some 3/8" thick angle iron with first a 1/4" pilot bit , then run a 3/8" bit then run a little 1/2" or 5/8" bit though and see what drill will drill through with the 1/2" 5/8" bit and in what gear it's in to make it happen . That's a real test for commercial trades .

[@johnr9659]

I would like to know if the plain DCD996 gains power when the 8ah battery is used.

[@WorkshopAddict]

It will gain a little, but nothing like the 998 or 999. I will try to do a video on that.

[@johnr9659]

@@WorkshopAddict Look forward to seeing that.

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@johnr9659 just finished it. Give me a day to get it put together

[@sethallen7984]

I use these drills for ice fishing and the 996 can drill around 20 - 25 8” holes through 2ft of ice with the 6ah flexvolt battery. I’ve been looking to see if I should upgrade and your videos answered my questions. I ordered the 999 because I need a longer handle and I use both flexvolt and the 20v 6ah batteries. It’s ability to give good performance with all the batteries sealed the deal. Plus Home Depot having the drill for $199 with battery and charger helped as well. Thanks for the video!

[@WorkshopAddict]

996 vs 999 video coming out tomorrow.

[@wadec6799]

Seth sp you're saying the 20v 6ah xr batteries work darn good on the flexvolt 999? My 996 crapped out on me last yr and I'm lookin to get the 999 or 998 but not sure if the regular xr 20v 6ah batteries will run the 999 good ? I was eying it with the flexvolt battery kit for 279 but waitin for a deal on it

[@michaelschnitzer4054]

I’m using the dcd999 with the drill with the xr 10amp hr battery. It’s a beast drilling 8” holes through the ice. I have flexvolt batteries as well but haven’t used them yet.

[@wadec6799]

@Michael Schnitzer I finally punched some holes with mine and man I absolutely love it!!!!!

[@ConsumerCave]

You see a big power jump when using the 9ah flexvolt on the new 999

[@BlownF150]

I think it's less about the academic differences between the DCD998 and DCD999 tools and more about the end-user and the kits these drills are packaged with. If you are a strictly 20V system user then the DCD998 is a better choice, you get a 8AH battery and the DCB118 8-amp charger that is tailored to the bigger 20V batteries and will charge them faster. The DCD999 is a better choice for those that have 12V, 20V, and maybe thinking about adding (or already have) 60V tools in their inventory. The DCB1106 charger that comes with the DCD999 kit is a lower output 6-amp charger (still better that the DCB115 that is the standard in 20V kits) but is also rated for the 12V Max tool batteries. I just bought the DCD999 kit because I have 12V and 20V tools and now have the option to add a 60V tool without having to invest in a kit or separate battery (2Ah 60V battery retails at $160).

[@actionjksn]

Unless you're getting a really good sale price l on a bare tool it is always better to buy the kit. At normal prices the kit usually costs $100 more. And then you get a battery that is worth $150 to $160 plus a charger. When I bought my 999 drill kit it was $175 for the bare tool and $275 for the kit with 6 volt flex volt battery and upgraded charger. When I got my 60 volt circular saw they had the bare tool for $199 and the kit for $299 with a 9 amp flex volt battery and charger. At the time I bought it that battery sold for about $180 by itself with no charger.

[@addynayar13]

Hi, is there a difference between the two auxiliary handles for the Dcd998 and the DCD999? Is there a difference in the materials used to make them?

[@MatejKrhin]

Awesome video! Power Detect and FlexVolt Advantage they all have the same internal ESC and same motor. It's all about the battery. No matter what the ESC or software improvements are used, if the battery doesnt give out more juice it doesn't matter. Even more, if the ESC has a higher safe switch (current limit) the tool will be more powerful but the battery will suffer and degrade more quickly.

[@joemonahan7152]

Great review! I agree with your reasoning. If you have a flex volt battery collection already it seems like the right way to go in both the drill and the circular saw. I currently only have 1-flexvolt tool and 2-6ah flexvolt batteries compared to a large collection of 2, 5, and a few 6ah 20volt, but if I am drill shopping I will be going with the 999 for sure. Keep these reviews coming, you are doing them right!!

[@markborrmannjr]

We need the 996 in a test with the 998 and 999 with 5ah, 6ah, 8ah, and flex volt 6ah flex volt 9ah and flex volt 12ah each battery used in each of the 3 drills, but using a long piece of 4x4 wood and 1.25 to 1.5 spade bits along with a 4in hole saw... They would be the real world test... Especially for for how I use my drills in the hvac business

[@WorkshopAddict]

We have that.

[@MrBostonBilly]

I have the 999 my neighbor has the 998, we did a little challenge and we found that their pretty equal, but doesn't really matter , both are very power drills and both will get done what you need them to, thats whats important

[@Dale37]

No need to apologize. I did suspect that the two were basically the same, the Flexvolt advantage just let's DeWalt sell the same drill at Home Depot too.

[@WorkshopAddict]

In the other test, the FA did outperform the PD using only a flexvolt battery. So the FA does work better with FlexVolts.

[@justgregnow]

What happened to the red tape so it easy to know what drill is which?

[@WorkshopAddict]

I totally forgot. Sorry

[@justgregnow]

@@WorkshopAddict all good brother! Keep em coming 💪

[@ozziestrom9793]

Question: The test on Sept 19th the one you did on the $100 Amazon 18V 1/2 " Impact Wrench, the one that you dropped tested, and it stopped working. Have you found out what the problem was or any conclusion? Everything seemed great till the mysterious drop.

[@WorkshopAddict]

I could not find anything wrong, even after taking it apart in a follow up video. It is a mystery. The battery still works!

[@ozziestrom9793]

@@WorkshopAddict Well, if it were you, would you take the plunge and purchase the mystery wrench that did so well till the famous drop?

[@johnr9659]

Why doesn't Dewalt come out with a drill that uses the 60volt side of the flex volt battery?

[@WorkshopAddict]

They have one, it's huge.

[@nigelthornton7378]

About time these made their way to the UK 😁

[@mclarrennoyfb3799]

Get one imported, still cheaper than buying in UK I did, unfortunately advantage not released then so had to import 2 8ah batts as well, wanted for souber lock jig, (high rpm high torque) works great with my simple speed hack! these actually have more rpm in hammer mode (see side of drill/specs tells you right there, clocked this before I finished unboxing) so just start drill in hammer then click back into drill mode without fully releasing the trigger for more speed until you fully let go of the trigger again, extra speed seems to come electronically interestingly

[@monissiddiqui5656]

Isn’t it stopping due to the anti kickback aspect of the drill?

[@jarrydee2799]

I don't think these have anti kickback. That is only on the 60 volt tools

[@FelipeSilva-yu8dj]

Good night I live in Portugal and buy a DeWalt DCD999 Flexvolt 20v be it possible to use a 18v 5.0ah battery? thank you for your help because in Portugal do not have 20v 5.0ah. Thanks

[@juanc5149]

So..... would you trade in your power detect for a FlexVolt advantage hammer drill? Currently no FlexVolt tools.

[@WorkshopAddict]

No. I like to use drills with smaller batteries. If I need a large hole drilled, I would grab a larger drill.

[@timbarry5080]

Do I understand this correctly? These companies go brushless to reduce "friction loss" but then the tools need electronic protections to protect the motor from overheating. I'd rather have brushes and not have my tools cut out. Sometimes my Milwaukee fuel 6 1/2 circular saw wiil shut off for hours if I over work it

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yes, they can cut out due to thermal issues. There are plusses and minuses to brushless, but companies keep going that way as they can charge more for the new technology.

[@timbarry5080]

@@WorkshopAddict thank you. I don't really understand electronics so I don't pretend to know. But I have corded tools that I've been beating on for years and I've never even checked, let alone replaced the brushes. I guess wimpy cordless tools need all the help they can get so they reduce friction by going brushless... Or maybe it's all just bullshit and they are just trying to milk us. it's not enough these companies build all their junk overseas but they try to trick us with marketing ploys, to boot.

[@orijimi]

@@timbarry5080 It's not a matter of friction being reduced. It's eliminating a fairly resistive element (brushes) from the system. Cutting down on the heat produced/the energy waste from producing said heat and netting more torque and mileage from the same wattage. Also, brushed tools merit motor protection just the same as brushless. Running in near-stall conditions on a brushed tool makes the battery overheat, not send enough power to the motor, and have it slow to a crawl. It's bad for the motor, battery, what-have-you, all the same.

[@mikemorgan5015]

@@timbarry5080 You keep saying that brushless is all about "reducing friction". The friction reduction is minimal. Motor brushes are very low friction by design. Brushed tools are fine. They have stood the test of time. But you can get a more powerful brushless motor in a smaller footprint than a brushed motor. Note the size of the motors on new brushless circular saws compared with their brushed counterparts. They generally run much quieter and more efficiently, using less battery power. They can be used in hazardous environments where a brushed, spark producing motor cannot. They have a much longer MTBF(mean time before failure). They have higher torque and are capable of higher rpms while maintaining that torque. It's not bullshit. We now have access to cordless tools that are more powerful than the corded versions. And much more powerful than cordless tool from 10 years ago. Brushless motors have been instrumental in that evolution. But they do require sensors and brain boxes to make them work. And while tool protection circuitry is a great feature, it can be annoying. I'm perfectly happy to recycle a trigger if it keeps the smoke in the tool. Of course they ARE trying to milk us. They are in business to make money. So, it's also logical to assume that brushless motors are now probably cheaper to make as well. They are, from my experience, just better. How much better and is it worth the price premium? That's for the buyer to figure out. If brushed tools do all you want or need them to do, stick with them and save some coin. Do understand that just because it's brushless doesn't make it better. There is no way a brushless tool model from harbor freight will be better than a brushed tool model from an upper tier tool manufacturer like DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee etc. over time.

[@timbarry5080]

@@mikemorgan5015 I agree. I'm just reciting the reasons I've heard from proponents of brushless tools

[@Jeff-rk8hq]

Hey dude appreciate the thorough and transparent feedback on the tools right wrong or indifferent just being aware of your biases and choosing to be subjective is why I love ur channel🎉 happy new year Brian

[@WorkshopAddict]

Thank you Happy new year

[@nigeleisler]

I wanna see drilling into concrete as part of the test when comparing hammer drills please.

[@WorkshopAddict]

We did 3 different videos on these and we did compare them. That is the last test we did.

[@actionjksn]

You need to put a piece of different colored tape on each tool, so that we are always immediately clear on which tool you're using at the time. When I'm using a large bit I use the 6 amp Flexvolt battery that came with my DCD999 and it does not bogg down. The DCD999 is clearly the superior tool, although the 998 is also a decent tool. I do feel sorry for the guys who bought the slightly weaker and inferior DCD 998 for the same price they could have gotten the DCD999 for though. I guess if you can get a better price on the 998 then that's fine.

[@Jbonneville6572]

Great video, I love the unbiased honesty!

[@georgedavall9449]

You don’t deserve a trip to the wood shed, Brian! 😂 It looks to be a close call, but I humbly submit I think your first assessment is correct. Under “Laboratory situations,” I think the Flex Advantage would just edge out the Power Detect? I don’t know? I get you on speed three, but I would compare them on speed two, and maybe some really big bits on low gear. Another good test would be driving in lags? That’s a real torque and power test, even more than drilling! Hope your hand heals soon! Stay safe and Healthy! Peace! 👍🇺🇸😁

[@PaulGrantDesigns]

My only reason for buying the 999 bare tool is that I had to replace a dead 996, which I purchased with a batt and charger and hard case, only 3 years ago. The 999 is so similar in size and shape it fits the hard case exactly. My kit came with a 5AH batt, and I have plenty of flex batts for all my other tools. If, however, I was just starting out, I'd probably just buy the 998 kit. I don't think anyone is going to notice that much of a difference in real-world use between these two drills. More marketing BS than anything. Now, in regards to either the 998 or 999 being an upgrade to the 996, the 999 feels marginally stronger... but there's no way for me to tell for sure.

[@stevemiller4652]

When i read about the power detect at the big box stores. They say specificlly the 8.0ah battery is the one that it detects to draw 44% more power from the tool. This could be false but maybe test in a future video?

[@thehhoff69]

Pwer Detect gets a power boost with any battery >5Ah. That includes the XR 6Ah DCB206, XR 8Ah DCB208, FlexVolt 6Ah DCB606, FlexVolt 9Ah DCB609, and FlexVolt 12Ah DCB612. They pair it with the XR 8Ah, as it was a new release at the time and offers the best combination of size, runtime, and power.

[@nils302]

These inconsistent tool/battery/naming bundles make shopping a pain. A look at replacement part schematic listings confirms that the DCD998 and DCD999 bare drill do, in fact, have the same motor and controller unit ("SA Motor and Module GTL" P/N: N793096) and the same gear assembly (P/N: N375865) and ring gear (P/N: N156100). So, same motor, controller, and gearbox should give the same performance. I think any differences noticed can be attributed to battery life and load differences based on pressure and wood composition. In a lab test, they should perform exactly the same. Seems like FlexVolt advantage just means the same 20V Max drill as the XR line, but with the flex-style battery. If you have other flex tools that would be good to share the battery with, then that's the one for you. If you run strictly 20V tools, then get the bundle with the biggest 20V battery at the same price or less.

[@Ender_Wiggin]

Could you clarify your final statements about the performance vs different flex volt batteries? The way I see it is that the power tools that did not have FlexVolt advantage or power detect had to operate at a set current value. This current value had to accommodate the smallest/weakest battery DeWalt ever made. With FlexVolt advantage, the smallest battery was now reset to a 6ah battery, so they could bring up the current for all flexvolt advantage tools due to the smallest battery being bigger. Now with Power Detect, they are able to tell what type of battery is connected and set the current according. This should make it so that the performance of any 20V tool is based on the battery, not the tool itself. You mentioned that the Power Detect tool ran worse with a FlexVolt battery than a FlexVolt tool running with the same FlexVolt battery. This does not add up. I would expect both tools to run the same. There is no reason why the Power detect tool can't also detect a FlexVolt battery and increase its power output. With that being said I would like to know what Dewalt has said on the subject. I can't seem to find any definitive information about power Detect from DeWalt. Keep in mind this is for tools that only use 20V.

[@MrBostonBilly]

Their the same drill just named different for the different stores thats all. Ive opened them both side by side their exactly the same

[@ministryofinternationalaffairs]

The test would've been more accurate if you would've used two 5ah batteries rather than using one battery and changing it a million times. Then you would see that the Flexvolt advantage uses more power. I have both drills and the power detect is better in my opinion from drilling large Milwaukee hole saws all day. All in all, the DeWalt 60v Flexvolt are the best way to go from what I have seen.

[@brianf9619]

Another Great Video , keep up the good work. That said , I went PD because I don't have any FlexVolt batteries and I love these PD tools. And as you said , if i had or was going to buy a FlexVolt battery , I would just go all in and get the 60v FlexVolt tools .....👍🛠🖖

[@WorkshopAddict]

Right on

[@jackmen4]

I’ve always believed that the self feed should be used with impact drill instead of a drilling drill. The drilling drill speed and untamed torque always ends up running the threaded end and burning it.

[@brianf9619]

Bottom line is when the Power Detect and FlexVolt Advantage are using the same size 20v battery, the PD will get more power from it . The PD will achieve the 1020uwo rating when using a 20v 8.0ah battery and the FlexVolt Advantage will only achieve its 1200uwo rating when using a FlexVolt battery.....👍👍

[@roachxp]

I noticed on my DCD999 it came with the new flexvolt 6ah battery which is yellow instead of grey and also has 20650 cells inside instead 18650, Dewalt calls out the power stat only if you use the new flexvolts.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yup, and that is why I am using the new style 9Ah

[@johnmflores85]

So if i use it with the older 6ah flexvolt batteries it won't work to its full potential?

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@johnmflores85 correct

[@MarkK01]

Awesome video as usual. Those side arms on both drills is no joke. I am not sure you really need something that long but maybe you do.

[@WorkshopAddict]

You do!

[@JimmySeahawk]

I'll be testing out the 999 with a 8" ice auger. The bigger the handle the better for safety.

[@HardyIT]

Excellent review! Thank you!

[@taylorshin]

So, 998 and 999 are Lowe's vs Home Depot marketing gimmicks!! But then again, since I'm commenting a lot late in the wagon, I'm still hesitant to choose either one because... it is almost 2024 and there are a lot of auto-stop safety enabled drills (not to mention the red competitor) out there. Even Kobalt and Ridgid has this feature as far as I know.

[@adamkostan1582]

I like that video -please more of them comparing

[@delosaurasrex732]

Dewalt marketing is smart...if you shop at Lowe’s will sell you the Power Detect...if you shop at Home Depot we will sell you the Flexvolt Advantage...we will even price them the same ($279) so the customers can’t get it cheaper at any stores because we won’t carry the two “same” drills at either stores...”build it and they will come and buy”......🤔🤔

[@rcud1]

I think its dumb to do it that way

[@delosaurasrex732]

@@rcud1 you are absolutely right...Dewalt will get you your money no matter if you shop at Lowe’s or Home Depot...just like you can only get the “Atomic” at Home Depot and the 12V “Xtreme” at Lowe’s...Milwaukee products you can only get at Home Depot....Milwaukee used to be at Lowe’s for a long time until they list their contract and Home Depot got the exclusive ....capitalism at it’s best...🤔🤔

[@risingawareness13]

eBay has them all. . . 😅

[@miguelledezma1394]

Have you seen the dewalt holiday promos?

[@WorkshopAddict]

I have not.

[@miguelledezma1394]

@@WorkshopAddict go on home depot website and check their black friday flyer. Best dewalt deals in years

[@WorkshopAddict]

I will have too, but I know it will cost me a lot of money. :(

[@juanc5149]

Basically you can get any Dewalt advantage bare tool, and it comes with a free flexvolt advantage battery, and new 6ah charger. So the kit for the price of a bare tool. There is a catch, they will give you whatever FlexVolt 6ah battery they have on hand. And the advantage works best with the new 21700 cell 6ah FlexVolt advantage, which is what it comes in the kit. So you may have to exchange the batteries.

[@Wisang]

Which good for you? PD or FA?

[@WorkshopAddict]

They are almost exactly the same. either will do.

[@jeffdavis9738]

I think you did a great job,,I don’t believe their are as many “speed borers” in the trades as one might think,,If I’m wrong hopefully Bugatti will start making cordless drills and we can take these shows on the road lol…

[@danielwalsh7310]

Excellent demonstration, at the start I would have said the flexvolt advantage was more powerful but the last test it sounded like the power detect was more power but all in all great drills. Still think dewalt need to make their minds up on what they are doing with atomic was a disaster and now these two different ranges should stick to xr and flexvolt and just say these new tools take advantage of newer batteries with newer cells 🇮🇪

[@brianf9619]

I think it's more of a Lowes vs. Home Depot thing , because they each want their own line of DeWalt tools and DeWalt is just trying to appease them both ...

[@loucifer323]

@@brianf9619 You hit it right on the head, those stores sell a lot of power tools so instead having one getting rid of your tools you appease them

[@stevennihipali3607]

Default is killing themselves with all these different versions of the same drill. There's so many options that people can't say 1 over the other... useless

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yes, there are too many and it causes confusion for most buyers.

[@galvanizedgnome]

I like my USAmade 996.

[@stevennihipali3607]

@@galvanizedgnome they're not bad, but you know what you have.

[@wim0104]

you basically choose a battery platform, and stick to it. Same with Makita and their 18V vs "40V".

[@dirtydurbin3673]

I would test tools using 1 inch OSB 4x8 sheets and rip them to 1foot wide and layer them up to do drill testing

[@WorkshopAddict]

while my self feeding bits sucked today, they really suck in OSB.

[@dirtydurbin3673]

@@WorkshopAddict oh ok I was thinking it would have more consistent results

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@dirtydurbin3673 it would if I was not relying on a self ferb bit to level the playing field.

[@kennedymcgovern5413]

This reminds me of the way people think they will get better performance from premium gasoline...in their Hondas. Premium gas only makes Hondas run worse. Why? Because it is not about higher or lower octane. It is about the RIGHT octane, the one whose flashpoint is the one the engineers calculated when they were designing the engine. Same goes here. It is not about bigger batteries, or smaller batteries, or Flex Volt or 20Max batteries. It is about using the RIGHT battery for the tool. That 998 was designed to work with 21700 cells...which means at least a 6AH. That 999 was meant to work with whatever is in the flex volt batteries. Each will only give you their best when you use the batteries they were designed for. So a head to head test, when you put the wrong battery in each of them...tells us little. No, I don't use my 998 with a 5ah battery. My ah batteries are for smaller tools, like the cutout tool and the impact driver. I don't happen to have a 6AH at present, so I slap the 8AH when I have a job that requires the 998. And if you are on the flex volt line, you should be using flex volt batteries...whether they stuck the word "advantage" on their new marketing materials or not.

[@galvanizedgnome]

Workshop Addicts, i need your help. Does anyone recommend the Flexvolt advantage circular saw over the Makita Rear handle 36V circular saw?

[@WorkshopAddict]

No

[@shane.t.188]

The Advantage has 1200 UWO The power Detect has 1000 UWO..Advantage for the Advantage..

[@WorkshopAddict]

That showed a bit in the last video, but with the 5.0 Ah battery we are not going to reach those numbers.

[@shane.t.188]

@@WorkshopAddictur the most none bias reviewer/Tester out there always great content been watching ur channel for Yrs keep up the good work👍💯

[@WorkshopAddict]

Thanks bud.

[@brianf9619]

Nate from DeWalt said the Power Detect will take advantage of the 20v batteries and FlexVolt Advantage takes advantage of the FlexVolt batteries, so that tells me that the PD will have more power than the FA when using any 20v battery and then obviously the FA will achieve that 1200wo when using a FlexVolt battery only ..

[@CJ-111]

I agree. They look almost the same overall

[@garye.6317]

I’ve used both they are the same drill just one is sold at HomeDepot the other at Lowe’s. I prefer the power detect and battery combo over the flexvolt advantage battery combo.

[@pi.actual]

My guess is that if you were to disassemble them they are both the same drill and the only difference is the label. It seems the Power Detect is usually marketed as a kit with a 20V 8AH battery and fast charger whereas the Flexvolt Advantage is usually tool only and so there is no "Advantage" unless you already have a Flexvolt battery. The comparisons you made between the two while swapping the 20V 8AH and the 20/60V 6AH were entirely inconclusive. There's just really no difference, it's only a marketing strategy.

[@actionjksn]

Home Depot always has the DCD999 with a 6 amp Flexvolt battery and upgraded charger. That is the kit I bought and it was $100 more than the bare tool. If you put the 60V Flexvolt battery That comes with the DCD999 it outperforms the DCD998 power detect. The two drills have different software.

[@whosnext2005]

I'm new to the dewalt world. So am I understanding this correctly that you can use a flexvolt tool with a standard 20v dewalt battery?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yes, all flexvolt batteries can be used on 20 volt tools.

[@whosnext2005]

@@WorkshopAddict I want to know if all 20v batteries can be used on flexvolt tools?

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@whosnext2005 No 20-Volt battery can be used on any FlexVolt tools. The Flexvolt Advantage is not a FlexVolt tool, that is a 20-volt tool. Flexvolt tools are 60 volt.

[@brianklein6387]

Nice drills but I'll stick with my 996 with 5ah battery it works just fine

[@WorkshopAddict]

The ONLY thing wrong with the 996 is the short auxilary handle. Great drill.

[@brianklein6387]

@@WorkshopAddict definitely I was drilling holes thru 2x4 sill plates in a stud bay for pet tubing anyway the paddle bit hung up & drill twisted my hand around & slammed it against & framing nail I cut with sawzall luckily only about 1/8 inch punctured my hand

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@brianklein6387 That sucks.

[@tvrpaul71]

@@WorkshopAddict you can always buy the longer handle??

[@TheBullWillWin]

I just got a dcd999. When I tighten it, it makes a ratchety sound? Does that happen with yours

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yes, that is normal.

[@J.Stepanek]

Maybe test in metal could show, but who knows

[@ProblemChild-xk7ix]

Both drills are the same. Lowes only vs Home Depot only. Just a guess.

[@unodos1821]

What the heck DeWalt, confusing the hell out of this guy. Im just going to wait for the just 60v flex volt.

[@juanc5149]

Not going to happen as a hammer drill. You’re going to have to step up to a sds rotary drill at that point.

[@unodos1821]

@@juanc5149 Ar?

[@djgynee]

You redid your video and you were still wrong it’s a 9ah battery not an 8ah. They make a 5,6,9,12 and soon to be 15 but NO 8ah!

[@WorkshopAddict]

The 8 is a 20 volt.......

[@jeffdavis9738]

I would just shift to 2nd gear and drill the holes,,,lol

[@OUTILSCLIPSQC]

Dewalt hammer drill most powerfull on the market beat milwaukee for sure dewalt need to upgrade impact driver ..

[@WorkshopAddict]

Impact driver and all impact wrenches!

[@OUTILSCLIPSQC]

@@WorkshopAddict ohh yess !! Absolutly

[@brad0805]

Here's the scoop boys... He's trying to not kill his Lowes money by trying to make the power detect better. The flexvolt is by far the most powerful and reliable drill here.

[@WorkshopAddict]

LOL. My Lowes money. LOL. This would hurt if there was Lowes or Home Depot money. This was purely me just trying to figure it out. your choice if you believe it.

[@joshuaprets2044]

The only thing anyone is learning here is that DeWalt has created an insane, impossible to understand matrix of batteries and tools that you have to constantly test and study to see any difference.

[@BenJamin-ou7kd]

Let me keep it simple for you. All Dewalt drills are good , all drill will do their job and all drills are at the top of the game.

[@jasonbungard7484]

Not impossible to understand at all. I bought a DCD998 drill, it came with an 8AH battery. They sell you the battery you need WITH the drill you are buying, that's it. It's only the KZbin tests that are hard to understand, because youtubers want to test every conceivable battery with every drill.

[@bouakazdjaber9588]

Merci bien

[@robertpaget809]

I guess you didn’t read up on exactly what flexvolt advantage means 😂

[@jamesomara8036]

Dude just use two batteries

[@WorkshopAddict]

As much as I did this video for you all, I also cared just as much about it myself. I wanted to know so I did it in the best way I knew it would give me repeatable results.

[@djgynee]

Feel like I’m watching judge Judy. More commercials then content. That’s why subscribers are low.

[@carlosgarza1602]

However the earth revolves around the sun.....

[@saturnmedia1]

My prediction; the power detect will lose with a 5 AH battery.

[@WorkshopAddict]

You're close.

[@anoldocastro4792]

The same Power same DeWalt

[@timbarry5080]

If I have heavy drilling to do I break out my vintage American corded Milwaukee anyway.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Amen!

[@stevenfoust3782]

I’ve been using dewalt since the beginning. These large drills have always been expensive and prone to failure even under normal use. Every tool that Dewalt makes is fantastic. This one is definitely a failed legacy!

[@onsiteelectricianscott4025]

Why do they call it flex volt advantage drill if it doesnt take advantage of the full 60 volts, it's false advertising at it's best, I am a dewalt tool fanatic, love my yellow and black , I trying to decide between the 3 biggest hammer drills now , 996 ,998 ,999.... 996 is cheaper , 998 has power detect , 999 false advertising and is most expensive , dang what would you do?

[@tvrpaul71]

different charger and battery in the kits but both are the same price, $279.

[@jostertervar9916]

👊😎🤙

[@johnr5545]

God bless

[@2muchofyou]

flex volt advantage is a marketing scam

[@amoscardoza5253]

Yo fellas!

[@amoscardoza5253]

it's the same tool with different names

[@WorkshopAddict]

Negative, watch the last video.

[@galvanizedgnome]

@@WorkshopAddict i respect you spent 70 dollars in lumber on this test.

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@galvanizedgnome this 2x10 was probably 18. Lol. Lumber prices are crazy.

[@jarrydee2799]

get some new bits lol

[@socalpirates3655]

1st

[@markjarman7819]

What is dewalt playing at with all this crap. Milwaukee flying past them and there be no return.

[@dangrimes5078]

Seems like they have got themselves into a mess. They probably wish they could drop half of their products. Milwaukee must be laughing.

[@markjarman7819]

@@dangrimes5078 yes you could be right there. Shame I can’t see why dewalt are not bringing new stuff out other than renaming existing tools.