My Expectations Were Too High! - DeWALT DCF845 XR Impact Driver

DeWALT just released their brand new XR Impact Driver - the DCF845! So does it stack up to what I hoped?
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[@dylanorourke735]

Can we take a minute to appreciate the pure happiness on this man’s face breaking down impacts to a science just so we don’t waste our money on overpriced products

[@GoHerd2001]

I have the 850 and unless they come out with something that will fit in my pocket, I'm sticking with it.

[@rcud1]

I have the 840 and its pretty good, especially with the 3.5" deck screws. For 2" screws though its a little tough to use sometimes as it goes to hard and can bury your screw.

[@TinkerWithTools]

I do prefer to have to have a impact with speed controls for that reason.

[@ShredworthyDave]

I picked up the 850 in a combo with power stacks and hammer drill. I love it! The 850 does 4" deck screws with ease

[@TinkerWithTools]

I like it to. It so compact and has its a power stack battery it feels even smaller.

[@Kiberbobas]

​@@TinkerWithToolsthanks for video, but if you can compare please 845 and 840 but with powerstack batteries, i think in this opinion 845 must win😊🎉

[@Space_Balls1]

I’ve always owned and loved DeWalt. Recently this Black Friday I dipped into Milwaukee as well. After having tried multiple different impacts including the DCF850, 840, and the Milwaukee gen 4 2953, I still prefer the DCF887 purely for its mode 1. That mode is so nice for precision work. If I’m doing heavy work I usually keep it in setting 2 so having the most powerful impact has never been a must for me. All of the newer Dewalt impacts have a different feeling mode 1 that I’ve found less useful. The 845 looks sleek but I’m gonna keep my 887 until it breaks. Not for the cost savings, but because I actually prefer it to the newer offerings.

[@TinkerWithTools]

It is unique compared to other impact in my opinion!

[@DiligentDave1966]

A couple of channels really made the 887 look bad. It smoked after use. Is it really a bad impact driver?

[@benjaminwilliams3568]

​​​@@DiligentDave19661st. Those vids such as VCG Construction where the DCF877 has smoked where in EXTREME usages. The DCF877 was not meant for or designed to bore holes in concrete. The other smoking vids where during driving long fasteners into 4X4 6X6 wood, I can't answer or suggest why they got hot and quit working, this Is a puzzle to me as well. That's why I purchased the Home Depot extended tool warranty. By the way Home Depot is I'm my opinion very good about warranting expensive purchases. I have a Black and Deckwr 3/8 drive HammerDrill, YES Corded. I was hanging Christmas lights on a two story home, My dumb ass didn't use a security lanyard tethered from the drill to my belt. I set it down to string the lights on the fasteners I just set. The drill slide down the tile roof over the side and landed on a metal fence spike and broke off the forward backwards switch lever at the base of the switch in the bmhandle.GAK😮 Home Depot offered me a full refund, or store credit as B&D stopped making cord powered Hammer drilles. I didnt accept either, i found aomeone selling their exa t same model and I bought it to use as a spare parts tool for my B&D. TO?ANSWER TOUR QUESTION: Not in my use of it. Mostly though My use is in installing server racks installing servers into those racks for data centers and MDF closets. When I've needed to Bore anchor holes into concrete to secure the rack housings, I've never had any smoking, the housing does get warm. But I got the hammer drill impact driver kit. So hole drilling is left to the hammer drill. The impact is for installing the fasteners.

[@DiligentDave1966]

@@benjaminwilliams3568 I have determined that VCG is a complete shill. He’s being paid by Flex and, most likely, TTI. I also caught him doing shady things to manipulate the results in his head to head videos. I also don’t believe that any impact driver should be used for drilling holes with larger drill bits, regardless of the material.

[@donaldconley2720]

I bought the 845. I really like it.

[@benjaminwilliams3568]

Your testing is very spot-on on. I think besting Vince's reviews over at VCG Construction. Vince does great reviews, your more about the physical facts with less hyperbalic inclusion. I like that you used a very good assortment of long fasteners, I mean L o n g fasteners that I had no idea existed. 8inch? Who knew???? 😮😮❤. I have an DCF877 that works well for me, but I switched over to FLEX I l8ke their color scheme, rhe fact that they are more powerful is a big side benefit.

[@TinkerWithTools]

Wow, thanks!

[@johnnywishbone932]

I bought a 845 because I got it on a in store deal for 60% off. Before that I was using an old 885 so I can see the difference. It should be good for jobs around the house and the odd car repair.

[@TinkerWithTools]

Yeah I would imagine the power level would be a bit higher than the 885. I have used it quite a bit since this review and it’s not a bad impact by any means and certainly capable. There are just a lot of great impacts out there and I wished DEWALT would’ve given us a little more.

[@johnc7894]

I can’t wait until DeWalt releases the 860 here in the states so you can test it. That should be a good video.

[@TinkerWithTools]

I can’t wait either. I check every morning.

[@BlackenedEclipse]

Great review and comparison

[@TinkerWithTools]

Thanks

[@EditioCastigata]

1:40 the DCF840 unfortunately goes for 122 € or thereabouts in Europe with a box. No battery. But: Dewalt has promos online geting you a battery still! In that case, even a 1.7Ah powerstack variant. You need to be proactive though, and the seller must be on their list (ask).

[@treebossmike8818]

I actually like the 850. I think Dewalt kept getting pestered about releasing a new flagship impact driver to replace the 887 and they said “duck-it”, let’s put a speed selector on the 840, tweak the motor so we keep the tried and true 1825 inch pounds of torque we have had for 20 years but give the people a bit more IPM and call it a day because we’ll still make millions of dollars on it and hit our sales quota. That’s how Stanley B&D is.

[@TinkerWithTools]

I think the 850 is still my favorite of these 4.

[@yorselrus1996]

@@TinkerWithTools i like the 850 as well but i catch myself using the Dewalt 12 volt extreme screwdriver a lot lately. It has a decent amount of power. I used it to put up a fence

[@nickalbert4467]

@@TinkerWithTools the 850 is fucking garbage dude. I bought one and babied it and first day I put it through a bit the light stopped working and the collet got crooked. I was gonna take it in for warranty but between that and the fact it has no balls compared to the other brands I might just take a loss here was only 120 bare tool and I get why

[@TinkerWithTools]

@@nickalbert4467 if it happened that quickly I would return it. I get it’s not the fastest or most powerful but I still like it, even if it doesn’t make sense

[@installitall7053]

I got the 850 as well and it's junk. First of all the collet crapped itself and wouldn't hold a bit and when I was driving screws in it would throw itself into reverse. Had fixed under warranty. After a couple weeks the trigger or something has crapped itself and sent off for warranty again. I've had dealt for over 15 years. The 850 is by far the biggest piece of crap I've had.

[@Nicky14P]

I would like to see the 845 tested against the Makita XDT16 or XDT19 as well as the M18 Fuel impacts. I have the 850 and it’s perfect for the things that I do. The size is what does it for me.

[@TinkerWithTools]

I don’t have the Xdt19 but I have the others.

[@feliciasbeard]

TTC has the data. It's not even close.

[@codustv1465]

I think the xdt16 is underated i used it all the way from remodeling houses to building steel carports driving 100's of selftappers a day nonstop, held up incredible and its probably lower vibration on the hand.

[@TinkerWithTools]

The Makita's are always nice to use and they are feature rich... they just won't have the fastest drive time so it will just come down to what you prefer. Nice experience using it or faster drive.

[@codustv1465]

@@TinkerWithTools i mean if you run the xdt16 up against any of these its in the same categorie of speed its going to be up with these the whole time.

[@devonboyer626]

@@codustv1465 "same category of speed" is different than being as fast or faster than the others, which is what he is talking about.

[@peterc9166]

Have the 850 I am Happy if i did not have the 850 Would Go with the 845

[@iceinyourveins-rn7em]

I noticed the 845 was not consistent. Sometimes it was faster than the 840 and other times it was slower. I was really impressed with the 840’s performance on this test. If I had to chose one it would be the 840 but only if it was cheaper than the other. This was a really great video. Thank you for sharing this, you’ve earned yourself a new subscriber!

[@TinkerWithTools]

The 840 is a great impact and in years past it was the clear budget choice when they would put that kit on sale at the holidays for $99. But lately the 845 tool only has been pegged at $99 and offered as a free tool with battery promotions so I would likely default to that.

[@bread-gz3rl]

I'd still buy the 887 tbh, mainly because it comes with the 999 kit lmao. Although Canadian tire has a set with the 800 and 840 with a 4AH 21700 pack and a 1.7 powerstack for like 450$

[@TinkerWithTools]

I really like the 800.

[@BlackenedEclipse]

That speed one on that 845 is butter. I’m still hoping that Dewalt will release an updated 887 to reign king on power and features. They’ve sorta already done that will most of their older impact wrenches which came out beastly in power and specs. Time will tell but I still rep Dewalt 🤘🏽

[@TinkerWithTools]

The speed 1 isn’t for me but I am finding that a lot of people are commenting how much they love it.

[@THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY]

I have tested the 887 840 845 and my impression is unless you need the 3Speed Switch BUY the 840 I Noticed that all the DeWalt Impact DRIVERS with the new 5 Amp Power Stack have NITROUS but Paying $245 for the 5 amp power stack delivered to your house from OHIO power tools and then Paying $175 for the XR 845 $420 you pay $350 for the DCF 840 with a 5 Amp Power Stack so save you $70 for some more TOOLS

[@TinkerWithTools]

I haven’t tested much on the powerstack yet but the 840 seems to be the best value.

[@000622477]

Can't argue with that logic lol

[@OrangeGeemer]

so first 887, then 850, then 840 and now 845.... I don't get the numbering

[@nrh7ten892]

nice review and great comparison. its fast but did dewalt miss something?? just can't see it keeping up with Milwaukee and flex. ill hang on to my 840 and 12v xtreme may be the next 12v xtreme will have a better upgrade

[@TinkerWithTools]

If you the the 840, you already have the best one. nice work!

[@caliber2410]

Eeeehhh, when's their quiet/hydraulic impact coming out?

[@salemsouth]

I feel like 840, is some sleeper test mule they released, it was a lowes exclusive, zero marketing zero hype... but test after test from different independent reviewers it dominates in a higher % then the other dewalt impacts. Best deal for sure

[@TinkerWithTools]

Agree that it’s awesome especially for the price.

[@rudyfromsomewhere3066]

Not in vain makita xdt019 is made in yellow color in japan. Makita knows what tool owners need:)

[@Griffinwoodworks]

If I was getting into the Dewalt line, I’d go with the 850 for my needs. It’s about the same size as my fuel, and would actually probably be better for what I do. That’s why I went with that one over the brushless non fuel. I’ve got to use a LOT of trigger discipline when driving pocket screws, so less power may actually be an advantage in my case.

[@TinkerWithTools]

First thanks for moving your comment over to the new video. I appreciate it. Second even though the 850 didn't perform the best here, i still love it. I've moved over to a 12 volt installation drill or screwdriver for pocket holes to be able to use the clutch.

[@TacticalThib]

Griffin I agree 👍👍 the same applies with having to put hundreds of outlet covers on in speed 1 it will not break a plate, any other impact driver you have to be disciplined or you will overdrive it every time and break that outlet cover the 850 I don't have to worry about it just pull the trigger and it will stop!!!

[@Lee-lb9qh]

@@TacticalThib lol what up little girl? Does your back still hurt? Aww I can't work my back hurts 😂😂 whatever bum go work 😂😂🖕

[@kennedymcgovern5413]

Haha, well it seems my 850 is better on paper than it is on wood. Ah well. I stand by my statement about the 887 being garbage though. Now, to your questions: Would I upgrade from my 850? No. It seems better, but not enough better to justify replacing a perfectly good tool. Does it matter that other brands have better impacts? No. I own 9 DeWalt batteries. I choose between DeWalt and DeWalt, which is not an uncommon story. Am I glad that others have something to buy that is not an 887? Well, that last one you didn't ask, but yes...I am happy for others that few people will ever come back from Lowes with an 997 going forward. Good, quick and point focused video man. Thanks for making it.

[@TinkerWithTools]

Thanks!

[@FertileMyrtleTurtle]

Can you do a compare test between dcd800 and a modern Milwaukee equivalent?

[@TinkerWithTools]

Milwaukee doesn't have a really compelling equivalent to the DCD800. in terms of it being a compact brushless drill driver, the comparison is to the Milwaukee Brushless Drill Driver (2801). I've done that video and it was a really lopsided comparison. They have a more powerful hammer drill version of this tool but based on specs, it would still lose out. The flex is probably better competition but I don't have that model currently.

[@The_Big_G]

Dewalt should have held off from releasing this XR until they could either redesign or increase the performance, if they wanted to drop a 840 with modes it might have made more sense to call it 841 instead of 845XR. Like it or not Dewalt XR is Milwaukee Fuel in most people's minds and with that said, people are going to expect a certain bump up in everything to justify the XR title, my example would be 800 and 805 and the advantages gained with these models over previous XR or standard brushless. Maybe I missed the mark but that's my take after running the 840 daily, I wanted to need the new 845XR but I really don't...

[@TinkerWithTools]

Well said!

[@johnnywishbone932]

You nailed it. To be truthful my old 885 is still not that much different. At the end of the day screws go into the wood.

[@thereloadingcraft]

Great video! Where do you get the counting timer that you show the run times with? I’ve seen a similar timer for several tool-toobers and would love to use it in some of my videos.

[@TinkerWithTools]

It's screen capture of a stop watch on my phone that is then done as picture in picture on the editing software.

[@thereloadingcraft]

@@TinkerWithTools nice! Seems easy enough to do. Thanks for the reply! ☺️

[@TinkerWithTools]

What editing software do you use?

[@thereloadingcraft]

@@TinkerWithTools I use primarily LumaFusion. Would love the Adobe suite but since the channel isn’t monetized it’s a bit out of budget for me haha. LumaFusion comes close with a lot of comparable features, and I am by no means a professional 😅

[@TinkerWithTools]

I am on Mac and so I used iMovie for the first year. I moved to a Final Cut Pro trial and will likely pay for that in the coming weeks. I’ve heard good things about LumaFusion.

[@mikos2k1]

As a diy, dcf850 for its compact size

[@Latinsound]

You need to use the power stack battery for the new driver full potential.

[@TinkerWithTools]

I'm sure you will see a performance gain, but I don't have 4 powerstacks sitting around. Wanted to do comparable on all of these impacts.

[@000622477]

I have 5 powerstack batteries and I love them and use them primarily over any of the other batteries I have, but performance wise they output on the same level as the 5ah batteries he used

[@delta-theoryarizona4256]

The one with bluetooth strong af

[@russellparker3298]

It seems like the 845 is more refined, smoother and much quieter.

[@TinkerWithTools]

It’s not a bad impact driver by any means. It’s actually quiet nice. I just felt like it was more of the same on how it compares to the rest of Dewalts product lineup.

[@prodoommania4157]

850 all the way. I mean we all want power but is it really necessary? If I was building decks all day then maybe. Otherwise a 10-15% increase saving half a second isn't worth it imo. In fact I know most guys run their impacts in speed 2 for better control so do we really need more power? Idkkkk. I love the convenience of the 850 I think that's going to be hard to top the power to size ratio for a long time coming

[@TinkerWithTools]

I think it still is my favorite even though it’s not the fastest.

[@mcluvin28x]

I wonder if Dewalt designed the 845 specifically for the efficiency of the new PowerStack batteries...otherwise why the hell would they make this 845 for? how is it an upgrade over older models? What do you think?

[@TinkerWithTools]

All of their tools will work better on a power stack but I don’t think it gets a significantly bigger bump than the 840 for example. I said it in this video and and in my rundown of the full impact driver lineup from DEWALT that they have a lot of good impact drivers but not necessarily a great one. The best one might still be the 840.

[@chrisbeaver9917]

Dude the only diff ur gonna be able to tell is the size and the 3speed selector DeWalt saturated the damn drill market !

[@stevenfoust3782]

I would probably get the 845 if I needed to replace my 887. I’m baffled with all the Dewalt models and why they just don’t come out with one as powerful as the Milwaukee. The speed one position is unnecessary for experienced users. I’d like to have the power to drive 5” ledger locs into multiple LVL material for lagging beams.

[@TinkerWithTools]

I can understand that the 840 could show up the 850. They are at different stores and sometimes there is just a hidden gem. But it’s been over a year since the 840 came out and to release a tool that under performs that is puzzling. It makes the lineup confusing and almost misleading.

[@dangrimes5078]

@@TinkerWithTools I just picked up an 809. Man is she sweet. I love my M12 but this little girl drives 4" #10 deck screws just as well. I think I'm in love.

[@bogger44fl]

I have the 809. I’m guessing these are all an upgrade from that?

[@TinkerWithTools]

Yes. They would all be an upgrade.

[@bogger44fl]

@@TinkerWithTools yep works too good to upgrade but I would like the switchable speeds

[@rcexcavatortruck6825]

I'll keep writing 850

[@MakingMadeSimple]

My theory is that the 845 is an XR version of the 840/850. The specs are too similar to the 887 power-wise. So I feel like the 887 will get a new XR model, which I imagine would be completely different than the 845. Who knows though.

[@TinkerWithTools]

That would be our hope at getting something more premium but it’s not like they are clarifying their product line at all.

[@MakingMadeSimple]

@@TinkerWithTools I sure hope so. This feels too much like what's already on the market. I feel like they'll release something with much better specs. If not, I don't see why anyone would get the 845 over some of the other ones, haha.

[@hectorswrx7902]

@@MakingMadeSimple I own the 12v impact so getting the new xr will be a huge upgrade for me.

[@MakingMadeSimple]

@@hectorswrx7902 I hear ya! But I feel like they also want to appeal to buyers that already own the existing XR. I have an XR and when I heard about there being a new one, I was up for an upgrade. But with it being so similar, I feel like it's not necessary anymore, unless they do release something with much better specs, haha.

[@hectorswrx7902]

@@MakingMadeSimple I hear you, there’s no need for you to upgrade so I understand. I do wish they made it more powerful though.

[@josephh7228]

Very right about it Dewalt missed it Dewalt needs to wake up or be left behind. Don't get me wrong I bot my Very first 20v Dewalt impact driver the first XR DCF886M2 May of 2013 and I still use it on smaller jobs matter of fact I have three 886 never burned one up yet unlike the 787 and 887

[@TinkerWithTools]

It would be nice to see them bring out a real serious performer.

[@thomasdolby3371]

One thing dewalt has fallen short on for years now I have had the 887/888/850 and all suffered from the same problem speed goes up and down when trigger fully depressed they just can’t make a good one but if I had to choose I’d say the 840 with no 3 speed as I think that’s the problem all the other drivers had

[@TinkerWithTools]

I haven’t experienced it with any of mine but I appreciate you sharing any issues you have had. Sorry they haven’t worked for you. The 840 is a stellar impact thought especially for the price they sell it for

[@TacticalThib]

I think you're title said it best a swing and a miss!!! The 840 for the money is amazing!!! I believe if you buy this 845 your paying for a logo!!! this is a fail on DeWalt not even trying to innovate just copy and paste like I've said before!!! You're a tool guy just like me I'm sure you've seen what it seems like DeWalt buying a Milwaukee tool and what it seems like just make it DeWalt numerous m12 tools DeWalt has copied!!! With that said, Another Amazing video brother 🙌 thanks again for all your hard work to keep the tool community informed!!!

[@TinkerWithTools]

Yeah, I feel like they missed an opportunity here. Their impact wrenches have been killing it lately so I was hoping for that from the impacts. But at least the DeWALT impact to buy is the cheapest one. Not very often to do you get that from a brand.

[@jacobsebastien3910]

Logo an a 3 Speed selector.

[@THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY]

If you can get the new HERCULES 2200 Inch Pounds IMPACT DRIVER VS the DeWalt XR DCF 845 I'm trying to get it myself and do test Against all my Impact DRIVERS on my KZbin channel

[@TinkerWithTools]

I will likely get Hercules eventually but I don’t have plans to get it right away. It’s not even available at my stores yet.

[@giorgipachuashvili2173]

wich one of those is more reliable?

[@TinkerWithTools]

I haven't had issues with any of them at this point so for me they have all been perfectly reliable. I know the people have had issues with the older 887 at times burning up but I haven't heard of any overwhelming issues with the newer impacts.

[@thedumbassspeaks]

I’m so thoroughly disappointed with DeWalt’s new trio that I went out and bought a Hercules Brushless impact driver. I use it nearly every day and the one thing I don’t like is second gear. Second gear always wears out first on the 887’s that I have had ( I think I’m on my third or fourth one).

[@TinkerWithTools]

I don't think they are terrible impact drivers, but it honestly just feels redundant with all of the options that that they do have.

[@kc0lif]

not bad.

[@stauker.1960]

Swing and a miss slugger, better fomo next zorpalod

[@juanc5149]

This was an epic fail from Dewalt. Especially given how good the other recent tool releases have been. Their new impact wrenches are the best of the best right now. So why did this driver fall so short?

[@TinkerWithTools]

The only hope that I hold onto is that there is still a different replacement for the 887 coming and this is just a more mid tier XR like the DCD800/805 is the compact XR drill.

[@juanc5149]

All they have to do is take the larger hammer of the 850 And give it the rpms and ipm of the 840/845. Personally I like the push button selection of the new impact wrenches with controllable lights. But I know others prefer the switch. You’d have a tool that’s closer to the 887 in size. But it’d stomp.

[@glenarseneau4796]

Milwaukee and dewalt are my main platforms with a mix of others but I don’t think I will invest in this one

[@TinkerWithTools]

I don’t think you have too much regret at skipping. Feels very familiar to their other offerings.

[@stevestevenson289]

What about the 850..

[@TinkerWithTools]

The 850 is featured in this video as well.

[@stevestevenson289]

@@TinkerWithTools my bad

[@DiligentDave1966]

I’ve heard a lot of bad things about the 887. Is it really as bad as some channels make it out to me?

[@TinkerWithTools]

It’s an old impact driver at this point. It’s not as small as some and not as powerful as some. It’s not the best impact driver they currently make but they still include it in a lot of kits for some reason.

[@DiligentDave1966]

@@TinkerWithTools I keep seeing people post comments about its durability and dependability, but at least two channels have shown it smoking after heavy use. I’m just curious as to whether those channels did something purposely to make it look bad.

[@TinkerWithTools]

I couldn’t tell you. I think VCG had issues with smoking them back in the day. But I haven’t seen anything else.

[@DiligentDave1966]

@@TinkerWithTools Impact OG also did it. I believe it’s also called making stuff and breaking stuff.

[@riba2233]

This one doesn't make sense to me at all, same power and price (basically) as makita TD172D (XDT19) from Japan, but larger and no modes

[@TinkerWithTools]

it's really just a small improvement over the 887. If that is your current impact driver than this is a slight upgrade and you will probably be happy unless you live in speed 1. But compared to other offerings out there and even the 840, it's a fail.

[@riba2233]

@@TinkerWithTools yeah. Also seeing only three speeds and no modes on flagship driver in 2023 is really weird

[@FoxOutdoors]

So the 845 leaked a year ago and Dewalt still screwed this up. How do you release the 800, 805, 921, 923, 891, 900 all badass tools and then release this? This is on paper should easily beat the 840 and even edge out the gen 3 M18, it doesnt tho. This is nothing more than an 840 with modes, which is good, but not as good as it could have been. Still not at Home depot either which is curious on whats going on there

[@TinkerWithTools]

It’s not at Lowe’s yet either but yes I agree that this is a let down especially after those models you mentioned.

[@FoxOutdoors]

@@TinkerWithTools Didnt know about Lowes not having it. Both HD & Lowes probably have to try and dump their all 887s before even bringing this on

[@tezflowerxell7647]

You guys are testing impacts wrong. The power of the impact doesn't matter. It's how hard you have to push on it and how hard it tweeks your wrist

[@kennedymcgovern5413]

Dude, the 887 was garbage. VCG smoked three of them just trying to test them for youtube. I had the 885, but when it was time to get a new one I had to wait because...well, like I said, because the 887 was garbage. Then, inexplicably, they put out an Atomic last year that was better than any of their XRs. It didn't make sense to me either, but make no mistake...THAT one was the king of this hill. I bought it within a week of it's release, and it rocks. That's all. That correction made, tell us about the new one...

[@TinkerWithTools]

The 850 is a personal favorite for me.

[@dan260140]

I currently own Makita, Milwaukee m12 and Kobalt. Personally for me, I will go with Makita. Yes Makita is not the fastest but it just has the best ergonomics. They don’t have nothing crazy like a high output battery but I’m ok with that. I like the m12 but that handle and trigger response lack’s when working with delicate stuff. Kobalt idk how to explain but is descent and the price is right. Would I like to go with dewalt… no doesn’t really interest me. Dewalt is tempting because they always have good deals but I will leave it as that.

[@TinkerWithTools]

Makita is a great brand and the ergnomics are my favorite as well. I am not bothered by the M12 grip but I can understand the trigger complaints. They seem to have improved it on the newer generations.

[@user-nb3oe9dk7r]

Хорош 840-ой импакт , хорош! На замену 887-у...

[@TinkerWithTools]

The 840 is a great value especially when on sale.

[@user-nb3oe9dk7r]

@@TinkerWithTools да причем здесь его ( 840-го) цена ?.... Этот импакт хорош в работе! P.S. Почти полгода пользуюсь и 850-ым и 840-ым , и больше семи лет 887-ым. P.P.S. Добра!!!!

[@engineer_alv]

It's definitely a letdown for those owners who got the 887 5 or 6 years ago and were looking for a noticeable power and speed bump. Worse yet, being beaten by lesser lines like the ATOMIC (torque) and plain 20V Max (speed) is plain insulting for the consumer who's paying a premium for the XR branding and expects top of the line performance. Have you seen M18 Brushless beating M18 Fuel tools? Subcompact beating Octane or max Output? Plain Kobalt beating XTR? Plain Bosch beating PROFACTOR? Me neither

[@TinkerWithTools]

It’ll be interesting to see how it’s received and how it sells long term. Also curious to see if they release it internationally since the 850 already carries XR badging there.

[@engineer_alv]

@@TinkerWithTools well, the DCF850 selling like an XR elsewhere explains quite a bit. I suspect it will sell for truckloads, the disappointment may come later or maybe never (as long as the owners don't carry DCF840s nor 850s as well)

[@konadayz426]

I think dewalt dropped the ball with the 845. Not much improvement for an top of the line xr impact driver that's still has a mechanically controlled speed selector when there newer xr impact wrenches are electronically speed controlled...why not the driver.

[@TinkerWithTools]

The more I’ve thought about it, the only way I can rationalize it is maybe this isn’t the top of the line. Maybe their is like a 897 in the works. I have no information to suggest this but that is how it makes sense.

[@dwaynebarnett5482]

The 845 is not about speed It’s about control and power. Who works that fast? Less rounding of screw heads and is able to send screws down into tougher wood. You all are doing the same videos to prove the same point. Try harder surface and let’s see

[@TinkerWithTools]

I think it depends on the work you are doing. But a harder surface would be a good test for future videos.

[@gustavomacall4997]

845 already looks obsolete as far as looks go .

[@BoldWittyName]

As a DeWalt fan boy this is the one thing that pisses me off. Why TF are there 4 different impacts with roughly the same specs?? Do a brushed and a brushless and move on. Too many SKUs.

[@TinkerWithTools]

I think this frustrates a lot of people. I follow this stuff for the channel and there are still times where I get confused when a new model pops up all of the sudden. I can’t think of a single benefit to them to have so many models other than having a special mode for different stores but there is even overlap there.

[@MarzNet256]

That $99 deal is back at Lowes, and it's a 2Ah battery.

[@TinkerWithTools]

Yes. Great time to get it.

[@boosted2.4_sky]

I don't think most people understand the niche and usefulness of the 845... It's for certain people it's not for everyone....

[@TinkerWithTools]

While I don't disagree that it's not for everyone, who do you envision it being for? I struggle to see enough differentiation from the existing impacts to warrant a new model so I am curious what you think.

[@boosted2.4_sky]

@@TinkerWithTools finish workers...it's thin to get into small areas.. and it's highly control able for using small fasteners that require low torque..it doesn't need a lot of torque for finish carpentry....☝️

[@TinkerWithTools]

Thanks for responding! Do you find yourself using the different speeds? I ask mainly because the 840 is the same shape so I would imagine it would work well for it.

[@boosted2.4_sky]

@@TinkerWithTools yes..low speed inside cabinets..every now and again you'll need to run a large fastener in a door frame or on a deck..it'll do everything from small cabinet screws to deck screws....small nuts on furniture to fasteners on your 2015 Chevy Sonic...👍lol

[@DrRobAlexander]

I’ve had my 887 for years and the one thing I really hate is how useless speed 1 is in it. I still use my very old Hitachi driver (not impact) for around the house driving of screws because it has so much more control. I’d rather use my Dewalt 887 so as to have a single tool to carry around, but speed 1 is simply useless. I don’t really care which is fastest, because I’m not a pro driving fasteners in all day, but I really relish the idea of a useable speed 1. I’ll have to give this some thought.

[@TinkerWithTools]

I can’t stand speed 1 either. I know some people like it but I hate the pause. Just give me a controllable speed 1.

[@Cavett24]

Typical Dewalt! Offer way too many options that look almost identical besides 1 tiny detail and similar specs. They like to trick the consumer into buying a lesser product instead of the best option. You have to really do your homework with dewalt. Countless times have a coworker shown up, bragging about how their new hammer drill dewalts top of the line, and I have to be the bad guy and pull up a youtube comparison.

[@TinkerWithTools]

The product line can be quite confusing. Not saying that other companies are infinitely better at not confusing but not everyone has four "premium" impacts that they are selling all at the same time. It's not a bad tool, but neither are the four others. They just aren't top of class.

[@devonboyer626]

Reminds me of how makitas xdt16 has a smaller head than their subcompact impact.

[@UncleIvan1]

honestly don't understand the passion for dewalt. they can't compete for power with Milwaukee and flex, and have nothing on makita and hikoki when it comes to features and ergonomics. I mean you like what you like I guess. I will not be calling a tool brand "trash" like some moron creators and their clueless minions just because it doesn't meet my needs , but I personally don't see anything intriguing about it.

[@TinkerWithTools]

I can understand that. I don’t think you are on DeWalt if an impact driver is your main tools. They are a complete tool brand available in lots of stores but they have more stiff competition than They maybe had in years past.

[@UncleIvan1]

@@TinkerWithTools I was just transferring my comment over :)

[@TinkerWithTools]

@@UncleIvan1 I appreciate it!

[@UncleIvan1]

@@TinkerWithTools are you getting rid of the other video?

[@TinkerWithTools]

@@UncleIvan1 it’s been delisted. So you can still find it if you have a specific link but it shouldn’t show up if you search it.

[@DiligentDave1966]

From everything I’ve heard, Dewalt just doesn’t seem to make a great impact driver. Dewalt makes good drills. Ridgid makes a great impact driver, from what I’ve heard, but they don’t make great drills anymore. In my opinion, it’s almost better to pair a Dewalt drill with a Ridgid impact driver.

[@TinkerWithTools]

Limiting to a single platform can have benefits but you will usually end up with a less than perfect set of tools. Depending on how you use them that can be fine but no one brand is perfect.

[@DiligentDave1966]

@@TinkerWithTools I agree with the one battery platform point, but some of us are already invested in more than one platform. I’ve said before that I have a 20v Dewalt set, but I also have an 18v Ridgid tool. I bought the mid torque Ridgid impact wrench because it was on sale for $169 , and included a 4 amp battery, a charger and a bag. After considering other brands, I felt that the Ridgid was the best bang for my buck. Budget and performance are both important factors when considering how many platforms you are willing to invest in.

[@SuperPhoReal]

Meh, you need to dip your hands into Makita than, they make the best impact driver imo. Ergonomic, smooth, precision and packs a punch. They may not market well to attract their consumers but deals can sometime be found on marketplace, Mercari or eBay. I run yellow and red but always find myself grabbing a teal first because the tool feels so smooth.

[@DiligentDave1966]

@@SuperPhoReal I haven’t really considered Makita because I need a powerful drill and impact driver. Even the creator of this video will admit that the Makita LXT drill has been outperformed by a few others. The XGT is just too technical for my taste. I don’t want all of those digital settings.

[@jackofalltrades123]

Dewalt has always had a poor impact driver game, but I love the way their tools feel in my hand and the new xr impact looks cool! It's different and just looks nice but a little disappointed in how little improved in power over the others. I was hoping the new xr would be able to compete with milwaukee and flex

[@TinkerWithTools]

If you are running an 887 I think that it’s an improvement on that but if the 840 performs better for less money it becomes a harder sell.

[@jackofalltrades123]

@@TinkerWithTools yea I liked the 840 so for the xr to be beaten by the 99 dollar 840 is pretty disappointing. I like how it runs in speed one though!

[@erickv1977]

let's compare prices, no much to think, 840 is best choice