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Why We Love This Deal
DeWalt’s Max XR lineup is nearly 10% more compact than its traditional power tools, while offering longer runtimes and more power for extended use. Translation: they’re better. And though they come at a premium, Walmart just slashed the price on one of the brand’s most capable drill drivers—it’s nearly 30% off.
The DeWalt Max XR Brushless Cordless 1/2-Inch Drill Driver is only $175 at Walmart right now. This mighty drill is now available at a 27% discount off its retail price of $239. Punching well above its weight class, buyers cannot help but rave about its performance, giving it a solid 4.9-star rating (97% five stars overall).
DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless 1/2-Inch Drill Driver, $175 (was $239) at Walmart
What Shoppers Should Know
- Tool: One 1/2-inch drill driver
- Batteries: One 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion
- Motor: Brushless
- Tool Series: 20V Max XR
- Accessories: Carrying case, charger
- Weight: 2.82 pounds
First, this deal takes the cake, easily beating out both The Home Depot and Lowe’s for the best value around.
The drill itself balances both raw power and smart design, thanks to the XR brushless motor, which delivers an impressive unit watts out (UWO) compared to some of the brand’s older models—up to 40% more, allegedly. Not only is it more powerful, but the XR, which stands for “extended runtime,” means you get more life out of a single charge, which means more time getting work done and less time recharging, all in a more compact design.
At only 6.37 inches in length, this gives you a tool that is about 7% smaller and a half inch shorter than its traditional models. What it results in is a lighter power drill that is less fatiguing, which means you can use it in harder-to-reach spaces.
It features variable two-setting trigger speeds of 0 to 650 and 0 to 2,000 RPMs, along with a three-mode LED light that can be adjusted to three different positions and reaches up to 70 Lumens of brightness.
What Shoppers Are Saying
With a near-perfect score on Walmart’s site, it’s no surprise that the reviews are glowing. One called it a “beast” with its small yet comfortable design that’s very well balanced. They noted the mega battery is convenient for all-day projects as well as its “incredible torque,” noting that, despite it not being a hammer drill, it “performed effortlessly in brick.”
This size-to-performance concept was frequently spoken of. Another said it “has been punching above its weight since I got it,” calling it “a powerhouse” for its size.
Markdowns this steep on DeWalt power tools disappear lightning quick, so make sure you hit “Add to Cart” before it’s gone for good.
