| Design | | Acceptable Design - While this drill has one or more design features that received a C rating, it can still be a good choice if that area is not critical to your particular needs. |
| Power | | Below Average Power - Delivers up to 335 Unit Watts Out of power, about 25% less than the class average. Power can sometimes be traded for weight or cost. |
| Speed | √ | Fast - Runs at speeds up to 1800 RPM, about 3% faster than the average drill in its class. The DeWalt DC936KA ranks in the top 37% of all hammer drills for speed. |
| Weight | | Heavier Than Average - Weighs 5.4 lbs, about 1% heavier than the class average. Heavier drills are often more durable, but you should consider operator fatgue. |
| Battery | | Below Average Run-Time - Battery endurance is adequate for many work applications, but is 9% less than the class average. Uses NiCd batteries with a charge rating of 2.4 Ah. |
| Hammer | √ | High Impact Rate - Delivers up to 30600 BPM of hammer blows, about 13% higher than the average hammer drill. Ranks in the top 27% of its class for impact rate. |
| User Reviews | | No User Reviews - Reliable user reviews and ratings are not currently available for this DeWalt power drill. |
| Power Ratio | | Below Average Power Ratio - Power-to-Weight ratio is 26% below average and ranks in the bottom 17% of its class. P/W is a good indicator of drill efficiency. |
| Gearbox | √ | All-Metal Gearbox - Transmission gears spin at high RPMs and are susceptible to material break-down. An all-metal gear-box provides superior ruggedness and durability. |
| Chuck | √ | All-Metal Chuck - Dropping a power drill is a common mishap. Having an all-metal chuck provides durability and helps prevent the sleeve from cracking. |
| Motor Brushes | | No External Access - The motor brushes can only be accessed internally by taking the drill apart. While not a coomon problem, external access makes the replacement job much easier. |
| Warranty | √ | Longer Warranty - Backed by DeWalt's limited 3-year warranty. This provides extra protection against potential design defects or premature part failure. |
| Bit Change | √ | One-Hand - The single-sleeve chuck has auto spindle lock so the drill bit can be changed with one hand. This is a very convenient feature that makes the job go faster. |
| Charger | | Standard Charge Time - The DeWalt DC936KA battery charger takes 60 minutes to recharge a battery. Longer charge times are not a big issue if you always have a battery back-up. |
| Belt Hook | | No Belt Hook - Does not include this convenient feature that frees-up both your hands to perform other tasks in-between drilling. |
| Work Light | | No Work Light - Does not include an integrated work light. This is a great feature that is now being incorporated into many of the new cordless drills. |
| Side Handle | √ | Side Handle - Includes a side handle to provide stability and control when wielding large amounts of torque that is sometimes difficult to hold with one hand. |
| Fuel Gauge | | No Fuel Gauge - Does not come equipped with a handy battery charge indicator that allows you to glance at your drill and check your battery life while you're working. |
