| 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 1330 in-lbs of torque, about 6% less than the class average. Power can sometimes be traded for weight or cost. |
| Speed | | Below Average Speed - Generates up to 2400 RPM, about 6% slower than the average impact driver. The DeWalt DCF826KL ranks in the bottom 30% of its class for speed. |
| Weight | √ | Light-Weight - Weighs only 3.1 lbs, about 14% lighter than the average impact driver. Ranks in the top 5% of its class for being light-weight. |
| Battery | | Below Average Run-Time - Battery endurance is adequate for many work applications, but is 50% less than the class average. Uses Li-ion batteries with a charge rating of 1.1 Ah. |
| Impact | | Below Average Impact Rate - Generates 2700 IPM of maximum impact blows, about 14% less than the average impact driver. |
| User Reviews | √ | Highly Satisfied Users - Rated 4.4 of 5 stars by 5 users. Most owners are very satisfied with the performance and value of this impact driver and would recommend it to others. |
| Power Ratio | √ | High Power-to-Weight - Ranks in the top 25% of its class for power-to-weight ratio, about 12% higher than average. Higher power-to-weight indicates an efficient design. |
| 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. |
| Motor Brushes | √ | External Brush Access - Motor brushes burn-out periodically and being able to access them externally makes it much more convenient to replace the brushes. |
| Warranty | √ | Longer Warranty - Backed by DeWalt's limited 3-year warranty. This provides extra protection against potential design defects or premature part failure. |
| Charger | √ | Quick Charge - The DeWalt DCF826KL includes a battery charger that will recharge a battery in only 30 minutes. Long charge times are a common complaint with some drivers. |
| Belt Hook | | No Belt Hook - Does not include this convenient feature that frees-up both your hands to perform other tasks in-between driving. |
| Work Light | √ | Work Light - Contains an integrated LED work light that illuminates your work area and allows you to clearly see your driving position and progress. |
| Fuel Gauge | | No Fuel Gauge - Does not come equipped with a handy battery charge indicator that allows you to glance at your driver and check the battery life while you're working. |
