| Design Balance | | Standard Design Balance - Like most drills, this has one or more design features that are not rated excellent or very good. It can be a good choice if that area is not critical to your particular needs. |
| Power | √ | Powerful - Motor is rated at 6.7 amps, about 1% higher than the average 3/8" electric drill. Ranks in the top 46% of its class for power. |
| Speed | | Below Average Speed - Generates up to 1200 RPM, about 38% slower than the average 3/8" power drill. The DeWalt DW222 ranks in the bottom 15% of its class for speed. |
| Weight | √ | Light-Weight - Weighs only 3.3 lbs, about 20% lighter than the average 3/8" corded electric drill. Ranks in the top 19% of its chuck-size class for being light-weight. |
| Wood Capacity | √ | Above Average Wood Capacity - This DeWalt power drill can bore up to 1.25" holes using a spade bit. A typical drill with this size chuck has only a 1" hole capacity when drilling through wood. |
| Metal Capacity | | Average Metal Capacity - Bores holes in metal up to 0.375" using a twist bit. This capacity is standard for most electric drills in this size class. |
| User Ratings | √ | Highly Satisfied Users - Rated 4.7 of 5 stars by 3 users. Most owners are very satisfied with the performance and value of this corded drill and would recommend it to others. |
| Power Ratio | √ | High Power-to-Weight - Ranks in the top 8% of its class for power-to-weight ratio, about 23% higher than average. Higher power-to-weight usually indicates a more efficient design. |
| Gear Case | | Part-Nylon Gear Case - Some or all of the gear case is made with nylon. Plastic is obviously less durable than metal, but it decreases the drill weight which may be more important in some applications. |
| Gear Reduction | | Single Reduction - Single gear systems generally produce less torque for the same amperage class. The gears perform less efficiently at low speeds compared to a double system design. |
| Motor Brushes | | No External Access - The motor brushes on this DeWalt electric drill can only be accessed internally by taking the drill apart. 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 | √ | Keyless 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. |
| Belt Hook | √ | Belt Hook - Handy feature that allows you to temporarily hang this power drill from your belt or a ladder while you're performing other tasks. |
| Side Handle | | No Side Handle - A side handle can provide stable support when drilling and driving larger bits and screws where additional torque is required. Two-handed operation helps reduce operator error or injuries. |
