| 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 7 amps, about 5% higher than the average 3/8" electric drill. Ranks in the top 50% 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 DW223G ranks in the bottom 15% of its class for speed. |
| Weight | √ | Light-Weight - Weighs only 3.6 lbs, about 12% lighter than the average 3/8" corded electric drill. Ranks in the top 26% 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 | | Above Average Metal Capacity - Bores holes in metal up to 3/8" using a twist bit. This is larger than the standard drill in this class which only has a metal capacity of up to 0.375". |
| User Ratings | √ | Highly Satisfied Users - Rated 4.2 of 5 stars by 4 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 16% of its class for power-to-weight ratio, about 17% higher than average. Higher power-to-weight usually indicates a more efficient design. |
| Gear Case | √ | All-Metal Gear Case - Provides superior ruggedness and durability, especially for daily use on the jobsite. Metal is generally preferred, but you should also consider the increase in weight. |
| 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 | | Keyed Chuck - Uses a traditional keyed chuck that offers superior bit-tightening, but is much less convenient than keyless chucks with spindle-lock where the bit can be changed with one hand. |
| Belt Hook | | No Belt Hook - Does not include this convenient feature that frees-up both your hands to perform other tasks in-between drilling. |
| 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. |
