| Design Balance | √ | Superior Design Balance - Receives excellent or very good ratings for all critical design features. Power, speed, wood and metal capacity are all rated equal or higher than the average electric drill. |
| Power | √ | Powerful - Motor is rated at 8 amps, about 20% higher than the average 3/8" electric drill. Ranks in the top 12% of its class for power. |
| Speed | √ | Fast - Runs at speeds up to 2500 RPM, about 28% faster than the average corded power drill with a 3/8" chuck. The DeWalt DWD115K ranks in the top 50% of its class for speed. |
| Weight | | Heavier Than Average - Weighs 4.1 lbs, about 1% heavier than the class average. Heavier drills are often more durable, but operator fatgue can be an issue if you use it for long periods of time. |
| Wood Capacity | | Standard Wood Capacity - This DeWalt electric drill can bore up to 1" holes using a spade bit. Most power drills with a 3/8" chuck have a 1" maximum 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 4.5 of 5 stars by 32 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 12% of its class for power-to-weight ratio, about 18% 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 Two Hand - The double-sleeve chuck does not have auto spindle lock and requires two hands to unlock the chuck. Many keyless drills now have one hand bit changing capability. |
| 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. |
