Hitachi DS14DL Review
| Drill |
Model |
Best |
Score |
Pwr |
Dur |
Wgt |
Spd |
Bat |
Price |
 |
Hitachi
DS14DL |
- |
95 A |
A |
A |
B |
A |
A |
Price |
Hitachi DS14DL Bottom-Line:
CORDLESS DRILL STRENGTHS
- Design - Balanced cordless drill design with excellent or very good ratings in all areas.
- Powerful - One of the top-5 in its class for power. Generates up to 460 in-lbs of torque, 16% higher than average.
- Fast - One of the top-5 for speed. Runs up to 1,750 RPM, 17% faster than average.
- Run-time - One of the top-5 for battery run-time. Li-ion batteries produce 34% longer time between recharging.
- Features - LED work-light, auto spindle-lock, 3/8" chuck, belt-hook, and side-handle.
- Durable - All-metal chuck, external motor brush access, and Hitachi's generous 10-year warranty.
CORDLESS DRILL WEAKNESSES
- Price - Higher than average price.
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Cordless Drill Performance Comparison:
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DS14DL |
Average |
| Power |
460 in-lbs torque |
400 in-lbs torque |
| Speed |
1,750 RPM |
1,500 RPM |
| Weight |
4.4 lbs |
4.6 lbs |
| Battery |
3.0 Ah |
2.2 Ah |
Hitachi DS14DL Ratings:
A-Excellent B-Very Good C-Good D-Fair F-Poor
| Durability |
Rating |
Above Average |
Top 5 Rank |
Below Average |
Low 5 Rank |
| Power |
A |
16% |
Yes |
- |
- |
| Speed |
A+ |
17% |
Yes |
- |
- |
| Weight |
B+ |
4% |
- |
- |
- |
| Battery |
A+ |
34% |
Yes |
- |
- |
| |
Rating |
Transmission |
Sleeve |
Motor Brushes |
Warranty |
| Durability |
A |
Metal/Nylon |
Metal |
Ext Access |
10-Year |
Hitachi DS14DL User Reviews:
- Overall User Rating - 5.0 of 5 Stars
- Favorable Reviews - 2
- Critical Reviews - 0
- This drill is unbelievably powerful for 14.4 Volts, has a locking one-hand chuck and the batteries seem to last forever
- I did a lot of leg-work in selecting this drill and I am 100% satisfied with the DS14DL.
Specifications & Features:
| Size & Weight |
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| Weight: |
4.4 lbs. |
| Length: |
9.2" |
| Performance |
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| Max Torque: |
460 in.-lbs. |
| Max Power: |
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| Impact Rate: |
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| No-Load Speed: |
0-200 / 0-400 / 0-850 / 0-1750 RPM |
| Capacity: |
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| Motor, Gearbox, & Clutch |
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| Voltage: |
14.4 |
| Speed Capability: |
2 speeds with 4 ranges |
| Variable Speed: |
Yes |
| Reversible: |
Yes |
| All-Metal Gearbox: |
No |
| Auto-Shift Transmission: |
No |
| Clutch Settings: |
22 |
| External Motor Brush Access: |
Yes |
| Chuck |
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| Size: |
3/8" |
| Type: |
Keyless, Ratcheting |
| Sleeve: |
Single, Metal |
| Spindle Lock |
Yes |
| Battery & Charger |
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| Batteries Included: |
2 |
| Cell Type: |
Lithium Ion |
| Charge Rating |
3.0 Ah |
| Charging Time |
45 min. |
| Additional Features: |
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| Belt Hook: |
Yes |
| Work Light: |
LED |
| Side Handle: |
Yes |
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