Value - Priced significantly below the average 14.4V drill.
Light-weight - One of the top-5 compact, light-weight drills in its class. Weighs 4.0 lbs, about 13% less than average.
Warranty - Hitachi provides a 5-year warranty on all drills that are not Li-ion.
CORDLESS DRILL WEAKNESSES
Power - Generates up to 300 in-lbs of torque, about 25% less than average, but still adequate for many applications.
Speed - Speed is 20% slower than average, but still runs up to 1,200 RPM.
Run-time - NiCd battery run-time is about 40% less than average. Batteries can be recharged in just 35 minutes.
Cordless Drill Performance Comparison:
DS14DVF3
Average 14.4V
Power
300 in-lbs torque
400 in-lbs torque
Speed
1,200 RPM
1,500 RPM
Weight
4.0 lbs
4.6 lbs
Battery
1.4 Ah
2.2 Ah
Hitachi DS14DVF3 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
C-
-
-
25%
Yes
Speed
C-
-
-
20%
Yes
Weight
A
13%
Yes
-
-
Battery
C-
-
-
38%
Yes
Rating
Transmission
Sleeve
Motor Brushes
Warranty
Durability
A
Metal/Nylon
Plastic
Internal
5-Year
Hitachi DS14DVF3 User Reviews:
Overall User Rating
- 3.9 of 5 Stars
Favorable Reviews - 18
Critical Reviews - 9
We use them for minor construction and home repair work. Couldn't ask for a better drill.
This is the first Hitachi tool I've ever bought. It certainly won't be my last. It's a very good drill
This cordless is light and compact, but after a few months of duty around the house the clutch was gone.
With two batteries, it's always available to use. Definitely 10 times better than the old B&D drill it replaced.
I love the fast charge time for the batteries and the light is very useful as well. Overall I am very pleased with this product.
A cordless drill that has the torque to get the job done, no matter what the job, is a tool with many talents.
I own a lot of Hitachi power tools and like them all - until this drill came along. The battery doesn't last and is only powerful enough to place long screws in wood for 3 or 4 screws.
I love how this drill fits in my hands - it is so well balanced and comfortable.
I got this in late spring and have built 230 ft of fence, 3 gates, 2 with arbors, a pergola and I'm half way through building a double Adirondack chair...The tool has worked fine throughout.
This drill is perfect for regular use around the house. It has great balance and alot of power for such a compact drill.
Great drill for the money. Every home owner should have. Not for commerecal use would buy a heavy duty.
For the average or above average homeowner with jobs around the house, this is a great deal.
I expected more from hitachi! Coming from a carperter of 18 years, this tool will not make it in the field with me.
I got this for my 19 year old son for Christmas and he RAVED about it!!!!!
He says that it is the best drill he has ever owned.
The battery life is very poor. The charger does not keep the battery charged.
It has great battery life and exceptional torque for a 14.4V battery. The charger also charges a battery in about 20 minutes.
Unfortunately, I dropped this drill a few months ago - about four feet - and the skirt the battery clicks into on the handle snapped off.
I appreciate the quick-release-bit option and the 2-speed capability of the drill. The 14-volt size is a good compromise between power and size.
This drill has plenty of power for any job. I used it to go through 2 2x4's as I needed to run some electrical wire for a transfer switch. It went through the studs easily
