Power - One of the top compact cordless drills for power. Generates up to 200 in-lbs of torque, almost 20% higher than average.
Speed - One of the top compact drills for speed. Runs up to 1,300 RPM, almost 30% faster than average.
Weight - Only weighs 2.2-lbs, about 5% lighter than average.
Satisfaction - Rated 5.0 of 5 stars by satisfied users.
Features - All-metal gears, 3/8" chuck, LED work-light, and 3-year Makita tool warranty.
COMPACT DRILL WEAKNESSES
Run-time - Long life-cycle Li-ion batteries are sufficient for many users and applications, but run-time is a little below average.
Compact Drill Performance Comparison:
DF330DW
Average Compact
Power
200 in-lbs torque
170 in-lbs torque
Speed
1,300 RPM
1,015 RPM
Weight
2.2 lbs
2.4 lbs
Battery
1.3 Ah
1.4 Ah
Makita DF330DW Ratings:
A-Excellent B-Very Good C-Good D-Fair F-Poor
Durability
Rating
Above Average
Top 3 Rank
Below Average
Low 3 Rank
Power
A
18%
Yes
-
-
Speed
A
28%
Yes
-
-
Weight
B+
6%
-
-
-
Battery
C+
-
-
7%
-
Rating
Transmission
Sleeve
Motor Brushes
Warranty
Durability
A
All-Metal
Plastic
Internal
3-Year
User Reviews:
Overall User Rating
- 5.0 of 5 Stars
Favorable Reviews - 2
Critical Reviews - 0
This is a great little tool to get. Its light, fits in your hand comfortably and has enough power to do most of what you'd need a drill of this size to do!
Do yourself a favor and buy this driver! You will not regret it. It is so much better than the much talked about Bosch driver.
