DeWalt DEWALT DCF680N2 8V Max Gyroscopic Screwdriver 2 Battery Kit

Ok let me start off by stating this listing is for two different screw drivers so I will review them both, as I have had both for a considerable amount of time. Ill start off with the DCF680N2 - Gyroscopic Screw Driver - Five Stars all day long, I love this thing. No you won't be building a house with it, or a deck, its not meant for that. Think of it as an "over sized precision screw driver". This thing has some power, you can drive screws into 2X4's for hanging stuff all day long and if you are doing a lot of hobby work, this thing is perfect for RC cars, electrical work, etc. I do a lot of low voltage, networking, CCTV and Access Control installations and this is my all time favorite screw driver. I can undo domes on cameras, mount equipment into server racks, the clutch is nice for not over driving face plates, this thing shines at every task, you can make it smaller by making it into a right angle or leave it as a stick. Hands down once you get comfortable with the Gyro function, this thing will be your favorite tool. Batteries last a fair amount of time, thankfully you get two in this kit, which is plenty, because they charge faster than you can use them. Finding spare batteries is hard and they aren't really that available although the aftermarket non OEM batteries on amazon do work well, I have a pair for emergencies when I have a rough day. The only gripe I am having is the clutch markings are wearing off the screw driver. It does live in my tool drawer on a bed of foam but the numbers are wearing off. I have had this driver for over two years, and use it several times a week, I plan to be buried with this screw driver, as this is my favorite screw driver for a majority of my work and its usually always in my hand. The other screw driver is the DWHT66719 - Flexdrive USB C screwdriver. I give this thing 3 Stars all day long. I am not as fond of this screw driver as I am of the Gyroscopic Screw driver. First of all this screw driver is light weight, and lacks any real power. I hate that it doesn't have a throttle control, its either full on or full off, so I feel like I am constantly stripping screws, falling off screws. Its just not great. I believe this is designed for you to twist the driver to break a screw free then engage the motor to do the twisting. The flex drive is "uniquely useless". I say that because its hard to spin the dial on the bottom, and its hard to adjust it on the fly. I have tried to really love this screw driver, but I ended up tossing it in my desk and I use it very infrequently. The battery life is decent, and if you are going to be working on RC Cars, or PC's or something down those lines it would be great. The one thing I don't like is the battery isn't removable so you have to put the tool down to charge it off the USB C cord. Although I never find myself turning that many screws to drain the battery in a day, so this isn't a problem I have ever faced and I used it to mount 20 cameras onto ceiling tiles in a day and still had juice left. I thought I would like it for electrical face plates and low voltage stuff and I honestly prefer the Gyroscopic Screwdriver which I reviewed above. I hate the ring that you have to twist and press down when you want it to go. I do like the size of the screw driver, but unfortunately I can't get a good grip on the driver when you use it one handed and have to work the ring, the thing is constantly spinning out of my hand. to adjust the Flex Drive, there is a dial on the bottom of the driver, slightly recessed in and it spins fairly easy but its just awkward. I really wish DeWalt would keep this chassis, and figure out how to put the Gyro mechanism into it because the size and weight is great, but the functionality is just not, especially with no throttle control, it just operates like a cheap Chinese screwdriver. It is tough though, it bounces well and stays together. But at the end of the day, this is just not my favorite.

ジャイロで回せるのは便利。 ただビットがBタイプでないと使えないのが不便。

At first, I was a little skeptical as to just how well the screwdriver would work and respond to motion at various angles but after owning this for a while now, I feel it is safe to say it is a clear winner. It operates flawlessly from all angles and its response to your movement is just superb, but I do think a sensitivity setting may be useful for some people, but I do not feel I personally need it. The only downside is the cost of the 2 battery kit versus the single battery kit. I wish I had realized this before ordering as the second battery adds quite a premium and can be purchased separately. Top speed isn't anything like a Dewalt 20v Max Drill/Driver but it is perfect for tasks where you don't need the brute force, speed, and additional weight that comes with it. Batteries have great runtime and having two means never having to worry about leaving something partially drilled or screwed. Pairing the gyro with a typical direction switch would have been a smart move for those times, I have yet to encounter, where that functionality could be an asset like areas where movement is restrictive. Over all, it is a great tool and I'm very pleased with my purchase, (a little less enthusiastic about the price though)

As always this is a typical DeWalt product. Great quality and excellent build and functionality. Would have been nice if a few bits had been included in the kit. As it is there is nothing and you have to purchase screwdriver heads/bits separately. Also for customers buying this outside of the US note that it is 115V and you will need to buy a 115v to 220v converter if you want to charge the batteries with the charging station provided.

This thing is the cat's meow for a female industrial designer (product designer), and for people with wrist/finger problems and/or disabilities (all of the above for me). I have to put together a lot of light weight proof-of-concept household products, I mess with plastics, metals, electronics, do wire sculpture, misc household stuff etc., and I also have Multiple Sclerosis, which means my grip strength isn't so great anymore because I can't fully feel my hands/fingers anymore. But, that doesn't stop me from doing the things I love in moderation, and this tool is excellent for doing light weight *assembly* stuff. I use heavier duty stuff for heavy duty stuff as anyone should. The gyroscope works great and took me less than a few seconds to figure out by handling, so, intuitive. People with decent hand-eye coordination will possibly like this a lot. If you can't tell how hard you are gripping something anymore (as I can't), this might be good for you, because you don't need to be able to tell that, turn your wrist instead. As with anything, people need to make sure they're buying the right tool for the application. Easier on the wrists, hands/grip and fingers. Intuitive. I have small hands, I did not find I had to crank this too far to the left or right as others mentioned to get it going...especially if the rotation is speedy but perhaps I'm more flexible 🤷‍♀️.