Hitachi DB3DL 3.6-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Screwdriver
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Hitachi DB3DL 3.6-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Screwdriver
Customer Review: Great compromise of weight, power, and versatility.
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted a smaller power driver than my 7.2 volt Dewalt, which is too heavy and bulky to just stash in a tool belt. My choice was between the Hitachi DB3DL and the Bosch PS20-2 Litheon 10.8 Volt Lithium Ion Pocket Driver With 2 Batteries. Both are excellent, so which should you choose? Ideally, you should handle both.
Weight: The Bosch is about twice as heavy. I hardly notice the Hitachi in a pocket or tool belt.
Power: The Hitachi is a light-mid duty tool. It's surprisingly powerful, but the extra voltage in the Bosch enables it to rival larger drill-drivers in all but the most demanding situations.
Versatility: I like the hinged configuration of the Hitachi, enabling you to use it in a straight or pistol-grip configuration. The Bosch is pistol-grip only.
Convenience: The Bosch has a separate reversing switch like the ones found on nearly all power drills. (I frequently curse these switches since I frequently press them by accident and forget to press them when I should.) I prefer the rocker switch on the Hitachi, which is very intuitive and lets me reverse in a single operation. When doing electrical work, it's nice to be able to reverse simply by moving my finger on the trigger.
The Bosch will likely appeal to you if you're looking for something like a conventional drill-driver in a smaller, lighter package without sacrificing too much power. I own 3 Bosch routers and 2 sanders, so I can honestly say that I love Bosch tools. The quality is great. So why didn't I buy the Bosch PS20-2?
I chose the Hitachi because of it's very light weight, comfort, and convenience. Since my purchase, I've picked up the Bosch a few times to see if I made the right choice. Every time, my answer is "Yes." Unless you really need the 10.8 volt torque, you'll should be very happy with the Hitachi.
The only improvement I'd like is a clip for a bit or two, but that would probabably make the tool fatter. In this case, slim is better.
Customer Review: Great for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
This cordless Driver Drill is great for the price and very sturdy. I use it every day and the battery holds up on this product. Only takes one hour to charge. I liked it so much I bought another for my friend. I would recommend this product to anyone.Customer Review: Great for the right job!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a Digital Copier Tech, this screwdriver is perfect for light duty jobs!
The light clutch control is perfect for my kind of work.
However if you are looking to build a deck with it you will be disapointed
Customer Review: Great light duty cordless screwdriver.
Summary: 5 Stars
I came across this cordless screwdriver while I was looking for a replacement for my Milwaukee 2.4 Volt unit. I found it to be a better value when compared to the newer 4 Volt Milwaukee design I had seen at a significantly higher price. I would have preferred a soft case to the hard one provided to preserve space, but am otherwise delighted with it's performance.Customer Review: Great little driver
Summary: 5 Stars
Nice little power driver. Good batt life, charges quickly. I've owned a Milwakee, and a Panisonic type like this one. This is by far the best one I used to date. Those two are older technology, batt don't last as long, they go bad after a few months. I work as a field tech, and I use them every day. The Hitachi has really good power for a small driver, a locking chuck to hold the bits, and a LED light at the tip. I saw it at a local store for $95, and almost bought it. When I checked online later, I found it for $48 on Amazon. It was a no brainer, bought it that night, had it in 4 days with the free shipping. I had bought a replacement batt in the past for the other driver, cost $35. For $12 more you get a new Hitachi with 2 batt, charger, and a case. I think this is a great item, worth twice the price. I had paid $129 for the Pani, and $85 for the Millki. They don't even come close. The Hitachi design and color even makes it looker cooler, that was the thing that drew me to it first, but the perf backs it up. Only complaint is the LED is a yellow/org glow, so not as bright as white, plus you have to push the button on/off- no auto off, so the batt could go dead if not shut off. It is not even an issue, just had to find something to complain about.