DeWalt vs Flex Impact Driver: 20V DCF887 vs 24V FX1371

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You guys asked for it! Get ready for a showdown between two powerhouses in the world of impact drivers - it's DeWalt vs Flex. We're putting these two titans head-to-head in a series of rigorous tests to see which one comes out on top.
The Flex FX1371, with its compact design and monster 2500 in-lbs of torque, is a serious contender. It's got 3 standard speeds, 2 self-tapping screw modes, and a Quick Eject feature that lets you change bits without taking your hand off the handle. But don't let its heavy-duty performance fool you - this tool is compact and well-balanced, making it a joy to use.
On the other hand, we have the DeWalt DCF887, a fan-favorite known for its reliable performance and excellent value. With 1825 in-lbs of torque and a speed boost that increases the impact rate to 600 IPM, this tool is all about power and speed. Plus, it's compact and lightweight, making it perfect for those hard-to-reach places.
So, which one will reign supreme? Will it be the Flex FX1371 with its class-leading power and innovative features? Or will the DeWalt DCF887 with its reliable performance and excellent value take the crown? There's only one way to find out. Join us as we put these two to the test in the ultimate impact driver showdown. Let the battle begin!
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@jaypthm6416 Жыл бұрын

The poor 887 has been fighting the good fight on yt for almost a decade lol

@MrJpate9 10 ай бұрын

I have combo sets of both. Give me the flex all day. Yes, heavier but that extra heavyness helps in driving power.

@YankeeWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

Cost, batteries, that only matters to homeowners. When it comes to pros, the ONLY thing that matters is how does it do in the field and what kind of warranty you're getting. Nothing lasts forever, but you're not going to buy something that you have to keep replacing. I can't wait to start buying Flex tools. They continually up the game. They remind of me Bosch when they were at their height, just dominating everything across the board. When you bought a Bosch, you knew you could beat it like it owed you money and it'd just turn around and say, "Thank you sir. May I have another?" Now, I'm far from a DeFault fan. In fact, I hate them because when I was running my own company and a brand new compressor I bought from them failed, they refused to honor the warranty and told me that it was going to cost me $150 to replace the motor of a NEW compressor that I was using on my first job with it. I told them to go to hell. Having said that, 20V vs 24V is not a fair test. Of course the Flex (which I'll be buying from now on) is going to cream the DeFault.

@FoxOutdoors 11 ай бұрын

The 887 was released in 2016, what are yall doing not testing out the 845? Also both companies have stacked lithium batteries, why not test those?

@carlosf9278 Ай бұрын

I think the 887 was released in 2015 (or announced/showcased) The 845 is actually about the same as the 887 believe it or not… it’s a let down… luckily Dewalt introduced the 860 that’s coming out soon… it’s definitely 🔥

@FoxOutdoors 28 күн бұрын

@carlosf9278 Its not about the same it's faster and yes it's a disappointment. The 860 vibration is out of control from what I've watched from tools with soalz

@FoxOutdoors 28 күн бұрын

@carlosf9278 Its not about the same it's faster and yes it's a disappointment. The 860 vibration is out of control from what I've watched from tools with soalz

@carlosf9278 27 күн бұрын

@@FoxOutdoors not even by much lol. The 845 might as well be the 887v2😂. I love my 887 tho. So I might like the 845 as well tbh… but am definitely going for the 860 because I want it And depending on what you’re doing with it, the vibration will either be negligible or really noticeable… I’m just a general contractor so I doubt I’ll notice it since I’ll mostly be using the impact driver for 4in screws or smaller Maybe if you’re a mechanic or someone that doesn’t like using a drill for large screws/fasterners

@Toolproof Жыл бұрын

The DCF887M2 kit might be a fairer price comparison, with two 4AH batteries rather than the 2AHs.

@rodmunch69 Жыл бұрын

I have DeWalt stuff, and have no issues with the results here. The issue with Flex is how heavy it is, and how (currently) limited their tool range is compared to DeWalt. I'm not a pro, and I'll never use either tool at its limits, so comfort is really my biggest issue, and DeWalt tools have great grips that just feel awesome in the hand. Mix that with a much lighter tool, and that's a good combo. Personally I'd go with the 850 in any case, then you also got a much smaller tool as well. With all that said, if Flex sticks around and expands their range, I'll certainly consider them in the future. I love my Ego lawn stuff, and I love how much more modern of a take Flex has on tools, so I hope they push the other makers to modernize their feature sets.

@perezm714 5 ай бұрын

I just completed a roofing project and the 24v Flex impact out performed my 20v Dewalt impact.

@DannyJohnwell 7 ай бұрын

Who’s the manufacturer of that socket adapter on the flex? My flex set on 3 will twist off that adapter within a couple uses, with it set on 2 it might last a couple days, the best I’ve found was the stubby Milwaukee but them to won’t last no more than 3-4 days

@davechan5159 Жыл бұрын

The results were as expected; not really a wonder tbh. Not really a fair comparison IMO, the 887 is really getting long in the tooth.

@josegodinez8864 Жыл бұрын

Why wouldn’t you put it up against the new Dewalt XR?

@timgaskey2258 11 ай бұрын

Exactly lol

@hondaxof 11 ай бұрын

😅

@MvnnySends 10 ай бұрын

It doesn't matter bro flex would've blown it out of the water anyway

@littlecedar3425 10 ай бұрын

Because it's Pointless! The new DeWalt XR 845 got beaten by Flex so easily and effortlessly only Standard 18650 cell 5Ah battery. We also tried the new DeWalt power stack 5Ah vs Flex 6Ah Stack lithium and The DeWalt is not even Close enough to win. Even The Milwaukee Gen4 M18 Fuel with High Output. But we're gonna do the test again because we're waiting for the new Milwaukee's 6Ah Forge Battery in our town.

@timgaskey2258 10 ай бұрын

@@littlecedar3425 lol flex boy, get a real proven longevity tool called... DEWALT.

@CrazyGlasses1 10 ай бұрын

I like flex tools as I have 5. However, as other people commented the lineup of tools for Flex is limited. I do hope they come out with additional tools as it is nice to use one tool platform for battery purposes.

@athannaelanderson3806 8 ай бұрын

Nailer already announced

@rickyperkins232 7 ай бұрын

Table saw in route and miter saws just after so what was you saying about the FLEX Platform now Mrs @CrazyGlasses

@athannaelanderson3806 7 ай бұрын

@@rickyperkins232 Lifetime warranty extended 3rd year running, until 2024.

@rickyperkins232 7 ай бұрын

@@athannaelanderson3806Anth that's such good news.

@J.Wick. Жыл бұрын

A brand new model vs. one that is nearly a decade old? I'm no fanboy either way, my power tool bench looks like skittles, but c'mon. How about giving it a fair comparo. Why not the 850 or 840?

@ryanhewett1820 Жыл бұрын

Always how these channels do it to get clicks/ likes. Sad honestly

@YankeeWoodcraft Жыл бұрын

"my power tool bench looks like skittles" 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

@J.Wick. Жыл бұрын

@@YankeeWoodcraft Funny, but also true! Metabo HPT18/36, DeWalt20/12, M12, Kobalt24, Bauer20. But between them I've got exactly what I need! 😀

@ohmygosh6176 8 ай бұрын

If you are going to compare a 24v flex to a 20v Dewalt, then may I suggest DeWalt Flex Volt a 60v impact drive.

@DIYDEGEN 10 ай бұрын

I have both. I like the flex because of the fast charging & warranty.

@tysonoovayuk8663 7 ай бұрын

Lol

@DIYDEGEN 7 ай бұрын

@@tysonoovayuk8663 after 3 month of use in various project I changed my mind. I like the Dewalt with 5 ah powerstack battery.

@6548ww 10 ай бұрын

The dcf840 blows the 887 out of the water in both power and speed I have the 887 too but I would like to see this same test with the dcf840 if possible Thx.

@thehhoff69 10 ай бұрын

Same with the DCF845, they both have 4200 IPM compared to the 887's 3600IPM.

@rltozer7086 9 ай бұрын

I've always been a dewalt guy. But that was when they were made in America. But that's gonna change if the sawzaws are that much better

@hugocarrillo2509 5 ай бұрын

I need both I have both ❤❤❤❤

@nyc_superman5450 6 ай бұрын

Why are you using your fingers for the dewalt and your palm/wrist almost for the flex? You now a lot of people are going to call that out. Just saying

@robertpaget809 7 ай бұрын

So in your little clip you show thedcf850 FLAGSHIP model Dewalt But run the old 887 again flex new range I’m seriously puzzled to you fixing videos 😂

@slaik3088 9 ай бұрын

I have both dewalt amd flex. I can say without question flex is insanely good. With fkwx releasing new tools on the regular its a matter of time till they have as many options as dewalt

@nicholasdonin1465 6 ай бұрын

We're phasing out Dewalt. Replaced our xr impact, drill and reciprocating saw with Flex basic brushless, not even the BL. Just blows em out of the water. But we're also going to Milwaukee simply cuz ofthe variety.

@marshallrogers8011 10 ай бұрын

Still love my 885...

@rockd8946 8 ай бұрын

I like the Flex. Homeowner power house. I’ve owned several Dewalts. They seem to die at about age 5.

@andreicolta107 6 ай бұрын

There is not the same dewalt drill. We want a comparison video with the dewalt drill from the beginning of the video

@mixtecjaguar9824 9 ай бұрын

DeWalt has the light at the right spot for no shadow.

@Protoolreviews 9 ай бұрын

A well placed LED is definitely a helpful feature! Thanks for watching.

@Mostvisible 11 ай бұрын

Flex is the powerhouse with ultimate lifetime warranty..! BAM..!

@DuongNguyen-gg3uc 8 ай бұрын

Lifetime warranty on a piece of junk leads to trash and goes boom!

@trippleHelixV2 Жыл бұрын

Top for 2023 fle. V 2015 Dewalt. Seems fair. Hahaha. How much does flex pay?

@Bloodmoon1985 Жыл бұрын

Maybe they’ll use other 8yr old models from different brands lol or better yet the brushed Dewalt DCF885 from like 2011

@orijimi Жыл бұрын

@@Bloodmoon1985 It's like how when you go to Lowe's they have demo tables with the FLEX Turbo vs the tiny base brushless Milwaukee one.

@Rufsam24 Жыл бұрын

@@orijimiLowe's doesn't even sell Milwaukee. You have no credibility and should stop commenting lol

@orijimi Жыл бұрын

@@Rufsam24 Can I reply to this comment in any capacity, KZfaq?

@orijimi Жыл бұрын

@@Rufsam24 So, no matter what I do to circumvent filters I can't mask a link to a photo I took of this exact thing.

@longhauldawgs 2 ай бұрын

I am gonna trade up for the Flex Line!

@Protoolreviews 2 ай бұрын

Not a bad call!

@bread-gz3rl Жыл бұрын

Sure the flex has more power but will it still work in a decade of being beat to shit?

@o0Go_2_Sleep0o Жыл бұрын

Let’s find out 10 years from now

@techierg1862 2 ай бұрын

Dewalt is not what it used to be they have a fit and finish problem I’ve bought a few that had trigger problems and chuck problems they used to be on top when the were 100% American made and not owned by black and decker- stanley

@o0Go_2_Sleep0o 11 ай бұрын

Should’ve used the 845 vs fx1371a .

@dmitrijusciubinskis5156 6 ай бұрын

Is it only mee or hes arm working harder while pressing on that flex?

@techierg1862 2 ай бұрын

Flex, Marita, Milwaukee and dewalt are good tools I know some don’t like the weight of flex tools but to me flex feels like a better made tool dewalt and Milwaukee both seem to have a lot of fit and finish issues

@Protoolreviews 2 ай бұрын

That's great insight, thanks for sharing your opinion!

@richadent968 Жыл бұрын

Weight is a big thing. If your using the tool overhead. Also all day long if you use a lighter tool you will be working faster. If I need to drive Bolts, I use the right tool an impact wrench. The impact driver is for driving screws, not breaking lug nuts off a truck. But yes the Flex warranty is hard to beat. And it has the power if you need it.

@o0Go_2_Sleep0o Жыл бұрын

Flex is for the big boys . Anything lighter feels like a toy to me💪🏻

@DuongNguyen-gg3uc Жыл бұрын

This is an excellent review and it is impressive. I own a lot of Flex tool (over $250K) and based on the video, I will throw away my Flex tools and start investing into the future by upgrading to DeWALT. Thanks for your suggestion.

@o0Go_2_Sleep0o Жыл бұрын

I had a lot of dewalt and switched to flex . Dewalt is underpowered but good for light use

@DuongNguyen-gg3uc Жыл бұрын

If you have a lot and switched then you must not be extremely bright by changing. To the point, you are not not a dummy and therefore, you do not have a lot when switching over. Remember, this is Flex Tool not to be confused with Festool

@imnotdavidxnsx Жыл бұрын

Their suggestion was impliedly the opposite of that. Nice post, DeWalt Sales Team.

@EasyProgramLessons 11 ай бұрын

FLEX won the competition, though..

@love-kl8vx 8 ай бұрын

vâng, a nổ rất to đấy😂

@SneeUnit Жыл бұрын

I use dewalt because I’ve had the batteries forever.

@gardenstate235 5 ай бұрын

Flex is a torque monster

@aduibar4595 5 ай бұрын

He looks like the "2 million/yr guy " that wants to reverse his age.

@gardenstate235 5 ай бұрын

Flex of course

@scottnever8732 Ай бұрын

bare in mind the flex has 4 volt advantage

@Wawanretro Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@anas71600 9 ай бұрын

Flex number 1 power tools

@tony230k1 Ай бұрын

They are not the same machine. Of course the flex is better.

@robertcalin2535 Жыл бұрын

Dewalt with 5 ah powerstack is more fast !

@user-oj2gj5md9t Жыл бұрын

Not a fair comparison with an old impact vs newer one I'll take one that's half the weight even if it's less powerful most of those tests weren't even for what you'd use an impact for terrible video

@henrycolcloughjr5211 7 ай бұрын

Flex will take it.....

@tysonoovayuk8663 7 ай бұрын

Ill keep my DeWalt lol

@Capmybets Жыл бұрын

The reality is there are more 887’s sold than any others. Everyone else is playing catch up.

@robertcasey3528 Жыл бұрын

Flex thank you

@legendtwo 9 ай бұрын

Flex all day long.

@henrycolcloughjr5211 10 ай бұрын

Flex

@NemoEUC 6 ай бұрын

Won't buy flex until it's on Amazon

@jacobcherry7327 3 ай бұрын

STOP TESTING FLEX WITH 2.5 AND 5.0 BATTERIES! They deserve to have their test done with stacked lithium batteries.

@Protoolreviews 3 ай бұрын

These tests were filmed over a year ago, before stacked lithium was readily available to us. We've got more head to heads dropping soon where Flex stacked lithium and advanced batteries from other brands will be featured. Stay tuned! 👊🏻

@jacobcherry7327 3 ай бұрын

@@Protoolreviews Good! I just had looked back and seen where it was posted on KZfaq 9 months ago so I wasn’t sure.

@dirkguzman7955 Жыл бұрын

🙄 "PromoSM"

@150supervisor 3 ай бұрын

Flex will take the win

@realreviews3118 Жыл бұрын

I’ll take the Dewalt.

@ZeusAndKiller 8 ай бұрын

I love flex. DeWalt is overpriced for what it is

@ToolswithSoAlz Жыл бұрын

Dewalt has never made a good impact driver

@ryanhewett1820 Жыл бұрын

Lol it drives screws a millisecond slower, must be junk. You people are funny. I’ll take a battery line with 200+ tools over one with less than 75 from LOWES anyday. I’m not even a Dewalt guy but I know flex ain’t sh*t.

@orijimi Жыл бұрын

@@ryanhewett1820 I don't think this is a serious statement, given this guy's affilation with Philly Fixed, but I could be wrong.

@glenarseneau1231 Жыл бұрын

@@ryanhewett1820I have both of these and like you said much more to offer than flex although they are starting to get more tools out, my major complaint with flex is the weight so I don’t even use it

@o0Go_2_Sleep0o Жыл бұрын

@@ryanhewett1820flex has been around since the 50s . They created the angle grinder. Dewalt I think should be used for lighter work . Flex is all heavy duty

@o0Go_2_Sleep0o Жыл бұрын

@@glenarseneau1231u must have weak arms