4 OUT OF 5 People Can't Tell The Difference Between These DeWALT Impact Drivers! 

I put a extra belt clip in. I put a battery to it and tested the 885 before I shipped it.

Been rockin my 885 since 2014. 5-6 days a week. Never missed a beat. Love my Dewalts.

Have three 885's the oldest being about 5 years old. They work so well that I never felt the need to upgrade to the brushless tools.

I'm the 1/5. All Dewalt brushless tools have yellow within the handle while brushed tools are solid black handle.

I was approaching a stop light when it turned green and a pick-up truck in front of me took off. I heard a thump and stopped to find a bruised DeWalt 885. Picked it up, hit the trigger and it purred like a cat. That was 4 years ago and it has been used regularly and it still is working great. I love the DeWalt 885.

I bought a 5 piece combo kit 3-4 years ago because of the hammer drill/driver, reciprocating saw, and circular saw....the impact(DCF 885) and light were just part of the combo. I NEVER used the impact until 10 months ago when I started my current job. I use a few sockets, but mostly just Philips #2 and #3 bits to assemble grills, log splitters, picnic tables, pellet smokers, large tool chests, etc. for a big box store(I'm a 3rd party contractor). I have dropped and knocked my DCF 885 of my assembly table countless times, landing on the concrete at every angle imaginable, and it has never flinched.

I'm am 885 owner and couldn't be happier with it. It's run thousands of fasteners and never complained. Great impact.

DCF887 Brushless all the way! $10 is well worth the extra battery life I get from my 887 over my old 885. The brushless motor is way more battery saving than the brushed 885. I’ve done multiple tests my self running 4” deck screws all day at work and I can easily run 100+ more with the 887 vs the 885 with the same 4 or 5AH batteries. It’s a life saver if your up on a ladder and not needing to come down to swap batteries. Plus the 3 mode switch is great on the 887. Just my opinion.

A quick internet search shows the difference in price at about $60 in case anyone is wondering.

The DCF887 mode 1 with the delayed impacts is a massive selling feature for me, gives so much control when sinking screws into wood (aka the screw doesn't end up a 1/4" into the wood)

I was going to get the 887 bare tool for about $130, but came across a sale for the 885 "kit" with the driver, the battery, a bag and an bit kit for $90 shipped. I jumped on that 885. I was just going to use it for home use, not heavy construction like I used to.

Been running an 885 for the past 3 years. Absolutely flawless. I also dropped it from the top of a 12' ladder last year. It fell onto a cement floor, striking the rear of rubberized part of the motor causing the rubber to deform a little. I figured it was a gonner, but it has never skipped a beat. It's like it never fell. Great video guys!

On a cold day I wrap my hands around my 885 when using it. Great hand warmer!

I have the DCF 885 and its actually really good. When I bought it at the time, there was a dewalt rep at that home depot and he told me the only difference between these two models is the brushless motor technology. The brushless motor creates no sparks and is perfect for work environments that are around combustible materials or fumes. As you can see it held up itself pretty well. The different speeds is really just a gimmick for people that can't finesse a variable trigger.

This was bad testing. Mike was covering the motor vent holes and pushing down hard on the tool, which can both effect performance. Sorry, redo!

I run the 885 and it’s a little beast, it gets put to the test everyday running 4 inch lag bolts and 1 inch paddle bits making holes to run wire. For the money I believe it’s dewalts best impact driver.

When I bought my 885 I was pretty much lead to believe it was a bare bones version of the 887, without the bells and whistles. It's also about $100 cheaper than the 887 where I'm from, which was a huge part of why I bought it.

The 3 speed on the 887 is my choice, being able to control something that you don't need all that RPM is nice!

I'm admittedly a huge Milwaukee nutswinger... but I have to admit that my very first cordless impact tool was a DeWalt 885, probably 7 or 8 years ago, and I still use it very frequently to this day. It has been super reliable and performs great. When it kicks the bucket, I will replace it with a Milwaukee only because the 885 is my only tool on a non-Milwaukee battery platform. I'm assuming Milwaukee will fix the collet issue in the Gen4 whenever it comes out.

Me and a family member are putting up a barn using rough cut oak lumber. I have the 885 he has the 887. I have no problem driving 3-1/2 in screws with the 885. But and this one is huge. When I have to back out one of those screws. The 885 3 out of 5 will not back them out. The 887 will back out all of them that we have to back out. So I went and got me a 887. Now I don’t have to grab for his anymore.

I've used my 885 for over three years now. Still going strong even with vanon batteries. Now I got two 885's.

I use the 885 every day for installing garage doors and I love it. 0 issues

Ive had an 885 for years now, no problems at all. Zips lags fast af, it’s been flawless for everything I’ve ever needed it for.

I'm no engineer but from what I've seen the problems that you all have had with the 887 maybe simple is better. At the end of the day if it's trouble free, does a good job at what it's supposed to and will pay for itself then that's all that matters.

Own both. I use the 885 for the punishing work and the 887 for fineness style when I need more control. Neither have ever let me down. But I also don’t drive 3 inch lags with them.

There's been a gas leak. It has been shut off the scent of gas is still detected You are told to board up the windows from the inside. Which one would you use?

I run 4in screws, 6in oly log screws, and occasional 10in oly log screws in logs All day for 8months of the year with my dw887 with 2amp batteries (lighter). Gets hot sometimes but I let it run free for a minute between screws to cool. Hasn't smoked yet.

VCG is the only reason i can tell the difference between these two. learned a lot from you guys keep it up

I have a dewalt 886 brushless impact driver have you had any bad experiences with the 886

Ok I have 885. Came in two pack with variable drill. I am not sure when I should use my 885. Yep I am a lady! When does one use the impact 885? Found your videos the other day. I am really enjoying them thank you

I have an 887 with 3ah battery, on setting 2 drilling like you did I over heated my gun. But on 3 it runs hard never over heated but can run the screws though the wood or snap the heads! But never over heated, snapping the screw heads was a mix for me and the 3rd setting lol but for what it's designed for I uses 2 setting and just know when to let up, if you let up at the end it goes from full torque to the clutch as it should

I've owned an 885 for a little over a year and I've used it on the job just about every day. It works flawlessly.

If you're doing installs and you need more control for smaller fasteners then maybe the three speed is worth the extra dough ?? What do you think ? as much control with the 885 ?? or go 887 ??

I’ve been using the 885 for years, besides the side rubber bumpers coming off (I’ve never seen one stay on) and a trillion love scratches it is still going strong. I wanted to retire it and get the 887, but instead I bought a new 885. I’m glad I did after watching this video. I might just get a new housing for the old one it a use it as a spare.

I used my roofing neighbor 885 the other weekend. It was a great tool. I definitely endorse it Definitely can tell them apart

Used the 885 for years and liked it. Been using the 887 for several months now and it can do absolutely anything. I love being able to use it as an electric screwdriver for delicate stuff. I've used mine with spade bits to drill through joists all day, and then gone home and used it to remove computer components from inside cases. It can do anything. I'm not sure what's going on in this video though. I notice a HUGE difference between my 885 and the 887 on 3. 3 is freaking beastly. I keep mine in 2 about 70% of the time, in 1 about 25%, and I rarely need 3. 3 goes through the freaking wall!

I have had both of them. I started with the 885 and it lasted for a couple of years before it died. The 887 didn't even make it 2 before it took a long walk off a short peer. If I had it to do over again I d stick with the 885. It proved itself to be tougher than it's newer counter part

Thanks Vince. I would go brushed. Because a brushed tool is quicker and easier to repair. Brushless is all wired to its circuit board, So when the board blows that's the end of your tool. Stay brushed for sure.

Does the battery last longer in the brushless? I think that would be the real test.

Sometimes it's not the tool but the user. But I love my dewalt xr brushless, the whole line of them.

We have a TON of 20v platform tools, work as general contractors, and haven’t observed any noticeable difference in most of the dewalt models. With one serious exception....the 7-1/4” circular saw is substantially underpowered from our experience. Our new favorite is actually the 4-1/2” dewalt circular saw.

I have both and I use my 885 more. It’s my true tride and joy. It works flawlessly. Mine is from 2015 and was made in Mexico

I have the 885 and recently I picked up the M12 Fuel Impact and drill kit and it blew me away. I'm giving some serious thought to picking up a Milwaukee M18 Fuel kit in hopes that it's better than my Dewalt 885. I can't find much to like about the new Dewalt line but I hate to cast away my 885 and two batteries just to try the Milwaukee. You seem to prefer the Milwaukee overall so I'm hoping my gut is right telling me to switch.

I don’t think there will ever be another dewalt impact like the 885, dropped mine off a 4 story building onto concrete years ago and it didn’t break or even crack. Still have it and still works like new, 885s don’t quit.👍🏽🤙🏽

I have both. Can easily tell the difference just by looking at it. The 887 is my go to mostly because of the speed selector. I also feel like my 887 has more torque then my 885. Was your 888 on the 3rd speed for this test?

I rock an 885 and my coworkers with 887 bust my balls about not having the same power....guess who's watching this video tomorrow..

I have two 885s and a 887. The 887 definitely has more power with my experience. But I am a custom furniture and cabinet builder so I'm not running a lot of lag bolts.

Thing is brushed motors are more powerful than brushless. What you get with brushless is technically the endurance per battery should be better AND the tool motor should last longer due to less mechanical wear and tear. So the performance isn't really hugely different, but longetivty of the tool IS a factor and it's really hard to test for that.

i have the 885 and carried it on cell tower with me in north dakota! never had an issue! still have it and its been four years so far!

I seen that online at home depot there's a dewalt 888 impact driver 3 speed I would like to see if it's better than the 887

i have had a 885 for 2 years and it is flawless

I owned the 885 since 2012 never had a problem until now, ordered new brush set!!! Great driver

The reason I go brush less is because, brushes can fail with friction, not commonly but still can. I've use Dewalt brush less in manufacturing and I can tell you they take a beating like no other brushed drill I've ever used. I've only seen one DeWalt drill fail from burn out, but many have the chuck get so worn that it fails to hold bits. We were building Pipe haulers, heavy duty flat beds for track hoes and other large heavy equipment. The drills and impacts were key to the job. Now I have my own business, that is all I will buy.

I could tell the difference immediately . I just bought a new setup I went with dewalt s brushless line over the standard . Now I'm kind of wondering if some of the other tools are close as well like the circular saw I just got the new XR brushless six and a half I wonder how that compares to the regular six and a half and I also got the XR sawzall wondering how that compares to the regular one you guys should do a video comparing the rest of the line of brushless tools with the regulars

You didn't talk about the 3-speed gear box on the 887 and that's the real distinction IMHO. That gives more fine control at slow speed. I have the 885 and I like it fine. I don't care if it's 2 seconds faster or slower than the 887. I think I'd appreciate the fine tuning the 887's gear box affords but not enough to throw my 885 overboard.

I run the 885 for the last year most used impact driver in my shop no problems

Thanks vince not really big fan of dewalt or brushed tools but the 885 is 1 to have out of these impacts

How do these compare to the 886 brushless?

Hi Vince and Nick, My question is, where you running the DeWalt (DCF 887) on second speed @ (2800) like the the other one (DCF 885) @ 2800? Or was it on speed 3 ? I check the video twice but it was never mention. Did i miss something. Couldn't tell in the video.

I am pretty sure the 885 is the impact that came in my 2-tool kit...got the impact, a drill, 2x 1.5Ah batteries, charger, and bag....all for $99 on sale a year or so ago... for my homeowner use they've been great tools so far.

885 is very under rated, sure its brushed, but we lived without brushless for years! great impact and in reality, how often do you really replace brushes? never have had to in mine..

With all things being equal, wouldn't the brushless model have better longevity?

I got the brushed dewalt impact driver and I recently bought the gen 3 m18 fuel impact driver and love it

Yo, waiting for DeWalt to release a DCF987 to fix the issues with the 887. Even still, Milwaukee M18 Fuel Impact has a bad collet. For most DIYers would you go with a 887 or a bad collet M18 Fuel impact? I do like the 3 LEDs from the DeWalt impacts though.

885 all the way! I have both 787 (single speed brushless) and 885. Gotta say I feel the 885 has a little more power, but I’d love to see a showdown between them. Love the channel!

"Global materials" = Chinesium

My 885 is from 2014 and still works great..

One out of five and I prefer the brushless I have both are used to brushless I don’t really use the brushed

I've done everything with my 887 for years, from building decks to automotive work. no issues, no smoke, no fire. I run it with a 6ah flexvolt battery. The 887 is a great tool and I really like the 3 speeds. I also like the 885 because its simple and can be scored for a good deal as a bare tool at HD.

I droped my Dcf887 from a boom lift at around 50ft. And it still worked like nothinf happend. Sadly the handle was ready to break of at any moment but still good build quality

The 5 amp battery 🔋 makes the dcf885 more powerful. I use my 6.0 amp , I feel a little bit more power , and a long run 🏃‍♀️ time .

Hi Vincent this is Michael from Australia thank you for your good advice about all dewalt products. I need to know is any other model in DCF 887 becouse i check on line impact driver DCF 887 N -xe, DCF M2-XE, DCF P2XE. Because as i watch your video in some those video you team member says never perches DCF 887.please let me know if still dcf 887 still is good to buy.

Hey vince do you like DeWalt or you prefers an other brand

I have an 885 that was built in 2013. I probably bought it in 2014. I've never had an issue with it. I actually didn't even use it for years and years because I didn't even understand what impact drivers were and I thought this impact driver was too powerful for my applications so I just used the drill that came in the combo kit instead of the impact. I thought the impact was for driving nuts or something like with need for an extreme amount of RPM and torque. Then I got educated and experienced. I've never had a problem with it and I've used it at home and professionally.

just bought my 887 and 796 together from a combo deal..... feels good......have not tested them tho but again.... feels good...

Hey which speed was the switch set to on the 3 speed model?

That was very informative. I have the 885 and thinking about upgrading but now I'm not. Also I'm 1 out 5

What’s the difference with the new non xr impacts that have the brushless tag and the xr platform?

I have 885 & 887 ,,,, love them both,,, for all day use,,,, I sling up my new 12 volt brushless !!!!! I'm 60 years old,,, it's lighter, but notice!!!!! I still own all of them,,, tuff tools lol

I have a dewalt with brushes and a brushless Milwaukee. The dewalt is my go to when running big long bolts that takes a lot of power my Milwaukee I use more for putting massive amounts of smaller screws like when putting down composite decking with the clips I’m still not sold on brushless drills. Some people like them better but not me.

I just use my 887 to take off lug nuts on my wheels and my tow ball nut with ease and mind you its in a very low battery mode. Its a beast!!👍🏽

I paid $129 for my dc885 and it came with the battery , charger and carry bag. Lowe’s wanted $99 just for the tool itself with nothing else. My local ace hardware wanted $129 for just the tool !!!!! Mine was also on clearance , can’t beat it

This has nothing to do with this video but can you please tell me more info on the gen 3 impact driver collet issue mine is not keeping the big locked in and I want it fixed A bit dropped straight out of it yesterday

I have a xr and atomic 1/4, and I opened them up. They are literally the same tool, just the atomic is detuned, and has cosmetic differences.

I still go with the brushless. My brushless I have no issues with.

I’m huge Dewalt fan. But I do not like the 887. They need to put the same mode selector either the 801 has or the 894 has, and have it not set on fire. Thad be nice too.

You’re funny Nick! Vince... love the referee part! VCG is awesome!!! Love your channel... please keep the videos coming and thanks again for the insight on these tool tests! Lots to think about and you and your team make it easy for us to make the right decision!!!

I’ve used both of these for years. Both have taken a crap on me. I use an impact driver all day running screws, almost the sole tool I use. Both of these have failed in the same way. Eventually the trigger stops responding or running very slow, whether that be the trigger itself or the switch that the battery connects to, it’s frustrating. The brushed guns our maintenance guys would repair, while the brushless they began to just warranty, due to the fact they are completely soldered together and harder to work on. But in my use the brushless is a no brainer. In my specific use (1 to 2 inch screws all day) the brushless gave me twice the runtime or more per battery while being slightly quicker. However after going through about 6 brushed guns and 4 brushless, switching to makita soon.

Well I’ve thought that my brushless impact was a little suspect but what I do know is I’ve cut ? Over a thousand rafter with my 1st gen brushed saw and it still runs flawless. On the other hand my brushless saw pretty much sucks.

Had the 887N now for a while, super happy with it. Never tried the other one.

I build heated & cooled cases for the foodservice industry. I'm driving 1/4 self-tappies through 1/8 ' steel all day...10 hours. The 887 is so awesome....I refuse to even CONSIDER another impact driver. Has never failed me. NEVER. 🗣I'm screwing hard🤘🏾

Great test, I've been wondering about this particular match-up. I have the 885 but I've seen a lot more 887s out there. I figured they'd be about the same. Keep it up guys.

I used my DCF885 tpye2 over 4 years now。It·s still work great now。Doesn't seem to me that there is a real good reason to upgrade to the newer type impact driver。By the way，my 885 is made in Mexico。

Legend says they are still running the tests just one more time to this very day

I own the 887 and it's never let me down maybe I got lucky and got one with no flaws

Aren't the brushless tools supposed to last longer, in general? Plus no brushes to wear out

I just recently bought the new brushless 12 V. And I have to say I think it is as powerful as the 20 V. A slightly smaller package. In the long run I think it’s handier

Every one saying setting one, use it on 2 drive it in, let off then tap it, if full pull all the way the clutch will not in gadge to do its job, let up, push down then pulse and the clutch/driver will do its proper function, this works for soft or hard..if you're drilling hard like the video regularly use 3

I know nothing about DeWalt only Milwaukee but I learned a bunch from this video about DeWalt thank you guys

I knew the difference and I have 887 and I like that it has the different speed controls and works great for what I do