DEWALT DW272 Drill
- Drill
- Corded electric
- 4000 rpm
Fast at 4000 RPM and built for repetitive driving, this DEWALT model backs up a 4.4 rating with zero recent purchases on this particular listing, so check current stock before counting on it.
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How it ranks among the 369 drills we track
4.4★ across 168 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
168 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 369 drills we track - how the scorecard works · full drills data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Running at 4000 RPM on corded electric power, the DEWALT DW272 is built for speed rather than the low end torque used for large hole boring. Reviewers have rated it 4.4 across 168 ratings, though this particular listing shows zero purchases in the past month.
4000 RPM sits well above the 0 to 1000 RPM range typical of a general purpose drill, a sign this tool is geared toward fast, repetitive driving rather than heavy boring work. Corded electric power keeps that speed consistent for the length of a job, at the tradeoff of staying tethered to an outlet.
- Brand: DEWALT
- Model: DW272
- Power source: corded electric
- Speed: 4000 RPM
Who it's for
Works for tradespeople doing high volume fastening where a corded tool at the wall is not a limitation, such as production work in a shop or on a fixed job site. Less suited to buyers who need cordless mobility or who are drilling large diameter holes that call for a lower, higher torque speed.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 4.4 average across 168 reviews
- 4000 RPM for fast fastening work
- Corded power avoids battery downtime
- No purchases recorded in the past month
- Not suited to slow, high torque boring
Performance notes
Spinning at 4000 RPM lets each trigger pull drive a screw or small fastener far quicker than a standard speed drill would manage. Because the power is corded rather than battery fed, that speed holds steady under load instead of tapering off as a charge runs down.
Specifications
| Brand | DeWALT |
|---|---|
| Model | DW272 |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Speed | 4000 rpm |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| DEWALT DW272 DrillThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 168 | 3.5 / 5 |
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| Hi-Spec DT30317R-CA DrillHi-Spec | 4.4 / 5 | 14,822 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Fanttik E1 Max DrillFanttik | 4.5 / 5 | 7,298 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the DeWALT DW272
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the DEWALT DW272 cordless?
No, it runs on corded electric power.
How fast does the DW272 run?
4000 RPM, which suits fast driving work over slow, high torque boring.
How well rated is this DEWALT model?
It holds a 4.4 star average across 168 reviews.