DEWALT DCM849B Specialty
- Specialty
- 1.5 amps
- Battery
- 4.8 pounds
- Better rated than 60%
- More reviewed than 84%
A compact 20V DEWALT tool at 4.8 pounds and 2200 RPM, worth considering mainly for buyers already on the DEWALT 20V platform.
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How it ranks among the 273 specialties we track
4.6★ across 1,932 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,932 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
500+ bought on Amazon 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 273 specialties we track - how the scorecard works · full specialties data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A DEWALT 20V MAX cordless specialty power tool, model DCM849B, drawing 1.5 amps and running at 2200 RPM, with a compact body weighing 4.8 pounds and measuring 17.1 by 7.3 by 6 inches.
The category label calls this a general specialty tool, and the title does not name the specific tool type either, but the spec sheet, battery powered, 20 volts, 2200 RPM, is enough to place it as a compact handheld power tool rather than a bench tool.
- 20 volt battery powered
- 1.5 amp draw
- 2200 RPM speed
- 4.8 pounds, 17.1 x 7.3 x 6 inches
Who it's for
Suits someone already invested in the DEWALT 20V MAX battery platform who wants to add this tool to their kit. The listing does not confirm whether a battery and charger are included.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Runs on the DEWALT 20V MAX battery platform
- Compact at 4.8 pounds
- Listing does not name the specific tool type
- Unclear if battery and charger are included
Performance notes
At 2200 RPM and 1.5 amps, this runs at a moderate speed and current draw for a handheld cordless tool, with the 17.1 by 7.3 by 6 inch dimensions pointing to a compact tool rather than a large stationary unit.
Specifications
| Brand | DeWALT |
|---|---|
| Model | DCM849B |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 4.8 pounds |
| Dimensions | 17.1 × 7.3 × 6 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Speed | 2200 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Amperage | 1.5 amps |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 20 volts |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in specialties.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEWALT DCM849B SpecialtyThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 1,932 | 4.3 / 5 |
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| Worx WX082L.2 SpecialtyWORX | 4.4 / 5 | 18,000 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Stanley SL18116P SpecialtySTANLEY | 4.6 / 5 | 14,157 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Vacmaster VBVB611PF 1101 SpecialtyVacmaster | 4.6 / 5 | 9,012 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the DeWALT DCM849B
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What voltage battery does the DCM849B use?
It runs on a 20 volt DEWALT battery.
How much does the DCM849B weigh?
4.8 pounds according to the listing.
Does the DCM849B come with a battery included?
The listing data does not confirm whether a battery and charger are included, so check the bundle details before ordering.