DEWALT DCF512B Impact
- Impact
- 2.6 pounds
- 120 volts
- More reviewed than 79%
A 2.6 pound bare tool impact from DeWalt with a strong 4.6 star average, worth it mainly for buyers who already own a compatible DeWalt battery and charger.
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How it ranks among the 284 impacts we track
4.6★ across 1,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
200+ 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 284 impacts we track - how the scorecard works · full impacts 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
The DeWalt DCF512B is a compact impact tool weighing 2.6 pounds, sold as a bare tool under DeWalt's naming convention, where the B suffix marks tool-only listings without a battery or charger. It has earned a 4.6 star average from about 1,300 Amazon ratings.
The listed voltage of 120 does not match the weight and impact tool naming, which point to a compact cordless tool in the lighter battery classes rather than a corded 120V tool, so that figure most likely reflects a charger's AC input rating rather than the tool's own battery voltage. Buyers used to DeWalt's bare tool listings, marked with a B at the end of the model number, will recognize that a compatible battery and charger need to be purchased separately or already owned.
- 2.6 lb tool weight
- Bare tool (B suffix), battery sold separately
- 4.6 star average across 1,300 ratings
- About 200 bought in the past month
Who it's for
Suits existing DeWalt battery platform owners who need an additional bare impact tool without paying for another battery and charger. Not suited to first time cordless tool buyers who need a complete, ready to use kit out of the box.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Light 2.6 lb body for one-handed use
- 4.6 star average from 1,300 ratings
- Fits buyers already on the DeWalt battery platform
- Sold as a bare tool, no battery or charger included
- Listed voltage spec is unclear and does not match a typical battery rating
Performance notes
At 2.6 pounds, this sits in DeWalt's more compact impact tool weight class, which trades some maximum torque for easier one-handed control in tight spaces compared to their full-size impact wrenches.
Specifications
| Brand | DeWALT |
|---|---|
| Model | DCF512B |
| Item Weight | 2.6 pounds |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in impacts.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEWALT DCF512B ImpactThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 1,300 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Milwaukee 2457-20 ImpactMILWAUKEE | 4.6 / 5 | 8,078 | 4.5 / 5 |
| GEARWRENCH 81270 ImpactGEARWRENCH | 4.7 / 5 | 4,983 | 4.4 / 5 |
| AOBEN AB7331T ImpactAOBEN | 4.4 / 5 | 10,707 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Ryobi P235A ImpactRyobi | 4.7 / 5 | 4,700 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the DeWALT DCF512B
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the DeWalt DCF512B come with a battery?
No, the B in the model number marks it as a bare tool, sold without a battery or charger.
How much does the DeWalt DCF512B weigh?
2.6 pounds.
What is the DeWalt DCF512B rated on Amazon?
4.6 stars from around 1,300 ratings.