The DEWALT ATOMIC 20V MAX 1/4 in. brushless impact driver kit, model DCF850P1, is a pocket-sized driver rated at 1,825 in-lbs of torque and 3,250 RPM, and it ships with a 5.0Ah battery, charger and contractor bag. DEWALT’s Canadian product page does not list a price, so check a Canadian retailer before you buy. It is a steady favourite on fall and holiday shopping lists, which makes it worth a close look as the deal season starts.
DEWALT makes the kit and sells it through its own Canadian and US sites plus the usual home centres, trade counters and online stores. The tool has been on the market since 2021, so it is a proven design rather than a new launch.
What does the DEWALT DCF850P1 kit include?
The kit bundles everything needed to start working on the 20V MAX platform. According to DEWALT’s pages, the box holds:
- The ATOMIC brushless impact driver
- A belt hook
- One 20V MAX 5.0Ah battery
- A charger
- A contractor bag
DEWALT backs the kit with a 3-year limited warranty, 1 year of free service and a 90-day satisfaction guarantee. The 20V MAX system is described by the company as compatible with 300+ tools, so the battery also fits the wider DEWALT line.
What are the specs?
The headline is size. DEWALT lists the driver at 3.97 in. from front to back, which the company describes as less than 4 in.
| Spec | DCF850P1 |
|---|---|
| Motor | Brushless |
| Max torque | 1,825 in-lbs |
| Max speed | 3,250 RPM |
| Speeds | 3-speed variable trigger |
| Length | 3.97 in. |
| Light | Integrated 3-LED work light |
| Battery | 20V MAX 5.0Ah |
Pro Tool Reviews, in its review of the driver, listed an impact rate of 3800 impacts per minute and a tool weight of 2.1 lbs. It also compared it with DEWALT’s longer DCF887, which has the same torque but measures 5.3 in. The reviewer concluded that the ATOMIC matches that model’s power in a much shorter body.
How much does it cost in Canada and the US?
DEWALT lists no price for the kit on its Canadian page or its US page, so the only firm Canadian figure is that none is published by the maker. Retailers set their own prices and run sales through the holiday season, so check amazon.ca, Canadian Tire, Home Depot Canada and trade counters on the day you buy.
For context, Pro Tool Reviews listed US launch prices in 2021: $199 for the one-battery kit, $149 for the bare tool and $279 for a two-battery kit. ToolGuyd also reported $199 for the one-battery kit. Those are old US dollar figures, not today’s prices in either country. Treat them as a rough guide to how the kit was positioned.
Who it suits
Homeowners and DIYers. The 5.0Ah kit has a battery, charger and bag, so there is nothing else to buy to get started on deck screws, shelving and furniture builds. The short body also fits between joists and inside cabinets.
Electricians, HVAC techs and installers. Working in tight spaces is where a driver under 4 in. long earns its place, and the built-in 3-LED work light helps in dark corners.
Anyone already on DEWALT 20V MAX. If you own the batteries, the bare tool can be a cheaper way in, and the platform is said to cover 300+ tools.
Who should wait. If you need the highest torque or the longest reach, the reviewer’s comparison table shows a Milwaukee 2853 at 2000 in-lbs, which is a bit more than this driver. Anyone chasing a deal may also prefer to wait for the Black Friday and Boxing Day sales.
What is still unknown?
DEWALT has not published a Canadian price or a retailer list on the pages we read, and the maker does not list the tool weight there. Battery run time per charge is also not stated. Check the product page for your own region before ordering, and confirm that the kit you buy is the DCF850P1 with the 5.0Ah battery rather than the bare tool.
Next step
Open DEWALT’s Canadian product page for the DCF850P1 to confirm the kit contents, then compare the kit price at two or three Canadian retailers before the holiday sales begin.
