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DeWalt sent me a brand new replacement. worked intermittently. found that the contacts (inside the screwdriver handle) were not making good contact with battery. Had to (ironically) use a hand held screwdriver to bend the contacts (inside the handle) so would get a solid contact. I have noticed the DeWalt is not as good quality since black and decker took over. Just hate to spend 300.00 on a Milwaukee when the DeWalt only cost 80.00

I have bee doing researech. The dewalt is 8 volts and the milwaukee is 4 volts. Milwaukee claims to have lots of torque. Milwaukee is lees voltage, but more torque? opinions

I have 8 volt cordless gyroscopic screwdriver (please link below). I have had this screwdriver since 7/2019. It seems less powerful and also seems like going thru batteries (a lot more than before). How long do these usually last? I cannot tell it is: Because the motor is older (has been used several times a day for the last two years) and requires more current (from battery) to perform (which causes the battery to drain q=more often) or If batteries can no longer hold a load. Seems like both batteries would "crap out" at roughly the same time. I have entertained the idea of a Milwaukee cordless screwdriver. Just that I like the gyro in the Dewalt and the Milwaukee is 4 volts (vs the 8 volt Dewalt). https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-8-Volt-MAX-Cordless-Gyroscopic-Screwdriver-with-Adjustable-Handle-1-1-0Ah-Battery-Charger-Bag-DCF680N1/205110459 Any input would be appreciated