A stated 2.1 J and a drilling range given as 6 to 14 mm in concrete. DeWalt publishes plenty of jobsite photography and few specifications: no weight, no hammer rate and no maximum capacity on the page we consulted. Two criteria therefore drop out of the score for this machine.
What its figures are worth
- Impact energy 40 %2.1 J · 7.5/10
- Concrete drilling capacitynot published by the maker
- Blows per minutenot published by the maker
- Platform catalogue size 15 %300 · 7.5/10
- Price per joule 10 %136.13 USD per joule · 6.5/10
Scale applied at 65%: criteria with no published figure drop out and the remaining weights are renormalised. Weighting: Impact energy 40 %, Concrete drilling capacity 20 %, Blows per minute 15 %, Platform catalogue size 15 %, Price per joule 10 %.
Choose it if
- Anchor and fixing holes, the heart of the stated range.
- Awkward positions, where compactness beats a power reserve.
- A workshop already on 18V XR or 20V MAX, the same battery either side of the Atlantic.
Skip it if
- Comparing on figures: the official page publishes neither weight nor hammer rate.
- Drilling beyond 14 mm, outside the range the maker highlights.
- Chasing the best price per joule: the Ryobi and the Einhell do better.
Published specifications
| Specification | Stated value |
|---|---|
| Impact energy | 2.1 J |
| Stated concrete capacity | not published on the page we consulted |
| Optimal drilling range | 6 à 14 mm |
| Blows per minute | not published on the page we consulted |
| No-load speed | not published on the page we consulted |
| Weight | not published on the page we consulted |
| Brushless motor | Yes |
| Number of functions | 3 |
| Vibration level | not published on the page we consulted |
| Platform | DeWalt 20V MAX (North America) / XR 18V (Europe) |
What the maker shows
Frequently asked questions
Which battery does the DeWalt DCH273 run on?
The DeWalt DCH273 runs on the DeWalt 20V MAX (North America) / XR 18V (Europe) platform. Another brand's battery will not fit without a third-party adapter, and we advise against adapters on a two-handed hammer.
Where does this machine's score come from?
It is calculated, not awarded. Five measurable criteria are weighted, and each value is mapped onto a scale relative to the other machines in the comparison. For this machine, 65% of the scale could be applied: criteria the maker does not publish drop out rather than being replaced by an estimate.
Is the price shown for the bare tool?
We look for the bare machine first, without battery or charger, so prices stay comparable across brands. When no bare tool listing is found, the item retained is named under the price.