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DeWalt DCH775 vs Festool DF 500 RQ-Set

The DeWalt DCH775 is a 54v xr flexvolt cordless sds-max hammer drill. The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a domino jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

DeWalt DCH775
DeWalt DCH775 - image: DEWALT
Festool DF 500 RQ-Set
Festool DF 500 RQ-Set - image: Woodcraft

Specifications side by side

DeWalt DCH775Festool DF 500 RQ-Set
Weight15.37-kg3.60 kg (without accessories)
Impact energy19.4 Joules-
Max drilling capacity in solid concrete52mm-
Voltage54V-
Power consumption-420 W
No-load speed-25,500 rpm
Domino cutter diameters-4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm
Max routing depth-28 mm

Sources: DeWalt DCH775, Festool DF 500 RQ-Set. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the DCH775 if...

A cordless SDS-Max hammer for drilling and chipping in concrete without a generator or trailing cable. Used by contractors for anchor holes, core drilling and light breaking.

Full DCH775 specifications →

Buy or hire the DF 500 RQ-Set if...

The DOMINO DF 500 replaced traditional dowelling and biscuit jointing for many furniture makers and joiners, letting them cut precise mortises for loose tenons quickly. It has no direct equivalent from the other brands in this catalogue, which is part of its appeal to Festool users.

Full DF 500 RQ-Set specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the DeWalt DCH775 and the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set?

The DeWalt DCH775 is a 54V XR FLEXVOLT cordless SDS-Max hammer drill; the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a dOMINO jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery.

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