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DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool)
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DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) vs Hilti TE 6-A36-AVR 36V Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) is cheaper at $219. Every spec and price links to its source.
Which is better: the DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) or Hilti TE 6-A36-AVR 36V Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer?
The DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) is the cheaper at $219. The DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) |  Hilti TE 6-A36-AVR 36V Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $219 | $449 |
| Brand | DeWalt | Hilti |
| Released | — | — |
| Chuck type | SDS-plus | SDS-plus (Hilti TE-C) |
| Impact energy joules | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Max drill diameter (mm) | 16 | — |
| Voltage | 20V MAX (18V nominal) | 36V |
| Blows per minute | 4980 | 5100 |
| No load (rpm) | 1060 | 1050 |
| Vibration control | SHOCKS Active Vibration Control (rated 8.8 m/s²) | AVR (Active Vibration Reduction) |
| Operating modes | — | 4-mode: hammer-drill, hammer-only, rotation-only, chisel-angle-adjust |
| Weight (lb) | 4.4 | 8.2 |
Sources — DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool): dewalt.com (verified 2026-08-01). Hilti TE 6-A36-AVR 36V Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer: protoolreviews.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) and Hilti TE 6-A36-AVR 36V Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Chuck type: DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) SDS-plus vs Hilti TE 6-A36-AVR 36V Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer SDS-plus (Hilti TE-C)
- Impact energy joules: DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 1.4 vs Hilti TE 6-A36-AVR 36V Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer 2.4
- Voltage: DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 20V MAX (18V nominal) vs Hilti TE 6-A36-AVR 36V Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer 36V
- Blows per minute: DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 4980 vs Hilti TE 6-A36-AVR 36V Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer 5100
- No load (rpm): DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 1060 vs Hilti TE 6-A36-AVR 36V Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer 1050
- Vibration control: DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) SHOCKS Active Vibration Control (rated 8.8 m/s²) vs Hilti TE 6-A36-AVR 36V Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer AVR (Active Vibration Reduction)
- Weight (lb): DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 4.4 vs Hilti TE 6-A36-AVR 36V Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer 8.2