GREENWORKS 24V 1/2" Brushless Cordless Drill (400 In-lbs.): Review, Pros & Cons

Summary

An entry-level 24V brushless drill/driver with 400 in-lbs of torque, a two-speed 0-450 / 0-2000 RPM drivetrain and an 18-position clutch, sold tool-only at $89.99 direct. Check compatibility before you buy: the 2.0Ah USB-C battery is separate unless you already own one, and Greenworks 24V tools do not cross over with 40V, 60V or 80V systems.

Strengths

400 in-lbs and 2000 RPM top speed at a $89.99 tool-only direct price.
1/2 in. ratcheting chuck in a 2.7 lb bare tool.
2.0Ah USB-C battery doubles as a device power bank and shares a platform of 200-plus tools.
Battery reaches 80% charge in 50 minutes.
Three-year warranty on both tool and battery.
Popular Mechanics found strong power, good balance and no performance loss after a five-foot drop onto concrete.

Weaknesses

Chuck slip: one r/Greenworks owner reports the chuck slips a bit when tightening.
Trigger pull felt heavy for delicate work.
Purchasers criticized the small wall charger and the pocketless bag.
Kit and combo prices were not captured on the first-party pages read.
The 24V platform does not share batteries with 40V, 60V or 80V tools.
Independent coverage is thin: one bundle review and one older-sibling review.

Verified specifications

Platform	Greenworks 24V PowerAll, battery model BAG70008.
Motor	brushless.
Max torque	400 in-lbs.
Speed	2-speed gearbox, 0-450 / 0-2000 RPM no-load.
Clutch	18 positions.
Chuck	1/2 in. keyless ratcheting.
Work light	LED that lights with the trigger.
Belt clip	included, installs on either side; bit holder on the tool.
Battery	2.0Ah lithium-ion, 43.2 Wh, 1.17 lb, LED fuel gauge, USB-C bidirectional with 12,000 mAh power-bank output, 80% charge in 50 minutes, full charge in 90 minutes.
Charger	30W USB-C on the drill kit; 65W on saw and impact combos.
Weight	2.7 lb bare tool; Popular Mechanics measured 2.66 lb without battery.
Package size	11 × 11 × 4.9 in.
Kit contents	drill/driver, belt clip, tool bag, one bit, plus the 2.0Ah battery and 30W charger in the kit variant. The Popular Mechanics kit bundle contained a drill, impact driver, two 2.0Ah batteries, charger, two USB-C cables and two bits.
Warranty	3 years on tool and battery, non-transferable, original purchaser with proof of purchase.
Model identifiers	DD345 and DD345A3 for the tool-only variant.
Operator's manual	hosted on Greenworks’ site for the 45 Nm, 400 in-lbs, 0-450 / 0-2000 RPM drill.
Marketing claim	“20% more power and 35% more run-time” versus 18V and 20V systems; no independent runtime figure was found.
Greenworks 24V drills in the lineup	310, 400, 530, 800, 1240 and 1350 in-lbs variants; the 310 in-lbs sibling uses an 18+1 clutch.

Full research notes and sources

Independent test results

Popular Mechanics tested the refreshed 24V drill and impact bundle in December 2025: ten holes in 2×4 lumber, 3-inch screws in stacked 2×4s, deck repair in treated 2×6, and a mid-test five-foot drop onto concrete, with no performance loss. Its verdict praised power and comfort and criticized the trigger pull, charger and bag. No RTINGS, Wirecutter, Tom’s Guide, CNET or PCMag test of the exact 400 in-lbs model was found.

Owner reports

Reddit discussion is sparse but usable. One r/Greenworks owner reports a chuck that slips a bit when tightening. Other owners describe the 24V kits as quiet, low-maintenance and good value. These are anecdotes, not defect rates.

Platform and battery

The 2.0Ah pack is bidirectional USB-C, able to charge phones and small devices as a 12,000 mAh power bank, with an LED fuel gauge. Batteries are 24V-only and cross within the PowerAll line, which covers more than 200 tools. Buying the drill tool-only at $89.99 makes sense only if you already own a compatible 2.0Ah battery or budget for one.

The direct tool-only price was $89.99 at check time. No first-party kit or combo price was captured on the pages read, so kit pricing remains unverified.

Which model this is

This page covers the refreshed 400 in-lbs Greenworks 24V brushless drill/driver, model DD345 and DD345A3, sold tool-only with a 2.0Ah USB-C battery and 30W charger in kit form and inside drill-impact and drill-saw combo kits. Do not confuse it with the 310 in-lbs sibling (0-380 / 0-1450 RPM, 18+1 clutch), the 530 in-lbs hammer drill or the 800 in-lbs drill driver. The ASIN is B0F916XPT8.