DEWALT 20V MAX Drill and Impact Driver (DCK277D2) Best Overall
- Impact Torque
- 1,500 in-lb
- Tools Included
- Drill/driver and impact driver
- Included Batteries
- Two 2.0Ah
- Length, Front To Back
- 7.6 in.
Brushless motors and a pair of 2.0Ah batteries are what separate this kit from the cheaper drill-and-impact bundles. Battery life is the theme that runs through every cordless kit we compared — packs that fade, packs that quit holding a charge after a season — and this is the kit where that complaint comes up least. The drill and the impact driver share the same 20V MAX packs, so there's one charger on the bench and a spare in the bag at all times.
At 7.6 inches front to back, the drill fits places a full-size 20-volt drill won't: between studs, inside a cabinet, under a sink. The impact driver is the tool we kept picking up, partly because the 1/4-inch hex chuck takes a bit one-handed — a small thing until you're on a ladder with the other hand holding a board. The LED and its 20-second delay belong in the same category: easy to list, genuinely useful in a crawlspace.
What you don't get is range. Two tools means the circular saw stays borrowed, and the oscillating tool too. If cutting is on your list, the RYOBI P1819 adds two saws and a multi-tool for a little more, and the CRAFTSMAN kit puts a 6-1/2-inch saw in the box for about the same money. For drilling, driving, and hanging, two tools and two packs are enough to get through a weekend of ordinary work.
What We Like
- Brushless drill and impact driver
- Two 2.0Ah batteries and charger included
- Compact 7.6-inch body for tight spots
- Most consistent battery feedback of the kits here
Worth Noting
- Only two tools, no saw in the box
- Contractor bag instead of a hard case
Our pick for most buyers: a brushless drill and impact driver, two 2.0Ah batteries, and a compact body that handles deck and fence work without complaint.
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