Best DeWalt 20V MAX cordless power tools and combo kits

Start here: the DeWalt 20V MAX Compact Drill & Impact Driver combo kit. Two tools, two batteries and a charger in one box — the drill for holes and driving, the impact driver for long screws — and it's the best-reviewed kit of the bunch, so it's the safest first buy for a home toolbox.

Who the others suit:

• Drill only, no impact driver needed? The 20V MAX Drill/Driver kit is the simplest, lightest way in.
• Want brushless motors and longer runtime? Step up to the XR Brushless drill/driver kit or the XR hammer drill/impact kit — the hammer version is the one for masonry and concrete.
• Bigger jobs, more tools: the ATOMIC 2-tool kit with recip saw and the 5-tool kit cover demo and remodeling work.
• Budget-first: the 1.3 Ah drill/impact kit is the cheapest way to get two tools, but expect shorter runtime per charge.

Skip the listings whose specs read oddly (a "1 Volt" corded kit) — they're mismatched listings, not real 20V MAX kits.