Best Kobalt cordless power tools

Start with the 24V MAX Brushless 2-Tool Combo Kit — a brushless drill/driver plus impact driver on Kobalt's 24V battery, which is the platform to build on. Brushless motors run cooler and last longer than the older brushed tools, and two tools on one battery covers most home jobs.

• Two-tool brushless combo kit — best all-rounder for a first set or a garage upgrade.
• 24V brushless drill kit alone — if you already own an impact driver or only drill and drive.
• 24V 1/4-in brushless impact driver kit — for deck screws, lag bolts and driving all day.
• 6-tool combo kit — for someone fitting out a workshop who wants one battery system across everything.

Skip the brushed 2Ah combos unless the price is the whole point: less torque and shorter runtime.