Which is better for home DIY?

The Craftsman kit covers drilling, driving and wood cutting at $239.85, which suits most home projects. The DeWalt adds hammer drilling, grinding and sanding, but at $529.00 you pay for tools many home users rarely need.

The DeWalt's brushless motors should outlast the Craftsman's brushed motors, and its 5.0Ah battery gives longer run time. The Craftsman is the cheaper kit to replace if a single tool fails.

Is the DeWalt worth the extra money?

Yes if you drill masonry, grind metal or sand finishes, or want a rolling ToughSystem box. If you mainly drill and cut wood, the Craftsman saves about $289.

Which kit is better for a job site?

The DeWalt, for its brushless tools, hammer drill, 5.0Ah battery and hard rolling box. The Craftsman is lighter at 19 lb, which helps if you carry it up ladders or stairs.

Do both kits include two batteries and a charger?

Yes. The Craftsman has two 2.0Ah batteries and a charger. The DeWalt has one 5.0Ah and one 2.0Ah battery plus a DCB115 charger.

Does either kit have a reciprocating saw?

Only the Craftsman kit includes a reciprocating saw, with a 1 in. stroke. The DeWalt kit has no recip saw and no jig saw.

CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit with 2 Batteries & Charger vs DeWalt DCKTS681D1P1 20-Volt MAX ToughSystem Lithium-Ion 6-Tool Cordless Combo Kit

Buy the DeWalt DCKTS681D1P1 if you want brushless tools, a hammer drill, a grinder and a sander, and a rolling ToughSystem box. Buy the Craftsman V20 kit if you want a lighter, cheaper set for drilling, driving and cutting wood. On November 3, 2026 the DeWalt is $529.00 at The Home Depot and the Craftsman is $239.85 at eBay, so the DeWalt costs about $289 more.

Today the CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit with 2 Batteries & Charger costs $289.15 less at its best price.

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