DeWalt 20V MAX 5-Tool Combo Kit DCK540D1 vs Makita XT505 18V 5-Piece Combo Kit

The Makita XT505 is the better-rounded kit for most shoppers: two 3.0 Ah batteries, a hammer function on the drill and a faster-charging setup mean less downtime. The DeWalt DCK540D1 wins on the tool list, swapping the flashlight for a brushless 3-speed oscillating multi-tool and adding a brushless impact driver. Build is close; DeWalt owners report mixed long-term durability and the single 2.0 Ah battery is the kit's weak point, while Makita's LXT platform is widely praised for battery life and the breadth of tools it powers.

• Choose the DeWalt 20V MAX 5-tool kit if you want an oscillating multi-tool in the box and a brushless impact driver, and you already own DeWalt 20V batteries to cover the single included pack.
• Choose the Makita XT505 if you want two batteries, a hammer drill for masonry, and a kit that runs on the large LXT platform.