Which is better for home DIY around the house?

The DCD771C2 drill kit covers drilling and driving for most home tasks at $81.57. The combo kit is better if you also drive long screws or drill into masonry, since it adds an impact driver and a hammer function.

Is the combo kit worth the extra $67?

Yes for regular use. You get a brushless hammer drill, an impact driver, Powerstack batteries and a 4.6 rating from 8,488 ratings, against 4.2 from 149 for the drill kit.

Which has more torque?

The combo kit. Its impact driver delivers up to 1,825 in-lb and its drill 340 UWO. The DCD771C2 is rated 300 UWO.

Which is lighter and smaller?

The DCD771C2 weighs 2 lb and is 6.5 in tall, easy in tight spots. The combo kit's impact driver is under 4 in. long, so it also fits narrow spaces.

The combo kit's brushless motors should outlast the brushed motor in the DCD771C2, and its Powerstack batteries hold more charge. The DCD771C2 has reports of units failing during use.

Do both include batteries and a charger?

Yes. The DCD771C2 includes two 1.3 Ah batteries, a charger and a bag. The combo kit includes two Powerstack batteries, a charger and a contractor bag.

DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Driver Kit vs DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Brushless 2 Tool Combo Kit

Buy the 2-tool combo kit if you want a brushless hammer drill plus an impact driver and can spend $149.00 at The Home Depot as of November 4, 2026. Buy the DCD771C2 drill kit if you only need one drill and want the lowest outlay: $81.57 at GPS Tools & Equipment as of November 4, 2026, and it has sold as low as $39.00 on October 31, 2026. The combo kit costs about $67 more but adds a second tool, brushless motors and a far stronger rating record (4.6 from 8,488 ratings vs 4.2 from 149).

Today the DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Driver Kit costs $67.43 less at its best price.

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