DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Driver Kit vs Makita 18V LXT Driver-Drill
The DeWalt DCD771C2 is the better buy for most shoppers deciding between these two. It comes as a complete kit with two batteries, a charger and a bag, so it works out of the box, and its 300 unit watts out motor handles everyday drilling and driving. The Makita 18V LXT is the stronger, faster tool on paper, with 480 in-lb of torque and a 1,900 rpm top speed, but it is sold as a bare tool and weighs about 4 lbs with a battery. Owners rate the DeWalt well for value and light duty; the Makita suits people already on the LXT battery platform or doing heavier work.
- Choose the DeWalt 20V MAX if you want a ready-to-use kit with batteries and charger for home repairs and light building work.
- Choose the Makita 18V LXT if you already own LXT batteries or need more torque and speed for heavier drilling and driving.
Prices
- DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Driver Kit: $42.00 at Tool Pass Pro (last seen Nov 9)
- Makita 18V LXT Driver-Drill: $124.00 at The Home Depot (last seen Nov 10)
- Difference: the DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Driver Kit is $82.00 cheaper than the Makita 18V LXT Driver-Drill at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 10)
