DEWALT DCK277D2 Drill & Impact Driver Kit vs DeWalt 20V MAX XR Drill & ATOMIC Impact Combo Kit

Both kits pair a brushless 20V MAX drill with a compact impact driver and two 2.0Ah batteries. The DCK277D2 is the simpler, lighter kit; the XR/ATOMIC kit steps up the drill to the shorter DCD794 and the impact driver to the DCF809 with 1,700 in-lbs of torque. Owners of both praise the compact size and LED lights; the common complaint on each is that the included batteries are small, so heavy users add a larger pack. Neither has a hammer mode, so neither is the pick for concrete or brick.

• Choose the DEWALT DCK277D2 if you want the lighter, simpler two-tool kit for drilling and driving around the house and light jobsite work.
• Choose the DEWALT XR/ATOMIC kit if you want the shorter drill and the stronger impact driver, and you value the higher owner rating.