DEWALT DCK277D2 Drill & Impact Driver Kit vs DeWalt 20V MAX 6-Tool Combo Kit

The DCK277D2 is the better pick for anyone who mainly drills and drives: it is a tight, light two-tool kit with two compact batteries and a bag, and owners consistently praise the brushless run time and the small impact driver. The six-tool kit is the step up for people who cut, grind, sand and plunge as well as drill, and it adds a hammer drill for masonry. The trade-off is bulk and weight: the six-tool kit is a much bigger box, and its circular saw ships without a blade. Neither is a premium flagship line, but DeWalt's 20V MAX platform, parts and service are widely supported.

• Choose the DEWALT DCK277D2 if you want a compact, light drill and impact driver kit for home repairs, furniture assembly and deck work, and you do not need to cut, grind or sand.
• Choose the DeWalt six-tool kit if you are fitting out a shop or tackling remodeling and want a hammer drill, circular saw, grinder, sander and multi-tool on one battery platform.