DEWALT DCK277D2 Drill & Impact Driver Kit vs Milwaukee M12 FUEL 2-Tool Combo Kit

Buy the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3497-22 if you want the smallest, lightest kit and a hammer-drill function for light masonry. Buy the DEWALT DCK277D2 if you want a conventional 20V platform with a 1/2-inch drill chuck and a wider range of high-power add-on tools. The Milwaukee is more compact and adds hammer mode; the DEWALT has more voltage headroom and a deeper line of heavy-duty 20V tools. Owners of both kits praise power and build, and Milwaukee reviewers often note the smaller batteries limit long, heavy jobs.

• Choose the DEWALT DCK277D2 if you want a standard 20V drill and impact driver for wood, metal and general fastening, and plan to add more 20V tools later.
• Choose the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3497-22 if you work in tight spaces, want the lightest kit, and need a hammer-drill mode for light masonry.