DEWALT DCK277D2 Drill & Impact Driver Kit vs Milwaukee M18 Brushless Drill/Impact Combo Kit

Both kits pair a compact drill/driver with an impact driver and two batteries. The DEWALT DCK277D2 is lighter and more compact, with a 2.0 lb impact driver and a 7.52 in. drill, and its brushless motor claims up to 57% more runtime than brushed. The Milwaukee M18 kit has an all-metal gear case and chuck and ships with a SHOCKWAVE bit set, which suits heavier jobsite use. Owners of the DEWALT praise power, triggers and battery life but report some dead batteries and broken drivers out of the box. Choose DEWALT for lighter all-day handling; choose Milwaukee for tougher build and bits included.

• Choose the DEWALT DCK277D2 if you want the lighter, more compact kit for drilling and driving around the house and on light jobs.
• Choose the Milwaukee M18 combo if you want an all-metal chuck and gear case plus a bit set for harder jobsite use.