Which is better for a first power tool set?

The 10-tool combo kit. It gives you a drill, impact driver, circular saw, recip saw, blower, vacuum and light plus two batteries and a charger, so you can start most jobs the day it arrives. The DCF887 kit covers only driving fasteners.

Which has more torque?

The DCF887 impact driver, at 153 ft-lb. The combo kit's drill/driver is listed at 531 in-lb, roughly 44 ft-lb, and its impact driver is a lower-torque compact model.

Is the combo kit worth the extra money?

If you need three or more of its tools, yes. At $731.45 as of October 29, 2026, it replaces roughly six separate tool purchases plus two batteries and a charger. If you only drive screws, the $72.99 DCF887 kit at eBay is far cheaper.

Do the batteries work across both?

Yes. Both use the DeWalt 20V MAX slide-pack platform, so packs and chargers interchange. The combo kit ships 2.0Ah packs, which drain quickly in the circular saw and vacuum.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

The DCF887 with its XR brushless motor and kit batteries will outlast any single combo tool per pack, because the combo's 2.0Ah batteries are small and shared across 10 tools.

Can the impact driver kit replace the combo kit's impact driver?

Yes, and it is the stronger of the two. If you buy the combo kit and drive a lot of fasteners, adding the DCF887 gives you a spare body and a second charger.

DEWALT 20V MAX Power Tool Combo Kit, 10 Tool Cordless Power Tool Set vs DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 1/4 in. Impact Driver Kit (DCF887D2)

Buy the 10-tool combo kit if you are setting up a shop and need a drill, impact driver, circular saw, recip saw, blower, vacuum and light from one purchase. Buy the DCF887D2 impact driver kit if you already own DeWalt 20V tools and want the strongest single driver for the least money. The combo kit's latest listed price is $731.45 as of October 29, 2026, against $72.99 at eBay for the impact driver kit.

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