Which is better for drilling concrete?

The Milwaukee. Its M18 FUEL hammer drill has a hammer mode and AutoStop bind-up control. The DeWalt DCD771 is a drill/driver with no hammer function.

Is the DeWalt kit worth the extra money?

Only if you need many tools now. At $716.45 versus $346.00 as of November 3, 2026, you pay about $370 more for eight extra tools but get smaller 2Ah batteries and brushed motors.

Which has better batteries?

Milwaukee. It ships two 5.0Ah REDLITHIUM XC packs against DeWalt's two 2Ah packs, so it runs saws and grinders longer per charge.

The Milwaukee tools should, on paper. Brushless motors have fewer wear parts than the brushed motors in the DeWalt kit, and the larger batteries take fewer charge cycles for the same work.

Can I use one battery platform for everything?

Yes, within each brand. DeWalt tools share 20V MAX packs and Milwaukee tools share M18 packs. The two brands do not interchange.

Which is better for a homeowner starting out?

The Milwaukee if you mostly drill and drive. The DeWalt kit makes more sense if you have no tools and need a saw, grinder and light on day one.

DEWALT 20V MAX Power Tool Combo Kit, 10-Tool Cordless Power Tool Set vs Milwaukee 3697-22 M18 FUEL 2-Tool Combo Kit

Buy the Milwaukee 3697-22 if you want the two tools that do most of the work, and want them to be the best in class. It costs $346.00 at Amazon as of November 3, 2026, less than half the DeWalt kit's $716.45 at Amazon. Buy the DeWalt DCK1020D2 only if you need ten tools at once and can live with small 2Ah batteries.

Today the Milwaukee 3697-22 M18 FUEL 2-Tool Combo Kit costs $370.45 less at its best price.

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