DEWALT 20V MAX Router and Jig Saw Kit vs Makita 18V LXT Router & Circular Saw Combo Kit

Buy the DEWALT set if you want a router and a jigsaw from one battery platform, with a battery and fast charger included. Buy the Makita kit if you want a brushless compact router with a wide speed range and a 6-1/2 in. circular saw instead of a jigsaw. The DEWALT router is a fixed/plunge-style trim router with a cam-lock depth system; the Makita router adds a 10,000-30,000 RPM dial, soft start and rack-and-pinion fine depth adjustment. Both are well-regarded cordless tools; the Makita kit carries a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 888 ratings, and owners of both brands praise the brushless motors and build.

• Choose the DEWALT 2-tool set if you need a jigsaw for curved cuts and already own or plan to own DEWALT 20V MAX batteries.
• Choose the Makita combo kit if you want a brushless router with fine depth adjustment plus a circular saw for straight cuts and sheet goods.