Which kit is better for cutting lumber?

The 6-tool kit. It includes a 7-1/4 in. circular saw with 2-9/16 in. cutting capacity at 90 degrees and a reciprocating saw. The 3-tool kit has no saw.

Is the 6-tool kit worth the extra $380?

If you would otherwise buy a circular saw and recip saw, yes. At $648.95 at Amazon versus $269.00 at Home Depot on November 4, 2026, the extra tools and larger 5.0 Ah batteries account for the gap.

Which has longer runtime per charge?

The 6-tool kit, because its 5.0 Ah batteries hold more than twice the charge of the 3-tool kit's 2.0 Ah packs. Both use the same 20V MAX platform, so batteries swap between kits.

Do the batteries work across both kits?

Yes. Both are DeWalt 20V MAX, so any 20V MAX battery fits either kit's tools. You can add 5.0 Ah packs to the 3-tool kit later.

Which is easier to carry around?

The 3-tool kit. The 6-tool kit weighs 29.0 lbs as a package; the 3-tool kit has three tools and smaller batteries.

Should I wait for the 6-tool kit price to drop?

It hit $549.00 on October 29, 2026, below the November 4 price of $648.95. If you are not in a hurry, track the price; if you need saws now, the current price is still well under its $1,345.22 high.

DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit with 2 Batteries and Charger vs DeWalt DCK360D3 3-Tool Brushless

Buy the 6-tool kit if you want one purchase that covers sawing, drilling, driving and cutting, and you can use the 5.0 Ah batteries. Buy the 3-tool kit if you mostly drill and drive and want to spend about $380 less. As of November 4, 2026, the 6-tool kit is $648.95 at Amazon and the 3-tool kit is $269.00 at Home Depot. The 6-tool kit has swung between $549.00 and $1,345.22 since October 29, 2026, so its price moves a lot.

Today the DeWalt DCK360D3 3-Tool Brushless costs $379.95 less at its best price.

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