DeWalt 20V MAX XR Drill & ATOMIC Impact Combo Kit vs Bosch 18V 2-Tool Brushless Combo Kit

Both kits are brushless two-tool combos with two 2 Ah batteries, a charger and a bag, so the split comes down to platform and feel. The DeWalt kit pairs the shortest drill in its class (5.88 in head) with a 1,700 in-lb impact driver, and its 20V MAX battery platform covers a huge range of bare tools. The Bosch kit runs on 18V with an all-metal 1/2 in chuck and electronic cell and motor protection, and Bosch's own listing describes a hammer drill, which does not match the drill/driver named in the kit. DeWalt owners rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 202 ratings; Bosch's kit carries no comparable owner rating here.

• Choose the DeWalt if you want the most compact drill head, a proven 20V battery platform with many bare tools, and a kit with a large base of owner ratings.
• Choose the Bosch if you prefer an all-metal chuck, built-in electronic overload and heat protection, and a brand you already use for 18V batteries.