DeWalt 20V Max XR DCD800 Drill/Driver vs Milwaukee M12 Cordless Drill/Impact Combo Kit

Buy the DeWalt DCD800 if you want one strong drill for drilling and driving in wood, metal and masonry-free work, with a 1/2-inch chuck and room to grow on DeWalt's 20V battery line. Buy the Milwaukee M12 combo if you want two tools: a compact drill plus a dedicated impact driver for screws, and you value a small, light kit for cabinet, furniture and light repair work. The DeWalt is the more powerful single tool and has the better chuck; the Milwaukee kit gives you more capability across two tools but less drilling muscle.

• Choose the DeWalt DCD800 if you want a full-size 1/2-inch brushless drill that handles bigger bits and heavier drilling, and you already own or plan to own DeWalt 20V batteries.
• Choose the Milwaukee M12 combo if you mostly drive screws and do light drilling in tight spaces, and you want a separate impact driver in the same kit.