Which is better for a first power tool set?

The 5-tool kit. It covers drilling, driving and cutting from day one, while the DCF887D2 only drives fasteners. If budget is tight, start with B and add tools later.

Is the 5-tool kit worth $500 when the impact driver kit is $72.99?

Only if you need the saws and multi-tool. Four extra tools plus a second battery justify the gap for renovators; for screwdriving alone, B is far cheaper.

Which has more torque?

The DCF887D2, rated at 153 ft-lb. The kit's DCF885 impact driver is an older brushed design with lower stated torque.

Do the batteries interchange?

Yes. Both use the DEWALT 20V MAX battery system, so packs and chargers work across both.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

The XR brushless driver in B is more efficient per charge. The kit includes a 4.0Ah pack that runs the saws longer than the 2.0Ah pack.

Which is better for cutting 2x4s?

The 5-tool kit. Its 6-1/2 in. circular saw cuts a 2x4 at 45 degrees in one pass; the impact driver cannot cut at all.

DEWALT 300W, 20V, Lithium Ion Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit 4.0Ah, 5 Pack vs DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 1/4 in. Impact Driver Kit (DCF887D2)

Buy the DEWALT 5-tool combo kit (A) if you need a full workshop in one box: drill, impact driver, recip saw, circular saw and oscillating multi-tool, plus two batteries. Buy the DCF887D2 impact driver kit (B) if you mainly drive screws and want the lowest entry price into 20V MAX XR. The gap is large: A is $500.00 at eBay as of November 3, 2026, while B has been seen at $72.99 at eBay.

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