Which is better for a homeowner starting out?

The Milwaukee kit. At $179.00 it covers drilling and driving, the two jobs most homeowners start with, and it costs $570 less than the DeWalt kit.

Is the DeWalt kit worth the extra money?

Only if you need the circular saw, grinder and reciprocating saw soon. Bought separately those tools usually cost more than the $570 gap, so the kit pays off for remodelers and deck builders.

Which has more power?

The Milwaukee impact driver is rated 1,700 in-lbs versus roughly 1,400 in-lbs for the DeWalt DCF885. The DeWalt circular saw adds cutting power the Milwaukee kit does not have.

The Milwaukee drill and impact are brushless with all-metal chucks and gear cases, which generally outlast brushed tools. The DeWalt kit's advantage is the hard ToughSystem case and the wider tool set.

Can I share batteries between them?

No. DeWalt uses 20V MAX packs and Milwaukee uses M18 packs. Pick the platform whose other tools you plan to buy.

Which is easier to carry around?

The Milwaukee kit weighs about 13.5 lbs in a contractor bag. The DeWalt kit is about 32 lbs in a hard case, so it suits a truck or shop more than a carry-in bag.

DeWalt 7-Tool Combo Kit vs Milwaukee M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Compact Drill/Impact Combo Kit (2-Tool)

Buy the Milwaukee M18 2-tool kit if you mainly drill and drive screws: it is $179.00 at The Home Depot as of November 3, 2026, versus $749.00 for the DeWalt 7-tool kit. Buy the DeWalt kit if you need a circular saw, grinder, reciprocating saw, speaker and flashlight in one purchase and want to stay on the 20V MAX battery line. The Milwaukee pair is the better value for a first serious kit; the DeWalt kit is the better value only if you would otherwise buy those seven tools separately.

Today the Milwaukee M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Compact Drill/Impact Combo Kit (2-Tool) costs $470.99 less at its best price.

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