DeWalt DCK203P2 Hammer Drill/Impact Combo Kit vs Porter-Cable 20V MAX Drill & Impact Combo Kit

Buy the DeWalt DCK203P2 if you drill concrete, brick or masonry, or drive large screws all day. Its DCD798 hammer drill adds a hammer mode the Porter-Cable drill lacks, and the DCF840 impact driver's 1,700 in-lb out-torques the Porter-Cable's 1,400 in-lb. The DeWalt also brings two 5Ah batteries and a shorter drill head. The Porter-Cable PCCK619L2 is the simpler, lighter-duty kit: a two-speed drill/driver, a compact impact driver and a 3-year warranty. Owners of both lines praise the tools' reliability; the DeWalt is the heavier-duty set.

• Choose the DeWalt DCK203P2 if you need hammer drilling into concrete or masonry, more driving torque, or larger 5Ah batteries for long runtime.
• Choose the Porter-Cable PCCK619L2 if your work is wood and metal drilling plus fastening, and you want a lighter drill/driver with a two-speed gearbox.