DeWalt DCK203P2 Hammer Drill/Impact Combo Kit vs PORTER-CABLE 20V MAX Drill & Impact Driver Kit

The DeWalt DCK203P2 is the stronger kit: a brushless hammer drill with 404 UWO and 28,050 bpm, plus a 1,700 in-lb impact driver, two 5Ah batteries and a charger. The Porter-Cable kit pairs a 283 UWO drill/driver with a 1/4 in impact driver and two 1.3Ah batteries, so it covers light drilling and driving but not concrete. Owners of DeWalt 20V MAX tools praise runtime and the shared battery line; Porter-Cable buyers rate it 4.6 out of 5 but note the small batteries. Buy DeWalt for masonry and heavy driving; buy Porter-Cable for light home work on a tighter budget.

• Choose the DeWalt DCK203P2 if you drill into concrete or brick, drive large screws all day, or want two 5Ah batteries that fit the whole DeWalt 20V MAX line.
• Choose the Porter-Cable combo kit if your work is wood, drywall and light assembly, and you want a compact two-tool set with a soft bag.