DeWalt DCK226E2 20V MAX 2-Tool Combo Kit vs DeWalt 20V MAX 2-Tool Combo Kit

Buy the DCK226E2 (A) if you want the stronger, more compact kit: brushless motors, a hammer drill, 552 UWO and 1,700 in-lbs of torque, and POWERSTACK batteries that recharge faster and hold up better in cold. Buy the DCK240C2 (B) if you want the proven basic kit: it has a much larger owner base and a slightly higher rating, and it covers drilling and driving in wood and metal without the hammer function. A is the better tool set on paper and in reviews; B is the safer, well-worn default.

• Choose the DCK226E2 if you drill masonry or concrete, want brushless motors and more torque, or want the shortest 20V hammer drill head for tight spots.
• Choose the DCK240C2 if you mostly drill wood and metal, drive screws, and want the long-established kit with the biggest track record.