Which is better for drilling into brick or concrete?

The DeWalt. Its DCD799 is a hammer drill/driver, and the Ryobi kit's drill has no hammer mode. For masonry, the DeWalt is the only real choice of the two.

Is the DeWalt worth about $146 more than the Ryobi?

Yes if you drill masonry, work daily or want brushless motors and POWERSTACK batteries. No if you mostly drive screws and drill wood around the house; the Ryobi does that at $99.00.

Which has more impact driver torque?

DeWalt lists 1,700 in-lbs. Ryobi's own listing says 1,600 in-lbs, while directtoolsoutlet.com says 1,800 in-lbs. Treat them as close; the DeWalt's brushless motor is the bigger practical difference.

The DeWalt should, on paper: brushless motors and better-reviewed batteries. Ryobi reviewers report batteries that stopped taking a charge and flimsy chargers, which is the main longevity risk on the cheaper kit.

Do the batteries interchange between the two?

No. DeWalt uses 20V MAX batteries and Ryobi uses 18V ONE+ batteries. Each kit's batteries only fit its own brand.

Which is lighter to use overhead?

They are close: the Ryobi kit is 7.6 lbs assembled and the DeWalt is about 7 to 8 lbs. The DeWalt's shorter 6.49 in. hammer drill head helps more in tight spots than the small weight difference.

DEWALT (DCK226E2) 20V MAX Lithium-Ion Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit with (2) POWERSTACK 1.7Ah Batteries and Charger vs Ryobi ONE+ drill and impact driver combo kit

Buy the DeWalt DCK226E2 if you drill masonry, want brushless motors and the shortest hammer drill in its class, and can spend $244.99 at Amazon as of November 3, 2026. Buy the Ryobi ONE+ kit if you want a capable drill and impact driver for home projects at $99.00 at The Home Depot as of November 3, 2026. The DeWalt costs about 2.5 times as much, and the Ryobi has been seen as low as $51.51 on November 2, 2026.

Today the Ryobi ONE+ drill and impact driver combo kit costs $145.99 less at its best price.

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