Which is better for drilling into concrete?

The DeWalt. Its DCD799 is a hammer drill/driver with a masonry mode. The SKIL kit is a drill driver and impact driver only, so it is not made for concrete.

Is the DeWalt worth the extra money?

For daily professional use, yes. You get two batteries, hammer mode and a case. For occasional home projects in wood and metal, the SKIL at $39.99 covers most of the same work.

Which has more torque?

The SKIL impact driver, at 1,800 in-lbs versus 1,700 in-lbs for the DeWalt DCF809. The difference is small in practice.

Which kit has better battery runtime?

The SKIL battery has slightly more capacity at 2.0 Ah versus 1.7 Ah, but the DeWalt ships with two batteries, so total runtime in the box is higher.

Do both include a charger?

Yes. The DeWalt includes a charger and a contractor bag. The SKIL includes a PWR JUMP charger, two PH2 bits, two belt clips and a battery jacket, but no case.

The DeWalt, at about 8.05 lb assembled versus 8.82 lb for the SKIL kit.

DEWALT (DCK226E2) 20V MAX Lithium-Ion Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit with (2) POWERSTACK 1.7Ah Batteries and Charger vs SKIL CB8437B-10 20V PWRCORE 20 Brushless Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill Driver and Impact Driver Combo Kit

Buy the DeWalt DCK226E2 if you want pro-grade tools with two batteries and a hammer-drill mode for masonry. Buy the SKIL CB8437B-10 if budget is the deciding factor and you mostly drill wood and metal. The gap is huge: $244.99 at Amazon versus $39.99 at eBay, both as of November 3, 2026. The DeWalt has sold as low as $209.99 on October 29, 2026, and the SKIL as low as $39.99 on November 1, 2026.

Today the SKIL CB8437B-10 20V PWRCORE 20 Brushless Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill Driver and Impact Driver Combo Kit costs $205.00 less at its best price.

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