Which kit is better for building a deck?

The DCK445D1M1. It includes a 6-1/2 in. circular saw that cuts 2x4s at 45 degrees in one pass and a recip saw for cuts the circular saw cannot reach. The 2-tool kit has no saw.

Which has more power for driving screws?

The DCK226E2. Its DCF809 impact driver delivers 1,700 in-lbs of torque. The DCK445D1M1 drill/driver is rated 300 unit watts out and has no impact driver.

Is the 4-tool kit worth the extra money?

Only if you need the saws. At $379.92 versus $249.99 as of November 4, 2026, you pay about $130 for a circular saw, recip saw, work light and a larger 4.0Ah battery.

Do the batteries work across both kits?

Yes. Both use DeWalt 20V MAX lithium-ion batteries, so packs and chargers interchange between the tools.

Which is better for drilling into brick?

The DCK226E2. Its DCD799 has a hammer mode for light masonry. The DCK445D1M1 drill/driver is for wood, metal and plastic only.

Which kit is lighter to carry around?

The DCK226E2, at about 8 lbs assembled versus 10 lbs for the 4-tool kit, and its compact hammer drill is 6.49 in. long.

DeWalt DCK445D1M1 20V 4-Tool Combo Kit vs DEWALT (DCK226E2) 20V MAX Lithium-Ion Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit with (2) POWERSTACK 1.7Ah Batteries and Charger

Buy the DCK226E2 2-tool kit if you want the best drilling and driving tools: a brushless hammer drill and a 1,700 in-lb impact driver, for $249.99 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026. Buy the DCK445D1M1 4-tool kit if you need a circular saw and reciprocating saw in the same box, at $379.92 at The Home Depot as of November 4, 2026. The 2-tool kit costs about $130 less and has far more owner ratings. The 4-tool kit adds two saws and a work light for that premium.

Today the DEWALT (DCK226E2) 20V MAX Lithium-Ion Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit with (2) POWERSTACK 1.7Ah Batteries and Charger costs $129.93 less at its best price.

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