Which is better for a first set of cordless tools?

The DeWalt kit. It covers drilling, driving, sawing, sanding and cutting in one purchase on a single 20V MAX battery platform.

Which has the better circular saw?

The Makita. Its 7-1/4 in blade cuts 2-5/8 in deep at 90 degrees, bevels to 56 degrees and runs at 6,000 RPM with an electric brake. The DeWalt saw is a 6-1/2 in model.

Is the Makita worth $497.98 for one tool?

Only if you cut a lot of lumber. That price includes two 5.0Ah batteries and a dual-port charger, which is most of the cost, but it buys one tool rather than seven.

Can I use the same batteries across both?

No. DeWalt uses 20V MAX packs and Makita uses 18V LXT packs. The Makita saw runs two 18V packs together for 36V.

Which lasts longer per charge?

The Makita saw is rated at up to 610 cross-cuts per charge in 2x4 SPF with two 5.0Ah batteries. The DeWalt kit ships with one 5.0Ah battery shared across seven tools, so you will recharge more often.

Which is the better deal right now?

The DeWalt kit was $648.00 on November 1 and is $749.00 at Amazon on November 3, so waiting can pay off. The Makita was $399.00 on November 2 and is $497.98 at Walmart on November 3.

DeWalt DCK751P1 20V MAX 7-Tool Cordless Combo Kit vs Makita XSH06PT 36V Brushless 7¼” Circular Saw Kit

Buy the DeWalt DCK751P1 if you need a full starter set of cordless tools. Buy the Makita XSH06PT if the circular saw is the job and you want the best saw of the two. The DeWalt kit is $749.00 at Amazon as of November 3, 2026, and the Makita kit is $497.98 at Walmart as of the same date. The DeWalt kit was $648.00 on November 1, so its price moves; the Makita has only one store pricing it new.

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