DeWalt XTREME 12V MAX 5-in-1 Drill/Driver vs DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Drill/Driver Kit

Buy the 20V MAX XR if you drill into wood, masonry anchors or decking and want real torque and a 1/2 in. chuck. Buy the XTREME 12V 5-in-1 if you work overhead, inside cabinets or in tight corners and want a light tool that reaches where a full-size drill cannot. The 20V is the stronger, faster drill and comes with two batteries; the 12V is smaller, lighter and far more flexible, but it is a light-duty tool. Owners of both lines praise the brushless motors and battery life; the 12V's main complaint is limited power on big bits.

• Choose the DEWALT XTREME 12V 5-in-1 if you need to drill and drive in tight, awkward spaces and want one compact tool with right-angle, offset and quick-release heads.
• Choose the DEWALT 20V MAX XR if you want a full-size drill with a 1/2 in. chuck, high torque and two batteries for regular jobsite or heavy home use.