Makita 18V LXT 2-Piece Combo Kit CT225SYX vs DeWalt 20V MAX 3-Tool Combo Kit

Buy the DeWalt DCK379D2 if you want three brushless tools and the widest range of jobs from one kit; the oscillating multi-tool is the extra that Makita's two-piece set does not include. Buy the Makita CT225SYX if you mainly drill and drive and want the lighter, more compact pair with faster charging. DeWalt wins on motor type, tool count and battery capacity; Makita wins on weight, charge time and the size of its battery platform. Owners of both rate the tools well, though DeWalt's kit carries a solid 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings.

• Choose the Makita CT225SYX if you want a light, compact drill and impact driver pair that charges quickly and plugs into the largest 18V battery system.
• Choose the DeWalt DCK379D2 if you want brushless motors and a third tool, the oscillating multi-tool, for cutting, sanding and scraping.