Makita 18V LXT 2-Piece Combo Kit vs DeWalt 20V MAX Hammer Drill and Circular Saw Kit

The Makita XT269MB is the better pick for a drill-and-driver kit: two compact brushless tools, a 1/2 in hammer drill, a 1,500 in-lb impact driver, two 4.0 Ah batteries and a 40-minute charger. The DeWalt kit pairs a 20V MAX brushless hammer drill with a FLEXVOLT circular saw, so it covers drilling and sawing rather than drilling and fastening. Owners of both lines praise the brushless motors and battery platforms; Makita's LXT line is the broader one for bare tools, while DeWalt's 20V MAX/FLEXVOLT line is also deep. Build on both is solid pro-grade plastic and metal where it counts.

• Choose the Makita XT269MB if you want a hammer drill plus a high-torque impact driver for driving screws and fastening, with two 4.0 Ah batteries and a fast charger.
• Choose the DeWalt kit if you need a hammer drill and a 7-1/4 in circular saw and already run or plan to run DeWalt 20V MAX/FLEXVOLT batteries.