Makita 18V LXT 2-Piece Combo Kit vs Makita XFD12R 18V Brushless Driver-Drill Kit

Buy the XT269T combo kit if you need to drive fasteners and drill holes, because it adds a 1,500 in-lb impact driver and two 5.0Ah batteries to the same 530 in-lb hammer driver-drill. Buy the XFD12R if you only want a drill and value a lighter, more compact tool. Both share Makita's brushless motor, two-speed transmission and XPT dust and water resistance, so build quality is comparable. Owners praise the combo's impact driver and battery life, though one reported the hammer drill sticking in hammer mode.

• Choose the Makita XT269T combo kit if you want a drill and an impact driver in one kit, with bigger 5.0Ah batteries for longer runs.
• Choose the Makita XFD12R if you mainly drill and drive screws and want the lightest, most compact 18V LXT drill kit.