Metabo HPT KC18DEXQB Drill & Impact Kit vs Metabo HPT DS18DDX Cordless Drill

Buy the KC18DEXQB combo if you need to drive long screws or work in construction; its impact driver delivers 1,549 in-lbs, far beyond any drill. Buy the DS18DDX if you mostly drill and want the lightest tool: 1.9 lbs bare, 6.2 inches long, and a 1/2-inch keyless chuck. The combo's drill alone makes 620 in-lbs, more than the subcompact's 485, but the subcompact is far easier to hold overhead. Both carry Metabo HPT's lifetime tool body warranty and rate about the same with owners.

• Choose the Metabo HPT KC18DEXQB combo if you drive lots of screws, work in construction, or want one kit covering drilling and fastening with two batteries.
• Choose the Metabo HPT DS18DDX if you mainly drill, work in tight or overhead spots, and want the lightest 18V tool in the kit.