Ryobi ONE+ 18V 6-Tool Combo Kit vs DeWalt 20V MAX 6-Tool Combo Kit DCK661D1M1

The DeWalt DCK661D1M1 is the stronger kit. It has brushless motors, a 4-1/2 in. angle grinder instead of a light, and a 4.6 rating from 2,750 owners against 4.1 from 36 for the Ryobi. The Ryobi ONE+ kit is the better entry point for a homeowner who wants a light and the widest battery ecosystem. The DeWalt drill is rated at 300 unit watts out and 1,500 rpm, while the Ryobi drill claims 515 in-lbs and 1,750 rpm, so the Ryobi drill is no slouch. The DeWalt impact driver is the more compact of the two at 5.55 in. front to back.

• Choose the Ryobi ONE+ 6-Tool Kit if you want a light in the box, a lower entry into a huge 18V battery line, and a drill with a 1/2 in. ratcheting chuck.
• Choose the DeWalt 20V MAX 6-Tool Kit if you want brushless tools, an angle grinder, and the track record of thousands of owner ratings.