SKIL PWR CORE 20V 4-Tool Combo Kit vs 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill/Driver and Circular Saw Combo Kit (1.5 Ah)

The SKIL CB7440-21 is the broader kit: four tools including an oscillating multi-tool and a Bluetooth speaker, two batteries (2.0Ah and 4.0Ah), brushless motors and a 5-year limited warranty. The BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX kit is a simpler two-tool set, a drill/driver and a 5.5 in. circular saw, with one 1.5Ah battery. For most shoppers deciding between the two, the SKIL gives more tools and longer run time per charge; the BLACK+DECKER is lighter and easier to handle for light household jobs. Owners of both lines generally report the tools do what they claim for DIY work, and the SKIL's brushless motors and larger battery should hold up better under repeated use.

• Choose the SKIL CB7440-21 if you want four tools, two batteries and a brushless drill for projects that go beyond drilling and crosscuts.
• Choose the BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX kit if you mainly need a drill/driver and a small circular saw for light repairs and want the simplest, lightest setup.