SKIL CB8437B-10 20V PWRCORE 20 Brushless Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill Driver and Impact Driver Combo Kit vs Makita 18V LXT 2-Piece Combo Kit CT225SYX
The SKIL kit is the stronger pair of tools: a brushless drill and impact driver with far more torque, and it runs on one 20V battery. The Makita CT225SYX is the better system buy: two batteries, a fast charger, a case, and access to the huge 18V LXT lineup. Owners praise the SKIL's torque, lights and fast charging but complain the direction button is easy to bump. The Makita's brushed motors and 1.5 Ah batteries limit it to lighter work.
- Choose the SKIL CB8437B-10 if you want the most power per tool, a brushless motor, and a compact impact driver for driving screws and loosening bolts.
- Choose the Makita CT225SYX if you want two batteries, a fast charger, a case, and a path into the largest 18V cordless system.
Prices
- SKIL CB8437B-10 20V PWRCORE 20 Brushless Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill Driver and Impact Driver Combo Kit: $90.00 at Mercari (last seen Nov 3)
- Makita 18V LXT 2-Piece Combo Kit CT225SYX: $256.73 at Walmart (checked today)
- Difference: the SKIL CB8437B-10 20V PWRCORE 20 Brushless Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill Driver and Impact Driver Combo Kit is $166.73 cheaper than the Makita 18V LXT 2-Piece Combo Kit CT225SYX at the latest prices (Nov 3 and Nov 14)
