SKIL CB8437B-10 20V PWRCORE 20 Brushless Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill Driver and Impact Driver Combo Kit vs Milwaukee M18 Brushless Drill/Impact Combo Kit

The SKIL kit is the better value for most home users: its impact driver has more torque (1,800 vs 1,400 in-lbs), both tools are brushless, and the drill's 1/2-inch keyless chuck is quick to use. The Milwaukee kit wins on battery count, fuel gauge, all-metal gear case and chuck, and a contractor bag, and its M18 platform has a far deeper tool lineup. Owners praise the SKIL drill's torque, light output and fast charging, but some say the direction button bumps out of place too easily. Buy Milwaukee if you want two batteries, a tougher build and a platform you can grow into; buy SKIL if you want compact brushless tools with more impact torque for less.

• Choose the SKIL combo kit if you want compact brushless drill and impact drivers with strong impact torque, a keyless 1/2-inch chuck and fast charging for home and light commercial work.
• Choose the Milwaukee M18 kit if you want two batteries, a fuel gauge, all-metal gear case and chuck, a contractor bag, and access to the largest 18V cordless platform.