Which kit is better for heavy drilling and driving?

The Skil kit. Its brushless impact driver is rated at 220 ft-lbs fastening torque and 260 ft-lbs breakaway torque, and brushless motors hold up better under repeated heavy use. Ridgid does not publish impact driver torque for this kit.

Which kit has more tools?

Ridgid, with 8 tools versus 6. The Ridgid kit adds a blower and a compact jobsite blower; the Skil kit includes a spotlight.

Is the Skil kit worth $102 more?

Only if you value brushless motors, the 5-year warranty and the stronger impact driver. The Ridgid kit gives you two more tools for less money. Watch the Skil price: it hit $128.98 on October 31.

The Skil tools should last longer under heavy use because of the brushless motors and 5-year warranty. The Ridgid kit offsets that with lifetime parts and service if you register it.

Which is better for a first tool kit?

The Ridgid kit. It costs less, has more tools and includes a blower for cleanup. The Skil kit suits buyers who want brushless power and a longer tool warranty.

Do both kits include two batteries and a charger?

Yes. Skil includes a 2.0 Ah and a 4.0 Ah battery plus a 60W charger. Ridgid includes a 2Ah and a 4Ah MAX Output battery plus a charger. Both come with a bag.

Skil PWRCORE 20 Brushless 6-tool Kit vs Ridgid 18V Cordless 8-Tool Combo Kit with Batteries and Charger

Buy the Ridgid 8-tool kit if you want the most tools and the lowest price: $299 at Home Depot as of November 3, versus $401 at Walmart for the Skil 6-tool kit. Buy the Skil kit if you want brushless motors, a 5-year warranty and more torque in the impact driver. The Skil kit's price has swung from $128.98 on October 31 to $401 on November 2, so check the current price before you buy.

Today the Ridgid 18V Cordless 8-Tool Combo Kit with Batteries and Charger costs $102.00 less at its best price.

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