Best Cordless Combo Kit ǀ Most affordable way to buy cordless tools

Buying a cordless combo kit is usually the best way to get the most for your money. Choosing one brand, and sticking with this brand, makes the most sense when buying cordless tools. This means all your cordless tools use the same battery format. A cordless combo kit can include any number of tools, along with a battery (or batteries), charger, and often a carrying case or bag. The combined value of all these items in kit form is, almost always, cheaper than buying the same cordless tools individually.

For this review (updated for 2020), we’ve sought out the best value cordless combo kits. In other words, you’re getting the best bang for your buck. We’ve included two of the most comprehensive cordless combo kits from two of the best brands in the business, DeWalt and Makita. I’d highly recommend the DeWalt and Makita cordless combo kits for anyone seeking a large number of tools in one kit, with the added reassurance that you’re buying from a highly respected brand.

If you don’t intend buying all the tools you may ever need, but simply want the best drill and driver combo kit, the Bosch cordless combo kit that we’ll be reviewing may just be the thing for you. For the more pennywise DIT homeowner, Black & Decker is likely to the best brand. The Black & Decker cordless combo kit that we’ve chosen for this review should appeal to many. Offering a great combination of the two most commonly used cordless tools, at an amazing price, this kit is a winning kit if you want to make your dollar stretch.

Choosing the Best Cordless Combo Kit

As I mentioned in the introduction to this review, choosing the best cordless combo kit is mostly about the brand. If you already own a good selection of cordless tools, it’s probably a good idea to stick with the brand that you’re already familiar with.

To get the most from your cordless tools, it’s best to have several batteries. This allows you to charge standby batteries as you work. You never end up waiting for batteries to charge before you can resume your work.

If you’re using a mixed selection of cordless tools, from a variety of brands, you end up with a jumbled up selection of batteries. This causes unnecessary clutter in your shop or garage and can be a horrendous frustration. Not to mention, a myriad of batteries and chargers is a waste of money. You need to have several batteries of each type and that makes absolutely no sense.

When choosing the best cordless tool brand, you’ll probably be considering your budget and your needs. DeWalt has the widest selection of cordless tools and this makes them my first choice. The DeWalt name also conjures up a great sense of trust. It’s a brand that with a stellar reputation. Furthermore, the DeWalt FlexVolt 20V/60V battery is absolute genius. The most remarkable thing about the DeWalt FlexVolt system is the ability to use them in your existing 20V MAX tools and any of their newer, more powerful 60V and 120V MAX tools.

Makita is, in my opinion, up there with DeWalt when it comes durability, performance, and service. My first battery-powered tools were all from the Makita lineup. Makita were the first to develop portable cordless power tools, way back in the 1970’s. For a long time, the Makita 18V LXT battery and charger system was the best. I feel that DeWalt may have taken the top spot since developing the FlexVolt battery, but Makita remains one of the best there is. Like DeWalt, Makita have a huge selection of cordless tools.

Other brands to consider as top high-end contenders would be Milwaukee and Bosch. These are outstanding brands with an incredible array of high-quality cordless tools in their repertoire. All the top brands that I’ve mentioned thus far manufacture some of the best cordless tools. However, top brands charge top dollar. Yes, brands like DeWalt, Makita, and Milwaukee are never all that cheap. Bosch can also be quite expensive.

For the more casual DIY homeowner, the best power tool brands can be a bit expensive. When you’re buying a bunch of tools in a kit, their prices may scare you. Although these are great value, for what you’re getting, not everyone has that kind of cash to spend.

Buying cheap cordless tools can be risky. Inferior batteries are just a waste of money. Not to mention tools that just don’t do what they should. So, tread with caution when buying cordless combo kits on a budget. Now, if you don’t intend breaking the bank buying a cordless combo kit, don’t despair. We’ve included a Black & Decker combo kit in this review. Arguably, the best deal for a home DIY shop.

Best Cordless Combo Kit Review

Having provided a reasonable explanation of what to expect from the tool brands featured in this review, you should have a good idea of what to expect. I’m not going to discuss each cordless combo kit in detail.

By listing what tools are included in each combo kit, you know what you’re getting. It really is a matter of choosing the brand that meets your budget and expectations. Take a look at what you’re getting in the kit, then decide which is the best for you.

Most of the brands featured in this review, offer a myriad of options. It would be impossible to review all the cordless combo kits from every brand. Instead, we’ve looked at value for money. All of the cordless combo kits chosen for this review have a great selection of useful cordless tools with value-added extras. Making these the best cordless combo kits for your buck.

DeWalt 20V MAX Combo Kit, Compact 4-Tool (DCK423D2)

What You Get:

• DCD780 20V MAX: ½-inch drill/driver features two speed transmission (0 600/0 2000RPM)
• DCS381 20V MAX: reciprocating saw with key less blade clamp allows for quick blade change without touching blade or reciprocating shaft
• DCS393 20V MAX: circular saw with 6½-inch carbide blade can cut 2×4’s at a 45° angle in a single pass
• DCL040 20V MAX: LED work light delivers 110 lumens of light output
• Includes 2 X 20V MAX Batteries.
• Contractors Bag

The DeWalt 20V MAX cordless tool range has been around for years. This means that prices have come down and you will often fantastic discounted deals on DeWalt 20V MAX combo kits. The fact that the new FlexVolt batteries are backward compatible means that you will always be able to find replacement or additional batteries for the 20V MAX tools. FlexVolt batteries can be used in the newer 60V (and 120V) cordless tools, as well as older 20V tools.

Like all DeWalt tools, the DCK423D2 4-pc cordless combo kit is backed by their amazing 3-year warranty, 90-day money back guarantee, and a 1-year free service plan.

Makita XT505 18V Lithium Ion Cordless 5-Pc Combo Kit

• Variable 2 speed ½-inch Hammer Driver Drill (0 600 & 0 1, 900 RPM) with Makita built 4 pole motor delivers 480 inches pounds of max torque; weighs only 3.4 pounds with battery
• Variable speed impact driver (0 2, 900 RPM & 0 3, 500 IPM) provides 1, 460 inches pounds of max torque; weighs only 2.8 pounds with battery
• Variable speed Reciprocating saw delivers 0 2, 800 strokes per minute with a 1 1/4 inches Stroke; weighs 8.1 pounds with battery
• 6 1/2 inches Circular saw delivers 3, 700 RPM for faster cutting and ripping through wood; weighs only 7.3 pounds. With battery; tool count: 5
• 4 Position flashlight with Xenon bulb runs up to 7.5 hours per charge with a 5.0 Ah battery. Charge time: 30 min
• 6 1/2 inches Circular saw delivers 3, 700 RPM for faster cutting and ripping through wood; weighs only 7.3 pounds. With battery
• 4 Position flashlight with Xenon bulb runs up to 7.5 hours per charge with a 5.0 Ah battery
• 2 X 18V 3AH lithium ion batteries
• 18V Lithium Ion Rapid Optimum Charger
• Tool Bag

Makita cordless tools are virtually indestructible, making them a popular choice for contractors. This kit includes 5 cordless tools for a very reasonable price, considering the high quality standard. You get a 3-year warranty on the Makita XT505 cordless combo kit.

Bosch Power Tools Combo Kit CLPK22-120 – 12V cordless Drill/Driver and Impact Driver

• POWER: This Bosch drill kit includes a powerful 12-volt drill driver with up to 1, 300 RPM and a 12-volt driver with up to 2, 600 RPM
• COMPACT: The lightweight design of the PS31 2A drill driver is ideal for easy handling in overhead operations and tight spaces and the PS41 2A impact driver offers the precision of variable speed, a light body, and a short head length
• CONTROL and VISIBILITY: The Bosch cordless drill is easy to handle in tight, narrow spaces, and three integrated LED lights mounted around the head of the driver enable high performance in low light settings
• DURABILITY: Robust and compact with lightweight design, the drill impact driver combo kit is built to last and backed by a three-year protection plan
• CONVENIENT: Drill kit includes: 12V Max ³⁄₈-Inch Drill Driver (PS31); 12V Max Impact Driver (PS41); 2 batteries, 30-minute charger and soft carrying case

If you’re not interested in buying saws and all sorts of extra cordless tools, the Bosch CLPK22-120 is one of the best drill and driver combo kits. Bosch quality, with a 3-year protection plan, provides great peace of mind.

Black & Decker Cordless Drill Combo Kit (BCD220CS)

What You Get:

• Features 310 in-LBs of torque. two speed gear box for increased versatility. LED work light. 11 position clutch and lightweight for easier use
• High torque motor. 5½” Blade. Tool Free Depth of Cut and Bevel adjustment and compact design for ease of use
• Lithium Ion Battery
• Always Ready. holds a charge up to 18 months
• Included Components: (1) LDX220 Drill/Driver, (1) BDCCS20 Circular Saw, (1) 20V MAX* Lithium Ion Battery, (1) Charger, (1) Soft Bag, (1) 5½” Fast Cutting Circular Saw Blade, (1) Double Ended Bit
• Features 310 in-LBs of torque. two speed gear box for increased versatility. LED work light. 11 position clutch and lightweight for easier use
• High torque motor. 5½” Blade. Tool Free Depth of Cut and Bevel adjustment and compact design for ease of use

The Black & Decker brand exemplifies excellent value for the DIY tool buyer. With this drill/driver and circular saw combo kit, home improvement DIY projects will be an absolute pleasure. Like Henry Ford’s Model-T, I see a Black & Decker cordless combo kit in every garage in America. You can’t beat the value in terms affordable quality for the home user.

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