DeWalt 20V MAX Combo Kits: 3 to 10 Tool Sets Compared

The DEWALT 20V MAX Power Tool Combo DCK1021D2 is the biggest set in this roundup. The listing describes ten 20V MAX tools, one charger, two 2Ah batteries and two large contractor bags, and the title calls it a brushless combo kit. It is pitched at most cutting, drilling and fastening jobs.

The listing does not publish a complete tool-by-tool list, so we can only confirm what its feature text names: the DCS381 reciprocating saw with keyless blade clamp, the DCL040 LED work light that hangs in your workspace, a Bluetooth speaker that runs on 12V or 20V MAX packs, a tool with dual cleanup modes using a front nozzle or extendable hose, and a tool with a quick-change wheel release. The spec sheet lists 531 in-lbs of torque and 1,500 rpm, which appear to describe the drill. Check the full contents before buying if you need a specific tool.

This kit suits someone setting up a garage or game-room workshop from nothing who wants cleanup, lighting and music covered along with the core tools. Its weak spot is energy: two 2Ah packs will run out quickly across ten tools, so plan on adding a larger battery.

• Ten tools, two 2Ah batteries, charger, two contractor bags
• DCS381 reciprocating saw with keyless blade clamp
• DCL040 work light and a Bluetooth speaker
• Compatible with all DeWalt 20V MAX batteries and chargers

Best for
Core cutting and fastening setup

The DEWALT Tools 5 Tool Power Tool kit DCK551D1M1 is a well-rounded middle option. Its title names a drill, impact driver, saw and oscillating multi-tool, and its feature list details the DCD771 drill/driver with 300 unit watts out, the DCF885 impact driver at 5.55 inches front to back, the DCS381 reciprocating saw, and the DCS393 circular saw with a 6-1/2-inch carbide blade that cuts a 2×4 at 45 degrees in a single pass.

The listing includes two lithium-ion batteries and a charger, but it does not state their capacities in the text, and it lists a total kit weight of 25 pounds. The drill and impact driver pair is the heart of this set: the drill handles holes and light screws, while the impact driver sinks long screws for desk frames and shelves without stripping heads.

This kit suits builders who want both saw types plus the fastening pair without jumping to six or more tools. If you do not need a grinder, it covers most of what the six-tool kit does. For more on the drill itself, see our look at the DeWalt 20V MAX drill.

• DCD771 drill/driver, 300 UWO
• DCF885 compact impact driver
• DCS393 circular saw and DCS381 reciprocating saw
• Two batteries and charger

The DEWALT 20V MAX Power Tool Combo DCK300P1 is the DeWalt woodworking combo, and it is a different kind of kit from the rest. It pairs the DCS356 oscillating multi-tool, the DCW210 random orbit sander and the DCS334 jigsaw with one 5Ah battery and a charger. There is no drill in this set.

The feature list gives useful detail. The DCS356 has three speeds and a Quick-Change accessory system that swaps blades without wrenches. The DCW210 has a low-profile height for sanding close to the surface and variable speed from 8,000 to 12,000 opm. The DCS334 has an all-metal keyless shoe bevel with detents at 0, 15 and 30 degrees and a positive stop at 45. The spec sheet oddly lists voltage as 120, which contradicts the 20V MAX title; we treat the title as correct since it is a battery kit.

This suits someone building a custom desk top, cutting curves for a cable pass-through or sanding a shelf smooth. It gives way to any of the other kits if you need to drive screws, so most buyers pair it with a drill they already own.

• DCS334 jigsaw with keyless bevel
• DCW210 random orbit sander, 8,000 to 12,000 opm
• DCS356 three-speed oscillating multi-tool
• One 5Ah battery and charger

The DEWALT 20V MAX Power Tool Combo DCK661D1M1 adds cutting and grinding to the core set. Its description lists a 1/2-inch drill/driver, reciprocating saw, 6-1/2-inch circular saw, oscillating multi-tool, 1/4-inch impact driver and 4-1/2-inch grinder, plus two batteries, a charger and a storage bag.

The DCG412 grinder is rated up to 8,000 rpm for cutting and grinding, which is useful for trimming metal brackets or cleaning up rusty hardware. The DCS356 multi-tool offers three speeds. One listing detail looks like a typo: the impact driver is named DCS885 in one line, where DeWalt’s impact driver elsewhere in these listings is the DCF885. The listed kit weight is 29 pounds, the heaviest here.

This kit suits renovators who will cut, sand, grind and fasten in the same weekend. If you will never touch metal, the five-tool kit is the lighter choice.

The DEWALT 20V MAX Power Tool Combo DCK445D1M1 is the leanest general-purpose kit. The description lists a 1/2-inch drill/driver, reciprocating saw, 6-1/2-inch circular saw and DCL040 LED work light, along with one 2Ah battery, one 4Ah battery, a charger and a bag.

The drill has two speeds, 0 to 450 and 1,500 rpm, and the work light puts out 110 lumens. The 4Ah battery is a real advantage over kits with two small packs, especially for the circular saw. What you do not get is an impact driver, which is the tool many people reach for most when assembling furniture.

This suits a first-time buyer with weekend projects who wants to start small and add tools later. For a broader view of the lineup, our DeWalt 20V power tools guide covers bare tools you can add.

The DEWALT 20V MAX Power Tools DCK940D2 kit is the broadest set whose listing names every tool. The title lists an impact driver, drill driver, oscillating tool, grinder, circular saw, reciprocating saw, right angle drill, speaker and LED light, with two batteries and a charger.

Details include the DCD771 drill at 300 UWO, the DCF885 impact driver with three LEDs on a 20-second delay, a 6-1/2-inch circular saw that cuts a 2×4 at 45 degrees, a 110-lumen work light, and a 4-1/2-inch grinder with a 7,000 rpm motor. The right angle drill is the standout for cable runs between studs and cabinet interiors. The listing gives a three-year limited warranty but does not state battery capacity.

This suits anyone who wants near-complete coverage with a documented tool list. The ten-tool kit adds cleanup and a second bag, but this one is easier to verify before purchase.