Best Cordless Combo Kits for First-Time DIYers and New Homeowners

9.6/10Editor’s score

Best overall starter kit

• Pairs a compact drill/driver with a strong 1/4" impact driver on DeWalt's widely available 20V MAX platform
• Includes two batteries and a charger, so one tool always has power while the other charges
• 20V MAX is one of the easiest platforms to find at any home center if you add tools later

Watch out Batteries included are compact 1.3Ah packs, so heavy users will want a higher-capacity spare eventually.

9.3/10Editor’s score

Best if you'll likely add more tools later

• M18 is the deepest cordless platform on the market, so this kit scales well into a full tool collection
• Both tools use the same brushless-caliber chucks and drive quality found in Milwaukee's standalone tools
• Case keeps both tools and batteries organized and protected

Watch out Costs more upfront than the DeWalt or Ryobi kits here, which matters if this is strictly a one-and-done purchase.

9.0/10Editor’s score

Best balance of size and weight for all-day use

• Both tools run noticeably lighter and shorter than full-size competitors, which helps on overhead or extended jobs
• LXT batteries recharge quickly, so downtime between uses is minimal
• Makita's LXT lineup has strong third-party and replacement-part availability

Watch out Compact size trades away some peak torque compared to the Milwaukee and DeWalt kits here.

8.7/10Editor’s score

Best budget pick

• Lowest price of any 2-tool kit on this list, which matters when you're also buying a ladder, a tape measure, and everything else a first house needs
• ONE+ is one of the largest battery platforms around, covering everything from shop tools to outdoor equipment later on
• Comes with two batteries, a charger, and a carrying bag

Watch out Tools are brushed rather than brushless, so expect shorter runtime and a shorter tool lifespan than the pricier picks here.

8.4/10Editor’s score

Best for durability and build quality

• Solid, well-sealed housings that hold up well to garage and jobsite dust over years of use
• Bosch's 18V platform also covers measuring tools and outdoor equipment if you expand later
• Compact impact driver fits into tight cabinets and stud bays without issue

Watch out Smaller accessory and tool ecosystem than DeWalt, Milwaukee, or Makita, so you may hit limits if you build out a large collection.