DIY Tool Picks

Choosing Between Cordless Drill, Ratchet, Jigsaw, and Jobsite Radio Picks

A shopper-focused comparison of four power tools and tool-only items, from a low-priced Flex compact drill driver to DEWALT, Milwaukee, and HART options.

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

When shopping for power tools, the first decision is not simply which item costs less. It is whether you need a fastening tool, a drilling tool, a cutting tool, or a jobsite audio accessory-and whether a tool-only purchase fits the batteries and chargers you already plan to use. The four options here cover very different roles, so the best choice depends on the job you are trying to solve.

Quick take

  • Choose the DEWALT DCF510B 20V MAX XTREME Cordless 3/8 & 1/2-in Ratcheting Wrench TOOL ONLY if your priority is a cordless ratchet with 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. square drive options, a forward/reverse switch, variable speed trigger, and LED light.
  • Choose the Flex 24V 1/2\" Drill Driver Compact Brushless FX1131 FX1131-Z Tool Only (Qty if you want the lowest listed price in this group and a compact brushless drill driver with an auxiliary handle.
  • Choose the HART 20V Cordless Radio Bluetooth Wireless Jobsite Speaker HPAD01CA (Tool Only if the main need is Bluetooth audio, AM/FM radio use, USB device charging, and a carrying handle rather than drilling, fastening, or cutting.
  • Choose the Milwaukee Tool 2545-20 Jigsaw, 3000 Stroke/Min, 12 V Dc if you are looking for a cordless jigsaw with a 3000 stroke/min title specification and a 12 V DC platform mention.

Listed price comparison

The listed spread runs from USD 28.19 to USD 174.99, with the lowest price about 84% below the highest. That range matters because these are not four versions of the same tool; they solve different tasks.

ProductListed pricePrice bar
Flex 24V 1/2\" Drill Driver Compact Brushless FX1131 FX1131-Z Tool Only (QtyUSD 28.19
HART 20V Cordless Radio Bluetooth Wireless Jobsite Speaker HPAD01CA (Tool OnlyUSD 65.00
Milwaukee Tool 2545-20 Jigsaw, 3000 Stroke/Min, 12 V DcUSD 149.00
DEWALT DCF510B 20V MAX XTREME Cordless 3/8 & 1/2-in Ratcheting Wrench TOOL ONLYUSD 174.99

Decision matrix

Shopping needBest fit hereWhy it stands outTradeoff to keep in mind
Fastening and removing nuts and boltsDEWALT DCF510B 20V MAX XTREME Cordless 3/8 & 1/2-in Ratcheting Wrench TOOL ONLYThe title and description center on a cordless ratcheting wrench, with 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. square drive pieces, 75 ft-lbs. max torque, and 0-300 RPM.It is marked tool only, with battery included listed as no.
Drilling and driving with a compact brushless toolFlex 24V 1/2\" Drill Driver Compact Brushless FX1131 FX1131-Z Tool Only (QtyThe title names a 24V compact brushless drill driver, and the attributes include an auxiliary handle and compact feature.Battery included is no, and the title appears truncated after "Qty."
Audio on a worksite or garage setupHART 20V Cordless Radio Bluetooth Wireless Jobsite Speaker HPAD01CA (Tool OnlyThe title and description emphasize cordless radio use, Bluetooth wireless technology, USB port use, and a carrying handle.It is not a cutting, drilling, or fastening tool, and battery included is no.
Cutting tasks with a cordless jigsawMilwaukee Tool 2545-20 Jigsaw, 3000 Stroke/Min, 12 V DcThe title clearly identifies a jigsaw and gives 3000 stroke/min plus 12 V DC.Battery included is no, and it does not fill the role of a drill or ratchet.

Concise product notes

DEWALT DCF510B 20V MAX XTREME Cordless 3/8 & 1/2-in Ratcheting Wrench TOOL ONLY

This DEWALT pick is the most task-specific option for fastening work, especially if you want a cordless ratchet rather than a drill driver or saw. The included 3/8 in. square drive and 1/2 in. square drive wording gives it broader fastener coverage than a single-drive ratchet, and the description calls out 75 ft-lbs. of max torque, 0-300 RPM, variable speed trigger, forward/reverse switch, trigger lock, and an LED light. The limitation is that it is marked tool only, with battery included: no, and its condition is listed as open box rather than new.

Flex 24V 1/2\" Drill Driver Compact Brushless FX1131 FX1131-Z Tool Only (Qty

The Flex drill driver is the clear low-cost entry in this comparison, and it is the only item here framed as a compact brushless drill driver. It also lists an auxiliary handle, lithium-ion battery technology, a compact feature, brushless motor type, and a chuck size entry of 1 1/2 in. For shoppers focused on drilling or driving rather than cutting, audio, or ratcheting, that makes its role straightforward. The tradeoff is that it is also a tool-only purchase with no battery included, and the product title ends abruptly after "Qty," so the visible title does not fully clarify that final wording.

HART 20V Cordless Radio Bluetooth Wireless Jobsite Speaker HPAD01CA (Tool Only

The HART option belongs in a power tools cart only if the jobsite need is sound and device support rather than direct tool work. Its description centers on Bluetooth wireless technology, radio use, a USB port described as 2.1A, and an integrated carrying handle. That makes it a practical companion-style item for a garage, workshop, outdoor job site, camping, tailgating, backyard barbecue, beach day, or emergency preparedness use as described. The constraint is obvious: it is not a drill, saw, or ratchet, and it is listed as tool only with battery included marked no.

Milwaukee Tool 2545-20 Jigsaw, 3000 Stroke/Min, 12 V Dc

The Milwaukee jigsaw is the cutting-focused option in the set. The title identifies the tool type directly and includes 3000 stroke/min and 12 V DC, while the description highlights blade speed under load, control in more orientations, and cut line visibility. If your project calls for a jigsaw instead of a ratcheting wrench, drill driver, or radio, this is the only product here that fits that role. Its main limitation is the same tool-only issue seen across the group: battery included is no, so it is not presented as a complete battery-and-charger bundle.

Final recommendation

Start with the task, then let the listed price and tool-only details narrow the choice. For drilling and driving at the lowest listed price, the Flex 24V 1/2\" Drill Driver Compact Brushless FX1131 FX1131-Z Tool Only (Qty is the standout because it sits at USD 28.19 and includes compact, brushless, and auxiliary-handle wording. For a jobsite audio add-on, the HART 20V Cordless Radio Bluetooth Wireless Jobsite Speaker HPAD01CA (Tool Only is the most relevant because the description focuses on Bluetooth, radio, USB charging, and portability.

If you need a cutting tool, the Milwaukee Tool 2545-20 Jigsaw, 3000 Stroke/Min, 12 V Dc is the only jigsaw here and is therefore the cleanest match for that use. If fastening nuts and bolts is the priority, the DEWALT DCF510B 20V MAX XTREME Cordless 3/8 & 1/2-in Ratcheting Wrench TOOL ONLY is the strongest fit because it names both 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. square drive use and lists 75 ft-lbs. max torque. Across all four, battery included is listed as no, so the key decision is which bare tool or tool-only item best matches the job you already plan to tackle.

Products in this article
DEWALT DCF510B 20V MAX XTREME Cordless 3/8 & 1/2-in Ratcheting Wrench TOOL ONLYUSD 174.99View on eBayFlex 24V 1/2" Drill Driver Compact Brushless FX1131 FX1131-Z Tool Only (QtyUSD 28.19View on eBayHART 20V Cordless Radio Bluetooth Wireless Jobsite Speaker HPAD01CA (Tool OnlyUSD 65.00View on eBayMilwaukee Tool 2545-20 JigsawUSD 149.00View on eBay
DEWALT DCF510B 20V MAX XTREME Cordless 3/8 & 1/2-in Ratcheting Wrench TOOL ONLYUSD 174.99View on eBayFlex 24V 1/2" Drill Driver Compact Brushless FX1131 FX1131-Z Tool Only (QtyUSD 28.19View on eBayHART 20V Cordless Radio Bluetooth Wireless Jobsite Speaker HPAD01CA (Tool OnlyUSD 65.00View on eBayMilwaukee Tool 2545-20 JigsawUSD 149.00View on eBay