Choosing power tools often comes down to a basic fork in the road: do you need a drill/driver and an impact driver together, or are you filling one specific gap in an existing setup? The four choices here split cleanly between DEWALT two-tool combo kits and Milwaukee M18 tool-only tools. That makes tool count, motor type, battery inclusion, and the job at hand more useful decision points than price alone.
Quick take
- For a new, brushless two-tool setup: the DEWALT DCK277D2 20V MAX Brushless Cordless Drill Impact Driver Combo Kit New pairs a drill/driver and impact driver with two lithium-ion batteries listed as included.
- For a new two-tool DEWALT kit at a lower listed price: the DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit Drill Impact Driver 1.3Ah NWT is the brushed-motor alternative.
- For a single brushless drill/driver: the Milwaukee 3601-20 M18 Brushless 1/2" Drill/ Driver is the focused choice for drilling and driving tasks.
- For a single brushless impact driver: the Milwaukee 3650-20 M18 Brushless 1/4" Hex Impact Driver is the least expensive selection and is purpose-built around a 1/4-inch hex impact-driver format.
The listed range runs from $54.99 to $136.51, with the lowest price 60% below the highest. A tool-only purchase can make sense when a single tool is the priority; a combo kit makes more sense when both drilling and fastening tools are needed at once.
Listed price comparison
| Power tool | Listed price | Relative price |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee 3650-20 M18 Brushless 1/4" Hex Impact Driver***Tool Only | $54.99 | |
| Milwaukee 3601-20 M18 Brushless 1/2" Drill/ Driver**Tool Only | $68.99 | |
| DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit Drill Impact Driver 1.3Ah NWT | $119.95 | |
| DEWALT DCK277D2 20V MAX Brushless Cordless Drill Impact Driver Combo Kit New | $136.51 |
Decision matrix
Start with tool coverage. The DEWALT choices are explicitly two-tool drill and impact-driver combinations, so they suit shoppers who want one coordinated purchase for both common roles. The Milwaukee choices are individual tools: select the 3601-20 when the main need is a 1/2-inch drill/driver, or the 3650-20 when the main need is an impact driver with a 1/4-inch hex collet.
Then weigh motor design. The DCK277D2, Milwaukee 3601-20, and Milwaukee 3650-20 are listed as brushless. The lower-priced DEWALT combo is listed as brushed. If brushless is a must-have filter, that immediately narrows the combo-kit decision to the DCK277D2 or shifts the choice to one of the Milwaukee single tools.
Finally, consider battery status and condition. The DCK277D2 lists battery inclusion, two batteries, and lithium-ion battery technology. The two Milwaukee tools are marked tool only and battery not included, while their condition is open box. The DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit is new and lists two batteries, although its battery-included attribute is marked no. For shoppers who prioritize a new combo rather than a single open-box tool, the DEWALT pair is the more direct category match.
Concise product notes
DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit Drill Impact Driver 1.3Ah NWT
Pick this DEWALT kit when the goal is to cover drilling and impact driving in one new 20V MAX purchase without moving to the highest listed price in this group. Its compact, lightweight design and ergonomic handle are described for working in tighter areas, and the impact driver is described with a 3-LED work-light ring. The drill/driver is described at 300 UWO, while the impact driver is described as reaching up to 1,400 in-lbs of torque. The tradeoff is its brushed motor designation, rather than the brushless motor listed on the DCK277D2 and both Milwaukee choices. It also has mixed battery wording: two batteries are listed, but Battery Included is marked no.
DEWALT DCK277D2 20V MAX Brushless Cordless Drill Impact Driver Combo Kit New
The DCK277D2 is the strongest fit for someone who specifically wants a new DEWALT brushless drill/driver and impact-driver combination with batteries included. Two 20V MAX 2.0Ah compact lithium-ion batteries and a charger are described alongside the two tools and contractor bag. Its impact driver is described as reaching up to 1,700 in-lbs, giving it the higher stated torque figure of the two DEWALT combos. This is also the highest-priced choice in the comparison, so it is less compelling when only one tool is needed. Choose it for the full brushless two-tool format; pass on it when a single drill/driver or impact driver will cover the work.
Milwaukee 3601-20 M18 Brushless 1/2" Drill/ Driver**Tool Only
Choose the Milwaukee 3601-20 when drilling and general driving are the primary tasks and a 1/2-inch drill/driver is the required format. It is an 18V M18 brushless tool, and its $68.99 listed price sits far below either DEWALT combo kit. The open-box condition may also appeal to a shopper focused on getting a single brushless drill/driver rather than a matched pair. Its important limitation is right in the title: it is tool only. Battery Included is marked no, and this model does not add an impact driver. It is therefore a targeted replacement or single-tool selection, not a full drill-and-impact-driver package.
Milwaukee 3650-20 M18 Brushless 1/4" Hex Impact Driver***Tool Only
The Milwaukee 3650-20 is the practical pick when fastening with an impact driver is the entire priority. It is a brushless 18V M18 tool with a 1/4-inch hex format, and it carries the lowest listed price in the group. That makes it a straightforward alternative to buying a full combo kit for a job that calls specifically for impact driving. Like the Milwaukee drill/driver, it is marked open box and tool only, with Battery Included listed as no. It also does not provide the drilling role of a 1/2-inch drill/driver. Select this one for a dedicated impact driver, not for an all-in-one starting point.
Final recommendation
For the most complete brushless two-tool choice, select the DEWALT DCK277D2 20V MAX Brushless Cordless Drill Impact Driver Combo Kit New at $136.51 because it combines both tool types with two listed lithium-ion batteries. For a lower-cost new DEWALT combo, the brushed DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit Drill Impact Driver 1.3Ah NWT is the alternative. If only one tool is needed, choose by task: the Milwaukee 3601-20 is the 1/2-inch drill/driver, while the Milwaukee 3650-20 is the $54.99 brushless 1/4-inch hex impact-driver option.
