Power Tools Compared: Combo Kits, Drywall Screwgun, and Ratchet Wrench Picks

Choosing power tools gets tricky fast because the right buy depends less on one headline spec and more on the work you actually need to do. A two-tool drill and impact kit, a dedicated drywall screwgun, a compact ratchet wrench, and a six-tool combo kit all sit in the same broad aisle, but they solve different problems. The smartest choice is the one that matches your task list, battery expectations, and comfort with the listed price range.

Quick take

• RYOBI ONE+ 18V 2-Tool Combo Kit Drill/Driver & Impact Driver w/2 Batteries is the leanest kit here for drilling and fastening, with two included compact lithium-ion batteries and an 18V charger.
• ACDelco ARW1210-3P G12 Series 12V Li-ion 3/8" 65 ft-lbs Brushless Ratchet Wrench is the specialized pick for shoppers who want a cordless ratchet wrench rather than a drill-centered kit.
• Milwaukee Fuel 2866-20 Drywall Screwgun Drill M18 Brushless Cordless 18 Volt is the most focused option for drywall fastening, especially if the M18 cordless format matters to your setup.
• CRAFTSMAN V20 20-volt Max 6-Tool Power Tool Combo Kit with Soft Case (2-Batterie covers the broadest set of tool types in this group, including drilling, driving, cutting, oscillating, and lighting.

Listed price comparison

The spread runs from $60 to $199, with the lowest listed price 70% below the highest. That gap matters because the lower end is a compact drill-and-driver kit, while the upper end is a multi-tool combo kit.

Decision matrix

Choose the Ryobi kit if: your main jobs are drilling and driving, and you want a cordless combo that includes two compact lithium-ion batteries, charger, and bag. It is the simplest all-around drilling-and-fastening setup in this group.

Choose the ACDelco ratchet if: your work points toward a 3/8-inch cordless ratchet wrench with a compact angled head, brushless motor, and a stated 65 ft-lbs maximum torque figure. It is more task-specific than the combo kits.

Choose the Milwaukee screwgun if: drywall fastening is the reason you are shopping. Its title and description center on an M18 brushless cordless drywall screwgun, Auto Start Mode, drywall bit chuck, belt clip, and PR2 bit.

Choose the Craftsman kit if: you want the most tools in one package. The set includes a drill/driver, impact driver, reciprocating saw, circular saw, oscillating tool, task light, two batteries, charger, and soft storage bag.

Concise product notes

RYOBI ONE+ 18V 2-Tool Combo Kit Drill/Driver & Impact Driver w/2 Batteries

This Ryobi set makes sense for shoppers who want the core cordless pair: a 1/2-inch drill/driver and a 1/4-inch impact driver. The description lists two compact lithium-ion batteries, an 18V charger, and a bag, so it is oriented around getting drilling and driving covered without extra saws or lights. The stated drill/driver torque is up to 515 in./lbs., while the impact driver is described with 1,800 in./lbs. of torque and 2,700 RPM. The main limitation is scope: it is a two-tool kit, and the condition is listed as used.

ACDelco ARW1210-3P G12 Series 12V Li-ion 3/8" 65 ft-lbs Brushless Ratchet Wrench

The ACDelco is the one to look at if a cordless ratchet wrench is the actual tool you need. It is described as a G12 Series 12V Li-ion 3/8-inch brushless ratchet wrench with up to 65 ft-lbs max torque, a metal body structure, gearbox housing, built-in LED light, forward/reverse lever, safety lock, and anti-slip ergonomic soft grip. The kit also names a 12V battery pack and charger. Its limitation is that it is not a general drilling kit; shoppers needing a drill/driver, impact driver, or saws will get a narrower tool here.

Milwaukee Fuel 2866-20 Drywall Screwgun Drill M18 Brushless Cordless 18 Volt

The Milwaukee is the clearest match for drywall work. It is described as an M18 FUEL drywall screw gun with a brushless motor, Auto Start Mode, variable speed trigger, LED light, belt clip, and PR2 bit. The cordless format and drywall bit chuck point to repeated screw-driving rather than general-purpose drilling. It also stands apart because it is listed with battery included: no, and the description calls it tool only with battery and charger sold separately. That makes it less complete for someone starting from scratch, even though it is highly focused for its stated job.

CRAFTSMAN V20 20-volt Max 6-Tool Power Tool Combo Kit with Soft Case (2-Batterie

The Craftsman kit is the broadest bundle here because it brings six tool types into one V20 cordless setup. The included tools are described as a drill/driver, impact driver, reciprocating saw, circular saw, oscillating tool, and task light, along with two batteries, charger, and soft storage bag. It fits a shopper who expects drilling, fastening, cutting, oscillating, and work-area lighting from one purchase. The tradeoff is cost and motor type: it is the highest listed item in this comparison, and the motor type is listed as brushed.

Final recommendation

For a simple drilling-and-fastening setup at the lowest listed price, the RYOBI ONE+ 18V 2-Tool Combo Kit Drill/Driver & Impact Driver w/2 Batteries at USD 60.00 is the most direct pick. It keeps the tool count modest but includes the two core drivers, batteries, charger, and bag.

If your work is not drilling-focused, pick by task. The ACDelco ARW1210-3P G12 Series 12V Li-ion 3/8" 65 ft-lbs Brushless Ratchet Wrench at USD 89.99 is the better fit for shoppers specifically wanting a cordless ratchet wrench. The Milwaukee Fuel 2866-20 Drywall Screwgun Drill M18 Brushless Cordless 18 Volt at USD 99.99 is the dedicated drywall fastening option, but its battery-included status is no.

For the widest mix of power tools in one package, the CRAFTSMAN V20 20-volt Max 6-Tool Power Tool Combo Kit with Soft Case (2-Batterie at USD 199.00 is the expansive choice. It costs the most in this group, but the six-tool count, two batteries, charger, and soft case make it the most complete bundle for shoppers who want more than drilling and driving.