Shopping for power tools gets tricky when the choices are not direct substitutes. In this group, one option is a DEWALT impact driver, two are Milwaukee cordless ratchets, and one is a RIDGID 8-tool combo kit. The right pick depends less on a single "best" tool and more on whether you need fastening speed, ratcheting access, or a broader cordless setup with batteries included.
Quick take
- Lowest listed price: The Dewalt DCF787 20V Cordless 1/4" Brushless Impact Driver 20 Volt MAX Lithium Ion is the least expensive option at USD 73.99, and it suits shoppers focused on a cordless impact driver rather than a kit.
- Broadest bundle: The RIDGID 18V Cordless 8 Tool Combo Kit w/ 2 Battery & Rapid Charger # R96850 is the highest-priced option at USD 249.99, but it is also the only item here that includes batteries and a rapid charger.
- Higher-speed Milwaukee ratchet: The Milwaukee M12 FUEL 2567-20 12-Volt Cordless High Speed 3/8 in Ratchet Bare Tool is aimed at shoppers comparing compact 3/8-inch cordless ratchets and wanting the M12 FUEL high-speed model.
- Lower-cost Milwaukee ratchet: The Milwaukee 2457-20 M12 12V 3/8" Inch Cordless Ratchet (Tool Only keeps the Milwaukee M12 ratchet choice lower in the range, with a tool-only setup.
Listed price comparison
The spread is wide: the lowest listed price is about 70% below the highest listed price. That makes the decision partly about scope. A single bare tool sits at the low end, while the multi-tool kit sits at the top.
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Dewalt DCF787 20V Cordless 1/4" Brushless Impact Driver 20 Volt MAX Lithium Ion | USD 73.99 | |
| Milwaukee 2457-20 M12 12V 3/8" Inch Cordless Ratchet (Tool Only | USD 85.99 | |
| Milwaukee M12 FUEL 2567-20 12-Volt Cordless High Speed 3/8 in Ratchet Bare Tool | USD 130.99 | |
| RIDGID 18V Cordless 8 Tool Combo Kit w/ 2 Battery & Rapid Charger # R96850 | USD 249.99 |
Decision matrix
| If your priority is... | Start with... | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| A focused cordless impact driver | Dewalt DCF787 20V Cordless 1/4" Brushless Impact Driver 20 Volt MAX Lithium Ion | The title and description center on a 1/4-inch brushless impact driver, with a quick-release hex chuck and cordless design. |
| Multiple cordless tools in one purchase | RIDGID 18V Cordless 8 Tool Combo Kit w/ 2 Battery & Rapid Charger # R96850 | It is the only 8-tool combo here and includes two batteries plus a rapid charger. |
| A high-speed 3/8-inch M12 ratchet | Milwaukee M12 FUEL 2567-20 12-Volt Cordless High Speed 3/8 in Ratchet Bare Tool | It is described as a high-speed ratchet with up to 450 RPM and a compact head profile. |
| A lower-priced Milwaukee 3/8-inch ratchet | Milwaukee 2457-20 M12 12V 3/8" Inch Cordless Ratchet (Tool Only | It stays closer to the low end while still listing 35 ft-lbs of maximum torque. |
| Battery included in the item | RIDGID 18V Cordless 8 Tool Combo Kit w/ 2 Battery & Rapid Charger # R96850 | The battery-included attribute is yes; the other three are bare-tool-style choices without a battery included. |
Concise product notes
Dewalt DCF787 20V Cordless 1/4" Brushless Impact Driver 20 Volt MAX Lithium Ion
This DEWALT is the clearest pick when your main need is driving fasteners with a compact cordless impact driver. The description highlights a brushless motor, 1/4-inch quick-release hex chuck, variable-speed trigger, LED work light, and a compact 5.4-inch tool length. It also lists up to 1,500 in-lbs of torque, up to 2,800 RPM, and up to 3,200 IPM, which keeps the focus squarely on fastening work. The limitation is that the battery is not included, even though the tool is built around the 20V MAX battery system. It is also not the right choice if you need a ratchet or a multi-tool kit.
RIDGID 18V Cordless 8 Tool Combo Kit w/ 2 Battery & Rapid Charger # R96850
The RIDGID kit makes the most sense for someone trying to cover several job types at once. The included tool lineup names a drill/driver, impact driver, circular saw, reciprocating saw, random orbit sander, compact jobsite blower, hand vacuum, and LED worklight. It also stands apart here because the battery-included attribute is yes, and the title includes two batteries plus a rapid charger. The tradeoff is scope and price: it is the highest listed option in this comparison, and the condition is open box. It also uses a brushed motor type, while some single-tool options here emphasize brushless designs.
Milwaukee M12 FUEL 2567-20 12-Volt Cordless High Speed 3/8 in Ratchet Bare Tool
This Milwaukee M12 FUEL ratchet is the higher-priced of the two Milwaukee ratchet choices, but it adds a specific high-speed angle. The description lists up to 450 RPM, up to 35 ft-lbs of max torque, a 0.75-inch head profile, steel yoke housing, an LED light, on-board battery fuel gauge, and an extended paddle switch. That makes it a strong fit when the task is installing or removing fasteners in tighter spaces with a 3/8-inch cordless ratchet. The limitation is clear from the bare-tool positioning and battery-included attribute: no battery is included. It is also not a drill, saw, sander, or impact driver.
Milwaukee 2457-20 M12 12V 3/8" Inch Cordless Ratchet (Tool Only
The Milwaukee 2457-20 is the lower-cost Milwaukee ratchet in this set and is a practical match for shoppers already looking at the M12 3/8-inch cordless ratchet format. Its description lists up to 35 ft-lbs of torque, up to 250 RPM, a 10-3/4-inch length, 1.9-lb weight, a low-profile head design, variable-speed metal trigger, built-in LED light, and on-board fuel gauge. The tool-only wording matters: batteries and chargers are not included, and accessories are not included unless otherwise stated. Compared with the M12 FUEL high-speed ratchet, it gives up the higher listed RPM while keeping the 3/8-inch cordless ratchet role.
How to choose between them
First, decide whether you are buying one tool or a set. If you need several cordless tools for mixed drilling, driving, cutting, sanding, cleanup, and lighting tasks, the RIDGID kit is the only bundle in this group. Its higher listed price is tied to the broader tool count and battery inclusion rather than a single-tool comparison.
If your job is fastening with driver bits, the DEWALT impact driver is the cleanest fit. Its 1/4-inch chuck, brushless motor wording, and impact-driver format point to driving screws and fasteners rather than turning sockets. It is also the lowest listed choice, but the no-battery-included attribute should matter if you do not already have a compatible battery setup.
If you are focused on sockets and mechanical access, narrow the choice to the two Milwaukee ratchets. The M12 FUEL 2567-20 is the one to favor when the high-speed description and 450 RPM figure are important. The 2457-20 is the more economical Milwaukee ratchet choice and still lists 35 ft-lbs of maximum torque, but it is described with a lower RPM figure. Both are tool-only style choices without a battery included.
Final recommendation
For the most complete package, choose the RIDGID 18V Cordless 8 Tool Combo Kit w/ 2 Battery & Rapid Charger # R96850 because it is the only 8-tool kit here and includes batteries. For the lowest listed price and a focused fastening tool, choose the Dewalt DCF787 20V Cordless 1/4" Brushless Impact Driver 20 Volt MAX Lithium Ion. For a cordless ratchet, choose the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 2567-20 if high-speed ratcheting is the draw, or the Milwaukee 2457-20 M12 if the lower listed Milwaukee ratchet price matters more.