When shopping for power tools, the first decision is not simply brand or voltage. It is whether you need a multi-tool setup for a range of jobs, a compact drill-and-impact pair, or a dedicated cordless ratchet for fastening work. The four choices here split clearly into those roles: two combo kits and two Milwaukee M12 ratchets, with listed prices spanning USD 74.99 to USD 249.99.
Quick take
- Best broad kit: The RIDGID 18V Cordless 8 Tool Combo Kit w/ 2 Battery & Rapid Charger # R96850 is the most complete package here, with eight tools plus two batteries and a rapid charger named in the title.
- Best higher-speed ratchet pick: The Milwaukee M12 FUEL 2567-20 12-Volt Cordless High Speed 3/8 in Ratchet Bare Tool is the ratchet to look at if the 450 RPM figure and brushless motor matter to you.
- Best lower-priced ratchet: The Milwaukee 2457-20 M12 12V 3/8" Inch Cordless Ratchet (Tool Only keeps the 3/8-inch cordless ratchet format at a lower listed price than the M12 FUEL ratchet.
- Best lowest-price combo: The Craftsman Combo Kit CMCD700 Drill/Driver & CMCF800 Driver, 20V (tools Only is the least expensive option and gives you a drill/driver plus impact driver, but batteries and charger are not included.
Listed price comparison
The spread is wide: the lowest listed price is 70% below the highest. That makes the decision heavily dependent on whether you are buying a system starter, adding a bare tool, or filling a specific gap.
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| RIDGID 18V Cordless 8 Tool Combo Kit w/ 2 Battery & Rapid Charger # R96850 | USD 249.99 | |
| Milwaukee M12 FUEL 2567-20 12-Volt Cordless High Speed 3/8 in Ratchet Bare Tool | USD 130.99 | |
| Milwaukee 2457-20 M12 12V 3/8" Inch Cordless Ratchet (Tool Only | USD 85.99 | |
| Craftsman Combo Kit CMCD700 Drill/Driver & CMCF800 Driver, 20V (tools Only | USD 74.99 |
Decision matrix
Choose by job type
- Around-the-home variety: The RIDGID kit covers more tool categories than the others, including drill/driver, impact driver, circular saw, reciprocating saw, sander, blower, hand vacuum, and LED worklight.
- Fastener-focused work in tight spaces: The two Milwaukee ratchets are the clearest fit because both are 12V M12 3/8-inch cordless ratchet tools.
- Basic drilling and driving: The Craftsman pair is the simplest match when you want a drill/driver and a 1/4-inch impact driver without the higher kit price.
Choose by battery situation
- Need batteries included: The RIDGID kit is the only option here marked with battery included: yes, and its title includes two batteries and a rapid charger.
- Already have compatible batteries: The Milwaukee ratchets and Craftsman kit are all marked battery included: no, so they make more sense for shoppers who are already planning around separate batteries and chargers.
- Want to stay within one platform: The Milwaukee options are M12 tools, the Craftsman kit is V20 20V MAX compatible, and the RIDGID kit is 18V.
Choose by condition
- New condition: Both Milwaukee ratchets are marked new.
- Open box condition: The RIDGID 8-tool kit and the Craftsman 2-tool kit are marked open box.
Concise product notes
RIDGID 18V Cordless 8 Tool Combo Kit w/ 2 Battery & Rapid Charger # R96850
This RIDGID set is the clear choice if you want the broadest tool count in one purchase. The title names an 18V cordless 8-tool combo kit, and the description lays out a drill/driver, impact driver, circular saw, reciprocating saw, random orbit sander, compact jobsite blower, hand vacuum, and LED worklight. It is also the only option here with batteries included, with two batteries and a rapid charger named in the title. The tradeoff is the USD 249.99 listed price, which is the highest in the group, and the condition is open box rather than new.
Milwaukee M12 FUEL 2567-20 12-Volt Cordless High Speed 3/8 in Ratchet Bare Tool
The Milwaukee M12 FUEL 2567-20 is the more performance-oriented ratchet choice among the two Milwaukee tools shown. It is described as a 12-volt cordless high-speed 3/8-inch ratchet bare tool, with up to 450 RPM, up to 35 ft-lbs of max torque, a 0.75-inch head profile, LED light, on-board battery fuel gauge, steel yoke housing, and a POWERSTATE brushless motor. That makes it especially appealing when the high-speed ratchet format is the main goal. Its main limitation is right in the setup: battery included is no, and the listed price is USD 130.99, above the other ratchet.
Milwaukee 2457-20 M12 12V 3/8" Inch Cordless Ratchet (Tool Only
The Milwaukee 2457-20 is the lower-priced route into a Milwaukee M12 3/8-inch cordless ratchet among these choices. The description names up to 35 ft-lbs of torque and up to 250 RPM, plus a compact 10-3/4-inch length, built-in LED light, on-board fuel gauge, variable-speed metal trigger, and reinforced steel housing. It is marked new and tool only, so it is a practical add-on if the 12V M12 format is already part of your tool setup. The limitation is that battery included is no, and it does not carry the 450 RPM figure of the M12 FUEL 2567-20.
Craftsman Combo Kit CMCD700 Drill/Driver & CMCF800 Driver, 20V (tools Only
The Craftsman combo is the lowest-listed-price option and focuses on two frequently used cordless tools: the CMCD700 1/2-inch drill/driver and CMCF800 1/4-inch impact driver. The description also names the original Craftsman tool bag, owner's manuals, Phillips driver bit, and original retail box, while the tools are described as unused and removed from the original kit. It is a sensible pick if you want drilling and driving capability without buying an eight-tool set. The limitation is important: battery included is no, charger is not included, and the condition is open box.
Final recommendation
For the most complete power tools setup, the RIDGID 18V Cordless 8 Tool Combo Kit w/ 2 Battery & Rapid Charger # R96850 is the strongest all-in-one choice because it includes eight named tools, two batteries, and a rapid charger at USD 249.99. The higher price is easier to justify if you need several tool categories at once rather than a single bare tool.
If your goal is specifically a cordless ratchet, pick between the Milwaukee models by speed and price. The Milwaukee M12 FUEL 2567-20 12-Volt Cordless High Speed 3/8 in Ratchet Bare Tool costs USD 130.99 and brings the 450 RPM figure and brushless motor. The Milwaukee 2457-20 M12 12V 3/8" Inch Cordless Ratchet (Tool Only costs USD 85.99 and keeps the same 35 ft-lbs torque figure at a lower listed price, with a 250 RPM figure instead.
For the lowest-cost way to add a drill/driver and impact driver pair, the Craftsman Combo Kit CMCD700 Drill/Driver & CMCF800 Driver, 20V (tools Only is the price leader at USD 74.99. It is not the broadest kit and does not include a battery or charger, but for shoppers focused on those two tools, it is the most affordable listed choice here.