Makita XT269T Drill+Impact

Should you buy the Makita XT269T Drill+Impact?

The Makita XT269T Drill+Impact is the two-tool kit for someone who wants a hammer drill, big batteries and a fast charger in one purchase instead of adding them later. It ranks #2 of 10 in our Cordless Tool Combo Kits category at $329.00, a point behind the DeWalt DCK277D2. The extra money buys 5.0Ah packs and masonry capability. If you never drill into concrete and want to spend under $200, the DeWalt is the smarter start; if you expect to add more Makita 18V LXT tools, start here.

Where it earns its score

• Hammer drill included. The XPH12 delivers 530 in-lb and up to 30,000 BPM, so it handles tapcons and anchors in block.
• Big batteries. Two 18V LXT 5.0Ah BL1850B packs with fuel gauges, more than double the capacity of the DeWalt DCK277D2's 2.0Ah packs.
• Fast charger. The DC18RC rapid charger fills a 5.0Ah pack in about 45 minutes.
• Quality at 88. The XDT13 impact driver at 1,500 in-lb and 3,600 IPM is a proven, well-balanced tool at 3.3 lb with battery.

What to know first

• Features is the lowest factor at 66. Two tools, no extras beyond the bag and charger.
• Compact-duty drill. 530 in-lb is solid, but it sits below Makita's heavy-duty XPH14.
• Heavier kit. 12.45 lb, mostly from the 5.0Ah packs. Long overhead work will feel it.

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