#2Makita XT269T Drill+Impact

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Makita XT269T Drill+Impact

18V LXT brushless drill/impact kit with 5.0Ah packs · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 9 2026

84
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Rank #2 of 10 · Cordless Tool Combo Kits
$318.47
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The verdict

Why it scored a 84

At $318.47 this is a two-tool Makita LXT kit that costs about $140 more than DeWalt's brushless pair, and the rubric explains the premium: quality scores 88 and reliability 91, with value still holding at 84 because the money buys a brushless hammer drill, two 5.0Ah packs and a 45-minute rapid charger rather than two small batteries. Features sit at 66, and the real caveat is torque class — 530 in-lb is compact-duty, fine for DIY and most trades but below Makita's heavy-duty XPH14. Best for someone committed to the LXT platform who will keep buying into it.

Key specs

What you're getting

  • XPH12 brushless hammer drill, 530 in-lb, 0-30,000 BPM
  • Drill runs 2-speed at 0-500 and 0-2,000 RPM
  • XDT13 impact driver, 1,500 in-lb, 0-3,400 RPM, 3,600 IPM
  • Impact driver weighs 3.3 lb with battery; 12.45 lb kit
  • 2x 18V LXT 5.0Ah BL1850B packs with on-board fuel gauge
  • DC18RC rapid charger fills a 5.0Ah pack in about 45 min
  • Tool bag included; works with 300+ Makita 18V LXT tools
  • 530 in-lb is compact-duty, below Makita's heavy-duty XPH14

ViperScore breakdown

FactorScoreWeightPoints
Value84×25%21.0
Quality88×20%17.6
Features66×15%9.9
Reliability91×15%13.7
Satisfaction94×15%14.1
Warranty78×10%7.8
Weighted total84

At a glance

  • 530 in-lb hammer drill, 0-30,000 BPM
  • 2x 5.0Ah LXT packs, 45-min charger
  • 12.45 lb kit, 3-year limited warranty
  • Price$318.47
  • Tier18V LXT brushless drill/impact kit with 5.0Ah packs
  • Category rank#2 of 10
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