Product Review · Cordless Tool Combo Kits · #5 Ranked
Craftsman V20 7-Tool
V20 7-tool brushed homeowner kit · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 81
At $429 this seven-piece V20 set is the cheapest way to get a grinder in the same box as a drill, impact, recip saw and circular saw, and the rubric reflects a dependable homeowner package: reliability lands at 90 and satisfaction at 92 across 1,423 ratings, with value at 80. Quality is the weak column at 72 — every motor is brushed, the drill uses a plastic chuck, and the two 2.0Ah packs are undersized for the grinder and circular saw. V20 batteries also do not fit DeWalt 20V MAX or older Craftsman C3 tools. Best for a homeowner starting fresh on one budget platform.
What you're getting
- 7 tools incl. 4-1/2 in grinder and 6-1/2 in circular saw
- CMCD700 drill, 280 UWO, 2-speed 0-400/0-1,500 RPM
- CMCF800 impact driver, 1,460 in-lb, 2,800 RPM, 3,100 BPM
- Recip saw 1 in stroke at 3,000 SPM; circ saw 4,200 RPM
- Oscillating tool 8,000-18,000 OPM, grinder at 8,500 RPM
- 2x V20 2.0Ah batteries, charger and bag; 30.4 lb kit
- All motors brushed; 3-year limited warranty
- V20 packs do not fit DeWalt 20V MAX or Craftsman C3
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- 7 tools incl. 4-1/2" grinder, 6-1/2" saw
- 1,460 in-lb impact, 280 UWO drill
- 2x V20 2.0Ah packs, 30.4 lb kit
- Price$429.00
- TierV20 7-tool brushed homeowner kit
- Category rank#5 of 10
Should you buy the Craftsman V20 7-Tool?
The Craftsman V20 7-Tool is for a homeowner assembling a first cordless set who cares more about tool count than motor technology. Seven tools, including a grinder and a 6-1/2 in circular saw, for $429.00 puts it at #5 of 10 in our Cordless Tool Combo Kits category. Everything here is brushed, so it trails the brushless DeWalt DCK277D2 on quality, but for weekend fence repairs and shelf hanging it is plenty. If you want a bigger battery ecosystem at a similar price, the Ryobi ONE+ P1819 6-Tool is the alternative.
Where it earns its score
- Seven tools for the money. Drill, impact, recip saw, circular saw, oscillating tool, grinder and light for about $61 each.
- Reliability at 90. The CMCD700 drill (280 UWO) and CMCF800 impact (1,460 in-lb) are simple and durable.
- Full-size circular saw. A 6-1/2 in blade at 4,200 RPM cuts deeper than the Ryobi kit's 5-1/2 in saw.
- 3-year limited warranty. Same term as DeWalt offers on its kits.
What to know first
- Quality is the lowest factor at 72. All motors are brushed, so expect shorter runtime and more heat than brushless rivals.
- 2.0Ah packs are small. The grinder and circular saw will burn through them fast.
- Battery lock-in. V20 packs do not fit DeWalt 20V MAX or older Craftsman C3 tools despite the shared parent company.
- Heavy set. 30.4 lb in the bag.
Our verdict
The Craftsman V20 7-Tool scores 81, a Good Buy, with Reliability (90) and Satisfaction (92) leading. Buy it if you want the most tools under $450 and do not mind brushed motors. If you would rather have two better tools than seven adequate ones, the DeWalt DCK277D2 (85) at $179 is the smarter buy.
DeWalt DCK277D2 Drill+Impact
Questions buyers ask
Are the tools in the Craftsman V20 7-Tool brushless?
No. All seven tools use brushed motors.
Do Craftsman V20 batteries fit DeWalt tools?
No. V20 packs do not fit DeWalt 20V MAX or Craftsman C3 tools.
What comes in the Craftsman V20 7-Tool kit?
A drill, impact driver, recip saw, 6-1/2 in circular saw, oscillating tool, 4-1/2 in grinder and a light, with two 2.0Ah batteries, a charger and a bag.
Ready to check it out?
Craftsman V20 7-Tool · ViperScore 81 · Good Buy · $429.00
How the other 9 cordless tool combo kits scored
85DeWalt DCK277D2 Drill+Impact
84Makita XT269T Drill+Impact
82DeWalt DCK1021D2 10-Tool
81Bosch GXL18V-501B25
81DeWalt DCK551D1M1 5-Tool
81DeWalt DCK940D2 9-Tool
80Ryobi ONE+ P1819 6-Tool
78Milwaukee M18 2696-26
78Makita XT328M 3-Pc
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