Product Review · Cordless Tool Combo Kits · #6 Ranked
DeWalt DCK551D1M1 5-Tool
20V MAX 5-tool kit with 2.0Ah + 4.0Ah batteries · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 81
At $519 this is DeWalt's classic five-piece starter set, and the rubric rewards its track record — reliability 91, satisfaction 94 across 1,080 ratings — while value sits lower at 74. The mixed 2.0Ah and 4.0Ah battery pairing is smarter than two small packs because the bigger one feeds the saws, and the DCS355 oscillating tool is the one brushless piece in the box. The caveat is the core: the DCD771 drill and DCF885 impact are the older brushed models, less efficient than DeWalt's Atomic or XR lines, and this kit is frequently discounted elsewhere. Best for a homeowner covering several jobs at once.
What you're getting
- 5 tools: drill, impact, recip saw, circ saw, multi-tool
- DCD771 drill, 300 UWO, 2-speed 0-450/0-1,500 RPM
- DCF885 impact driver, about 1,400 in-lb, 3 LED lights
- DCS393 6-1/2 in circular saw cuts a 2x4 at 45 degrees
- DCS355 oscillating tool is brushless with Quick-Change
- One 2.0Ah and one 4.0Ah 20V MAX pack, charger and bag
- 25 lb kit; 3-year limited warranty, 90-day money back
- Drill and impact are older brushed models, not XR or Atomic
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- 5 tools, brushless oscillating multi-tool
- 2.0Ah + 4.0Ah 20V MAX batteries
- 25 lb kit, 3-year limited warranty
- Price$599.00
- Tier20V MAX 5-tool kit with 2.0Ah + 4.0Ah batteries
- Category rank#6 of 10
Should you buy the DeWalt DCK551D1M1 5-Tool?
The DeWalt DCK551D1M1 5-Tool is for a homeowner covering several jobs at once: hanging a door, trimming a deck board, cutting out a section of drywall. It ranks #6 of 10 in our Cordless Tool Combo Kits category at $599.00. It sits between the two-tool DCK277D2 and the ten-tool DCK1021D2, and the important caveat is that its drill and impact driver are older brushed models. If you only need those two tools, the DCK277D2 gives you brushless versions for $179.
Where it earns its score
- Five useful tools. Drill, impact driver, recip saw, 6-1/2 in circular saw and a brushless DCS355 oscillating multi-tool with Quick-Change.
- Mixed battery sizes. One 2.0Ah and one 4.0Ah pack, so the saws get the bigger battery.
- Circular saw cuts a 2x4 at 45 degrees. The DCS393 handles framing angles that smaller saws cannot.
- Coverage. 3-year limited warranty and 90-day money back.
What to know first
- Features is the lowest factor at 72. The DCD771 drill (300 UWO) and DCF885 impact (about 1,400 in-lb) are older brushed models, not XR or Atomic.
- Same core as the 9-Tool kit. The DCK940D2 at $799.99 uses the same DCD771 and DCF885; you pay for more tools, not better ones.
- 25 lb kit. Manageable, but it is a garage bag, not a truck-to-jobsite bag.
Our verdict
The DeWalt DCK551D1M1 5-Tool scores 81, a Good Buy, with Reliability (91) and Satisfaction (94) leading. Buy it if you need saws and a multi-tool on the 20V MAX platform under $550. If you want a brushless hammer drill and can pay more, the Bosch GXL18V-501B25 (81) at $599 is the alternative.
Bosch GXL18V-501B25
Questions buyers ask
Is the DeWalt DCK551D1M1 brushless?
Only the DCS355 oscillating tool is brushless. The drill, impact driver and both saws are brushed.
What batteries come with the DeWalt DCK551D1M1?
One 2.0Ah and one 4.0Ah 20V MAX battery, plus a charger and a bag.
DeWalt DCK551D1M1 or DCK1021D2?
The 5-Tool (81) costs $519 with a brushed drill and impact. The 10-Tool (82) costs $649 with a brushless drill and impact plus five more tools.
Ready to check it out?
DeWalt DCK551D1M1 5-Tool · ViperScore 81 · Good Buy · $599.00
How the other 9 cordless tool combo kits scored
85DeWalt DCK277D2 Drill+Impact
84Makita XT269T Drill+Impact
82DeWalt DCK1021D2 10-Tool
81Bosch GXL18V-501B25
81Craftsman V20 7-Tool
81DeWalt DCK940D2 9-Tool
80Ryobi ONE+ P1819 6-Tool
78Milwaukee M18 2696-26
78Makita XT328M 3-Pc
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