
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 9 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$519.00
- Tier20V MAX 5-tool kit with 2.0Ah + 4.0Ah batteries
- Category rank#6 of 10

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