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Best combi drill and impact driver twin packs

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  • Best overall

    Bosch GSB 18V-110 C and GDR 18V-210 C, 2 x 5 Ah

    The drill is rated to 82 mm in wood, 13 mm in steel and 16 mm in masonry with hammer, according to Bosch.

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  • Best value

    DeWalt DCK276P2: DCD996 and DCF887, 2 x 5 Ah

    The DCD996 drill is listed at 95 Nm, enough for large augers and hole saws.

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  • Most features

    HiKOKI KC18DEWAZ: 140 Nm drill plus 175 Nm impact

    The drill has 22 torque settings and Reaction Force Control that stops the motor on a sudden jam.

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A twin pack is the usual first buy on a cordless platform. You get a combi drill for holes and a hammer mode for brick, an impact driver for long screws and bolts, and one set of batteries and a charger that will run every tool you add later. That shared battery is the real decision, because it ties you to a brand. This guide compares twin packs from Bosch, DeWalt, HiKOKI and Metabo by exactly what is in the box: which drill, which impact tool, the battery size and count, the charger and the case. All the kits here include batteries and a charger, so they work straight away. As with any power tool, read both manuals, use the right bits, wear eye protection and follow HSE guidance on safe use.

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The products in detail

No. 1 · Bosch Professional

Bosch GSB 18V-110 C and GDR 18V-210 C, 2 x 5 Ah

Bosch Professional's flagship 18 V pair: a 110 Nm brushless combi drill and a 210 Nm impact driver with two 5 Ah packs, a fast charger and an L-BOXX.

In its favour

  • The drill is rated to 82 mm in wood, 13 mm in steel and 16 mm in masonry with hammer, according to Bosch.
  • The impact driver offers 210 Nm with three speed and torque presets.
  • Two large 5.0 Ah AMPShare batteries also run tools from other alliance brands.

Good to know

  • Bluetooth features need an optional module that is not included.
  • One of the larger outlays in this guide, aimed at heavy regular use.
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Listing title: Bosch Professional Combo-Kit GSB 18V-110 C + GDR 18V-210 C (with 2 x 5...

No. 2 · DEWALT

DeWalt DCK276P2: DCD996 and DCF887, 2 x 5 Ah

DeWalt's popular XR brushless twin pack with the three speed DCD996 combi drill, DCF887 impact driver, two 5 Ah packs, charger and TOUGHSYSTEM box.

In its favour

  • The DCD996 drill is listed at 95 Nm, enough for large augers and hole saws.
  • Two 5.0 Ah batteries and a multi-voltage XR charger are included.
  • Comes in a TOUGHSYSTEM DS150 box that stacks with DeWalt storage.

Good to know

  • The listing does not give the impact driver's torque or speeds.
  • The boxed kit weighs 7.66 kg according to the listing, so it is bulky to carry.
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Listing title: DeWALT | DCK276P2 Brushless Twin Pack | 18V 2 x 5.0Ah Li-Ion | DCK276P...

No. 3 · HIKOKI

HiKOKI KC18DEWAZ: 140 Nm drill plus 175 Nm impact

HiKOKI's brushless 18 V pair with a 140 Nm drill and a 175 Nm hex impact tool, two MultiVolt batteries, charger and a system case.

In its favour

  • The drill has 22 torque settings and Reaction Force Control that stops the motor on a sudden jam.
  • MultiVolt packs run 18 V tools and HiKOKI 36 V tools, according to the listing.
  • The impact tool is listed at 175 Nm, high for its class.

Good to know

  • The listing calls the drill DS18DE, so check whether it has a hammer mode for masonry.
  • Boxed kit weight is listed at 7 kg, so it is a kit for the van or workshop.
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Listing title: HIKOKI KC18DEWAZ Cordless Combo Kit (1 Cordless Drill DS18DE, Max. Fix...

No. 4 · metabo

Metabo Combo Set 2.8.4: BS 18 LT BL and SSD 18 LT 200

Metabo's 18 V combo set with the BS 18 LT BL brushless drill driver and the SSD 18 LT 200 impact tool, two batteries, a charger and a metaBOX case.

In its favour

  • The impact tool is listed at 200 Nm for long screws and bolts.
  • Two batteries and a charger come in a stackable metaBOX 145 L.
  • Both tools run on the same 18 V batteries, so either can work while the other pack charges.

Good to know

  • The drill is a drill driver, so there is no hammer mode for brick.
  • Battery capacity is not stated in the listing; check before you buy.
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Listing title: Metabo Combo Set 2.8.4 18 V Cordless Machines in Set 18 V (Machine Set...

No. 5 · Bosch Professional

Bosch 12 V set: GSB 12V-15 and GDR 12V-105

Bosch Professional's light 12 V twin pack with a combi drill, an impact driver, two 2 Ah batteries and a charger in a bag. Good for home and installer work.

In its favour

  • Both tools together weigh 2.5 kg according to the listing, so they are easy to carry.
  • The combi drill has a hammer mode for small plug holes in masonry.
  • Two batteries and a GAL 12V-40 charger are included.

Good to know

  • 12 V tools are slower than 18 V on decking and long coach screws.
  • Torque for each tool is not stated separately in the listing.
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Listing title: Bosch Professional 12V System Set: Cordless Combi Drill GSB 12V-15 + I...

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