Its 18-volt hammer drill and its impact driver are both improved with brushless motors, and now they come in a combo kit with two 4-amp-hour batteries, charger, and bag for about $280.

To be more precise, this Ridgid is a hammer drill driver. Well, no, it’s a hammer drill driver with the arm-twisting, inch-pound torque (1,300 inch-pounds) of an impact driver—and it’s big.

Why You'll Love It: The Ridgid 18v Compact Drill Driver and Impact Driver delivers outstanding performance, solid battery life, a comfortable grip, and a lifetime repair and replacement warranty ...