Key Takeaways

  • Deepest cut in the batch: The DCL040 LED work light hits 61% off, the steepest DEWALT discount I’ve tracked on it in 90 days.
  • Top single-tool pick: The DCF787D1 impact driver kit is half off and sits at the top of the impact driver bestseller list.
  • Best combo value: The DCK277D2 brushless 2-tool combo pairs a brushless drill and impact driver with two batteries at 39% off.
  • Sleeper deal: The DCV580H cordless shop vac runs off any 20V battery you already own and sits at 60% off.
  • Prices verified May 28, 2026.

Memorial Day weekend in West Virginia means cabin lists getting longer. The deck boards I swore I’d replace last fall are still warped, and somebody, somewhere in this state, is right now wishing they had a charged 20V battery instead of a dead one. That’s the season for this WV Finds column to come back around to tools.

What jumped out this week is how heavy DEWALT is going on combo kits. The drill-and-impact pairings are everywhere, and even the three-tool brushless sets are softer than usual this far out from Black Friday. The bare-tool prices are not the story right now. The kits are.

Below are twelve of the best DEWALT 20V deals worth a second look this Memorial Day weekend. Heavy on drills and impact drivers, with a few specialty add-ons for people already on the platform.

What are the best DEWALT 20V drill and impact driver deals?

The DCF787D1 impact driver kit is the deepest single-tool discount in this group, and it sits at the top of the impact driver bestseller list. The two drill kits below it cover the entry point and the brushless upgrade.

DEWALT DCF787D1 Impact Driver Kit

This is the impact driver I’d hand someone building out a 20V kit from scratch. It comes with a battery and charger, takes any standard hex bit, and the motor handles deck screws and ledger bolts without bogging down. The kit is the top-ranked impact driver this week and the markdown brings it into territory that’s hard to argue with.

  • 1/4 inch hex chuck
  • Brushless motor
  • Battery and charger included

DEWALT DCD777D1 Drill Driver Set

The DCD777D1 is the basic compact drill DEWALT sells the most of, and the kit version with a 2.0Ah battery is the cheapest legitimate way into the 20V platform. Two-speed gearbox, half-inch chuck, brushless motor, LED light. If you mostly drill pilot holes and run screws into pine, you don’t need anything more complicated than this.

  • Brushless 1/2 inch chuck
  • Two-speed gearbox
  • 2.0Ah battery, charger and LED light

DEWALT DCD800D2 XR Brushless Drill Kit

For someone willing to spend a bit more, the DCD800D2 is the upgrade pick. It ships with two batteries instead of one, the XR brushless motor pulls harder under load, and the compact head fits into stud cavities the bigger drills can’t reach. Worth it if you’re hanging drywall or doing repeat cabinet work.

  • XR brushless motor
  • Compact head for tight spaces
  • Two batteries and charger

Which DEWALT cordless combo kits offer the best value?

Combo kits are where the math works hardest right now. Pairing a drill with an impact driver in a single purchase usually shaves a third off the standalone prices, and three of the kits below go further than that.

DEWALT DCK277D2 Brushless 2-Tool Combo

This is the combo I’d buy if I were starting over. Brushless drill, brushless impact driver, two compact 2.0Ah batteries, charger and bag. The brushless motors run cooler and last longer per charge than the older DCK240 setup, and the kit is sitting at number two on the bestseller list this week.

  • Brushless drill and impact driver
  • Two 2.0Ah batteries
  • Charger and contractor bag

DEWALT DCK240C2 2-Tool Combo Kit

The DCK240C2 is the brushed version of the same idea, and it’s been DEWALT’s gateway combo for years. Drill, impact driver, two batteries, charger and bag. Pick this one if you want to save money up front and don’t mind giving up the brushless runtime. The motor designs are old but proven and parts are everywhere.

  • Drill and impact driver
  • Two batteries plus charger
  • Carrying bag included

DEWALT DCK360D3 3-Tool Brushless Set

Adding an oscillating multi-tool to a drill and impact set covers about ninety percent of remodel work. This three-tool kit ships with three batteries and a charger, all brushless, and at this kit price it’s cheaper than buying the multi-tool alone usually is. Good fit for someone tackling a bathroom rebuild or finish carpentry.

  • Drill, impact driver and oscillating multi-tool
  • Three batteries and a charger
  • All brushless motors

DEWALT DCK307D1P1 Router Sander Jigsaw Combo

This is the kit for the people already past the basics. A brushless trim router and a random orbital sander, plus a brushless jigsaw to round it out, with battery and charger. The router alone is reason enough to look. The discount is modest, but the bundle is well below what these three cost individually.

  • Brushless trim router
  • Random orbital sander
  • Brushless jigsaw with battery and charger

What specialty DEWALT 20V tools are on sale?

If you already have the drill and impact driver squared away, this is where the next-tier discounts live. The four below run off any 20V battery you already own.

DEWALT DCS356D1 Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit

The oscillating multi-tool is the one I reach for more than I expected to when I bought it. Cuts flush, undercuts door jambs, plunges into drywall without sparking up a circular saw. The three-speed motor and quick blade change are standard now, but the kit version with battery and charger at this price is a rare deep discount on this tool.

  • XR three-speed motor
  • Quick blade change
  • Battery, charger and accessories

DEWALT DCG408B 4-1/2 Inch Grinder

The DCG408B is the bare-tool 4-1/2 inch paddle-switch grinder, and it’s the angle grinder I’d recommend for anyone who already has 20V batteries. Cuts rebar and grinds welds without complaint. The paddle-switch design shuts the wheel off the second you let go, which matters when you’re working overhead or on a ladder.

  • Paddle-switch safety shutoff
  • 4-1/2 inch wheel
  • Bare tool, uses any 20V battery

DEWALT DCV580H Cordless Shop Vac

Two gallons of capacity, HEPA filter, wet or dry, and it runs off any 20V battery you already own. This is the shop vac I keep in the truck for sawdust on the tailgate or a wet basement cleanup at my mother’s house. The bestseller rank is real and the markdown is the deepest I’ve tracked on it in the last three months.

  • 2 gallon wet/dry capacity
  • HEPA filter
  • Runs on any 20V MAX battery

DEWALT DCL040 LED Work Light

The deepest percentage off in this batch is the DCL040 work light. Pivots in a few directions and runs off any 20V battery. Outlasts a flashlight by a wide margin, which is why I keep one in the deer blind come November and in the garage the rest of the year.

  • Pivoting head
  • Runs off any 20V MAX battery
  • Compact, drop-resistant housing

Do you need a spare DEWALT 20V battery?

If you already own DEWALT tools, the answer is usually yes, and the 5.0Ah pack is the right size for most of them. The discount is small, but the floor on this battery doesn’t move much in either direction.

DEWALT DCB205 5.0Ah XR Battery

This is the battery DEWALT sells the most of, and the one I’d recommend if you’re swapping out a tired 1.5Ah or 2.0Ah pack. The 5.0Ah capacity gives you the runtime for an impact wrench or grinder, and it works in every 20V tool on this list. The price floor is steady year-round, so any markdown is worth a look.

  • 5.0Ah lithium-ion
  • XR series
  • Works with all 20V MAX tools

Frequently asked questions

Are DEWALT 20V MAX batteries interchangeable across tools?

Yes. Any 20V MAX battery fits any 20V MAX tool. The amp-hour rating affects runtime, not compatibility. A 2.0Ah pack will power a grinder, it just won’t last as long as a 5.0Ah pack would.

What’s the difference between brushless and brushed DEWALT drills?

Brushless motors run cooler, last longer per charge and have a longer overall lifespan because there are no carbon brushes to wear out. Brushed drills cost less and still work fine for occasional use. For daily work, brushless pays off within a year or two.

Is a DEWALT impact driver better than a regular drill?

They do different jobs. Impact drivers run screws and bolts faster with less wrist torque on the user. Drills are better for boring holes, driving small fasteners with control, and running hole saws. Most people who do project work end up wanting both, which is why the combo kits sell so well.

How long do DEWALT 20V batteries last per charge?

Runtime depends on the tool and the battery size. A 2.0Ah battery in a compact drill might run all afternoon driving deck screws. The same battery in a grinder cutting rebar might last twenty minutes. A 5.0Ah pack roughly doubles those numbers.

Is Memorial Day a good time to buy DEWALT cordless tools?

Yes, the Memorial Day window is one of the three or four best pricing periods of the year for cordless tools, alongside Father’s Day, Prime Day and Black Friday. The combo kits and the high-runner single tools see the deepest cuts. For more current sales, you can browse all deals on the site.

Discounts in this week’s DEWALT batch ran from about 8 percent on the steady-seller batteries to 61 percent on the work light. The deepest cuts hit the single-tool items DEWALT wants in the most hands, namely the impact driver, the drill driver and the shop vac. Combo kits clustered in the 25 to 40 percent range, which is roughly what I see during Black Friday weeks. Memorial Day pricing is genuinely competitive this year.

The DCF787D1 impact driver kit at half off is the standout. That’s the kit I’d hand someone today if they showed up at the door asking what to buy. The DCV580H shop vac is the sleeper, especially if you already have 20V batteries kicking around. The one I’d think hardest about is the DCB205 battery, because the discount is small and the price floor doesn’t move much, so paying close to retail when you actually need one is fine.

Watch for the brushless combo kits to drop another notch heading into Father’s Day weekend in late June. DEWALT typically extends the Memorial Day pricing on the high-runner SKUs through that window. If you’ve been waiting on a multi-tool kit or a router bundle, the discounts you’re seeing now are likely close to the floor until November.