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Makita 18V LXT Brushless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver 2-Piece Combo Kit (4.0Ah): the downsides first

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#3 of 8
$$$Drill/driver + impact kitScore 4.0/5
2%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-10)
Small sample (1,452 ratings). The 2-star row read 0%.

A pro-grade kit with huge battery stamina, a hammer mode for masonry and an impact driver included. It's heavy and bulky for small jobs, costs more, and some owners report the mode selector sticking.

In the box: Hammer drill/driver and impact driver, 2 x 4.0Ah batteries, charger and large bag (HGTV)

Top complaints

  • Bulky, heavy and expensive

    HGTV lists bulk, about 4 lb of weight and an expensive kit as its cons.

    Source: HGTV
  • Mode selector sticks in hammer mode

    The mode selector is a negative aspect in Amazon's review summary, with owners saying the switch tends to get stuck in hammer mode.

  • Some early failures

    Durability is mixed on Amazon: some owners say it's built to last, others report it breaking after two weeks.

What owners love

  • Huge battery stamina

    HGTV drilled 122 large holes before the battery died, more than double the DeWalt 20V. It still showed full bars after 200 3-inch screws, and the batteries fully charge in 30 minutes.

    Source: HGTV
  • Hammer mode for masonry

    HGTV's only hammer drill flew through a concrete block. Amazon owners report drilling through concrete walls.

  • Complete pro kit

    It includes an impact driver, two 4.0Ah batteries and a roomy, high-quality bag (HGTV). Quality is the top Amazon positive.

Good for
  • Heavy DIY and renovation work
  • Drilling into concrete or block
  • Getting a drill and impact driver together

Scores (tap for why)

  • Power5.0
    Why 5.0?HGTV says it couldn't be stopped and its hammer mode flew through concrete block. Amazon owners call the power unbelievable.
  • Size & handling2.5
    Why 2.5?Bulky and heavy at about 4 lb (HGTV).
    Source: HGTV
  • Battery & charging5.0
    Why 5.0?122 holes per charge, 30-minute full charge (HGTV); battery life is an Amazon positive.
  • Kit value4.0
    Why 4.0?Expensive, but it includes an impact driver, two 4.0Ah batteries and a premium bag; value for money is an Amazon positive.
  • Durability3.5
    Why 3.5?Ultra-high quality per HGTV, but Amazon shows mixed durability and a negative mode-selector aspect.

What experts say

  • HGTV: Best heavy-duty pick: a professional, ultra-high-quality kit with unstoppable battery life and hammer drilling. It is bulky, heavy and expensive.
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