Best Power Tool Deals Right Now: 10 Standout Combos From DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ryobi, Ridgid and Makita

Introduction

Mid-summer into early fall is clearance season for power tools. Retailers are clearing shelf space for outdoor power equipment and fourth-quarter stock, and that translates into discounts of 40 to 60 percent or more across Home Depot’s cordless lineup. DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ryobi, Ridgid and even a bit of Makita are all represented, and nothing on this list is discounted less than 40 percent.

The trick with these sales is knowing which combos are genuinely worth grabbing and which are filler. Below are ten deals that stand out, organized by brand, with the trade-offs worth knowing before you check out.

What We Looked For

Not every discounted combo deserves your money. The picks here favor a few things: strong batteries included in the kit, brushless motors where it matters, tools that solve a real job rather than pad out a bundle, and discounts deep enough that waiting is a gamble. Compact form factors like DeWalt’s Atomic line and Ridgid’s SubCompact line get extra attention because they deliver full power in smaller packages.

Best DeWalt Deals

DeWalt’s Power Stack batteries are the headliner here. These compact packs deliver strong output in a smaller footprint, and the retailer is clearly moving them out in volume, which suggests new battery technology is on the way.

DeWalt Power Stack 1.7Ah Battery 2-Pack Combo Kit

The 1.7Ah Power Stack packs are the smaller members of the line, which makes them ideal partners for compact Atomic tools where you want to keep the whole setup light. Normally around $299 for two batteries plus a charger, this kit has dropped to $179. That is a solid price per pack for one of the best compact battery platforms on the market.

DeWalt Atomic 20V Tool with Power Stack Battery and Charger

The Atomic line is all brushless and delivers full power at compact size, sitting between a 12V sub-compact and a full-size tool. Bundled with a Power Stack battery and charger, this kit drops from $348 to $199, 43 percent off. It is one of the strongest compact-tool values in the entire sale.

DeWalt 20V Max XR Cutoff Tool with Power Stack Battery

This is the top-of-the-line XR brushless cutoff tool paired with a 20V Max Power Stack battery, making the whole package leaner while keeping the power density high. Normally $328, it is 45 percent off in this kit. If you have been shopping for a cutoff tool, DeWalt makes one of the best, and this is a rare discount on the premium version.

Best Milwaukee Deals

Milwaukee batteries are famously pricey, so deals that bundle multiple high-output packs deserve a close look. The 18V Fuel hammer drill combo includes two 6Ah high-output batteries and a charger for $269, more than half off. When a brand this expensive is throwing batteries at you, it is worth paying attention.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Hammer Drill/Driver Combo with 6Ah Batteries

This is Fuel, Milwaukee’s top brushless tier, and the kit includes two 6Ah high-output batteries plus a charger for $269 after a 51 percent discount. Getting a flagship drill with two large-capacity packs at this price is the kind of deal that rarely repeats.

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Surge Impact Driver Kit

The M12 Fuel Surge is a refined little impact driver, and this kit bundles the tool, battery, charger and even a bonus ratchet for $179, 44 percent off. It is a great entry point into the 12V line if you value compact tools for assembly and light-duty work.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Hackzall with 6Ah Batteries

The base Hackzall is decent, but this Fuel version is an absolute beast, paired with two 6Ah batteries for $269, 43 percent off. For one-handed demolition and rough cuts in tight spaces, it is one of the most useful reciprocating saws in Milwaukee’s lineup.

Best Ryobi Deals

Ryobi’s late-summer discounts are still trickling along, and some of the battery bundles are the best value in the whole sale. The starter kit with two 4Ah batteries and a charger sits at just $79, a 61 percent discount that undercuts even the usual free-tool promotions.

Ryobi 18V Starter Kit with Two 4Ah Batteries

At $79 for two 4Ah batteries and a charger, this is 61 percent off and a cheap way to expand an existing Ryobi collection or start one. You forgo the free tool that comes with seasonal Ryobi Days promotions, but the lower price makes up for it.

Ryobi HP Brushless Multi-Tool

This is the HP brushless version of Ryobi’s oscillating multi-tool, bundled with a 4Ah battery for $129, 48 percent off. It is a genuinely good multi-tool, and the brushless motor puts it in a different class than the base model. A sensible pick for remodel work and detail cutting.

Best Ridgid Deals

Ridgid has been pushing its SubCompact line hard, giving up the 12V space and instead building compact 18V tools that run on the standard battery platform. The brushless belt sander is another standout and one of the more underrated tools in the sale.

Ridgid Brushless Belt Sander Kit

Belt sanders have fallen out of fashion, but this brushless cordless version is genuinely one of the best in the category, and the kit includes batteries, charger and bag for $220, 45 percent off. Just remember the golden rule of belt sanders: it is easy to remove material and very hard to put it back.

Best Makita Deal

Makita is barely represented in this clearance, but the single deal is a strong one. The 1-3/16-inch rotary hammer kit includes a bonus 1-inch SDS-Plus rotary hammer and a HEPA dust extractor, with variable speed and a case. It is corded, which is a reasonable trade on a tool like this, and at $439 it is 48 percent off. When it comes to Makita, any real discount is notable, let alone nearly half off.

Overall Buying Advice

If you are already invested in a battery platform, buy within it. These deals are strongest when the included batteries work with tools you already own. Battery-heavy bundles like the Milwaukee 6Ah combos and the Ryobi starter kit are the safest value plays because batteries hold their usefulness no matter which tool you pair them with.

If you are starting fresh, the DeWalt Atomic kit and the Milwaukee M12 Surge kit are the most balanced entry points: compact, brushless and priced to move. And timing matters. Major Labor Day sales across the big home improvement retailers were expected to hit around the 22nd, so if a deal you want is still active, it is worth acting before the next wave reshuffles pricing.

Conclusion

This clearance window delivers real 40 to 60 percent savings on tools that earn their place in a shop, not just discounted shelf fillers. Pick the brand that matches your existing batteries, prioritize brushless motors and strong included packs, and these ten kits are a solid place to start.