Best Lowe's Black Friday Tool Deals Worth Your Money

Introduction

Retailers are going straight for the holidays this year, and Lowe’s is no exception: the Black Friday season of savings kicked off on October 28, and the first wave of deals is already live. Supply chain realities mean most stores are focusing their energy on one big sale instead of spreading thin across several holidays, so if you see something you like, it is worth grabbing early while stock lasts.

We went through the current lineup and pulled out the deals that genuinely make sense, from cordless combo kits and miter saws to outdoor power equipment and even an upright freezer. Some are strong buys, some are passable, and one famous miter saw deal is, frankly, an insult. Here is the breakdown.

DeWalt XR 20V Hammer Drill Combo Kit

At $299, this is one of the standout deals of the sale. You get DeWalt’s top-of-the-line XR brushless platform: a three-speed hammer drill, an impact driver, a 4.0Ah battery, a 2.0Ah battery, a charger, and a bag. For anyone looking to get into the yellow lineup, this is a legitimate entry point, and the hammer drill alone makes it more versatile than a standard drill-driver kit.

There are also BOGO-style bundles running alongside it, where buying certain XR kits unlocks a free second tool such as a circular saw, grinder, or reciprocating saw. The circular saw is arguably the best of those free options. One caution: the standalone job site blower bundle is not worth your money, and some of the free-tool choices, like the brushed sheet sander, are easy passes.

Skil 12V Brushless Combo Kit

Priced at $199, this two-tool kit includes a brushless drill and impact driver, two batteries, a charger, and a bag, with a claimed saving of $189. More people should seriously consider the 12V class: if you are a DIYer, a weekend warrior, or an installer who does not need maximum power, these tools get the job done without the extra weight of a full-size 20V platform.

The free-tool choices here are interesting too, including a one-handed reciprocating saw, a brushless impact wrench with a claimed $150 value, and a circular saw valued at $140. If your projects lean toward small jobs around the house and shop, this is one of the smarter kits in the sale.

Kobalt 24V Max XTR Impact Driver

At $220, the Kobalt 24V Max XTR brushless impact driver is their high-end option, think of it as the equivalent of other brands’ premium fuel-tier tools, and it comes with the Max Output battery, which matters. To get the full performance out of XTR tools, you need that high-output battery, and it is included along with the charger.

Kobalt remains one of the go-to recommendations for pro-sumers and value-minded pros, and all 24V Kobalt tools are brushless. If you want to build out a kit instead, there is a four-tool bundle at $259 that includes the impact driver, a drill driver, a reciprocating saw, a 4.0Ah extended-run battery, a charger, and a bag, with free-tool choices that include a genuinely excellent right-angle impact wrench.

Miter Saws: The Good, the Meh, and the Overpriced

Saw deals are thinner than many shoppers hoped, and there is one deal to actively avoid: the DeWalt DWS779, historically a Black Friday discount model, is on sale for $450, which is a poor price when cheaper deals have appeared throughout the year. The flagship DeWalt DWS780, the big double-bevel slider with the shadow line system, is only $30 off, which is barely a nudge.

The better value sits elsewhere. The Metabo HPT front-sliding miter saw at $300, down $90, is a compelling pick: its front-slide design means zero rear clearance, so you can place it right against a wall. You give up some cut capacity compared to a full 12-inch slider, but at this price it beats the competition. The Kobalt 15 amp dual bevel sliding compound miter saw lands at $350 after a $20 discount; it is a decent saw, but for roughly $20 to $30 more the Metabo HPT is the smarter choice.

EGO Power 615 CFM Leaf Blower

Outdoor deals are limited so far, and Lowe’s appears to be ramping into the sale gradually rather than firing everything at once. Still, the EGO Power 615 CFM brushless handheld blower at $199 is a solid pick for anyone already leaning into a battery yard setup or starting one.

If you are shopping the outdoor section, also keep an eye on in-store clearance. Lawn mowers are deeply out of season right now, which means stores are discounting them hard to make room for holiday stock. One model spotted on a clearance tag at $75 is exactly the kind of in-store-only find worth checking your local aisle for.

Simpson Pressure Washer

At $309 after a $30 discount, this Simpson pressure washer is an easy recommendation. Simpson makes some of the best pressure washers on the market, and this is one of the few outdoor deals in the sale that stands on its own merits rather than relying on a bundle.

Otherwise, the outdoor selection is thin: an EGO brushless handheld vac at $179, a decent chainsaw at $369, and a blower combo kit at $139 that used to sell for around $100, so not exactly a deal. If Home Depot’s sale looks stronger to you right now, that is a fair read, but Lowe’s will likely keep rolling out more offers, and stock is the real risk if you wait.

A Freezer Deal You Might Not Expect

The sleeper deal of the sale is not a tool at all. The Media 13.8 cubic foot frost-free convertible upright freezer is priced at $509, making it the cheapest upright freezer currently on sale at Lowe’s. It is convertible, so you can set the temperature to run it as a full-size freezer or as a refrigerator, which adds real flexibility if your storage needs change.

One practical tip: some listings show out of stock even when units are physically on the store floor, likely because stores are understaffed and new arrivals are not being scanned in quickly. If a listing shows unavailable locally, it is worth a trip to the store to check in person.

Buying Advice

The strongest picks in this first wave are the DeWalt XR hammer drill combo kit at $299, the Metabo HPT front-sliding miter saw at $300, the Kobalt 24V XTR impact driver at $220, and the Simpson pressure washer at $309. The Skil 12V brushless combo kit is a great fit for lighter-duty users. Skip the DeWalt DWS779 at $450, and be cautious with Craftsman’s brushed tools, which feel overpriced even when bundled.

If a deal you want shows out of stock online, check the store in person. Inventory tracking appears to be lagging behind actual shelf stock in some locations, which means patient shoppers can still snag items that the website claims are gone.

Conclusion

Lowe’s Black Friday season has started with a mix of genuinely good deals and a few duds. Move early on the combo kits and the Metabo HPT miter saw, ignore the DWS779 pricing, and do not overlook the in-store-only clearances or the freezer deal if you have the space. As more offers roll out, the winners here are the shoppers who check stock often and buy when the price is right.