DeWalt 20V MAX Compact Drill/Driver Kit (DCD771C2)

For a family member or close friend who has just bought a place, a cordless drill is the generous gift that keeps getting used: shelves, curtain rods, TV mounts and flat-pack furniture all ask for one. This DeWalt kit pairs the compact 20V MAX drill/driver with two batteries and a charger, so one battery can charge while the other works through the afternoon. It has two speeds and a 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck, and the warranty runs 3 years limited plus 1 year of free service. It is overkill for someone in a furnished rental; save it for an owner with walls they can drill.