Real owners lean toward the DeWalt DCS356B: 86% of 35 owners recommend it, vs 65% of 17 for the DeWalt DCK240C2.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
“This two pc combo is definitely a good buy !”— @Stewarts_Woodworks on YouTube
“Great kit at a great price. PIus, I purchased this kit several years ago for $200 and it's still going strong.”— @Andy.H.H. on YouTube
“I am shocked DeWalt is still selling this old VERY OLD drill & impact driver combo.”— @iwillbnnedafterispeakwhy6498 on YouTube
“well worth it. I've ran my DeWalt multi tool for miles, almost 10 years, and it's still going”— @Tool_Addicted_Carpenter on YouTube
“The trigger is the best. You can roll on the power very smoothly.”— @Everythingisgoingtobealright on YouTube
“The Pivot on the bldae holder gets in the way, although its quick to change blades, you cant get the depth of cut or see the cutting edge clearly in tight spaces, like underneath the sink etc, The Fein is so much more compact at the head.”— @johnr1038 on YouTube
Real owners lean toward the DeWalt DCS356B: 86% of 35 owners recommend it, vs 65% of 17 for the DeWalt DCK240C2.
Owners point the DeWalt DCK240C2 at dIY beginners and new homeowners, and budget buyers wanting a starter drill/impact set.
Owners point the DeWalt DCS356B at tradespeople and remodelers using one nearly daily, and dIYers wanting a versatile all-rounder tool.
The most-cited downside of the DeWalt DCK240C2 is older brushed motors, brushless kits better. For the DeWalt DCS356B, it's strong vibration in the hand.