Skil 20V 4-Tool Combo Kit: Drill Driver, Impact Driver, Reciprocating Saw, Spotlight

A compact four-piece kit that covers the basics

I put the Skil 20V combo kit to work across a handful of real homeowner tasks: hanging cabinets, building a small deck step, pruning a few shrubs, cutting out some PVC, and wiring a shop light in the garage. Over a few weekends, I rotated through the drill driver, impact driver, reciprocating saw, and the included spotlight. What I found is a compact, approachable set that’s tuned for general home and light renovation work, with a couple of thoughtful touches that make day-to-day jobs easier—and a few limitations you should know up front.

What you get and how it’s built

The kit includes a 1/2-inch drill driver, a 1/4-inch hex impact driver, a reciprocating saw, and a dual-mode LED spotlight. Skil bundles two 2.0Ah PWRCORE 20 batteries and a 20V charger, plus small accessories (two PH2 bits, two belt clips, a wood-cutting blade, and an Allen key). The batteries slide on securely with little wobble, and removal is smooth—no wrestling the pack out when your hands are dusty.

All four tools share the same family design: rubber overmold where it matters, compact housings, sensible controls, and no-nonsense plastic that should hold up to typical homeowner abuse. None of them feel flimsy, but they’re not featherweights either. With the 2.0Ah pack, the drill and impact are nicely balanced, while the recip saw is understandably nose-heavy like most in its class.

Drill driver: geared for control, not brute force

Skil gears the drill at 0–420 rpm in low and 0–1450 rpm in high, with 17 clutch positions plus a drill mode. On paper, 177 in-lbs of torque is modest for a 20V tool, and in practice that’s exactly how it behaves: it shines in controlled drilling and light fastening rather than heavy torquing.

• Driving and fastening: For cabinetry hardware, pocket-hole assembly, and 1-1/4 to 2-inch screws into pine, it’s great. The clutch is consistent and prevents overdriving. When I stepped up to 3-inch construction screws, I found myself switching to the impact driver—which is what most people will do anyway.
• Drilling: It handled 3/4-inch spade bits in SPF studs without complaint in low gear. Hole saws above 2 inches are a stretch; it will get there with patience, but it’s not the right tool if you regularly drill large holes in framing.

The 1/2-inch chuck grips bits securely and runs reasonably true. Variable speed is serviceable, though initial trigger take-up is a touch abrupt, making very slow, gentle starts trickier than on higher-end drills. Length-wise, at about 7-1/2 inches, it fits between studs and into cabinets without too much contortion.

Impact driver: compact and capable for most screws

The impact driver is the everyday workhorse in this kit. At 0–2500 rpm, 0–3200 ipm, and a rated 1100 in-lbs of torque, it’s not a monster, but it’s absolutely fine for typical fastening.

• Framing and decking: It drove 3-inch coated construction screws into pressure-treated lumber consistently. For long structural screws or larger lag bolts, it will slow and hammer away; I could sink 1/4 x 3-inch lags into softwood with a pilot, but beyond that you’re asking a compact driver to do a heavy-duty job.
• Cabinetry and finish work: Good trigger modulation and the lack of excessive torque make it easy not to snap smaller fasteners. The short 6-inch head helps in tight spaces.

Noise and vibration are in the expected range for a compact 20V driver. As with the drill, the initial trigger pull could be smoother, but overall control is predictable.

Reciprocating saw: handy for demo and pruning

The recip saw lists a 1-inch stroke and up to 3000 spm, which translates to decent cutting speed when paired with the right blade. I made half a dozen clean cuts through 2x4 and lopped off a few 1- to 2-inch branches; the saw tracked straight and didn’t rattle itself to pieces. There’s no orbital action, so in wood the cut is a bit slower than on saws with an orbital mode, but in metal that smoother stroke is helpful.

Vibration is moderate—nothing unusual for a compact recip—and the shoe provides enough support to plunge into drywall and ride along 2x material. Runtime on a 2.0Ah pack is the limiting factor; you can rip out a couple of studs or prune a small tree on a single battery, but plan to swap packs if demo is a major part of your day.

Spotlight: the quiet MVP

The included LED spotlight is far more useful than I expected. It toggles between 150 and 300 lumens with a two-step brightness control, the head tilts 104 degrees, and the magnets plus hanging hook make placement trivial. I stuck it to a steel garage door track, an electrical panel cover, and the underside of a mower deck, and it stayed put. The light activates with the trigger and lingers for a few seconds after release, which is a small but smart quality-of-life touch.

On low, Skil rates the light at up to 19 hours with a 2.0Ah battery. I didn’t run it continuously that long, but it barely sips power. It’s a good answer to the often-anemic on-tool LEDs you get on compact drivers and drills, giving you a proper task light you can aim independently of the tool.

Batteries, charging, and thermal management

Two 2.0Ah packs in the box is the right call for a kit at this level. With the drill and impact, I could do a full afternoon of mixed tasks on one pack and keep the other on the charger as insurance. The reciprocating saw draws more, as expected. The charger brought a depleted 2.0Ah pack back to full within roughly an hour in my shop, fast enough that battery swaps never slowed me down on homeowner-scale projects.

Skil’s battery temperature management seems to do its job: neither pack got uncomfortably hot during repeated impact driving or recip cuts, and there was no thermal throttling. The packs slide in solidly and eject easily with a single hand when needed.

Ergonomics and usability

• Balance and feel: The drill and impact balance well with the compact pack, and the grips fit medium hands nicely. The recip is front-heavy but controllable.
• Controls: Direction selectors are firm and positive. Clutch detents on the drill are distinct. Trigger modulation, while fine, isn’t as velvety as on premium tools—most notable at the first millimeter of travel.
• Size: The short head length of both drivers made a difference in cabinets and between studs. The recip’s overall length is manageable for overhead cuts.
• Accessories: The included belt clips are sturdy and easy to mount. The single included wood blade is enough to get you started; budget for a small blade assortment if you plan on tackling varied materials.

Performance caveats

This kit is tailored to general tasks, not heavy construction. A few realistic boundaries based on my use:

• The drill’s modest 177 in-lbs torque and 1450 rpm top speed make it a poor match for large hole saws, self-feed bits, and big spade bits in dense material. It’s a finesse tool, not a torque monster.
• The impact has enough grunt for common screws and small lags, but it’s not going to blaze through long structural fasteners all day.
• The recip saw, without orbital action, trades a bit of wood speed for control. If you’re doing extensive framing demo, a higher-capacity battery and a more aggressive saw will pay off.

None of that is a knock on the kit so much as a reminder to align expectations. For homeowner projects, the capability-to-size ratio is right where it should be.

Who it’s for

If you’re moving into your first cordless platform or replacing an aging set used for repairs, furniture builds, basic carpentry, light demo, and yard cleanup, this kit makes sense. The tools are compact, competent, and consistent. Pros who need high torque, extended runtime, or advanced features will find the ceilings quickly; DIYers and property managers will appreciate the reliability and simplicity.

Recommendation

I recommend the Skil 20V combo kit for homeowners and DIYers who want an affordable, complete starter set that covers drilling, fastening, light cutting, and portable lighting without a steep learning curve. The drill and impact prioritize control over raw power, the recip saw is a useful utility cutter, and the spotlight is genuinely practical. Battery life on the drivers is solid, charging is quick enough to stay out of your way, and the whole set feels sturdier than its price suggests.

If your work leans toward heavy framing, large-bore drilling, or frequent metal cutting, you’ll outgrow the drill’s torque and the impact’s output, and you’ll want larger batteries for the recip saw. For everyone else, this is a well-balanced, thoughtfully equipped kit that does the everyday jobs well.