Black Friday Tool Deals 2026: Milwaukee, DeWalt, Ryobi & Makita
Power tools are one of the few things worth waiting all year to buy. The big brands save their best bundles for Black Friday, especially the “buy a kit, get a free tool” deals at Home Depot and Lowe’s. Here’s what tool shoppers are actually looking for this year, what last year’s deals really cost, and how to tell a real bundle from a markup.
Updated November 2026 · Black Friday is Friday, November 27, 2026
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What tool shoppers are looking for this year
- Milwaukee is the most-searched tool brand for Black Friday, slightly ahead of DeWalt. Most of that interest is tied to Home Depot, Milwaukee’s biggest store.
- Milwaukee shoppers want Packout storage, M12 and M18 kits, FUEL tools, batteries, and heated jackets and vests.
- DeWalt shoppers want batteries first, then combo kits, drills, impact drivers and saws.
- Ryobi shoppers want the bundled tool kits — Ryobi is the budget pick and only sold at Home Depot.
- People search last year’s deals, so they can compare. That’s why we keep last year’s prices on this page.
Based on what people search for and the store pages they visit, early November 2026.
============================================================How Black Friday tool deals work
Tool deals mostly come in four types. Knowing which is which is how you spot the real value:
- Free tool with a kit. Buy a battery starter kit or combo kit and pick a bare tool for free. This is usually the best value of the year — last year Lowe’s even let you pick three free DeWalt tools with one battery kit.
- Doorbusters. One specific tool or battery at a low price for a short time. Last year Home Depot put many of its doorbusters online with free shipping.
- Combo kits. Several tools, batteries and a charger in one box, at a holiday price.
- Battery deals. Batteries are the expensive part of any cordless system, so a cheap battery bundle can save more than a cheap tool.
The one rule: pick one battery system and stay in it. A free Milwaukee tool doesn’t help you if all your batteries are DeWalt.
============================================================Milwaukee Black Friday deals
Milwaukee’s Black Friday deals run mostly through Home Depot, with more at tool dealers like Acme Tools.
M12 vs M18 vs FUEL
- M12 is Milwaukee’s 12-volt compact line: lighter, smaller tools for tight spaces and everyday jobs around the house.
- M18 is the 18-volt full-size line, for heavier work.
- FUEL is Milwaukee’s top-end brushless version, available in both M12 and M18.
What to watch for
- Battery starter kits with a free tool — the best way into M18. See M18 starter kits
- M12 combo kits — a 4-tool M12 kit was $199 at Home Depot last year. See M12 kits
- Packout storage — Milwaukee’s stacking tool boxes. Last year Milwaukee repeated its popular Packout deal from the year before. See Packout
- Heated jackets and vests — they run on M12 batteries and make a great gift for anyone who works outside. See heated gear
DeWalt Black Friday deals
DeWalt is sold at both Home Depot and Lowe’s, and the two stores compete hard on it — last year Lowe’s had DeWalt drill and impact deals that beat Home Depot’s. Check both before you buy. Check DeWalt prices on Amazon
20V Max vs Atomic vs XR
- 20V Max is DeWalt’s main cordless platform. Every tool below runs on the same 20V Max batteries.
- Atomic is the compact, lighter line — good for homeowners.
- XR is the premium brushless line with more power and runtime.
What to watch for
- Free tool deals at both stores. Last year Home Depot gave a free tool with a $199 starter kit, and Lowe’s gave two free tools with a $299 starter kit. Lowe’s · Home Depot
- Batteries. The most-searched DeWalt Black Friday item after the brand itself. See battery deals
- Combo kits. Last year 4- and 5-tool kits were $369 at Home Depot, and a 10-tool kit was $799. See combo kits
Ryobi Black Friday deals
Ryobi is the budget brand, and its power tools are sold only at Home Depot. Everything runs on the 18V ONE+ battery. It’s the best pick for a first set of tools or a homeowner gift, and the bundled kits are what people look for most. Last year a brushless Ryobi drill kit was $69, and a 4V cordless screwdriver kit was under $20 as a doorbuster.
============================================================Makita Black Friday deals
Makita’s 18V LXT line is a favorite of people who want something different from the big two. Look for it at Home Depot and on Amazon. Last year Home Depot had an 18V hammer drill and impact driver kit with a drywall screwdriver for $369.
============================================================Milwaukee vs DeWalt: which should you buy?
| Milwaukee | DeWalt | |
|---|---|---|
| Where to buy | Mostly Home Depot and tool dealers | Home Depot, Lowe’s and Amazon |
| Battery lines | M12 (compact) and M18 (full size) | 20V Max for everything |
| Best Black Friday deal type | Starter kit + free tool, Packout bundles | Free tool deals at two competing stores |
| Extras people love | Packout storage, heated jackets | Wide tool lineup, easy to find in stores |
| Pick it if | You want a compact 12V line plus a pro 18V line | You want one battery for everything and two stores to compare |
Both are pro-grade. The honest answer: pick the one whose batteries you (or the person you’re buying for) already own.
============================================================What tool deals cost last Black Friday (2025)
These are prices reported during Black Friday week 2025, so you can tell if this year’s deal is better:
| Brand | Deal | Price | Store |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | M12 XC 6Ah battery (doorbuster) | $49 | Home Depot |
| Milwaukee | M12 4-piece combo kit | $199 | Home Depot |
| Milwaukee | M12 FUEL impact driver + high-speed ratchet kit | $199 | Home Depot |
| Milwaukee | M18 brushless impact driver kit | $99 | Home Depot |
| Milwaukee | M18 FUEL Hackzall kit | $149 | Home Depot |
| Milwaukee | M18 Bluetooth jobsite speaker kit | $149 | Home Depot |
| DeWalt | 20V Max starter kit + free tool | $199 | Home Depot |
| DeWalt | 20V Max battery 2-pack + 1 free tool | $199 | Lowe’s |
| DeWalt | 20V Max starter kit + 2 free tools | $299 | Lowe’s |
| DeWalt | Atomic 20V Max drill kit (doorbuster) | $99 | Home Depot |
| DeWalt | 4-tool or 5-tool combo kit | $369 | Home Depot |
| DeWalt | Power Detect hammer drill + XR impact driver kit | $249 | Lowe’s |
| Ryobi | 18V HP brushless drill kit | $69 | Home Depot |
| Ryobi | 4V cordless screwdriver kit (doorbuster) | $19.88 | Home Depot |
| Makita | 18V hammer drill + impact driver kit + drywall screwdriver | $369 | Home Depot |
Black Friday 2026 tool deals
We’ll add this year’s deals as Home Depot and Lowe’s post them. Last year the first Black Friday tool deals showed up in mid-November, two weeks before Black Friday.
| Brand | Deal | Price | Store | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deals coming soon — check back the week of November 16. | ||||
Tips before you buy
- Add the free tool to your cart. Free-tool deals usually need you to add both items yourself. Check the cart total before you pay.
- Compare kit vs bare tool. If you already own batteries, a bare tool on sale can beat a kit.
- Check both stores for DeWalt. Home Depot and Lowe’s undercut each other all week.
- Doorbusters sell out. Some of last year’s best bundles were gone before Thanksgiving. If it’s on your list, buy it when you see it.
- Count the batteries. A kit with two big batteries is often worth more than one with an extra tool.
Black Friday tool deals FAQ
When do Black Friday tool deals start?
Earlier than Black Friday itself. Last year Home Depot and Lowe’s started posting Black Friday tool deals in mid-November, and the deals ran through Cyber Monday. Black Friday 2026 is November 27, and Cyber Monday is November 30.
Does Home Depot have Milwaukee Black Friday deals?
Yes. Home Depot is Milwaukee’s main store, and it runs Milwaukee doorbusters, combo kit deals and free-tool offers every Black Friday.
Is Milwaukee or DeWalt better?
Both are pro-grade. Milwaukee has a compact M12 line plus M18 and Packout storage; DeWalt runs everything on one 20V Max battery and is sold at both Home Depot and Lowe’s, so you can compare deals. Buy the brand whose batteries you already own.
Where can I buy Ryobi tools on Black Friday?
Ryobi power tools are sold at Home Depot, which runs its Ryobi kit and battery deals for Black Friday.
What’s the difference between Milwaukee M12 and M18?
M12 is the 12-volt compact line for lighter work and tight spaces. M18 is the 18-volt full-size line for heavier jobs. FUEL is the top-end brushless version of either.
What’s a good tool gift under $100?
Last year a Milwaukee M18 brushless impact driver kit, a DeWalt Atomic drill kit and a Ryobi brushless drill kit were all $99 or less at Black Friday prices. A spare battery for the tools someone already owns is also a gift that always gets used.
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