Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt 4-Piece Sub Compact Cordless Combo Kit

The quality of these Metabo HPT tools are astonishing, maybe at the level of Makita and Dewalt. Will surely add more to my lineup....

I put this set to the test over the course of a weekend and a range of projects that I had to complete. Even after running into some power limitations, I'm really impressed with the wide range of utility that these subcompact cordless tools have to offer. They're easy to use one handed, especially if you have tiny little "lady" hands like I do.The value is unbeatable, with the reciprocating saw costing well over half the cost of this set when sold alone - and its definitely the star of the show here, along with the screwdriver and oscillating multi-tool.WHAT'S INCLUDED:* 4x sub-compact cordless tools: screwdriver, impact driver, oscillating saw, and a reciprocating saw (aka sawzall)* 2x 2Ah 18v batteries* 1x charger* 2x reciprocating saw blades (rough cut wood, metal)* 1x oscillating saw blade* 1x reversible screwdriver bit (phillips, flathead)* 1x large zippered tool bag w/ strap* instruction manualsHOW I USED THESE TOOLS:I had to build two dog ramps for my Belgian Shepherd, who is recovering from two partial ACL tears. My circular saw wouldn't start so I decided to use the reciprocating saw from this kit to complete the dog ramps. Despite being a less than ideal tool for the job, I was able to easily cut all the wood for the project, with mostly straight cuts, and have the ramps completed in one day.The dog ramps made use of the reciprocating saw with the rough cut wood blade that comes included, along with the screwdriver and the impact driver as well. The saw had plenty of power for the job at hand and performed admirably. The screwdriver was useful for fastening everything together with wood screws and never felt as though it were underpowered. The trigger has the perfect amount of sensitivity making it easy to adjust the speed. Its nimble yet powerful. Zero chuck wobble.The impact driver wasn't as powerful as I'd hoped, and the bit kept falling out. While this was disappointing, the price you pay for four tools makes up for one of them underperforming, especially when the screwdriver was more than capable for the job the impact driver wasn't up to task for.Once the dog ramps were completed, I used the reciprocating saw (w/ same blade, still) to cut up my Christmas tree into small 1 foot long sections. Cutting up the Christmas tree with the same blade I used for the ramp posed a bit of challenge for the bottom 3 feet of the tree which were still 'alive' as opposed to fully dried out like the top half of the tree was. The combination of the dull blade and the tool's sub-compact size meant that I had to struggle to cut it up. Its possible a fresh blade would have alleviated some of the struggle, but not all of it. But its unreasonable to expect a small, one hand sawzall like this to be able to handle everything so I'm more than okay with accepting these limitations.The next limitation came about when I had to get under my car and cut off the manifold bolts that were left behind after some twat stole my catalytic converter recently. A full size sawzall would have accomplished this task like a boss, but the sub-compact Metabo was simply not made for such things. Again, I pretty much expected it to fail here but I wanted to try anyway.BATTERY LIFE:Awesome. Power output stays consistent even as the battery level gets low. I was able to do all my projects without having to stop and recharge any batteries. Charger is quick charging and takes one battery.SHOULD YOU BUY THIS SET?Yes! This is a fantastic value for what I'd consider a must-have kit of basic power tools for any homeowner or household. They're compact, easy to use (even for a novice), and cover a massive range of functionality. The included storage bag is rugged with tons of capacity for other tools and accessories. These are now my go-to tools for random and everyday tasks. Great purchase, you won't regret it.

Great for all projects

So far, this seems to be a top-notch set of cordless tools.Pros:- Small and compact tools. These are more compact than any cordless tools I currently own. For example the cordless drill has a small front-to-back distance, great for getting in tight spots like between wall studs.- Comes with a cloth/nylon case with some pockets. Nice to have a way to store it all together.- Comes with plastic battery covers. These cover the electrical slots of the batteries so they won’t accidentally short out in your tool bag.- Shipped in a box with NO Styrofoam, YAY. Nice to see companies that can pack tools with biodegradable cardboard. And the packing was first class in shipping abuse resistance. It arrived in perfect condition.- The drill can drill slow, if needed. A good drill can go slow when pressing the trigger slightly when doing delicate work, so you don’t accidentally over-drive.- The saws-all can start slow when you press lightly. This can be handy for starting a cut on a rough piece.- The charger charges pretty fast. Maybe 20 minutes from empty to full.- Comes with two batteries. Sometimes companies only include one so this is better. You can be using one battery while keeping the other battery charged.- These drill/driver/saws are very good and have many expected features. They are powerful and compact.- The drill’s keyless chuck is great - you can easily spin the chuck collar and tighten with your hand to very tight. There is no slippage before the stopped motor locks tight so tightening and loosening the bit is easy and quick. On cheaper drills, I’ve experienced motor slippage before the motor locks when stopped.- The drill and the driver’s work light stays on for 10 seconds after trigger press.- Tools have a solid feel; don’t feel cheap or flimsy.Slight Negatives:- No USB ports on battery or charger. In today’s world, USB charging can be handy for a lot of things.- Battery comes off a little hard on the saws-all, but this is not a big deal.- There is no belt clip included with the drill or other tools, BUT there is a slot for it, so unsure if they forgot in my package or what. To be fair this is not a huge deal but worth mentioning.

If you need a full set of tools, this is an outstanding kit and a great value at that! When you compare the cost of this set of 4 cordless power tools to the cost of buying each one individually, it's like you're getting one of these for free. They save you the money by including just two batteries for the four tools. But the two included batteries work for all four tools, so you don't really need the extra batteries unless you planned to be using more than two of these tools at the same time.Each piece feels well made and is easy to hold in the hand. They're smaller in size, but still have enough weight to them that you feel stable when working with them. But also not so heavy it gets hard on the wrists holding them for longer periods of time. These are at-home-project quality tools. For a jobsite you'd want something more heavy duty, but for every day at-home use these are great.