Metabo HPT Compact Combo Kit - Best Yet?

Metabo HPT quietly released their new combo kit and while they won't call it compact, it's pretty compact! But how does it fair against the likes of Flex?
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[@MrNfury8]

Great work Myr Tinker, thanks for all that you do for us tool addicts 👌👍 🇦🇺

[@TinkerWithTools]

Thanks!

[@tidebounce9149]

Thanks for all the tool comparisons.

[@TinkerWithTools]

Thanks for watching!

[@DiligentDave1966]

Without saying anything against KZbin etiquette, I just wanted to say that I been tagging your channel. Keep it up.

[@J.Wick.]

Awfully hard to beat MHPT for my $. I only wish they would expand the line a bit more.

[@TinkerWithTools]

This is a nice update to their tools. Now I just want to see it continue.

[@FoxBox923]

And batteries, not a lot of options

[@J.Wick.]

@@FoxBox923 how so?

[@Dtonk4609]

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[@epiiryana5393]

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[@ginoalexis4193]

Great video always

[@TinkerWithTools]

Thanks!

[@e.z.e.932]

Great comparison video. Love metabo hpt, but agree with your assessment. Wish they would start using quick insert collets on the impact drivers and the new driver should of had a speed selector as an added feature.

[@e.z.e.932]

The drill looks great though.

[@TinkerWithTools]

Totally agree! The impact suprised me when I saw the performance number when editing the video. It's nice to use, even if it's not a powerhouse.

[@user-lp7dd7dz9m]

Quick insert collets leave a bit of Spring loaded play which not everyone wants to put up with

[@stevenmccall2127]

Metabo @ Lowes now $129, Flex $200, as it stands a no brainer. I have Makita 12V kit that i LOVE, great for all those stand on your head insane positions to drill / drive and ample power. My Bosch brute 18V hammer drill is insane but OMG the weight of the thing, it mixes a 5 gallon bucket of mud no problem and slams through concrete but not a daily driver. So is this Metabo kit to fill the gap-replace the bosch. Try to add to your testing- can it mix 5 gallon buckets of heavy Mortar, that is a test for sure.

[@TinkerWithTools]

It would be a good test but I am not sure I have a need for multiple 5 gallon buckets of mortar.

[@themacsho]

I agree. I just bought it because original triple hammer broke. Lots of my metabo hpt tools broke

[@TinkerWithTools]

I've had good luck with my triple hammer. Going on four years now with it.

[@curonelectricity]

Thanks brother

[@TinkerWithTools]

Welcome

[@nicko5945]

Great comparison and I’ve been thinking about grabbing this set when it went on sale, so perfect timing for me. I wonder if the flex compacts would benefit much from the 3.5 stack packs? I don’t actually have a 3.5 myself yet so it has me wondering 🤔

[@TinkerWithTools]

Yes it will benefit from the 3.5. I did a full review of the flex and tested some of that if you are interested. Ran these tests as kitted.

[@nicko5945]

@@TinkerWithTools opp, egg on face moment for me. I did see that video (I watch em all) and I totally spaced that you did show the 2.5 and 3.5. Well I’ll be going back to watch it again! Thanks

[@TinkerWithTools]

No problem!

[@CarlosPlumbingNMoreToolReviews]

Mean Green looking good right about now! Lol 😎👍🏼

[@TinkerWithTools]

I just hope we see these available in stores soon!

[@GregBrecker]

Just got a bunch of hikoki tools, I have “trouble” calling it Metabo HPT, just me. Lowes seems to be clearing out their Bosch 12 volt and Metabo HPT at most stores. Unfortunate for us in the long run, but beneficial now, I guess. Given that’s opening up a sales area for something else. Back to the point I agree Metabo HPT seems to chase market niches too much for size, rather than selection of multi volt tools period in different trade specific venues. However especially with this promotion and clearance window overlap, you are getting some incredible buys. Now I just need to stop working my regular job so much, to be able to use them. 😉

[@TinkerWithTools]

I wish they would make it just a single brand. To you second point I am not loving how much they are on clearance at Lowe’s. Both have some great tools and I wish that they had better visibility.

[@GregBrecker]

Agreed. Depot has the 3 tier TTI group, along with Makita and DeWalt. They’ve long since paired down the Porter Cable, and Bosch cordless and most corded. Lowes needs to steal Makita away from Depot. This would bring in another premium brand. They have far to much in the prosumer brand area. In my opinion of course. You can see from the dust on the packaging and usually the manufacturer month made date that it’s been sitting.

[@UncleIvan1]

metal chucks are nice as long as the balance is there. Otherwise its not pleasant to use at all...I barely use the chuck on the hilti installation driver because its the front heavy.

[@TinkerWithTools]

The balance on this one is decent. It doesn’t feel out of place.

[@ProxyFinal]

why did Metabo HPT underrated their tools? Metabo HPT is the only compact drill with anti kickback.

[@DiligentDave1966]

I have not seen these Metabo tools at my local Lowe’s. The ones my store carries doesn’t have the rubber on the front of the handle under the trigger. Maybe I was just looking at the subcompact set, though.

[@TinkerWithTools]

I don’t believe they are carrying them in stores yet but they are finally on Lowe’s website. When I bought them I could only find them on Amazon and even that was hard.

[@jonathanwentz8105]

Have you checked out the hikoki whp dbl18? Would love to see that up against the other oil impacts on the market

[@TinkerWithTools]

I have had recommendations to check it out but the price and a availability where I live has deterred me to this point. It runs about $300 tool only with shipping right now on eBay.

[@codustv1465]

Finally picked up the metabo kit it was 95$ on amazon.

[@TinkerWithTools]

That’s a heck of a price. I really like it.

[@DiligentDave1966]

I’m going to return my DCD800, and get something more powerful. I’m debating between the Ridgid high torque hammer drill and the Flex turbo hammer drill. I found pretty good deals on both, so I’m asking which one you would recommend. Note: I recently saw a couple of videos that showed the Flex batteries leaking.

[@TinkerWithTools]

The flex is the more powerful of those drills. They both have lifetime warranties or LSA's right now so if price is equal, then I would go flex. But I know you have ridgid and it's not a bad drill. I have never had issues with Flex Batteries. I know that Impact Nation Tools puts them to significantly greater stress than I do though, so you might want to ask his opinion if you have doubts. Not tool company is perfect but I think with either of your options you are well protected.

[@DiligentDave1966]

@@TinkerWithTools I also have Dewalt, but I’m thinking about switching. I wish I could find a deal on the Metabo 36v. I can just stay with Ridgid for the mechanic tools.

[@grantmcqueen2577]

Just picked up this kit for $97, feels like I’m stealing!

[@TinkerWithTools]

Seriously. It astounds me how cheap the prices get on some brands.

[@varga13zsolt]

Just got the metabo hpt combo, only complaint they have no bet clip

[@TinkerWithTools]

That's strange. Mine came with a belt clip, but I have had other recent tool purchases that didn't come with them. I know it can be frustrating.

[@tobylester513]

Mine came with belt clips as well. The older combo kit does not...are you sure you got the correct kit?

[@Sameoldbengals]

How hard are the batteries to get? I’m asking because on Lowe’s web page they don’t have many and since they don’t have a big marketing of there product. Do you see this as a future issue? Just Asking

[@TinkerWithTools]

I am not able to get any of the multi volt batteries in Lowe’s stores but they were available for shipping though. They do sell through other online retailers and fortunately they have a pretty strong availability with good prices on Amazon right now. You can get the 4ah 36v battery for 118 and the 2.5 ah for only 97. I wish they had better presence in a physical store near me but I have been able to get anything I need online.

[@Techprep23]

Even Ridgid new subcompact set offering is a better deal. 1850 inch lbs of the impact driver 3 speed selector and 550in lbs drill driver. That may be less power but it's potent

[@TinkerWithTools]

I got that kit this weekend. It will be featured in an upcoming video!

[@Techprep23]

@@TinkerWithTools looking forward to it. I want to upgrade need a new drill but don't need 1200inch pound of Ridgids new offering just simple holes in wood. They honestly should have put the speed selector on the first generation

[@tobylester6476]

@@TinkerWithToolsI’m waiting on this video to decide which kit to get! When do you think the ridgid video will be up?

[@TinkerWithTools]

Either this week or next.

[@PrimasXD123]

What would you recomend i need a compact drill but need it to have power im stuck between the flex and metabo

[@TinkerWithTools]

Power wise they are similar but the flex tops the Metabo by a little bit. I prefer the Metabo since it is a little bit lighter though. They are both great choices though.

[@Bowlnick]

A huge frustration is the Metabo bolt model. I think its been out for a year and Lowes will not stock it in the store. Order only. There the main ones who carry the line. For them not to carry there flagship impact in the store is lousy.

[@TinkerWithTools]

They never have carried the 36v in stores near me, bolt or the old one. They do finally called the bolt tool only online retailers though

[@Bowlnick]

So, who is being stupid? Lowes or Metabo. I would say just about every other tool company's top impact driver can be purchased in store.

[@histguy101]

​@@BowlnickMakita XGT has been out for 3 years, but just showed up on HD shelves for the first time now, and they've only got like 5 tools available out of 100s. Having the best tools on the shelf at big box stores isn't that unusual.

[@user-od6wr7bo3k]

LOwes uis a joke-too many tool brands-they had pro tools in Metabo HPT and Bosch and then added the overpriced and overweighted Flex-Metabo HPT nailers, fasteners and hardware are the only reason any contractor even sets foot in this store-they should put all of the Metabo HPT tools and nailer together and prop them up as the pro tools they are-especially their 36V tools that absoleutely outperform many of our other colores-the AC adapter has been great for our table saw, SDS Max and plus rotary hammers, mitre saw, portable band saw, belt sander and some others

[@fabbro9999]

The HPT drills look good. I like and use my G1 brushless (including the 3X Hammer) but would be tempted to get that smaller drill (no hammer) if there's a really ood promo sale down the line. The kit might go lower than $149 for Xmas....

[@TinkerWithTools]

It’s $149 now on Amazon!

[@TinkerWithTools]

I just realized I misread your comment. Missed the lower than part.

[@fabbro9999]

@@TinkerWithTools No worries, keep up the good work.

[@PrimasXD123]

It's 129 now at amazon

[@jemarksanchez4000]

Are these all comparable in size to the dewalt dcd800

[@TinkerWithTools]

That drill is heavier and a good bit more powerful but size wise yes they are comparable.

[@Jon_K8so]

Do the triple hammers work with flex batteries? Because I am in the flex lineup

[@TinkerWithTools]

They do not. That would be awesome if they did but they are different voltages so even adapters wouldn't work.

[@Jon_K8so]

@@TinkerWithTools ok, which would you say is smoother. Quick eject or triple hammer? Because I haven't get an impact yet

[@TinkerWithTools]

So just to be clear, this impact in this kit isn't the triple hammer. Just making sure that is clear. In terms of being smooth, the triple hammer is a more smooth, almost Makita levels of smooth, experience. The flex quick eject isn't designed for smoothness in my opinion... it's got raw power as its focus. If I were picking one, I would choose the metabo HPT overall, but definitely for a smooth experience as well.

[@Jon_K8so]

@@TinkerWithTools Thanks for clearing that up for me. Have a great weekend

[@TinkerWithTools]

@@Jon_K8so you too!

[@a.m811]

How does metabo compare to bosch

[@TinkerWithTools]

I feel bosch is more well built but performance wise (except on the top end) swings more towards Metabo HPT.

[@user-od6wr7bo3k]

yeah the MHPT 36V tools are as good or better(a few of the 18V tools as well) and Bosch is pretty consistent quality-Each brand has tools that I prefer over the other but for Value I've got much more bang for buck with MHPT@@TinkerWithTools

[@donaldstepp4850]

If god forbid something happened to my DeWalt or Milwaukee i would get the Hitachi impact, saw and grinder ...er i mean metabo hpt 😂

[@TinkerWithTools]

They have some good stuff. I have the triple impact, drill and impact driver, plus a few corded tools over the year and I have liked all of them.

[@timscanlon8825]

I have the older gen 2 tripple hammer and the new gen 3 tripple hammer and i actually decided to go out and buy the newer regular (double) impact wh18dex instead of using my new tripple hammer when i finally retired my old tripple hammer. Honestly the tripple hammer is smooth and ok for certain applications but i prefer the regualr double hammer for most everyday uses. Its not the fastest but definitely more consistent. The tripple hammer is fast with smaller screws but then can barley get the job done with large lags etc. Its kind of overated and really not that pratical. The wh18dex is smooth enough and kind of on par with upper mid tier makita (xdt14-xdt16 range) having used all three. I guess i kinda started out a tripple hammer die-hard fan but have slowly evolved into realizing they kinda suck once you get over the smaller screw speed and realize that they really only have a small range they excel in and are pretty much average or below average on everything else

[@TinkerWithTools]

Luckily they make both so you can use the one that works best for you.

[@sizif717]

I don't see the point of buying those "budget" tools. The tripple hammer is similar price, has all the extra power settings, more power, better build..I have it for 5 years already and use it on a daly basis, excellent tool! And same for the hammer drills, i use them only for drilling holes and have the Hikoki top tier. Again - better build, better chuck, much more power, a few more $, but you only pay it once and use it for years..

[@TinkerWithTools]

That's how I felt going into the testing with, but honestly it worked out pretty well. Much better than the specs suggested. Still go for the triple hammer for the price but this has a lot of similar qualities it seems.

[@histguy101]

I have the little subcompact drill driver and use it all the time. It's tiny. The only time I get the big drill out is for hole saws and mixing, or drilling through a steel beam

[@codustv1465]

i think flex dropped the ball on the compacts tbh.

[@codustv1465]

atleast the impact.

[@TinkerWithTools]

It will be interesting to see them side by side in the coming weeks. Other than some less than overwhelming performance I think the thing I struggle with is just how much inherent weight a 24v battery. That can be impressive in power but carries a negative when it comes to how compact they can be.

[@codustv1465]

@@TinkerWithTools exactly like the full size impact is already compact but its just a big battery footprint. and it really doesnt look like very much of a difference to me besides less power.

[@codustv1465]

update! I'm sure you noticed but this kit is at $129.99 now! a steal.

[@themacsho]

Metabo hpt lifetime warrenty isn't as good as flex

[@TinkerWithTools]

Correct, it's for the lifetime that they make the tool.

[@user-od6wr7bo3k]

Hitachi/Metabo HPT has had their tools out for 7+ yrs with that lifetime warranty-Flex has only been in existence for 2yrs and keep adding one more year to that warranty(it could be deleted at any time in future) already have wo co workers burn up their "turbo drills" and one rear handle(and they are significantly heavier tools and overpriced)