General-use about 12 volts and light-duty drills can handle most household jobs. You know the drill. We narrowed down the field to the most widely available models and ran them through a series of tests in our cordless drill lab, where we use a device called a dynamometer that measures torque under different loads.
We translated those readings into scores for power, speed, and run time. Two-thirds of cordless drill brands rate favorably for both.
Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, and Ridgid top these ratings, earning Excellent marks for both predicted reliability and owner satisfaction. Chicago Electric Power Tools sits on the opposite end of the spectrum, rating only Fair for reliability and Poor for owner satisfaction. Ten of our top cordless drills are listed here in alphabetical order.
For more details on drill types, see our cordless drills buying guide or jump right to our comprehensive cordless drill ratings. Bosch PS It also means it will run longer on a charge and may have a longer life span. The Bosch is highly rated for handling. The slim pistol-grip profile makes it easy to wield but also prevents it from standing upright when not in use. The compact size lets you maneuver the drill into the most awkward of positions and accommodates a built-in LED light and bit storage.
Based on data from our member survey, Bosch cordless drills are in the top tier for reliability and owner satisfaction. But the hefty 5-amp-hour battery that produces all that power makes this drill heavy, unbalanced, and a bit awkward to handle.
Hilti SFD 2-A. Plus, it goes for half the price of many cordless drills with similar capabilities while still proving to be reasonably powerful.
The volt heavy-duty brushless drill packs the power of drills costing twice as much. Makita FD07R1. For a versatile power drill that will drill into wood and metal with precision and doubles up as a screwdriver, a drill driver is an ideal drill to have both for trade jobs and to keep at home. A cordless drill driver such as the Milwaukee 4-in-1 drill driver comes with a 10mm keyless chuck system and 3 different heads for multiple applications.
Perform a variety of functions with the Milwaukee 18V Li-Ion compact drill or the Makita 18v drill, both are cordless drills and come complete with a charger, carry case and Li-Ion batteries. If you need a power drill that has more torque and will power through strong, dense material, an impact drill, for example the Metabo SSD PowerMaxx cordless impact driver, offers more torque, has a low kick back and is encased in a robust, die-cast aluminium housing.
Alternatively, we have a selection of Milwaukee drills that are both combi and impact drills. Adding this item means your trolley will exceed the 2 Hour Delivery size limitations. This item has not been added to your trolley. Go back Proceed to switch. Find out more. Your Address. I gathered up 16 of the most popular cordless power drill models and put them to the test to help you sort through those options and find the best cordless drill to meet your needs.
For now I'll set aside a few categories of drills. Impact, hammer and rotary drills all have their uses, but for this round-up I focused on the typical driver that will help you accomplish most DIY or home improvement jobs, whether you're drilling holes in studs, driving drywall anchors or piecing together a home project.
I'll specifically be looking at cordless drills with brushed motors. I'll tackle brushless motors in a future update. With the right drill you can assemble furniture, hang pictures and shelves, perform light maintenance and repair or even hang your brand-new TV. A lot of today's drills also include features like an ergonomic handle and belt clip, making them a pleasure to use. If you're stuck on the kind of drill to buy, the answer can be complex.
For starters, if you own other cordless tools, the best cordless drill for you is the one you could share batteries with, that's a great reason to stick with the brand and voltage you already own, unless you specifically need different features or you're looking to switch brands.
Otherwise, assuming this is your first cordless tool, it comes down to two main factors -- performance expectation and price. If you're only assembling Ikea furniture and hanging shelves, a volt drill is all you need. If you're planning on getting into more substantial work, longer use times or light construction, you're better off with an volt. As far as price is concerned, you will typically pay more for over volt power tools, as well for brushless versions over brushed.
But the price gap between and volt, and between brushed and brushless, continues to shrink. Soon, unless you need a smaller, lighter or less powerful tool, there will likely be no reason to choose volt over volt. Hopefully you'll still at least have the option for the lightweight drill model.
This list only covers or volt drills with brushed motors. Brushed motors are the traditional power tool design that have physical carbon brushes that maintain contact with the part of the motor that spins. That means the brushes see constant friction when the drill is in use and will eventually wear out. Brushless motors work primarily by way of magnets and have no physical, friction-inducing parts. This efficiency gain gets you better performance and drilling power over the course of a battery charge compared to the same drill in a brushed model.
Get smart home reviews and ratings, video reviews, buying guides, prices and comparisons from CNET. The trick is that you might need to pay extra for a drill with a brushless motor. Holiday deals might narrow that gap or even make some volt drills cheaper than their volt counterparts , so keep an eye out if you see a good power tool deal.
I'll update this list with brushless drill tests on my next pass. That said, in rare cases, some drills can fail at performing some of the basic functionality you might expect.
Keep reading and you'll be sure to avoid those pitfalls and end up with the cordless power drill that will best suit your needs. I took 16 of the most popular brushed cordless drills, bored over holes and seated over 4, screws over a few days to lock down performance expectations. Although it's the most expensive volt drill, this Milwaukee drill has tons of drilling power. At inch-pounds, no other drill has a higher maximum torque rating. It has one of the better warranties, with five years for the tool itself, and two years for the battery.
It includes a hard carrying case and two 1. Its charger supports both M18 and M12 batteries. This Bosch drill is dynamite -- explosive performance in a small package. It topped the performance scores across the board and came in second in our measurements for getting into the tightest spots. It has all the bells and whistles you'll find among volt brushed drills, but you will pay for all this handy goodness, as this drill is tied for second most expensive in the category.
Includes a soft carrying case and two 2-aH batteries -- the largest battery capacity in this category. This is the second most expensive of the volt drills on the list, but if you need to get into a tight spot, this is the drill for you.
With overall midlevel performance, a keyless chuck for easy drill bit changes, and the cheapest price tag on the list, this cheap cordless drill is a solid pick. I measure down to the 64th of an inch for clearance in tight spots.
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