Featuring a 120V motor and a lightweight design, this heavy-duty tool delivers the torque needed to keep you productive on the jobsite. Introducing the most powerful line of KOBALT Power Tools – Kobalt 24V Max XTR! The XTR Drill Driver is designed with a brushless motor that delivers up to 50% Extra Performance and Power to meet your most demanding jobs. While the compact design allows you to work in tight spaces and reduce fatigue. There’s a larger performance variance in 12-volt drills than I expected and probably less of one at the 18-volt level.
This lightweight, well-balanced Drill/Driver was built compact to help users comfortably work in tight spaces for extended periods of time. The 3-position, pivoting LED is designed to enhance visibility in dimly lit work areas with its 3 mode settings and up to 70 Lumens of brightness. This kit includes one DCBP034 DEWALT POWERSTACK™ battery, one dewalt drill DCB203 20V MAX 2Ah battery, charger, belt hook, and kit bag. Although it’s the most expensive 18-volt drill, this Milwaukee drill has tons of drilling power. It crushed the competition in our high-torque tests, completing 20% more bored holes than the second-place finisher. At 500 inch-pounds, no other drill has a higher maximum torque rating.
These typically activate once you pull the trigger and go off either when you release the trigger or with a small delay. The placement of the LED is either at the base of the tool near the battery, or above the trigger on the main barrel of the tool. In 18-volt drills, Bauer, Ryobi and Bosch all have the lower-placed LED, and Ridgid is the only model without any LED. Running the low-torque tests takes longer than the high-torque tests, so there’s more time to get the feel of the tools themselves. Generally speaking, the drills all feel like you’d expect, but there were a couple of features that stood out. This may actually be a benefit for some people, but for me, it was a little off-putting.
It’s especially noticeable when you’re using a FlexVolt battery, and you need to use that pack to open the highest performance available. It’s also on the expensive side of DeWalt’s lineup, though the pricing is in line with what we expect from top models from other Pro brands. We’ve tested dozens of drills in our search for the best cordless drill.
It includes reasonably priced drills that can meet the needs of most DIYers as well as high-end drills that are worthy of the pro worksite. DeWalt is known for making power tools with ergonomic handles that are comfortable to grip and allow the operator to get a secure hold on the tool. All of DeWalt’s drills have an ergonomic shape that fits nicely in the hand, allowing the operator to get a secure grip on the tool. Dewalt drills are designed to give top performance and reliablity, whether you’re on site or at home. While many champion the 20V Max series, those looking for a lighter equivalent say that this is their favorite option with all the features of its 20-volt cousin.
Drill/Driver Kit features a drill with a brushless motor for efficient power and outstanding runtime. This compact tool is handy for overhead applications, while delivering pro dependability on the jobsite. The brushless motor delivers longer runtime and lifetime compared to brushed models. The drill has 20 clutch settings, to match the force to the task at hand. The drill also features variable speed, which controls operating speed for precise tool performance. Also included in the kit are a 2.0 Ah battery, an 18V charger, a belt clip and a carrying bag.
For the 12-volt brushed variable speed trigger cordless drills, Tacklife offered near-optimal performance at only 0.5 unit per amp hour shy of first place in our light duty battery tests. Its body size is one of the bulkier options, but it does have a battery life LED indicator, variable speed and is priced near the bottom of the pack to be named best value. We included models for DIYers that provide enough power for home projects while still being reasonably priced. For pros, we chose higher-end DeWalt drills that offer the UWO, rpm, and, in the case of cordless drills, battery life needed to complete more extreme projects. While DeWalt’s cordless drills dominate its collection, we made sure to include entries on our list to feature its corded collections of drills as well. Lightweight and compact for working in tight spaces for long periods of time, DeWalt’s Max XR is a lighter drill driver with a weight of 3.4 pounds.
Plumbing, cabinet installation, and other projects that take place in tight spaces demand a drill that can fit into nooks and crannies. DeWalt’s take on this specialized power tool makes it one of the best. With a head that measures just 4 inches long, it can get into tight areas that standard cordless drills can’t reach. Despite packing quite a punch, the DeWalt Atomic 20-Volt MAX is surprisingly compact at just 6.3 inches from front to back with a total weight of just 2.4 pounds. Other handy features include a built-in LED work light and a tool belt clip. These cordless pistol-grip drills are powered by DEWALT batteries of a compatible series and matching voltage.