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Cordless Drills & Drivers Intelligence

Battery-powered compact, hammer, and heavy-duty drill drivers evaluated on sustained torque and chuck runout.

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Evaluated Equipment (58)

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DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver, Power Tool Combo Kit , Includes 2 Batteries, Charger and Bag (DCK240C2)
DEWALT DCK240C2
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
91/100
 brushless 1700 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $89.99 View Specs →
Makita XFD131 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Compact Brushless Cordless 1/2" Driver-Drill Kit
Makita XFD131
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
89/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $129 View Specs →
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2 in. Hammer Drill (Gen 4)
Milwaukee 2904-20
pro Tier • #Brushless Motor
89/100
 brushless 1400 in-lbs 3.3 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $199 View Specs →
Hi-Spec Small Electric Screwdriver, Mini Drill Set, Rechargeable 3.6V Cordless Screwdriver with 26 Driver Bits, Power Tool for Small Projects & Home Use, Pink
Hi-Spec DT30317R-AUK
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $19.99 View Specs →
Brushless Drill Driver Compatible for Dewalt 20V Battery (No Battery), Cordless 2 Speed (0-450/1800RPM), 25+1 Torque, 3/8" Keyless Chuck for Home Repair​
Yangtzone power impact driver for dewalt
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $35.99 View Specs →
FADAKWALT Cordless Drill Set, 20V Electric Power Drill with Battery And Charger, Torque 30N, 21+1 Torque Setting, 3/8-Inch Keyless Chuck, LED Work Light, Complete Drill & Driver Bits Kit（blue)
FADAKWALT CBA1600
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $23.39 View Specs →
BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Power Drill Cordless Drill Driver Electric Screwdriver with 30 Piece Bit Set, Battery and Charger Included (LD120VA)
BLACK+DECKER LD120VA
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $49.99 View Specs →
BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX* POWERCONNECT Cordless Drill Driver Kit with Drill Bit Set and Sockets, 100 pc. Tool Kit for Home, Battery and Charger Included, Orange (BDC120VA100)
BLACK+DECKER BDC120VA100
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $23.39 View Specs →
DCA 12V Cordless Drill Set SDS-Plus Hammer Drill, 1J 3-IN-1 Power Drill with Variable Speed, 2*2.0Ah Battery, 0-900 RPM/5600 BPM, with 3/8" Drill Chuck, 4 Drill Bits for Concrete, Brick, Metal, Wood
DCA ADZC13(EK-US01)
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $34.99 View Specs →
BLACK+DECKER 12V MAX Cordless Drill/Driver, Battery and Charger Included (BDCDD12C)
BLACK+DECKER BDCDD12C
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $45.40 View Specs →
KITLUCK Power Drill Set, 180Pcs Home Hand Tool Kit with 8V Drill, Portable Tool box Kit with Screwdriver, Plier, Wrench, Socket, Harmer, Household Cordless Drill Set for Men Women Home
KITLUCK TLCD0803
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $49.99 View Specs →
FADAKWALT Cordless Drill Set, 20V Electric Power Drill with Battery And Charger, Torque 30N, 21+1 Torque Setting, 3/8-Inch Keyless Chuck, LED Work Light, Complete Drill & Driver Bits Kit（green)
FADAKWALT 8212Set
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $23.39 View Specs →
WORKPRO Cordless Drill Driver Kit, 12V Electric Screwdriver Driver Tool Kit, 3/8" Keyless Chuck, Charger and Storage Bag Included
WORKPRO W122044AR
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $37.98 View Specs →
21V Brushless Cordless Power Drill 【2 Battery】 with 2x 2.0Ah Battery and Charger (531 in.lbs)- 3/8 inch Chuck Brushless Impact Driver, LED Work light Hammer Drills
powzen AbsolutePower-HDZ011-B
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $49.99 View Specs →
DCA 20V Brushless Hammer Drill Cordless, 492 in-lb Torque Impact Drill, 1/2" All-Metal Keyless Chuck,18+1+1, (0-450/0-1800RPM), 27000 IPM, Compact Design with 2.0Ah Battery & Charger,ADJZ2055i
DCA ADJZ22055iADW
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $59.99 View Specs →
Enventor Hammer Drill with 9 Bits, Variable Speed, 900W, 1/2" Chuck, Corded
Enventor WD60190
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $37.99 View Specs →
20V Cordless Drill Set,Electric Power Drill Cordless,Power Drill Drivers
Rivlox GJ25902-1
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $29.99 View Specs →
GALAX PRO 20V Impact Cordless Driver-1.3 Ah Battery and Charger Included
GALAX PRO GP95307
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $39.99 View Specs →
20V Cordless Drill with Battery and Charger, 3/8'' chuck, Purple
BIHOO 20V
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $33.99 View Specs →
20V Pink Cordless Drill Set - Power Drill/Driver Kit with Drill Brush
ThinkLearn TL1078
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $39.99 View Specs →
Dewalt DCD798B 20V MAX Brushless 1/2 in. Cordless Hammer Drill Driver (Tool Only)
DEWALT DCD798B
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $88.90 View Specs →
DEWALT 20V MAX Hammer Drill, 1/2", Cordless and Brushless, Compact with 2-Speed Setting, Bare Tool Only (DCD805B), Special Feature Variable Speed
DEWALT B09YXQHR8M
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $159.99 View Specs →
Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt Brushless 1/2 in. Drill
Metabo HPT DS18DEX
entry Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 620 in-lbs 2.7 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $119 View Specs →
Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Compact 1/2 in. Drill
Ryobi PBLDD01B
entry Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 750 in-lbs 2.6 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $89 View Specs →
Kobalt 24V Max Brushless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver
Kobalt KDD 1424A-03
entry Tier • #Brushless Motor
88/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 3 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $99 View Specs →
Bosch GSB 18V-150 C
Bosch GSB 18V-150 C
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
87/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $249 View Specs →
DEWALT DCD799B 20V MAX* ATOMIC COMPACT SERIES Brushless Lithium-Ion 1/2 in. Cordless Hammer Drill (Tool Only)
DEWALT DCD799B
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
87/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $88.12 View Specs →
BLACK+DECKER 12V MAX Drill & Home Tool Kit, 60-Piece (BDCDD12PK)
BLACK+DECKER BDCDD12PK
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
87/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $89.99 View Specs →
DEWALT 20V Max Cordless Drill Driver Set, 2 Speed, High Performance Motor, Includes 2 XR 1.3Ah Li-Ion Batteries, Charger and Contractor Bag (DCD771C2)
DEWALT DCD771C2
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
87/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $89.99 View Specs →
Cordless Impact Wrench, 900Ft-lbs (1200N.m) 1/2" Brushless Impact Gun with 2x 4.0Ah Battery, Fast Charger & 3 Sockets, High Torque Power Impact Driver Ideal for Car, DIY, and Truck RV/Mower (1200N.m)
Vniissok Y0012
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
87/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $84.99 View Specs →
BLACK+DECKER Drill, 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Cordless Brushless ½-in. Power Drill Driver with 2Ah Battery and Charger, Double Ended Screwdriver Bit, LED Light, Ergonomic Grip, Lightweight (BLD782D1)
BLACK+DECKER BLD782D1
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
87/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $79.99 View Specs →
Makita 18V LXT Brushless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver
Makita XFD14Z
pro Tier • #Brushless Motor
87/100
 brushless 1250 in-lbs 4.2 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $169 View Specs →
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2 in. Hammer Drill
Milwaukee 2804-20
pro Tier • #Brushless Motor
87/100
 brushless 1200 in-lbs 3.4 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $179 View Specs →
CRAFTSMAN V20 1/2 Inch Cordless Hammer Drill, Bare Tool Only (CMCD726B)
CRAFTSMAN CMCD726B
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
86/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $99 View Specs →
CRAFTSMAN 20V MAX 1/2 Cordless Hammer Drill, Includes Battery (2 Ah), Charger and Double Ended Bit, Variable Speed Power Hammer Drill with LED Light (CMCD712D1)
CRAFTSMAN CMCD712D1
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
86/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $99 View Specs →
BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX 68-Piece Cordless Drill and Home Tool Project Kit with Tool Storage Bag (LDX120PK)
BLACK+DECKER LDX120PK
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
86/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $99.99 View Specs →
Seesii 1-Inch Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Drill, 2.8J, Brushless Motor
Seesii HB-BL2681
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
86/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $94.99 View Specs →
FLEX 24V Brushless Cordless 1/2-Inch 1,400 In-Lbs Torque 2-Speed Hammer Drill Turbo Mode Tool Only, Battery and Charger Not Included - FX1271T-Z
FLEX FX1271T-Z
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
86/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $124.64 View Specs →
DEWALT 20V MAX XR® Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill (Tool Only)
DeWalt DCD806B
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
85/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $149 View Specs →
Makita XPH16Z 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Compact Brushless Cordless 1/2" Hammer Driver-Drill, Tool Only
Makita XPH16Z
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
85/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $149 View Specs →
20V BRUSHLESS COMPACT HD - KIT
DEWALT DCD798D1
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
85/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $143.48 View Specs →
DEWALT 20V MAX XR 1/2 Inch Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill, Battery Not Included (DCD1007B)
DEWALT DCD1007B
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
85/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $159 View Specs →
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DeWalt DCD805
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
85/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $149 View Specs →
DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver
DeWalt DCD800
pro Tier • #Brushless Motor
85/100
 brushless 800 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $149 View Specs →
AVID POWER 12V Cordless Drill Set 3/8" Power Driver, 21 Bits for DIY-Red | 3/8" Keyless Chuck, 25+1 Torque, 2 Speed Setting Max 1400 RPM, Rechargeable Battery & Charger, for Light-duty Household Use
AVID POWER ACD121
flagship Tier • #AVID POWER
84/100
 - 200 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 0.38" all metal MSRP $26.99 View Specs →
Cordless Hammer Drill, 2.6J Brushless with Batteries for Demolition
Xtivor XTPET003-HD
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
84/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $111 View Specs →
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Power FBA20VG
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
84/100
 brushed 650 in-lbs 2.5 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $29.99 View Specs →
DEWALT 20V MAX Hammer Drill, 1/2", Cordless and Brushless, Compact with 2-Speed Setting, Bare Tool Only (DCD805B), Special Feature Variable Speed
DeWalt DCD805B
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
84/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $157.67 View Specs →
Makita 18V LXT Brushless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver
Makita XFD13Z
entry Tier • #Brushless Motor
84/100
 brushless 440 in-lbs 2.9 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $119 View Specs →
DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Compact Drill/Driver
DeWalt DCD791
entry Tier • #Brushless Motor
84/100
 brushless 619 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $139 View Specs →
Hi-Spec 8V Cordless Drill Set & Starter Tool Kit for Women, Pink
Hi-Spec DT30557
flagship Tier • #Hi-Spec
82/100
 - 88.507 in-lbs 5.291 lbs 0.25" all metal MSRP $35.09 View Specs →
DEWALT 20V MAX XR Impact Driver and Hammer Drill Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit, Includes 2 x 4ah POWERPACK Batteries and a Charger (DCK250QQ2)
DEWALT DCK250QQ2
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
82/100
 brushless 650 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $299 View Specs →
PULITUO'S 20V Cordless Drill/Driver, Electric Screwdriver - 2 Batteries, 30Nm, 21+1 Torque, 2 Speed, Keyless 3/8" Chase Drill with LED Light, Kit for Home (Green)
PULITUO'S DC7720S
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
81/100
 brushed 280 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" all metal MSRP $39.99 View Specs →
AVID POWER 20V Cordless Drill Set for Home DIY & Beginner Projects - Lightweight Power Drill with Battery Charger & 22 Bits, Variable Speed, 3/8" Keyless Chuck, Ideal for Furniture Assembly (Pink)
AVID B09CPWCMZC
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
81/100
 brushed 280 in-lbs 2.5 lbs 3/8" all metal MSRP $39.99 View Specs →
PULITUO'S 20V Cordless Drill/Driver, Electric Screwdriver - 2 Batteries, 30Nm, 21+1 Torque, 2 Speed, Keyless 3/8" Chase Drill with LED Light, Kit for Home (Green)
PULITUO DC7720S
flagship Tier • #Brushless Motor
80/100
 brushed 280 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 3/8" all metal MSRP $39.99 View Specs →
Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver
Ryobi P215
entry Tier • #Brushed Motor
80/100
 brushed 500 in-lbs 3.1 lbs 1/2" plastic MSRP $49 View Specs →
Bosch 18V Compact 1/2 in. Drill/Driver
Bosch GSR18V-190
entry Tier • #Brushed Motor
78/100
 brushed 480 in-lbs 2.8 lbs 1/2" plastic MSRP $89 View Specs →
Craftsman V20 Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit
Craftsman CMCD700C1
entry Tier • #Brushed Motor
78/100
 brushed 350 in-lbs 3.2 lbs 1/2" plastic MSRP $59 View Specs →

Direct Head-to-Head Matchups

DEWALT 20V MAX Hammer Drill, 1/2", Cordless and Brushless, Compact with 2-Speed Setting, Bare Tool Only (DCD805B), Special Feature Variable Speed
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Makita 18V LXT Brushless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver
DEWALT DCD805B vs. Makita XFD14Z: Compact Agility or Raw Heavy-Duty Torque for Commercial Sites?
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