Whether you’re building your own deck, or just a few shelves in the closet, planning on working every day or every now and then, there’s a cordless drill to suit your needs. We’ve assembled a few cordless drills below that fit each category, and that we like for as many different reasons as people have to use them.
Go-to brand fits the bill
There’s a reason Dewalt has been around so long. Its 300 unit watts out (UWO) provides for more consistent driving and drilling, avoiding that hesitation that often creates uneven and inconsistent efforts. Its two speeds, 0-450 and 1,500 rpm, offer additional functionality. And it comes with a ratcheting chuck that is true to its measurements.
Buy: DEWALT 20V Max Cordless Drill
Versatility and accessibility
The Black and Decker set is loaded with desirable features, including a full set of bits for your drill or driver. Then there’s the 24 position clutch, offering an endless set of variables for any level density to cut through. Another nice advantage is that, unlike some of its competitors that use different batteries for its various cordless products, Black and Decker stays consistent with its battery type throughout its line.
Buy: BLACK+DECKER 20V Max Cordless Drill
For hard-to-reach tasks
Make no mistake: This is a big boy drill with big boy features. Slightly heavier than its competitors, it more than makes up for that with an upgraded 4-pole copper motor that provides far more power than two-pole motors do. That means less effort by you, regardless of the size of the job. Its fast-charging 2000mAh battery hangs in there longer, too, and doesn’t waver in oomph as the charge winds down. It even comes with an LED light to help you see in awkward and ill-lit places.
Buy: Cordless Drill, 20V Drill Driver
Easy to find, easy to use
Yes, it’s pink. And for good reason. Truth is, the color highlights the company’s commitment to contribute $0.25 to The National Breast Cancer Foundation and its efforts to provide early detection, education, and support services to those affected by breast cancer. It’s also easy to locate in a tool shed full of similar-sized items. It works off a 20-volt, 1.5AH Lithium battery, and a soft-grip handle that adds to the comfort already provided by its lighter frame.
Buy: WORKPRO Pink Cordless 20V Lithium-ion Drill Driver Set
Lightweight set
Another lightweight model with a user-friendly design, SnapFresh put this all-inclusive package together with the homeowner in mind. The battery takes an hour to charge and an hour to drain and comes with 42 drill bits and a flexible shaft that fit nicely into the included portable tool bag. It’s equipped with 21 torque settings and an adjustable speed trigger that facilitates one-hand operation. It’s a drill/driver, too, with forward and reversible functionality, to drill and remove screws.
Buy: Cordless Drill – 20V Cordless Drill with Battery & Charger
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