Cordless Drill Ratings
Cordless drill ratings are available for over 100 of the most popular drills, impact drivers, and cordless screwdrivers. The following tables present the top drills in each category. If you're not sure which voltage is best for you, we recommend the following: Renters 10.8V - 12V, Homeowners 12V - 14.4V, DIYers & Pros 14.4V - 18V.
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| Model | Best | Score | Pwr | Dur | Wgt | Spd | Bat | Volt | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachi DS10DFL |
Best Value |
93 A | A | A | B | A | A | 10.8 | Price |
| Makita DF330DW |
- | 91 A | A | A | B | A | C | 10.8 | Price |
| Makita DF030DW |
- | 91 A | A | A | A | A | C | 10.8 | Price |
| DeWalt DC750KA |
- | 87 B | B | A | C | B | A | 9.6 | Price |
| Milwaukee 2401-22 |
Best Value |
87 B | B | A | A | C | A | 12 | Price |
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12V Cordless Drill Ratings: Top-10 Drills
| Model | Best | Score | Pwr | Dur | Wgt | Spd | Bat | Volt | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeWalt DCD910KX |
- | 94 A | A | A | C | A | A | 12 | Price |
| Makita 6217DWDE |
- | 92 A | A | A | C | B | A | 12 | Price |
| Milwaukee 2410-22 |
- | 91 A | B | A | A | A | C | 12 | Price |
| Panasonic EY6409GQKW |
- | 91 A | A | B | C | B | A | 12 | Price |
| Ridgid R92008 |
- | 89 B | B | A | A | B | C | 12 | - |
| Craftsman 11812 |
- | 88 B | C | B | A | B | B | 12 | - |
| Panasonic EY6405FQKW |
Best Value |
87 B | A | B | B | B | B | 12 | Price |
| DeWalt DC742KA |
Best Value |
87 B | B | A | B | A | C | 12 | Price |
| Bosch 34612 |
- | 87 B | A | A | C | B | B | 12 | Price |
| Hitachi DS10DFL |
Best Value |
87 B | C | A | A | B | B | 12 | Price |
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14.4V Cordless Drill Ratings: Top-10 Drills
| Model | Best | Score | Pwr | Dur | Wgt | Spd | Bat | Volt | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachi DS14DL |
- | 95 A | A | A | B | A | A | 14.4 | Price |
| Bosch 37614-01 |
- | 93 A | A | A | C | A | A | 14.4 | Price |
| Panasonic EY7440LN2L |
- | 90 A | B | B | A | C | A | 14.4 | Price |
| Bosch 35614 |
- | 90 A | A | A | C | A | B | 14.4 | Price |
| DeWalt DC730KA |
Best Value |
89 B | B | A | B | A | B | 14.4 | Price |
| Milwaukee 0615-24 |
- | 89 B | A | A | C | A | B | 14.4 | Price |
| DeWalt DCD920KX |
- | 88 B | B | A | C | A | B | 14.4 | Price |
| Bosch 36614-02 |
- | 87 B | B | A | A | B | C | 14.4 | Price |
| Panasonic EY6432GQKW |
Best Value |
86 B | B | B | B | B | A | 15.6 | Price |
| Makita 6337DWDLE |
- | 85 B | C | A | B | C | A | 14.4 | Price |
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18V Cordless Drill Ratings: Top-10 Drills
| Model | Best | Score | Pwr | Dur | Wgt | Spd | Bat | Volt | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachi DS18DL |
- | 98 A | A | A | B | A | A | 18 | Price |
| Milwaukee 2610-24 |
- | 96 A | A | A | B | A | A | 18 | Price |
| Makita BDF451 |
- | 96 A | A | A | B | A | A | 18 | Price |
| Bosch 37618-01 |
- | 94 A | A | B | B | A | A | 18 | Price |
| Bosch 35618 |
- | 94 A | A | A | C | A | A | 18 | Price |
| DeWalt DCD940KX |
- | 93 A | A | A | C | A | A | 18 | Price |
| Panasonic EY7460LN2S |
- | 91 A | A | A | B | B | A | 21.6 | Price |
| Makita BDF452 |
- | 90 A | B | B | A | B | A | 18 | Price |
| DeWalt DC720KA |
Best Value |
90 A | B | A | B | A | B | 18 | Price |
| Hitachi DS18DSAL |
- | 87 B | B | A | A | B | C | 18 | Price |
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Hammer Drill Ratings: Top-10 Drills
| Model | Best | Score | Pwr | Wgt | Spd | Bat | Ham | Volt | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeWalt DCD970KL |
- | 92 A | B | B | A | B | A | 18 | Price |
| Bosch 17618-01 |
- | 92 A | A | B | A | B | A | 18 | Price |
| DeWalt DC925KA |
Best Value |
90 A | B | C | A | B | A | 18 | Price |
| Makita BHP451 |
- | 90 A | B | A | B | A | B | 18 | Price |
| Milwaukee 2602-22 |
Best Value |
90 A | B | A | B | B | B | 18 | Price |
| DeWalt DC988KA |
- | 89 B | B | C | A | B | A | 18 | Price |
| DeWalt DCD950KX |
Best Value |
89 B | B | C | A | B | A | 18 | Price |
| Milwaukee 2611-24 |
- | 89 B | A | B | B | B | B | 18 | Price |
| Hitachi DV18DL |
Best Value |
87 B | B | A | B | A | C | 18 | Price |
| Bosch 15618 |
- | 87 B | A | C | A | B | A | 18 | Price |
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Cordless Screwdriver Ratings: Top-5 Drivers
| Model | Best | Score | Pwr | Wgt | Spd | Bat | Clu | Volt | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee 0490-22 |
Best | 93 A | B | A | A | A | A | 4 | Price |
| Hitachi DB3DL |
Best Value |
92 A | A | A | A | B | A | 3.6 | Price |
| Panasonic EY7410LA2S |
- | 92 A | A | A | A | B | A | 3.6 | Price |
| Makita DF010DSE |
- | 92 A | A | A | A | C | A | 7.2 | Price |
| Milwaukee EY6225CQ |
- | 91 A | A | A | A | C | A | 3.6 | Price |
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Impact Driver Ratings: Top-10 Drivers
| Model | Best | Score | Pwr | Wgt | Spd | Bat | Imp | Volt | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makita BTD144 |
Best | 94 A | B | A | B | A | A | 18 | Price
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| Bosch 25618-01 |
- | 92 A | A | B | A | A | B | 18 | Price
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| Metabo SSW18 |
- | 91 A | A | C | B | A | A | 18 | Price
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| Bosch 25618-02 |
Best Value |
90 A | A | A | A | C | B | 18 | Price
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| Hitachi WH18DL |
Best Value |
89 B | B | B | B | A | B | 18 | Price
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| Metabo SSD18 |
- | 88 B | B | C | B | A | A | 18 | Price
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| Porter Cab PCL180IDK |
- | 86 B | A | B | A | C | C | 18 | - |
| Makita BTD141 |
- | 86 B | B | B | C | A | B | 18 | Price |
| Bosch 23618 |
- | 86 B | B | C | A | B | B | 18 | Price |
| Milwaukee 2650-22 |
- | 85 B | B | B | C | A | B | 18 | Price |
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