18V Cordless Power Products UK

Pros

• 18V battery works across the Bosch Home & Garden range
• Hammer action copes with masonry walls
• Ships with 2 batteries and a carrying case

Cons

• Bulkier carrying case than a bare-unit drill

Pros

• Brushless motor for longer runtime and less wear
• Compact XR design reaches tight spots
• Supplied with a 5.0Ah battery, charger and case

Cons

• Higher price than hobbyist drills

Pros

• Brushless motor and 2-speed gearbox for tradesperson-level performance
• Supplied with 2 x 5.0Ah batteries, fast charger and rugged Makpac stacking case
• Compact 182mm length reaches tight stud and joist spaces

Cons

• Highest price point of the drills in this range

Pros

• 2-speed gearbox with 24 clutch settings for precise control
• Body-only option works with any battery in the Ryobi ONE+ range
• Compact size and LED work light for tight, dim spaces

Cons

• Battery and charger sold separately for first-time Ryobi ONE+ buyers

Pros

• 22mm stroke and variable speed make quick work of demolition and pruning
• Tool-free blade change and anti-vibration system cut fatigue on long cuts
• Body-only option runs on any battery in the Ryobi ONE+ range

Cons

• Battery and charger sold separately for first-time Ryobi ONE+ buyers

Pros

• Brushless motor gives longer runtime and less wear on heavy use
• Compact body reaches tight stud and joist spaces
• Body-only option runs on any battery in the Milwaukee M18 range

Cons

• Battery and charger sold separately for first-time M18 buyers

Pros

• Affordable entry into the Bosch 18V Home & Garden battery system
• Lightweight body suited to shelving, flat-pack and general household jobs
• Bare-unit option keeps cost down if you already own a Bosch 18V battery

Cons

• No battery or charger included

Pros

• BITURBO brushless drivetrain matches corded 1,600W mitre saw performance
• Cordless freedom removes the need for a site power lead
• Compatible with the wider Bosch Professional 18V battery system

Cons

• Significant investment versus a corded mitre saw

Pros

• Brushless motor delivers 80Nm torque for masonry and heavy-duty jobs
• Compatible with the wider Einhell Power X-Change battery system
• 20-level torque adjustment plus hammer function in one tool

Cons

• Bare unit — battery and charger sold separately

Pros

• G-Series colour-coded design makes battery swaps quick and simple
• Supplied with 2 batteries, charger and a 74-piece bit set in a carry case
• Two-speed gearbox handles both fast driving and high-torque drilling

Cons

• Fewer accessories compatible than the mainstream Makita LXT range

Pros

• Cordless freedom for cutting curves away from a power socket
• Tool-free SDS blade change speeds up switching between materials
• Supplied with battery, charger and carry case

Cons

• Cuts to a shallower 80mm depth than Bosch's corded jigsaws

Pros

• Brushless motor and metal chuck outperform entry-level combi drills
• 55Nm hard torque copes with masonry and dense timber
• Supplied with 2 x 5.0Ah batteries and an L-Case carry case

Cons

• Heavier than a compact 12V driver for one-handed jobs

Pros

• SDS+ chuck and 4 modes handle drilling, hammer drilling and chiselling
• Compact L-shaped design gets close to the work in tight spots
• Runs on any battery in the Ryobi ONE+ range

Cons

• Heavier than a standard combi drill due to the hammer mechanism

Pros

• Affordable way into an 18V cordless driver for flat-pack and shelving jobs
• LED work light and keyless chuck aid visibility and quick bit changes
• 2-speed gearbox suits both driving and drilling

Cons

• No hammer action for masonry work

Pros

• Oscillating blade plunge-cuts flush to walls, skirting and door frames
• Tool-free accessory change speeds up switching between cutting and sanding
• Body-only option runs on any battery in the Makita LXT range

Cons

• Battery and charger sold separately for first-time LXT buyers

Pros

• Brushless motor gives longer runtime and less wear
• Hammer action copes with masonry as well as wood and metal
• Body-only price lets you reuse existing Erbauer 18V batteries

Cons

• Battery and charger sold separately

Pros

• Two batteries included so you can keep working while one charges
• Budget-friendly way into an 18V cordless system
• Forward/reverse and variable speed trigger for everyday DIY tasks

Cons

• Less powerful than a brushless tradesperson drill

Pros

• 165mm blade cuts up to 57mm deep in one pass
• Runs on the shared Bosch 18V battery platform
• Compact, lightweight build for one-handed ripping and cross-cuts

Cons

• Bare unit — battery and charger sold separately

Pros

• Compact 18V driver suited to everyday household drilling and driving
• Lightweight body reduces fatigue on overhead or repetitive jobs
• Two-speed gearbox covers both drilling and fastening tasks

Cons

• Less torque than a brushless combi drill for heavy masonry work

Pros

• Brushless motor delivers up to 5,000rpm for fast, clean cuts
• Cuts up to 57mm deep, enough for most stud and joist timber
• Bare unit works with any battery already in a Makita 18V LXT kit

Cons

• Battery and charger sold separately

Pros

• NanoBlade chain-driven blade cuts wood with very little vibration
• Cuts up to 65mm deep for skirting, timber and garden branches
• Compact one-handed design is easy to control on straight or plunge cuts

Cons

• Battery, charger and blade type limit compatibility versus a standard saw

Pros

• Brushless motor delivers 0-22,000 oscillations per minute for fast cutting and sanding
• Tool-free accessory change speeds up switching between blades and pads
• Body-only option suits owners already on the DeWalt 18V XR battery system

Cons

• Battery and charger sold separately

Pros

• Ergonomic slim grip is comfortable for one-handed use
• Ships with 2 batteries so one always stays on charge
• 18V system shares batteries across the Bosch Home & Garden range

Cons

• Lower torque than trade-focused combi drills

Pros

• Affordable way into the Einhell Power X-Change battery system
• LED work light helps in dim cupboards and lofts
• Complete set includes battery and charger, ready to use out of the box

Cons

• 35Nm torque is modest for masonry or dense hardwood

Pros

• Syneon chip electronics adapt torque automatically to the material
• Lightweight body reduces fatigue on overhead or repetitive jobs
• Single 18V battery keeps the price down versus twin-battery kits

Cons

• No hammer action, so unsuitable for masonry drilling

Pros

• 2-speed transmission and 40Nm torque handle drilling and driving alike
• Batteries work across the whole Einhell Power X-Change tool range
• 64-piece accessory set covers most first-time DIY jobs out of the box

Cons

• Torque is lower than premium brushless combi drills

Pros

• Brushless FUEL motor delivers 1800 in-lbs of torque for demanding fixings
• Compact head length reaches tight stud and joist spaces
• Bare-tool option works with any battery in the M18 range

Cons

• Battery and charger sold separately

Pros

• 13mm chuck and 50Nm torque handle everyday wood, steel and plastic jobs
• Compact, lightweight body is easy to use one-handed overhead
• Body-only option works with any battery in the ONE+ range

Cons

• Battery and charger sold separately

Pros

• Brushless motor gives up to 20% faster drilling and 50% more torque than standard ONE+ drills
• 750 in-lbs of torque copes with tough fixings and masonry
• Compatible across the whole ONE+ 18V battery platform

Cons

• Tool only — battery and charger sold separately

Pros

• Variable speed up to 2,600 SPM with 3 orbital settings for clean cuts
• Bevel cuts to 45 degrees left or right for angled joinery
• Body-only option works with any battery in the Makita 18V LXT range

Cons

• Battery and charger sold separately

Pros

• XR Li-ion delivers fast cutting up to 3000 strokes per minute
• Keyless blade change for quick T-shank blade swaps
• Supplied with 2 x 5Ah batteries, charger and case

Cons

• Higher price than a bare-unit jigsaw

Pros

• Fuel brushless motor gives corded-level cutting power
• 165mm blade copes with common timber and sheet materials
• Carry bag included for site transport

Cons

• Body-only pricing on some bundles — check battery inclusion