Best Power Drills — Premium (2026)

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Brushless motor squeezes full-size power from a compact 12V platform
• Body-only option suits owners already on the Milwaukee M12 battery system
• All-metal chuck and gearbox built for daily trade use

Cons

• Battery and charger sold separately

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

• 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

• The Easy tools from Bosch – the handy helpers for small projects
• Versatile 10 mm quick-action chuck: For easy screw bit and drill bit change
• 2-speed gearbox and 20 torque levels: For optimum power and speed for any application
• POWER FOR ALL ALLIANCE: 1 BATTERY, ​10+ BRANDS, ​150+ PRODUCTS.

Cons

• Full specification not confirmed on the listing — check before buying

Pros

• Versatile 13 mm single-sleeve chuck for easy screw bit and drill bit change.
• The 2-speed gearbox and 20 torque levels deliver appropriate power and speed for any application
• For screwdriving, wood, metal, and plastic drilling as well as impact drilling in masonry
• Comfortable handling thanks to a slim and ergonomic design

Cons

• Limited battery capacity per charge.