Best Power Drills — 3 Years (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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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