Drill/Driver Kit features a drill with a brushless motor for efficient power and outstanding runtime. This compact tool is handy for overhead applications, while delivering pro dependability on the jobsite. The brushless motor delivers longer runtime and lifetime compared to brushed models. The drill has 20 clutch settings, to match the force to the task at hand. The drill also features variable speed, which controls operating speed for precise tool performance. Also included in the kit are a 2.0 Ah battery, an 18V charger, a belt clip and a carrying bag.
Hex quick release add-on, then tackle precision applications like drilling small pilot holes with the 3/8 in. Long, this compact tool offers pro-level usability with 2-speed transmission and 15 clutch settings for the control you need to complete a variety of projects. Includes a DCB122 12V MAX 2.0Ah Battery, DCB112 Charger, Belt Hook, and Kit Bag. Brushed motors are the traditional power tool design that have physical carbon brushes that maintain contact with the part of the motor that spins. That means the brushes see constant friction when the drill is in use and will eventually wear out.
I’ll specifically be looking at cordless drills with brushed motors. It features a housing that’s covered almost entirely in an ergonomic grip, and it has a long trigger that covers nearly half the tool’s front. This design makes it easier to operate in cramped quarters by allowing the user to grip the drill from various angles while still being dewalt tool able to engage the trigger. Despite its compact size, DeWalt’s angle drill can reach impressive speeds of up to 2,000 rpm. Other useful features include an extra bright LED work light that provides ample lighting when working in darker crevices. As with many tool manufacturers, DeWalt’s drills come in both brushed and brushless motors.
Although the Bosch scored second overall in the low torque test and third in high torque, Ryobi took first in low torque. Combined with the overall feel of the two drills, it puts the Ryobi drill kit as the value pick. The DeWalt battery also carries an impressive 6 amp-hour size, which gives it about four times the runtime of standard 1.5 amp-hour batteries. While all that power is nice, the beefier battery does add noticeably more weight, bringing the drill to a hefty 3.54 pounds not including the battery. It includes an LED work light that’s much brighter than what’s found on the other drills, and it has a battery power gauge. The list below includes some of DeWalt’s top corded and cordless drills.
No matter your skill set, we’ve got the power tools to help you get the job done. Here are our top picks from DeWalt, all complete with DeWalt’s three-year limited warranty, one year of service, and 90-day satisfaction guarantee. At 6.5 inches long and 2.5 pounds bare, it’s noticeably lighter and more compact than most of your other 20V Max options. You can get a more compact model with the Atomic DCD794, but the drop in power to 404 UWO is significant. So unless you need to drop about 0.6 inches off the length, we prefer the slightly larger DCD799.
Along with the six drills above, here is a list of the other drills I tested, along with some context about why they didn’t get the nod as best in class. Includes one 2-aH battery and the hard plastic carrying case contains extra bits and accessory goodies. Most of DeWalt’s drills are made to take a licking and keep on ticking, and this model is no different. Its hard outer shell can endure a pro construction site and even a stray rain shower thanks to its IP65 rating. I’m really rooting for this drill to dethrone my corded drill so I can do away with the woes of dealing with cables and extension cords.
Based on the specs, this cordless drill lands somewhere in the middle. It’s aptly powered for DIY purposes but not so powerful that it’s married to a cumbersome set of internals that limit it to specialty uses. When I consider what the best drill is in any lineup, I immediately gravitate toward the highest performing. For DeWalt, the best 20V cordless drill is the DCD999 FlexVolt Advantage hammer drill.