Best Cordless Drill Reviews 2024 – Head-to-Head Testing

We’ve tested so many cordless drills over the years that we’ve lost count. At one point, we filled our shop with 50 drills at one time for an epic shootout. We nearly lost our video editor over that one, but we also learned a lot. For this article, we focused on the top brands and brought back the top contenders for a fresh round of head-to-head testing to determine which flagship model is the best cordless drill in 2024.

Want to watch our head-to-head testing? Check out our best cordless drill video!

Our Top Picks for Best Cordless Drill

Every Model We Tested

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Final Ratings

Best Cordless Drill Overall | Best Lightweight Cordless Drill | Best Compact Cordless Drill

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Hammer Drill (Gen 4) 2904

• Speeds: 0 – 500/2,100 RPM
• Max Hammer Rate: 33,000 BPM
• Max Torque: 1,400 in-lbs
• Length: 7.1 inches
• Weight: 3.2 lbs bare, 4.9 lbs with a 5.0Ah battery, 5.7 lbs with a 6.0Ah High Output battery

After tallying up the results, Milwaukee takes home three significant accolades, including our pick as the best cordless drill overall. There’s some push and pull here, though. The only area Milwaukee ranked first in was length. However, it’s the holistic look that makes the 2904 so compelling.

First of all, there are lighter drills in the DIY and Prosumer categories, but Milwaukee does take the top spot for Professional models. The trade-off here is that it’s with a 5.0Ah battery. If you want Milwaukee’s top performance, you need to switch over to the 6.0Ah High Output or Forge batteries, and they both bump up the weight.

Considering Milwaukee’s lowest ranking was 5th with a 5.0Ah battery and 4th with a High Output pack, it’s a contender in performance, though. Features such as the kickback control that’s new to this model, plus the massive width of Milwaukee’s M18 platform, and a solid 5-year warranty help solidify the 2904 as our top selection.

This model is also available with One-Key as model 2906.

Price: $299

Best Cordless Drill Performance

Flex 24V Brushless Hammer Drill with Turbo Mode FX1271

• Speeds: 0 – 700/2,500 RPM
• Max Hammer Rate: 32,000 BPM
• Max Torque: 1,400 in-lbs
• Length: 7.3 inches
• Weight: 3.8 lbs bare, 5.9 lbs with a 5.0Ah battery, 6.1 pounds with a 6.0Ah Stacked Lithium battery

Flex launched its 24V line with this hammer drill and it continues to be a top-performing model several years in. Its high speed and high torque ratings showed in our testing where it earned the highest overall performance rating. There’s a caveat, though. That’s with using the 6.0Ah Stacked Lithium battery. If you’re a Pro, going with the Stackled Lithium kit is without a doubt the way to go.

It’s not just about speed and torque for Flex. This is a full-featured drill that includes kickback control and the ability to turn the Turbo mode off when you’d like more control.

When you take away Flex’s Stacked Lithium advantage, Bosch’s GSB18V-1330CN is your next best bet. Technically, the Core18V 6.3Ah battery we tested with is an advanced battery, but it’s so common on today’s Bosch cordless tools that it’s effectively the standard pack.

Price: $219

Best Cordless Hammer Drill for Concrete Drilling

Metabo 18V Brushless Hammer Drill BS 18 LTX-3 BL Q I

• Speeds: 0 – 450/2,000/4,000 RPM
• Max Hammer Rate: 38,000 BPM
• Max Torque: 1,151 in-lbs
• Length: 9.8 inches
• Weight: 3.9 lbs bare, 6.1 lbs with an 8.0Ah LiHD battery

Metabo’s SB 18 LTX BL I continues to carry the torch as the best hammer drill for concrete drilling in our tests. Its 3800 RPM top speed plays a big part in that.

There are some trade-offs to consider, though. This is a beefy drill and the largest we tested. For many applications that won’t be a bother, but if you’re used to working in tight spaces, you’ll want to look at something else.

Another consideration is that this model is great at low- to medium-load applications but more middle-of-the-road as the load gets heavy. It’s certainly capable of doing almost any job you’d ask of your hammer drill, but there are better ones if you frequently dive into heavy-load jobs.

Still, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a hammer drill that enjoys the high level of quality Metabo packs into their flagship hammer drill.

Price: $449.99

Best DIY/Prosumer Cordless Drill for Home Use

Ryobi 18V One+ HP Brushless Hammer Drill PBLHM101

• Speeds: 0 – 500/2,100 RPM
• Max Hammer Rate: 31,000 BPM
• Max Torque: 750 in-lbs
• Length: 7.5 inches
• Weight: 3.0 lbs bare, 4.6 lbs with a 4.0Ah High Performance battery

As the HP Brushless lineup rolled out for Ryobi, one of the big things we noticed was how much smaller many of the tools are. That’s the case for their flagship hammer drill sitting at a mid-range 7.5 inches long and well under 5 pounds with a battery. It’s a big change for a brand that used to be on the bigger, heavier side of the conversation.

Boasting the lowest-rated torque of the group (Craftsman is likely lower, but reports UWO instead), its results weren’t surprising. The drill had no trouble completing our tests, though, and it is easier to handle than some of the larger, heavier models we tested.

Competing in the DIY/Prosumer class, it’s a very good choice based on its performance and design. What makes it more compelling than its competitors is that Ryobi now has more than 300 products that all work on any 18V One+ battery. Chances are, if you need it Ryobi has it. And if they don’t, most likely no one else in the Prosumer class does, either.

Price: $179

The Rest of the Best Cordless Drills

Bosch 18V Profactor Brushless Hammer Drill GSB18V-1330CN

• Speeds: 0 – 550/2,200 RPM
• Max Hammer Rate: 30,000 BPM
• Max Torque: 1,300 in-lbs
• Length: 8.3 inches
• Weight: 4.2 lbs bare, 5.9 lbs with a Core18V 6.3Ah battery

Bosch proved its flagship hammer drill to be a solid all-around performer. Its strong performance got better as the load increased, and it was certainly no slouch in the low and medium-load tests. From a performance perspective, there’s no reason to shy away from it, and current Bosch users shouldn’t feel like they need to switch brands.

The downside is that this is a larger, heavier hammer drill compared to the others. Keep in mind that Bosch’s 18V line is robust, and there are more compact models you can gran as a supplement when you’re working on lighter-duty days.

Three key features help Bosch stand out from the competition. It’s one of the few that has kickback protection. You can also turn it into a smart tool by adding the Connected Module. It’s also the only model in our test group that includes an electronic angle detection function to help you drill and drive straighter.

Price: $299

DeWalt 20V Max FlexVolt Advantage Brushless Hammer Drill DCD999

• Speeds: 0 – 450/1,300/2,000 RPM (0 – 500/1,500/2,250 RPM in hammer drilling mode)
• Max Hammer Rate: 38,250 BPM
• Max Power: 1,219 UWO
• Length: 8.4 inches
• Weight: 3.6 lbs bare, 4.9 lbs with a 5.0Ah battery, 5.9 lbs with a 6.0Ah FlexVolt battery

If you’re shopping at the top of DeWalt’s drill lineup, there are four models to wade through. You won’t go wrong with the DCD996, DCD997, DCD998, or the highest performer, the DCD999. Similar in size and weight, it’s all about what battery you’re primarily going to use (and if you want Tool Connect for the DCD997).

To get the highest performance from the FlexVolt Advantage, you need to use a FlexVolt battery, and that significantly increases both the size and weight. It also has good performance when you’re using a standard 5.0Ah battery. However, it’s like having two different tools because of how much the FlexVolt battery boosts performance—something you can see in our test results.

With a 6.0Ah FlexVolt battery, this drill pushes close to 6 pounds. Moreover, it’s one of the longer models, so it’s not ideal for tight spaces. DeWalt has a wide range of drills to choose from, so you can always pick up a compact supplement when you need it.

When you need top-tier performance, the DCD999 has it. Plus its 3-mode gearbox has an all-important middle gear for when high speed isn’t quite enough. But you don’t want to drop into low gear. Also, keep in mind that this drill operates at higher speeds in all three gears when you’re in hammer drilling mode.

Price: $329

Hilti Nuron 22V Brushless Drill Driver SF 10W-22 ATC

• Speeds: 0 – 300/560/1,300/2,230 RPM
• Max Hammer Rate: NA
• Max Torque: 1,062 in-lbs
• Length: 9.5 inches
• Weight: 4.8 lbs bare, 7.7 lbs with a 7.9Ah battery

We know that people use their cordless drills to mix frequently, but Hilti was the first brand we saw intentionally build a cordless drill for this purpose while maintaining the full capabilities of other drill drivers. The 4-mode SF 10W-22 ATC has a low-speed mixing gear that delivered more torque than anything else we tested came close to. Hilti’s addition of ATC kickback control is particularly helpful with that much torque on board.

When standard drilling and driving tasks are on the docket, the top three gears take over and there’s plenty of speed and power on the top end.

As we saw from the previous cordless lineup, Hilti does not include a hammer drilling mode on this model, so we certainly can’t fault its performance in our concrete drilling tests. If you want a drill driver that includes a hammer drilling mode, Hilti’s SF 6H-22 is your best bet on the Nuron platform. With Hilti’s expertise in the concrete industry, the next logical step up from there for concrete drilling is into the cordless rotary hammers.

As an extremely powerful drill, this is another model that’s on the heavy side, especially with the 2P 7.9Ah battery. However, you can shave some weight with the 1P 4.0Ah pack. It’s also the second longest in our tests. But, like other brands, there are more compact models you can add as a supplement when space is tight.

Price: $289

Kobalt 24V XTR Brushless Hammer Drill KXHD 1424A-03

• Speeds: 0 – 550/2,000 RPM
• Max Hammer Rate: 32,000 BPM
• Max Torque: 1,200 in-lbs
• Length: 7.6 inches
• Weight: 3.2 lbs bare, 4.9 lbs with a 4.0Ah Ultimate Output battery

Kobalt’s XTR hammer drill was a big step forward for the Lowe’s exclusive brand. In addition to higher performance, it also gave us kickback control—a luxury most value-focused brands didn’t have at the time.

While this model didn’t light up our tests the way some of the other drills did, it proved itself to be capable of handling all our tasks without pushing close to its limits. Both the weight and size are reasonable, and it’s hard to argue with the price.

Price: $269

Makita 40V max XGT Brushless Hammer Drill GPH01

• Speeds: 0 – 650/2,600 RPM
• Max Hammer Rate: 39,000 BPM
• Max Torque: 1,250 in-lbs
• Length: 7.2 inches
• Weight: 3.7 lbs bare, 5.3 lbs with a 2.5Ah battery

Makita ended up with a mixed bag of results. It delivered excellent power and speed. And it got even better as the load increased. Nonetheless, its ranking in concrete drilling was a bit of a head-scratcher, with speed and blow rate ratings that should have been higher up the list. However we ran multiple tests and used averages to help us identify issues and outliers, and the numbers were consistent.

Like Hilti, Makita runs deep in concrete tools. As such, if drilling in concrete is one of your primary tasks, one of Makita’s cordless rotary hammers should be on your list. For that reason, the lower concrete drilling results don’t dissuade me from recommending this model with enthusiasm.

What you can’t tell from our test results is how smooth this drill is. Ergonomically, it’s excellent with a shape that’s comfortable to hold. Plus, the size is compact for its performance level, and the weight is lower than you’d expect from a 40V max battery system.

As for features, Makita includes kickback control on this model. For those of you who are more OCD in driving mode, there are 41, yes 41, electronic clutch settings in low speed and 21 settings in high gear. Having that many settings and electronically controlling them are characteristics you won’t find on other drills we tested.

If you’re thinking about jumping on Makita’s 40V max XGT system (or you’re already on it), the GPH01 is just one of many tools that will confirm you’re making a great choice.

Price: $499

Ridgid 18V Brushless High-Torque Hammer Drill R861152

• Speeds: 0 – 550/2,000 RPM
• Max Hammer Rate: 32,000 BPM
• Max Torque: 1,250 in-lbs
• Length: 7.3 inches
• Weight: 3.4 lbs bare, 5.0 lbs with a 4.0Ah Max Output battery

Ridgd’s most recent brushless drills have been a breath of fresh air since leaving the Octane line behind. Even with the High-Torque R861152 model, it’s much more compact and lighter than we’ve been used to from Ridgid, making for a more pleasant user experience.

The results were not what we were hoping for, though the drill had no trouble completing our tests in the slightest. However, we suspect that stepping up to the 6.0Ah Max Output battery will help it step up.

Price: $199

Craftsman V20 Brushless Hammer Drill CMCD721

• Speeds: 0 – 600/2,100 RPM
• Max Hammer Rate: 35,700 BPM
• Max Power: 400 UWO
• Length: 7.9 inches
• Weight: 2.7 lbs bare, 4.1 lbs with a 4.0Ah battery

Craftsman’s big win is that it’s the lightest drill we tested. That’s significant for those of you looking for a quality DIY/Prosumer option. While its overall performance was the lowest for that group, keep it in context. It was able to complete our tests without feeling strained. That said, there are plenty of other drills we didn’t bring in that would have struggled or failed to complete some of the runs.

Price: $199

Hercules 24V Brushless Hammer Drill HCB92B

• Speeds: 0 – 550/2,000 RPM
• Max Hammer Rate: 32,000 BPM
• Max Torque: 1,200 in-lbs
• Length: 7.2 inches
• Weight: 3.3 lbs bare, 5.2 lbs with a 5.0Ah battery

Harbor Freight made bold claims about the performance of its latest Hercules hammer drill. To its credit, it did outperform the others in the DIY/Prosumer class. Targeting Milwaukee’s Gen 4 M18 Fuel hammer drill as a comparison in its marketing, it failed to beat that model in any of the tests and was significantly far behind with the soft torque and self-feed bit. However, it was within sight of the other two.

Compared to the other flagship drills in our test, Hercules does a nice job of keeping the weight and size on the lower side of the scale.

We haven’t used this drill enough to make a recommendation on its long-term reliability. However, Harbor Freight now offers a 5-year warranty that’s sure to raise eyebrows. Nevertheless, Harbor Freight lists it as a professional hammer drill. I’m not convinced it’s ready for that designation. But, for DIY use, it’s an attractive option.

Price: $79.99

Skil PWRCore 20 Brushless Hammer Drill HD5295-1A

Note: At the time of writing, the Skil HD5295 was not available at any retailers. We’re still including in the results because it was the top-performing drill in the DIY/Prosumer class and still points to Skil as a quality choice.

• Speeds: 0 – 500/2,000 RPM
• Max Hammer Rate: 32,000 BPM
• Max Torque: 859 in-lbs
• Length: 7.6 inches
• Weight: 3.3 lbs bare, 4.8 lbs with a 4.0Ah battery

Skil sets itself apart in the Prosumer and DIY class by outperforming its competitors from Ryobi and Craftsman. While it’s not the most compact or lightest of the three, it’s still very reasonable in both departments.

Two features also jump out that push Skil over the top. The battery includes a USB port for charging your devices. It’s a super-handy value add that you can take advantage of at home or on the road.

Skil also packs their kit with a PWRJump charger. It gives a super-fast initial charge to 25% so you can wrap up projects you’re close to finishing. Then it charges at a rapid rate to 80% before tapering off to complete the job. It gets you back in the game quicker and doesn’t hurt the overall life of your battery.

Price: Unavailable

More Cordless Drill Recommendations

Not every drill we’ve used went through our full suite of flagship testing. However, after putting them to use, they’re certainly worth your consideration.

Greenworks 24V Brushless Drill Driver

If you’re looking for a drill to use around the house for DIY projects, Greenworks has a 24V brushless model worth considering. It’s a 2-speed model with 1,450 RPM on the top end and 310 in-lbs of torque. This model is reasonably lightweight. Furthermore, it has batteries that double as USB power supplies to charge your devices on the go.

Thinking about going with battery power for your lawn care tools (or maybe you already have)? These tools work with the same batteries Greenworks uses in its 24V and 2 x 24V outdoor power equipment.

Numbers to Know

• Speeds: 0 – 380/1,450 RPM
• Max Torque: 310 in-lbs
• Bare Weight: 2.3 pounds

Price: $129.99 with two 1.5Ah batteries and a charger

Ingersoll Rand IQV20 Cordless Drill D5241

Ingersoll Rand brings their focus on extreme reliability into the cordless drill sector with a couple of options. Our favorite is the D5241 hammer drill. This model’s gearing steps down the speed a little while stepping up the torque to 1100 in-lbs. While the numbers may not seem quite as eye-popping as some models, the durability of the build is what sets Ingersoll Rand’s design apart.

Numbers to Know

• Speeds: 0 – 500/1,800 RPM
• Max Blow Rate: 28,000 BPM
• Max Torque: 1,100 in-lbs
• Head Length: 7.8 inches
• Bare Weight: 3.5 pounds

Price: $199.99 bare tool, $399.99 with two 5.0Ah batteries and a charger

Metabo HPT 36V Brushless DV36DA

Metabo HPT’s 36V MultiVolt hammer drill has the advantage of using a 36V battery that also works with their 18V tools. Plus, you can add an AC adapter if you’d like to have corded power as an option. As a member of the high-torque class, you get 1,220 in-lbs to work with in low gear and a quick 2,100 RPM/31,500 BPM in high gear.

Add in solid ergonomics, the safety of kickback control, and a lifetime warranty, and you get a hammer drill that’s a solid performer for professional contractors.

Numbers to Know

• Speeds: 0 – 500/2,100 RPM
• Max Blow Rate: 31,500 BPM
• Max Torque: 1,220 in-lbs
• Head Length: 8.1 inches
• Bare Weight: 4.5 pounds

Price: $189.00 bare, $289.00 kit with two 4.0Ah batteries and a charger

Skil PWRCore 20 Brushless Compact Hammer Drill HD6294B-10

Even though Skil’s PWRCore 20 Brushless Compact Hammer Drill isn’t in the same class as the other drills in our tests above, it’s worth serious consideration. It has a compact, lightweight design, yet still has the power to complete the majority of weekend projects and DIY repairs around your home. And if you don’t need the hammer drilling mode, the drill driver version (DL6293B-10) is even more compact and has a price tag under $100.

Numbers to Know

• Speeds: 0 – 500/1,800 RPM
• Max Blow Rate: 27,000 BPM
• Max Torque: 450 in-lbs
• Head Length: 6.6 inches
• Bare Weight: 2.0 pounds

Price: $129 kit with a 2.0Ah battery and charger

Best Cordless Drill Numbers to Know

Battery Selection

There’s no way to ensure every drill has the same capacity battery. We’re dealing with multiple voltages and there are more advanced battery packs on the market to consider as well. We did the best we could to keep every model working with a 2P pack. For most brands, that’s somewhere in the 4.0Ah to 6.0Ah range. Here are the batteries we tested:

Editor’s Note: We recharged each battery to full capacity before beginning each test.

Weight

Weight is straightforward but important. Indeed, the lower the weight, the less fatiguing it is to use the drill, especially on overhead applications. Here are the weights we measured, starting with the lowest weight using the primary battery and going up from there:

Length

Lighter weight and a smaller size tend to hand-in-hand. Models that swap out plastic components for more durable metal ones can beef up in a hurry, so it’s no guarantee. A more compact cordless drill gives you the advantage of working in tighter spaces.

Specifications

To get a general idea of a drill’s performance, the speed offers an idea of how fast you can drill while the torque is an indicator of how strong it is. For hammer drills, the hammer rate (or blow rate) tells you how fast the chipping action is while using hammer mode.

Keep in mind that the speed is based on having no load on the tool. Once you start drilling or driving, the motor has to work hard to keep the speed up. Drills with stronger motors and more efficient energy transfer can outperform models with higher specifications—which is why we test.

* DeWalt’s DCD999 runs at higher 500/1500/2250 RPM speeds when in hammer drilling mode.

** Note that DeWalt and Craftsman spec the power of their drill in unit watts out rather than in-lbs of torque.

How We Tested and Full Results

Soft Torque Test

There’s no great to test maximum torque on a drill—trust me, we’ve built several rigs trying. What we finally settled on is using an in-line torque meter between the drill and nutsetter to measure the maximum torque as we drive a large lag screw into stacked OSB.

It’s a tough test designed to force each drill to stop while measuring the top torque it produces. However, there’s a flaw. Modern brushless motors are designed to sense when things aren’t quite right and shut down to protect themselves. Out test isn’t capable of measuring the full hard-stop torque that’s in the specifications, but it does give us an idea of how much torque the motor is willing to provide in a soft-stop setting.

* After retesting and getting similar results, we believe Ridgid’s brushless motor protection kicked in earlier than the other drills in this test and that it is not representative of its actual real-world performance.

Spade Bit Test

In the first of our timed tests, we used a 1-inch self-feeding spade bit to drill through 4 inches of stacked glued USB subfloor to test the medium-load capacities of each drill. We started the test at high speed. If a drill was unable to complete the test, we dropped it into low gear. The result is the average of three successful runs without a bind-up.

Self-Feed Bit Test

To push the drills into a heavy-load rough-in application, we used a 2 9/16-inch self-feed bit to punch through 2x studs. The best drills were able to complete the test in high gear. Some that didn’t but had the advantage of 3 or more gear settings settled into a mid-range gear, while others had to complete the test in low gear. The results are the averages of three successful runs without bind-ups.

Concrete Bit Test

The final test we ran involved drilling a 3/8-inch concrete bit 3 inches deep into cured 4000 PSI concrete using high gear. We used the hammer drilling mode for each drill except Hilti’s, which only has drilling and driving modes. The result is the average of three successful runs without a bind-up.

Note that Hilti’s model does not have a hammer drilling mode.

Best Cordless Drill Brands

Cordless drills are one of the most fundamental tools you can own, and it’s no surprise that there are a dizzying number of brands in the space. The good news is that there are a lot of trustworthy names. The bad news is that it can be difficult to tell which one you should buy if you’re new to the industry. Not to worry—we’ve got your back!

We recommend each of the brands listed below, and we’ve broken them up into the classes where they typically do their best work.

Professional

• Bosch
• DeWalt
• Festool
• Flex
• Hilti
• Ingersoll Rand
• Makita
• Metabo
• Metabo HPT
• Milwaukee

Entry-Level Professional

Prosumer/Serious DIY

DIY

• Black and Decker
• Greenworks
• HART
• Masterforce
• Worx

Think you know everything? Our How to Use a Drill article might still manage to show you a thing or two.

Best Cordless Drill Buying Guide – What We Look For

Performance: Speed, blow rate, and torque give you an idea of how fast and strong a drill or hammer drill will perform. They’re helpful when you’re comparing data during research, and typically the higher the battery, but it’s the motor’s ability to keep the RPMs high under load that separates them.

Size and Weight: Size and weight tend to go hand-in-hand, with larger drills weighing more. Ideally, we want the lightest and most compact tool that still does the job effectively. That keeps the fatigue to a minimum while maximizing access.

Ergonomics: Beyond the size and weight, how the weight is balanced and how the grip feels in your hands brings the ergonomics full circle. As you narrow down your choices, there’s something to be said for a tool that feels right in your hands.

Features: As you move up from entry-level cordless drills, you should expect more features that make working more convenient than just performance boosts alone. Here’s what to look for:

• Multiple speeds: 2 speeds are a must, more is generally better
• Kickback control: stops the motor if the bit binds up
• Side handle: absolutely necessary on drills with higher torque
• Smart controls: helps with inventory management and tracking, some offer customizable controls
• Interchangeable chucks: switching to a specialized chuck can get you out of a sticky situation
• All-metal chuck: better durability
• LED light: nearly every drill has one, but our favorites put the light(s) around the chuck
• Belt hook: usually reversible, they’re super-helpful when you have materials to carry or you’re climbing a ladder

Why Cordless Drills?

Few power tools are as basic for both professionals and homeowners as cordless drills. At its core, these are hole-making tools. They help us hang pictures, run wiring and plumbing, create pilot holes, and a host of other projects that require a hole in wood, metal, or drywall.

But the best cordless drill does more than that now. Drill clutch settings give us control over screw driving. Hammer modes let us drill smaller holes in concrete and masonry. In short, cordless drills let us drill and drive in almost any material without the need for a cord.

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