10 Best Cordless Drills of 2026

The Ryobi PBLDD02K1 gives the most published power for the money of any kit we compared. For $169.00 on Ryobi's US store, the kit includes the GEN II brushless 1/2 in drill/driver, a 4Ah battery and a charger. Ryobi rates it at up to 850 in-lbs of torque, says it drills over 45% faster than before, and calls it its most powerful drill/driver. The 2-speed gearbox runs 0 to 700 RPM for driving and 0 to 2,150 RPM for drilling, the highest top speed on this list. A 24-position clutch, a ratcheting metal chuck, an auxiliary handle for big bits and an LED worklight round out the spec sheet. The battery fits the 18V ONE+ system, which Ryobi says has grown to over 300 products over 30 years, so it can also run a vacuum or trimmer. The gaps: the kit has one battery, and Ryobi's page does not list the tool's weight or length, so pick it up in store if size matters.

The DeWalt DCD800E2 has the most complete kit among the pro brands we compared. DeWalt rates the brushless drill at up to 2,000 RPM across two speed settings, and the tool is 6.37 in long, which DeWalt says is 1/2 in shorter than the DCD791 tool head. The kit ships with two DCBP034 POWERSTACK compact batteries, a DCB112 charger, a kit bag and a belt hook, so it is ready for long jobs out of the box. DeWalt says the drill gives up to 40% more unit watts out than the DCD791B with the same battery. The adjustable LED has three positions, three modes and up to 70 lumens, and its spotlight mode stays on for 20 minutes. A chip pocket accepts DeWalt's TOOL CONNECT DCE042 tracker for jobsite asset management. Coverage is a 3 year limited warranty, 1 year of free service and a 90 day satisfaction guarantee. The catch for shoppers is price: DeWalt's own page shows none, so compare retailer listings for the E2 kit.

The Ryobi PSBDD02K is the low-cost way into a brushless drill. Ryobi's US store lists the kit with a 2.0Ah battery and charger at $79.00, down from $99.00, which is $90 less than the HP PBLDD02K1 above it. Ryobi rates the compact drill at up to 450 in-lbs of torque and up to 1,700 RPM through a 2-speed gearbox (0 to 450 and 0 to 1,700 RPM), and the body is 6.1 in long, which Ryobi pitches for overhead work and tight spaces. It keeps the 24-position clutch from Ryobi's bigger drills, so you can set it low for cabinet hardware and high for longer screws. The battery fits the 18V ONE+ system, which Ryobi says covers over 300 products. The trade-off is power: at 450 in-lbs it has about half the torque of the PBLDD02K1, and the 2.0Ah pack will need recharging sooner on big jobs. The $79.00 figure is a markdown, so check the current price before you buy.

The Milwaukee 3601-22CT is the most compact drill we compared. Milwaukee lists it at 5.7 in long and 3.2 lbs with the kitted battery, and the brushless motor delivers 550 in-lbs of torque across two speeds (0 to 550 and 0 to 1,700 RPM). An all-metal gear case and a 1/2 in metal chuck are aimed at jobsite durability, and the clutch has 13 settings. The kit includes two M18 REDLITHIUM CP2.0 batteries, a charger that takes both M18 and M12 packs, and a contractor bag, so you get a spare battery without paying extra. Milwaukee covers the tool for 5 years and the battery for 2, the longest tool warranty on this list alongside Bosch. Against that, Milwaukee's page shows no price, the 1,700 RPM top speed trails the Ryobi HP and DeWalt, and 13 clutch steps give less fine control for small screws.

The Worx WX352L is the pick if some of your holes go into masonry. It is the only hammer drill we compared: Worx rates it at 0 to 32,000 BPM in hammer mode, alongside 0 to 600 and 0 to 2,000 RPM in drill mode and 531 in-lbs of max torque. The 1/2 in ratcheting all-metal chuck and all-metal gears suit bigger bits, and Worx lists drilling capacity of 1 3/4 in in wood and 1/2 in in steel. The clutch has 22 positions plus drill and hammer settings. The $169.99 kit on Worx's US store includes a 2.0Ah battery, a 2A charger that Worx says fills it in 1 hour, a belt clip, a double-ended bit and a carry bag. The LED stays on for 20 seconds after you release the trigger. Batteries are shared across Worx's PowerShare family of over 150 tools, and Worx gives a 3 year limited warranty. At 3.4 lbs it is heavier than the compact drills here, and for wood-only work the Ryobi PBLDD02K1 gives more torque at the same price.

The Makita XFD131 is a compact brushless drill built around Makita's 18V LXT battery line. Makita rates it at 440 in.lbs. of max torque with a mechanical 2-speed transmission (0 to 500 and 0 to 1,900 RPM), and the tool is 6-5/8 in long. Makita says the electronically controlled brushless motor gives up to 50% longer run time per charge, and Star Protection Computer Controls let the tool and battery exchange data to protect against overloading and overheating. The kit includes a single 18V LXT 3.0Ah battery, which is a larger pack than the 2.0Ah batteries in most kits here, plus a charger and tool bag. Weight is listed as 3.6 lbs with battery in the feature list and 3.8 lbs in the overview, so expect something in that range. The XFD131 makes most sense if you already own Makita LXT tools. For new buyers, its 440 in.lbs. trails the Ryobi HP and Milwaukee 3601, and Makita publishes no price on its own page.

The Bosch GSR18V-400B22 is the lightest drill we compared on paper. Bosch lists the tool at 1.95 lb with a 6.3 in head and says it delivers up to 400 in-lbs of torque from less than 2 lbs of tool. Speeds run 0 to 500 and 0 to 1,900 RPM, and the 20 clutch settings help match force to small or soft fasteners. The 1/2 in keyless chuck is all metal. The kit includes two BAT612 18V 2 Ah batteries, a charger, a belt clip and a carrying bag. Bosch covers 18V tools and chargers with a five year limited warranty and batteries with three years, among the longest coverage here. The batteries are part of the AMPShare system that Bosch shares with other brands. The limits are power and price: 400 in-lbs is the lowest torque on this list, so it suits cabinets, drywall and assembly more than structural screws, and Bosch's page shows no price.

The Worx WX177L solves a specific problem: switching between a drill bit and a screwdriver bit over and over. It has two 1/4 in hex chucks on a rotating head, so you drill a pilot hole, rotate, and drive the screw without changing bits. A digital display switches between drilling and driving modes and sets one of 9 torque levels, and torque memory keeps the driver setting when you flip to drilling. Worx rates it at 445 in-lb of torque in its headline (443 in-lbs in the spec table) and 0 to 450 and 0 to 1,700 RPM. It weighs 2.71 lbs, and the kit includes a 2.0Ah battery, a quick charger, a screwdriver bit, hex-shank drill bits, a belt hook and a carry bag. Worx's US store lists it at $109.99, marked down from $139.99. The limits come from the chuck: it takes hex-shank bits only, and Worx lists 1/2 in drilling capacity in steel, so it is a driving tool first rather than a hole-boring drill.

The Craftsman CMCD725D2 is a two-battery brushless kit for shoppers who buy at Lowe's, Ace or Amazon, the retailers Craftsman links from its site. Craftsman rates the V20 BRUSHLESS RP drill at up to 495 unit watts out and a maximum of 2,000 no-load RPM, with two speeds (0 to 500 and 0 to 2,000 RPM). Craftsman says it gives up to 60% more power, 34% faster drilling and 23% more holes per charge than its CMCD700, and up to 130 holes per charge in its own test with a 3/4 in spade bit in 2x SPF lumber. The kit includes two CMCB202 V20 2.0Ah batteries, a CMCB102 charger and a storage bag, plus an onboard LED, bit holders and a belt hook. Each tool carries a 3 year limited warranty. The weak spots for comparison: Craftsman quotes power in UWO rather than torque, does not list weight or length on the page, and shows no price, so check retailer listings for the D2 kit.

The Black+Decker BDCDD120C is the lowest-cost kit we compared and is built for household jobs rather than construction. Black+Decker's US store lists it at $69.99 with free shipping and free returns, and the kit includes the drill, a 20V MAX 1.5 Ah battery, a charger and a double-ended bit. Black+Decker says the drill is 35% smaller than its GC1801, which helps behind appliances and inside cabinets and closets, and the 11 position clutch helps prevent stripped screws. The chuck is a 3/8 in keyless type and an LED lights the work surface. Black+Decker covers the tool and battery with a 2 year limited warranty. The specs show the limits: it is the only brushed motor here, its 650 RPM maximum is about a third of the 1,700 to 2,150 RPM of the other drills, and the 3/8 in chuck rules out larger bits. Black+Decker lists the tool at 2.5 lbs in its description and 3.2 lb in the spec table, which likely includes the battery.