Unbiased, data-driven cordless drill reviews

Every score comes from real Reddit owner comments plus manufacturer specs, run through one published formula. We quote owners and link to every comment.

34drills rated
4brands
543Reddit owner comments analyzed
27head-to-head comparisons

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Top rated (5+ owner comments)

Milwaukee 2505

Drill/driver · M12 FUEL
4.1 (124 owner comments)
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ValuePower & Torque

“You might be buying into a battery ecosystem - if you see yourself getting more cordless tools down the line, then consider what brand fits …”

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Bosch GSR12V-140FC

Drill/driver · 12V Max
3.6 (21 owner comments)
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Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime

“The drill is pretty good.”

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DeWalt DCD996

Hammer drill · 20V MAX XR
3.5 (26 owner comments)
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Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime

“Overall I'd rate it a 9.5/10, only loosing a half a point because it's too powerful for assembling flat pack furniture so I had to spend £15…”

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DeWalt DCD999

Hammer drill · 20V MAX XR FlexVolt Advantage
3.5 (19 owner comments)
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Power & TorqueValue

“Haven’t seen anyone bad mouth the set up, I’ve been using it about 7 years on my DCD999, it works great.”

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Milwaukee 2904

Hammer drill · M18 FUEL
3.4 (9 owner comments)
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ValueCompact & Lightweight

“I just like the buying part of the process and looking for good deals but the actual using part I am struggling with.”

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Makita GPH01

Hammer drill · 40V max XGT
3.4 (10 owner comments)
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Clutch & Speed ControlCompact & Lightweight

“(GPH01 US is what I have, I don’t think we have a non-hammer version).”

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Most recommended on Reddit

Milwaukee 2505

Drill/driver · M12 FUEL
4.1 (124 owner comments)
Price varies — check Amazon
ValuePower & Torque

“You might be buying into a battery ecosystem - if you see yourself getting more cordless tools down the line, then consider what brand fits …”

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DeWalt DCD1007

Hammer drill · 20V MAX XR
3.4 (46 owner comments)
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ValuePower & Torque

“If I need power, I'll grab one of the first 3 as they are the most powerful.”

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Bosch GSR12V-140FC

Drill/driver · 12V Max
3.6 (21 owner comments)
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Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime

“The drill is pretty good.”

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Makita XPH14

Hammer drill · 18V LXT
3.3 (21 owner comments)
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Power & TorqueClutch & Speed Control

“I have the xph14 which I believe is the flagship on the lxt line.”

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What owners talk about

Battery & Runtime · 557Power & Torque · 459Value · 448Compact & Lightweight · 423Durability · 231Masonry & Hammer Mode · 178Chuck & Bit Grip · 136Ergonomics · 127Clutch & Speed Control · 124Battery Platform · 91Warranty & Service · 89