Best Cordless Drills for Drilling Masonry & Concrete
We rank rated drills by how many Reddit owner comments praise their masonry & hammer mode, then by total mentions and overall score. Only models with manufacturer specs and owner comments qualify.
Ranked by how often owners bring up masonry & hammer mode across 178 Reddit mentions. 15 models qualify.
#1 Milwaukee 2505 4.1
Why it ranks here: 4 owner comments praise its masonry & hammer mode (4 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
5/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“I own the M12 installation driver, M12 fuel kit, M12 surge Gen 2, have had m18 brushed kit, and also own a m18 fuel.”
5/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“Milwaukee m12 line is my favorite, but I use the Surge m12 90% of the time over the normal m12 fuel 1/4".”
#2 DeWalt DCD1007 3.4
Why it ranks here: 3 owner comments praise its masonry & hammer mode (5 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
5/5 Battery & RuntimeMasonry & Hammer Mode“Honestly I have 47 different Dewalt tools… the ones I love the most are the big shop vac, my electric socket wrench with the interchangeable anvil between 1/4 and 3/8, my impact gun or I just upgraded my drill to the new”
5/5 Power & TorqueMasonry & Hammer Mode“Now I'm wondering what my DCD1007 is capable of.”
#3 Bosch GSR12V-140FC 3.6
Why it ranks here: 3 owner comments praise its masonry & hammer mode (3 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“For the kind of work you listed I might recommend a 12V system because they're lighter and more convenient to lug around.”
4/5 Compact & LightweightMasonry & Hammer Mode“I've got a Bosch 12v FlexiClick and it's a great little tool.”
#4 DeWalt DCD996 3.5
Why it ranks here: 3 owner comments praise its masonry & hammer mode (3 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“Never going to deny that it's been a damn good drill!!”
4/5 Compact & LightweightClutch & Speed Control“It's a good drill but you might find it a bit cumbersome.”
#5 DeWalt DCD806 2.9
Why it ranks here: 3 owner comments praise its masonry & hammer mode (3 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
5/5 Battery & RuntimeMasonry & Hammer Mode“Its a nice drill!”
4/5 Compact & LightweightMasonry & Hammer Mode“I have 2 and they are great for drilling concrete, blocks and everything in between.”
#6 DeWalt DCD801 3.2
Why it ranks here: 2 owner comments praise its masonry & hammer mode (2 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
5/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“My favorite drill- I use it and love the anti kick back.”
5/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“The dcd806 is a nice little hammer drill.”
#7 DeWalt DCD805 3.1
Why it ranks here: 2 owner comments praise its masonry & hammer mode (2 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“Home Depot has great support for Ridgid and they have a lifetime warranty on batteries.”
4/5 Battery & RuntimeMasonry & Hammer Mode“I was hoping for a nice hammer drill that could do it all with improved movement (cordless).”
#8 DeWalt DCD130 2.9
Why it ranks here: 2 owner comments praise its masonry & hammer mode (2 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“I had the FV batteries, gor the dcd130 feom fastenersinc memorial day sale last year.”
5/5 Masonry & Hammer Mode“I got one and bought a few augers and it works great.”
#9 Makita XPH14 3.3
Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment praise its masonry & hammer mode (3 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Masonry & Hammer Mode“I have the xph14 which I believe is the flagship on the lxt line.”
#10 DeWalt DCD999 3.5
Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment praise its masonry & hammer mode (1 mention in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Masonry & Hammer Mode“My DCD999 had no problem going through 10” of concrete block and brick with a 3/8” bit.”
#11 DeWalt DCD777 3.3
Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment praise its masonry & hammer mode (1 mention in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
5/5 Masonry & Hammer ModeValue“My first tool I bought for work was a DCD777 drill driver.”
#12 Makita XPH07 3.2
Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment praise its masonry & hammer mode (1 mention in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
5/5 Battery & RuntimeChuck & Bit Grip“I LOVE my Makita tools.”
#13 DeWalt DCD800 3.1
Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment praise its masonry & hammer mode (1 mention in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“I have used the 45 for years now and its powerful enough for most electrician sized tasks.”
#14 Milwaukee 2607 2.5
Why it ranks here: 0 owner comments praise its masonry & hammer mode (2 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
#15 DeWalt DCD998 2.5
Why it ranks here: 0 owner comments praise its masonry & hammer mode (1 mention in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
What to look for
4/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“I had the FV batteries, gor the dcd130 feom fastenersinc memorial day sale last year.”
5/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“My favorite drill- I use it and love the anti kick back.”
5/5 Masonry & Hammer ModeValue“My first tool I bought for work was a DCD777 drill driver.”
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