Cordless drill comparison (2026)
Twelve popular cordless drills from six brands, with real manufacturer specs. Sort by torque, weight, or brand; filter by hammer drill, brushless, or brand. Prices are 2026 US retail observations — verify before buying; "n/a" means we couldn't source a reliable figure and refused to guess.
| Model | Type | Platform | Chuck | Claimed torque | Brushless | Weight | 2026 price |
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* DeWalt and Craftsman rate drill power in UWO (Unit Watts Out), not in-lbs. UWO cannot be converted to in-lbs — it mixes speed and torque — so UWO rows can't be fairly ranked against in-lb rows. Read why 18V vs 20V is also mostly marketing.
Buying advice in one paragraph: pick the battery platform first, the drill second — you'll own the batteries for a decade. Need masonry? Get a hammer drill. Using it daily? Go brushless and pro-grade (Milwaukee M18 FUEL, DeWalt 20V MAX XR, Makita 18V LXT). Occasional use? A brushed Ryobi or Craftsman kit under $100 will do everything you ask of it. Take the 5-question platform quiz.