Best Cordless Drill

Best Cordless Drill

ByKen

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The person typing best cordless drill wants one drill that fits a battery they already own and handles their jobs. For most readers the battery system decides the choice first, and stated torque decides between drills in that system. This roundup covers ten cordless drill and drill-driver listings across three battery classes: 12 V, 18 V and 20 V. Every figure comes from a listing and keeps the listing’s own wording. The sources we opened do not say how these drills perform in wood, metal or masonry, so this is a comparison of stated specifications.

Quick answer

  • Already own a battery? Buy the tool-only listing for that same system. Two listings here are tool only: the DEWALT DCD801B (20 V) and the RYOBI PCL206B (18 V).
  • Need the most stated torque? The RYOBI PCL206B lists 515 in-lb. The BLACK+DECKER BLD782D1 lists 486 in-lb and includes a battery and charger.
  • Want the drill, battery and charger in one box? Eight of the ten listings say so. Those are the kits from DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER, Bosch, Makita and CRAFTSMAN.
  • Lightest by stated weight: the DEWALT DCD801B at 13.76 ounces, then the Bosch GSR12V-140FCB22 at 1.4 pounds.

Specs side by side

Each cell repeats a figure the listing gives, in the listing’s own units. “Not stated” means the listing text we opened has no such figure. The rows follow the order of the product sections below.

Drill Volts Max torque Battery (as listed) Included Weight (as listed)
DEWALT DCD771C2 20 V not stated not stated 2 batteries, charger, storage bag not stated
DEWALT DCD777D1 20 V not stated not stated battery and charger (title) not stated
DEWALT DCD801B 20 V not stated not stated tool only 13.76 ounces
BLACK+DECKER BLD782D1 20 V 486 in-lb 2 Ah battery, charger, double-ended bit 4 pounds
BLACK+DECKER LD120VA 20 V 300 in-lb 1.5 Ah battery, charger, 30-piece bit set not stated
BLACK+DECKER BDCDD12C 12 V 26 N m 1.5 (no unit) battery, charger, double-ended bit 2.18 lb (description)
Bosch GSR12V-140FCB22 12 V 265 in-lb 2 Ah 2 batteries, battery and charger (bullets) 1.4 pounds
Makita XFD131 18 V 440 in-lb 3 Ah battery, charger, tool bag 7.3 pounds
RYOBI PCL206B 18 V 515 in-lb not stated tool only; battery and charger sold separately 2.5 pounds
CRAFTSMAN CMCD700C1 20 V not stated 1.3 Ah 1 battery, charger, double-sided bit 1.97 kg

Watt-hours are a simple energy figure: the stated battery amp-hours multiplied by the stated volts. The Makita XFD131 works out to 3 Ah x 18 V = 54 Wh. The BLACK+DECKER BLD782D1 is 2 Ah x 20 V = 40 Wh. The BLACK+DECKER LD120VA is 1.5 Ah x 20 V = 30 Wh. The CRAFTSMAN CMCD700C1 is 1.3 Ah x 20 V = 26 Wh. The Bosch GSR12V-140FCB22 is 2 Ah x 12 V = 24 Wh. The BLACK+DECKER BDCDD12C is left out because its capacity field has no unit.

Two things follow from those numbers. The Makita pack has the largest stated energy, and it is also the heaviest listing in the table at 7.3 pounds. Watt-hours do not measure torque or run time. They measure the energy in the pack, so a higher figure does not make a drill stronger.

The ten listings, one by one

DEWALT 20V Max XR Drill Driver with Battery and Charger (DCD771C2)

The title says this DEWALT drill driver comes with a battery and charger. The description says the kit includes two 20V MAX batteries, a charger and a storage bag. The bullets describe a lightweight design that fits into tight areas, a motor that delivers 300 unit watts out, and two speeds, 0-450 and 1,500 rpm.

  • Volts: 20 V
  • Maximum rotational speed: 1500 rpm (overview field)
  • Speeds: two, 0-450 and 1,500 rpm
  • Chuck: 1/2 inch single-sleeve ratcheting
  • Included: two batteries, charger, storage bag
  • Maximum torque and weight: not stated

Limit: the listing text we opened gives no maximum torque figure, so this drill cannot be placed on the torque scale used below. Skip if: you need a torque number before you buy.

DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill Driver Set with Battery and Charger (DCD777D1)

The title says this set comes with a battery and charger. The bullets say its brushless motor gives more run time than a brushed motor, that the handle is an ergonomic comfort grip, and that the LED light has a 20-second trigger release delay. The description gives 340 UWO and a single-sleeve ratcheting chuck.

  • Volts: 20 V
  • Maximum rotational speed: 1500 rpm (overview field); amperage field 2 A
  • Motor: brushless (bullets)
  • Speeds: two-speed transmission (description)
  • Warranty: 3 Year Limited Warranty
  • Maximum torque, chuck size and weight: not stated

Limit: the title names a battery and charger, but the text we opened does not give the battery capacity. Skip if: you want a tool-only drill to pair with a battery you already own.

DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless Drill Driver, Tool Only (DCD801B)

This is the tool-only listing in the set. The title says tool only, the included components line lists a belt hook and the drill driver, and the bullets describe the tool alone. The bullets say the ANTI-ROTATION System shuts the tool down if its rotational motion is excessive, that the LED work light has 70 lumens and an auto-shutoff, and that the drill makes up to 175 holes per charge. The listing gives 2,000 rpm as the maximum rotational speed.

  • Volts: 20 V
  • Maximum rotational speed: 2000 rpm
  • Speeds: two; no load 0-650 and 0-2,000 rpm (bullets)
  • Chuck: 0.5 inch metal ratcheting
  • Dimensions: 9 inches long, 3.5 inches wide, 7.1 inches high
  • Weight: 13.76 ounces
  • Included: the tool and a belt hook; no battery or charger

Limit: the battery and charger are not included, so you need a 20V MAX battery and charger before the drill can run. Skip if: you do not already own a 20V MAX battery and charger. If you do run DEWALT 20V MAX XR batteries, our DEWALT 20V MAX XR leaf blower roundup covers that battery line.

BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX Brushless Drill Driver with 2Ah Battery and Charger (BLD782D1)

The title says this drill driver comes with a 2Ah battery and a charger. The included components line lists the BLD782D1 drill driver, an LBD2020S 2Ah battery, a 1A charger and a double-ended screwdriver bit. The bullets say the brushless motor provides 486 in-lbs of max torque and can make up to 92 holes per charge for common DIY work. The listing gives a 1/2 inch single-sleeve keyless metal chuck and two speed settings, 0-450 and 0-1,900 no-load rpm, with 10 clutch positions.

  • Volts: 20 V
  • Maximum rotational speed: 1900 rpm (overview field)
  • Max torque: 486 in-lb
  • Battery: LBD2020S, 2Ah (included)
  • Dimensions: 10.24 x 9.21 x 2.99 inches
  • Weight: 4 pounds

The bullets also make comparison claims, up to 39% more power and up to 48% more runtime, without naming the comparison in the text we opened. View on Amazon

Limit: at 4 pounds this listing is heavier than the Bosch (1.4 pounds) and the RYOBI (2.5 pounds) in the table. Skip if: your work is mostly overhead and you want the lightest drill here. If you are comparing BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX tools more broadly, our BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX leaf blower roundup covers that line.

BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Drill Driver Kit with 30-Piece Bit Set (LD120VA)

The title says this kit includes a battery and charger. The included components line lists the LD120 drill, an LB20 20V MAX lithium-ion battery, an LCS20 charger, 6 brad point drill bits, 10 one-inch screwdriving bits, 9 two-inch screwdriving bits, 4 nut drivers and a magnetic bit tip holder. The listing gives 300 in-lb of maximum torque and a 24-position clutch. The bullets say the battery holds a charge up to 18 months, and the soft grip handle adds comfort during use.

  • Volts: 20 V
  • Maximum rotational speed: 750 rpm
  • Max torque: 300 in-lb
  • Speeds: two; 24-position clutch
  • Chuck: 10 mm maximum
  • Battery: 1.5 Ah lithium-ion (battery capacity field)
  • Drilling capacity in wood: 0.39 inches

Limit: the 750 rpm maximum speed is the lowest of the 20 V drills in this table, where the others state 1,500 to 2,000 rpm. Skip if: you need more torque than 300 in-lb, since the Makita, BLACK+DECKER BLD782D1 and RYOBI listings state higher figures.

BLACK+DECKER 12V MAX Cordless Drill Driver with Battery and Charger (BDCDD12C)

The title says this 12 V drill driver includes a battery and charger. The included components line lists the BDCDD12C drill, a 12V MAX battery, a battery charger, a double-ended bit and a user manual. The listing gives a maximum torque of 26 N m, two speeds and an 11-position clutch. The description calls the drill compact.

  • Volts: 12 V
  • Maximum rotational speed: 550 rpm
  • Max torque: 26 N m
  • Speeds: two; 11-position clutch
  • Chuck: keyless, 10 mm maximum
  • Battery capacity: 1.5, with no unit stated
  • Weight: 2.18 lb (description)

Limit: the battery capacity has no unit, so it cannot be set against the amp-hour figures above. Skip if: your jobs need more speed than the 550 rpm this listing states.

Bosch GSR12V-140FCB22 12V Max Drill/Driver with 2 Batteries

The title says this Bosch drill/driver comes with 2 batteries, and the bullets say it is sold with a battery and charger. The listing gives 265 in-lb of maximum torque, 1,300 rpm, and a 13 mm maximum chuck. The bullets describe a set of attachments, including a keyless chuck attachment, a right angle attachment, an offset angle attachment, a locking bit holder and a magnetic bit holder.

  • Volts: 12 V
  • Maximum rotational speed: 1300 rpm
  • Max torque: 265 in-lb
  • Speeds: two
  • Chuck: 13 mm maximum; metal drilling capacity 6.35 mm
  • Battery: 2 Ah (battery capacity field)
  • Dimensions: 5.2 x 2 x 7 inches
  • Weight: 1.4 pounds

Limit: the bullets describe attachments, but the text we opened does not say which attachments come in the box. Skip if: you need more torque than the 265 in-lb this listing states.

Makita XFD131 18V LXT Brushless Driver-Drill Kit (3.0Ah)

The title and included components line describe a kit with an XFD13Z driver-drill, a BL1830B 3.0Ah battery, a DC18SD charger and a tool bag. The bullets say the BL brushless motor delivers 440 in-lbs of max torque, and that its motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy use for up to 50% longer run time per charge. The listing gives a two-speed transmission, 0-500 and 0-1,900 rpm, and a 13 mm maximum chuck.

  • Volts: 18 V
  • Maximum rotational speed: 1900 rpm (overview field)
  • Max torque: 440 in-lb
  • Battery: 3 Ah lithium-ion (battery capacity field; BL1830B)
  • Drilling capacity: 1.25 inches in wood, 0.5 inches in metal
  • Dimensions: 15.08 x 10.16 x 6.06 inches
  • Weight: 7.3 pounds

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Limit: the up to 50% longer run time figure has no stated basis in the text we opened. Skip if: you want the lightest drill in this roundup, since the listing gives 7.3 pounds, the highest weight in the table.

RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 1/2 in Drill/Driver, Tool Only (PCL206B)

This is a tool-only listing for the RYOBI ONE+ 18V system. The listing says battery and charger are sold separately, and it names RYOBI ONE+ 18V System devices as compatible. The bullets describe a 1/2 inch keyless ratcheting chuck, a 2-speed gearbox with a 24-position clutch, and an on-board LED work light.

The figures for this listing come from a stored record checked on 2026-10-12, ten days before the other listings in this roundup.

  • Volts: 18 V
  • Maximum rotational speed: 1750 rpm
  • Max torque: 515 in-lb
  • Speeds: two; 24-position clutch
  • Chuck: 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) keyless ratcheting
  • Dimensions: 7.3 x 2.6 x 7 inches
  • Weight: 2.5 pounds
  • Battery and charger: sold separately

Limit: the listing names only RYOBI ONE+ 18V System devices as compatible. Skip if: you do not already own a RYOBI ONE+ 18V battery and charger. If you do run ONE+ 18V tools, our Ryobi 18V ONE+ cordless hedge trimmer roundup covers that same system.

CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Drill/Driver Kit, 1/2 inch (CMCD700C1)

The title says this kit includes a battery and charger. The included components line lists one 20V MAX lithium-ion battery, a 20V MAX charger, the CMCD700 drill driver and a double-sided bit. The bullets say the charger takes 60 minutes or less to charge the included battery and that the drill is compatible with the Versatrack hang hook.

  • Volts: 20 V
  • Maximum rotational speed: 1500 rpm (overview field); speed field 3400 rpm
  • Battery: 1.3 Ah lithium-ion (battery capacity field)
  • Chuck: 0.5 inch
  • Maximum power: 280 watts
  • Dimensions: 10.88 x 2.75 x 10 inches
  • Weight: 1.97 kg
  • Maximum torque: not stated

Limit: the listing gives two different speed figures, 1,500 rpm and 3,400 rpm, and does not say which one applies to the drill. Skip if: you want two batteries in the box, since this listing includes one.

How we chose

We searched Amazon for best cordless drill on 2026-10-22. The first results page showed 48 items, many of them drill sets with toolboxes and hundreds of accessories, kids’ or pink sets, hammer drills, impact drivers, and generic brand kits. We kept single drill or drill-driver listings from established tool brands, and we left out toy-style sets, large bundles, impact drivers and hammer drill listings. From what remained we chose ten that cover three battery classes (12 V, 18 V and 20 V) and both tool-only and kit listings.

We read nine listings on 2026-10-22. The tenth, the RYOBI PCL206B, comes from a stored record checked on 2026-10-12, and its date is given in its product section. Ten listings are a small sample of the cordless drills sold on Amazon, so treat this as a starting list, not a full survey.

What we could not verify

  • How any drill here performs in wood, metal or masonry. The listings give specifications and manufacturer claims, and the sources we opened give no performance results.
  • Run time. The BLD782D1 listing says up to 92 holes per charge, and the Makita listing says up to 50% longer run time per charge. The text we opened does not give the conditions behind either figure.
  • Maximum torque for the DCD771C2, DCD777D1, DCD801B and CMCD700C1. The listing text we opened gives no torque figure for these four.
  • The battery capacity for the BDCDD12C, which is given as 1.5 with no unit. It is left out of the watt-hour figures.
  • The top speed of the CMCD700C1, where the overview gives 1,500 rpm and a speed field gives 3,400 rpm.
  • The RYOBI PCL206B figures, which come from a stored record checked on 2026-10-12.

What the sources do not say

  • Whether a battery or charger from one brand works with a drill from another brand. Each listing names only its own battery system, and the sources do not say more than that.
  • Whether any drill in this list is built for hammer drilling in concrete or masonry. None of the ten listings is labeled as a hammer drill.
  • Whether these drills suit overhead work, long sessions or heavy fastening. The listings do not describe those uses.
  • A warranty for every listing. The DCD777D1, the CMCD700C1 and the Bosch GSR12V-140FCB22 state one in their text, and the text we opened for the other listings does not give one.

FAQ

What is the best cordless drill for most home jobs?

This roundup does not rank the drills by performance, so no single listing wins for every job. For most readers the best choice starts with the battery they already own. If you have a battery and charger from one of the systems here, buy the tool-only listing for that system.

Does the number in a drill’s name match its volts?

Usually, yes. The listings here show 12 V for the Bosch and the BLACK+DECKER BDCDD12C, 18 V for the Makita and the RYOBI, and 20 V for the DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER and CRAFTSMAN listings. The name is a label, so check the volts field in the listing you are buying.

What does tool only mean on a drill listing?

Tool only means the listing sells the drill without a battery or charger. The DEWALT DCD801B listing says tool only, and the RYOBI PCL206B listing says battery and charger are sold separately. You need a battery and charger for that system before the drill can run.

How do I read the torque figure?

Torque is the turning force the drill delivers. Most listings here give it in inch-pounds (in-lb). The BLACK+DECKER BDCDD12C gives newton-meters (N m). The stated figures range from 265 in-lb on the Bosch to 515 in-lb on the RYOBI PCL206B.

Compare torque only between drills that state it. Four listings here give no torque figure, so they cannot be placed on the same scale.

Can I use a battery from one brand in another brand’s drill?

This roundup cannot say that. Each listing names only its own battery system, and the sources we opened do not state that any battery fits a different brand’s tool.

Why do some battery capacity figures have no unit?

Listings state battery capacity in different ways. Some give amp-hours, some give a bare number, and some leave the field out. The BDCDD12C shows 1.5 with no unit, so we left it out of the watt-hour figures.

Bottom line

Start with the battery you already own. If it matches one of the systems in this roundup, buy the tool-only listing for that system. If you own none, buy a kit whose listing says the battery and charger are included, and check its stated torque, where the listing gives one, against the jobs you have.

Sources

  • DEWALT 20V Max XR Drill Driver, Battery and Charger (DCD771C2) (opened 2026-10-22)
  • DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill Driver Set with Battery, Charger (DCD777D1) (opened 2026-10-22)
  • DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver (Tool Only) (DCD801B) (opened 2026-10-22)
  • BLACK+DECKER 12V MAX Cordless Drill/Driver, Battery and Charger Included (BDCDD12C) (opened 2026-10-22)
  • BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Power Drill Cordless Drill Driver Electric Screwdriver with 30 Piece Bit Set and Drivers Kit, Battery and Charger Included (LD120VA) (opened 2026-10-22)
  • BLACK+DECKER Drill, 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Cordless Brushless 1/2-in. Power Drill Driver with 2Ah Battery and Charger, Double Ended Screwdriver Bit, LED Light, Ergonomic Grip, Lightweight (BLD782D1) (opened 2026-10-22)
  • Bosch GSR12V-140FCB22 12V Max Drill/Driver, Flexiclick, 2 Batteries (opened 2026-10-22)
  • Makita XFD131 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2″ Driver-Drill Kit (3.0Ah), Variable Speed (opened 2026-10-22)
  • RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 1/2in Drill/Driver PCL206B (Tool Only) (opened 2026-10-12)
  • CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Drill/Driver Kit, 1/2 inch, Battery and Charger Included (CMCD700C1) (opened 2026-10-22)

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