Choose one of these 9 best cordless drills to help you power through your next DIY project

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Best all-round drill: Bosch Cordless Combi Drill EasyImpact
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Best hammer drill: Makita DHP458Z 18V cordless hammer drill
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Best budget drill: Bosch PSB 1800
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Best run time: DeWalt DCD796P1 cordless drill
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Best comfort drill: Bosch Advanced Impact 18 cordless drill
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Most robust drill: Einhell Power X-Change 40nm Cordless Drill Driver
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Best impact driver: Ryobi RID1801M One+ impact driver
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Budget-friendly drill: BLACK+DECKER 18V Hammer Drill with Battery and Charger
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Best combi drill: Makita DK18015X2 cordless combi drill & impact driver
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Every DIYer should own a cordless drill; it's a versatile power tool that can tackle a wide range of home improvement tasks. Therefore, it makes sense to invest in a good quality product. However, there are numerous options to choose from. So you need to find one that strikes a balance between power and features and fits within your budget.

David Hilton
David Hilton

David is a renewables and ventilation installer who is passionate about testing new tools. He has reviewed the the Makita DHP458Z 18V Cordless Hammer Drill and the DeWalt DCD796P1 Cordless Drill for Homebuilding & Renovating to assess their suitability for the toolboxes of self builders and renovators.

Garry Martin
Garry Martin

Garry is an independent product tester and tools addict. For Homebuilding & Renovating, Garry has reviewed the Bosch AdvancedImpact 18 Cordless Drill, which he describes as "well-balanced, comfortable to use", and the Makita DHP482M1JW Cordless Drill which he called a "robust combi drill ... that is equally at home helping out with DIY as it is surviving the rigours of wet, dusty job sites."

Garry is an independent product tester, bringing decades of skill and experience in multiple trades to the art of authentic, real-world reviews. A technology geek, power tool addict, and soon-to-be Passivhaus self builder, he lives with his family in Worcestershire. He also has a passion for sustainability and plotfinding.