Drills and drivers
Drills and impact drivers ranked for torque, battery platform, and how they feel over a whole project. Start with the pillar guide, then match the tool to your work.
Buying guides
Best-of and under-$ budget guides for drills and drivers.
The best cordless drill for home use is the DEWALT DCD771C2, a 20V drill driver with a 1/2-inch chuck and two batteries in the box. Choose the BLACK+DECKER BDC120VA100 if you want the bits included, the DEWALT DCK240C2 combo if you need an impact driver, or the budget Robustrue 21V brushless combo for both tools.
The best impact driver for home use is the DEWALT DCK240C2 combo kit, which pairs an impact driver with a drill, two batteries, and a charger. The BLACK+DECKER BDCI20C is the budget pick for light home projects.
The best DeWalt drill and impact combo for most people is the brushless DCK277D2 at about $199. The DCK240C2 is the lightest and most proven kit at about $149, and the XR DCK250QQ2 adds a hammer drill and 4.0Ah POWERPACK batteries for $299.
The best drill bit set for metal is the DEWALT DWA1181, a 21-piece black and gold oxide set that runs from 1/16 to 1/2 inch and covers mild steel, sheet metal, and bracket work. Add a MACXCOIP M35 cobalt set for stainless, or the compact DEWALT DWA1184 for a set that lives in the drill bag.
How-to and comparisons
Setup, sizing, and comparison guides for drills and drivers.