Not the priciest. Not the most torque. Not the brand everyone argues about. We score every drill and driver by the work in front of you.
The right tool depends on the job you’re doing — so pick one and see. Spoiler: it’s not always the expensive one.
General DIY → the DCD794. Enough torque for the vast majority of household jobs, with room to spare. Compact and light, so it’s easy to handle overhead or down inside a cabinet.
The one drill we’d hand most people. An M18 FUEL hammer drill with the torque, range, and features — like anti-kickback and an aux handle for the heavy stuff — to handle nearly everything, from everyday fastening and hanging shelves to deck building and masonry.
See the full ranking →The best drill for finish work isn’t the best for concrete. That’s why we score every tool job by job.
Some jobs need a lot of torque; many need surprisingly little. A compact tool gets you into that cabinet; a lighter one saves your arm after a long day. We’ve researched what every job demands, right down to safety and comfort — and score every tool against it.
A curated catalog from eleven major brands — solid tools only, ranked on merit. Nobody pays for placement.