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Cordless drill specs, compared honestly. No hype, no fake reviews.

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

* 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.

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