Cordless Drill Kits

A cordless drill is the first power tool most people buy and the one they keep reaching for. The kit you choose also chooses your battery platform for years, because every later tool you buy will likely share those batteries. That makes the drill kit decision bigger than the drill itself.

This guide compares the four kits that dominate the 18V and 20V class on specs that matter: unit watts out or inch-pounds of torque, two-speed gearboxes, clutch settings, chuck build, and how much battery the kit includes. Below you will find ranked picks, head-to-head comparisons, and the buying framework that keeps you from buying into the wrong platform.