DeWalt · DeWalt 12V MAX
DeWalt XTREME 12V MAX Brushless 3/8" Drill/Driver Kit
- Torque
- 509 in-lb
- Weight
- 2.4 lb with battery
- Length
- 5.97"
First apartment or first home: shelves, art, furniture, cabinet hardware.
Compare · updated 2026-10-24
Best cordless drills
Seven popular drill/drivers from DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Ryobi and Bosch — plus pink options — compared on what you'll actually feel: weight, length and control, then power.
Our quick picks
Every number is sourced on the tool's page.
Ryobi · Ryobi 18V ONE+
Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Compact Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver
- Torque
- 450 in-lb
- Weight
- 3.1 lb with battery
- Length
- 6.1"
Beginners who want 18V flexibility without the weight.
Bosch · Bosch 12V Max
Bosch 12V Max EC Brushless 3/8" Drill/Driver Kit
- Torque
- 300 in-lb
- Weight
- 1.6 lb tool only
- Length
- 6.0"
Furniture assembly, hanging things, cabinet work, overhead jobs.
Milwaukee · Milwaukee M18
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2" Drill/Driver
- Torque
- 1,400 in-lb
- Weight
- 3.3 lb tool only
- Length
- 6.9"
Big projects: decks, fences, large hole saws — or anyone who wants AutoStop kickback protection.
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DeWalt · DeWalt 20V MAX
DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver
- Torque
- 797 in-lb
- Weight
- 2.82 lb tool only
- Length
- 6.37"
Someone who wants one drill that won't hold them back as projects get bigger.
DeWalt · DeWalt 12V MAX
DeWalt XTREME 12V MAX Brushless 3/8" Drill/Driver Kit
- Torque
- 509 in-lb
- Weight
- 2.4 lb with battery
- Length
- 5.97"
First apartment or first home: shelves, art, furniture, cabinet hardware.
Milwaukee · Milwaukee M18
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2" Drill/Driver
- Torque
- 1,400 in-lb
- Weight
- 3.3 lb tool only
- Length
- 6.9"
Big projects: decks, fences, large hole saws — or anyone who wants AutoStop kickback protection.
Makita · Makita 18V LXT
Makita 18V LXT Brushless 1/2" Driver-Drill Kit (3.0Ah)
- Torque
- 440 in-lb
- Weight
- 3.8 lb with battery
- Length
- 6.63"
Someone who values comfort and a well-balanced, quiet-feeling tool for everyday projects.
Ryobi · Ryobi 18V ONE+
Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver
- Torque
- 750 in-lb
- Weight
- 2.7 lb tool only
- Length
- 7.28"
Homeowners who also want a cordless trimmer, blower or glue gun on the same battery.
Ryobi · Ryobi 18V ONE+
Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Compact Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver
- Torque
- 450 in-lb
- Weight
- 3.1 lb with battery
- Length
- 6.1"
Beginners who want 18V flexibility without the weight.
Bosch · Bosch 12V Max
Bosch 12V Max EC Brushless 3/8" Drill/Driver Kit
- Torque
- 300 in-lb
- Weight
- 1.6 lb tool only
- Length
- 6.0"
Furniture assembly, hanging things, cabinet work, overhead jobs.
The Original Pink Box · Original Pink Box 20V (own system)
The Original Pink Box 20V Brushless 1/2" Drill (4Ah kit)
- Torque
- 398 in-lb
- Weight
- Unverified
- Length
- Unverified
You want a properly capable drill that's unapologetically pink.
WORKPRO · WORKPRO 20V
WORKPRO 20V Pink Cordless Drill Driver Set (Pink Ribbon)
- Torque
- 220 in-lb
- Weight
- Unverified
- Length
- Unverified
A cute, cheap drill for apartment-level jobs.
COMOWARE · COMOWARE 12V
COMOWARE 12V Pink Cordless Drill Set
- Torque
- 277 in-lb
- Weight
- Unverified
- Length
- Unverified
Gift-friendly starter for picture hanging and flat-pack furniture.
Apollo Tools · Apollo 10.8V
Apollo Tools 10.8V Pink Cordless Drill + 30-pc Set
- Torque
- 133 in-lb
- Weight
- 2.2 lb with battery
- Length
- Unverified
A charming gift for very light jobs.