Drills & Drivers

Best Drill (BATTERY POWERED)? Milwaukee vs Dewalt, Makita, Bosch, Festool, Ryobi, Bauer, Ridgid

May 2021/17 min/12 products tested

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The verdict

  1. Milwaukee

    “I'm really impressed with the Milwaukee's torque as well as its compact size.”
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  2. DeWalt

    “the DeWalt as well as the Makita have their own strengths as well. I'd recommend any of those three brands.”
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  3. Makita

    “the DeWalt as well as the Makita have their own strengths as well. I'd recommend any of those three brands.”
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Other picks

  • Budget pick

    Bauer

    “$45 for a drill, especially for light duty or occasional use, is going to be very hard to beat.”
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Everything tested 12

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