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Best Combi Drills of 2026

Last reviewed 30 April 2026 by Best Products UK Editorial Team

A combi drill combines rotation (for screws and wood) with hammer action (for masonry, brick, concrete) — the right format for typical UK household DIY. The current Amazon UK line-up splits between premium-tier branded ecosystems (Bosch Power for All, Ryobi ONE+), Black+Decker mid-tier, and a mass of Amazon-direct 21V brushless kits. We've narrowed the line-up to ten worth considering. For drill drivers (no hammer mode) and the broader cordless drill ranking, see our best-cordless-drills article. Click through to Amazon for the live UK price.

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Best Products UK Editorial Team
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Published 30 April 2026
9 min read
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At a glance

The 3 picks worth skipping ahead for

Best Overall
Bosch PSB 1800 LI-2 Cordless Combi Drill (18V, 2 Batteries Included)
Score 9.3 / 10
Premium Pick
Ryobi 18V ONE+ Cordless Combi Drill Starter Kit
Score 9.1 / 10
Value for Money
Ginour 21V Brushless Cordless Combi Drill Set (Twin 2.0Ah Batteries)
Score 8.5 / 10
How we tested

Best Products UK is a review aggregator, not a test lab. For this guide we read long-form reviews from Trusted Reviews, Tools in Action and DIY Doctor UK. We weighted each combi drill by (a) cross-reviewer agreement on hammer-mode performance against masonry, (b) battery ecosystem (Bosch and Ryobi share batteries across 30+ tools), (c) build quality and grip ergonomics, and (d) UK warranty and brand-service network. Scores reflect editorial confidence. Click through to Amazon for the live UK price.

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Best Overall
01
Bosch PSB 1800 LI-2 Cordless Combi Drill (18V, 2 Batteries Included)
Bosch

PSB 1800 LI-2 Cordless Combi Drill (18V, 2 Batteries Included)

9.3
/ 10
Excellent

Bosch PSB 1800 LI-2 is the combi drill reviewers consistently rank as the strongest UK home-DIY pick. 18V Power for All ecosystem, 2 batteries included (no waiting for one to charge mid-job), combi drill with hammer action for masonry. Bosch UK service is the best in the category. UK Amazon long-term reviews consistently above 4.5 stars across multiple years. The right call for most UK households doing periodic DIY.

Why we love it
  • Bosch Power for All ecosystem
  • 2 batteries + charger included
  • Hammer + rotation modes
  • Bosch UK service
Watch out for
  • Brushed motor
  • Older platform
  • Heavier than budget brushless
Voltage
18V (Power for All)
Type
Combi drill (drill + hammer)
Batteries
2 included
Motor
Brushed
Warranty
3 years (Bosch UK with registration)
Also at Currys · Argos · screwfix
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Premium Pick
02
Ryobi 18V ONE+ Cordless Combi Drill Starter Kit
Ryobi

18V ONE+ Cordless Combi Drill Starter Kit

9.1
/ 10
Excellent

Ryobi's 18V ONE+ ecosystem is the alternative to Bosch Power for All. 100+ Ryobi tools share the same 18V ONE+ battery — broader range than Bosch in some categories (more power-tool variety, slightly less garden-tool range). Hammer drill function, starter-kit bundle. Ryobi's UK trade presence is strong. For households or trade users with existing Ryobi tools, the ONE+ ecosystem is the natural fit. For new buyers, choice between Bosch and Ryobi is mostly about which range of future tools you'd want.

Why we love it
  • Ryobi ONE+ ecosystem (100+ tools)
  • Hammer drill function
  • Starter kit bundled
  • Ryobi UK trade-strong
Watch out for
  • Ecosystem locks you to Ryobi
  • Premium-tier price
  • Heavier than budget alternatives
Voltage
18V (ONE+)
Type
Combi drill
Ecosystem
100+ Ryobi tools
Brand
Ryobi
Warranty
3 years (Ryobi UK with registration)
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03
Black+Decker 18V Hammer Drill with Battery (Cordless)
Black+Decker

18V Hammer Drill with Battery (Cordless)

8.7
/ 10
Very Good

Black+Decker's 18V hammer drill is the established UK-brand value pick. Battery + charger + accessories bundled. Black+Decker is part of the Stanley group with broad UK retail presence and reliable warranty support. UK Amazon long-term reviews favourable. For UK households who want a known brand at a value tier and don't need the broader Bosch / Ryobi ecosystem, this is the right call.

Why we love it
  • Black+Decker UK brand recognition
  • Battery + charger + accessories
  • Hammer drill function
  • Mid-tier value
Watch out for
  • Smaller ecosystem than Bosch / Ryobi
  • Older platform
  • Brushed motor
Voltage
18V
Type
Hammer drill
Bundle
Battery + charger + bits
Brand
Black+Decker UK
Warranty
2 years (Black+Decker UK)
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Value for Money
04
Ginour 21V Brushless Cordless Combi Drill Set (Twin 2.0Ah Batteries)
Ginour

21V Brushless Cordless Combi Drill Set (Twin 2.0Ah Batteries)

8.5
/ 10
Very Good

Ginour's 21V brushless combi is the value-tier brushless pick. Brushless motor lasts 5-10× longer than brushed for weekly use, 21V voltage, twin 2.0Ah batteries included. UK Amazon long-term reviews favourable. Same Amazon-direct caveats — brand support thin, proprietary battery. For buyers who want brushless durability at a value-tier price and don't need ecosystem integration, this is the right call.

Why we love it
  • Brushless motor at value tier
  • 21V output
  • Twin batteries included
  • Sub-£60 brushless
Watch out for
  • Ginour UK service thin
  • Proprietary battery
  • Documentation often poor English
Voltage
21V
Type
Brushless combi drill
Motor
Brushless
Batteries
2× 2.0Ah
Warranty
1-2 years
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Generic Brushless 21V Hammer Drill Set (Impact + Driver Combo)
Generic

Brushless 21V Hammer Drill Set (Impact + Driver Combo)

8.3
/ 10
Good

Generic Amazon-direct 21V brushless combo — hammer drill plus impact driver in one kit. Brushless motors extend lifespan. UK Amazon long-term reviews favourable. Same Amazon-direct caveats. For households who want both hammer drill and impact driver at value-tier price, this is the right call. Shared battery across the two tools is a real advantage.

Why we love it
  • Brushless hammer drill + impact driver
  • Shared battery between tools
  • 21V output
  • Sub-£50 dual-tool kit
Watch out for
  • Generic brand support
  • Battery shared only within brand
  • Documentation thin
Voltage
21V
Type
Brushless hammer drill + impact driver
Motor
Brushless
Bundle
Drill + driver + batteries
Warranty
1 year
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Buying guide

How to choose a combi drill in 60 seconds

Three questions narrow this list to one option.

1.
Brand ecosystem or one-off purchase?

Building a tool collection over time → Bosch (Power for All) or Ryobi (ONE+) — the battery ecosystem pays back across 5-10 future tool purchases. One-off purchase for periodic DIY → any value-tier 21V brushless kit (Ginour, brushless generics) delivers the same core combi function at meaningfully lower price. Amazon-direct generics have proprietary batteries that won't fit other brands' tools.

2.
Brushed or brushless motor?

Brushed (Bosch, Black+Decker, budget kits): cheaper, simpler, fine for occasional use. Brushless (Ginour 21V, generic brushless): lasts 5-10× longer, runs cooler, more efficient. For weekly DIY use, brushless pays back over 3-5 years. For one-job-then-back-in-the-drawer use, brushed is fine. The Bosch PSB 1800 is brushed but compensates with build quality.

3.
What's the heaviest job?

Mounting shelves in plaster walls → 30-50 N.m torque is plenty. Masonry drilling for wall plugs → hammer mode + 50-80 N.m. Heavy-duty DIY (drilling into concrete, large bolt installation) → 80+ N.m with brushless motor. Match torque to the heaviest task you'll actually do. Overspeccing wastes battery and money; underspeccing means the drill stalls when challenged.

For most UK households the answer is the Bosch PSB 1800 LI-2 for the ecosystem advantage. For Ryobi ecosystem households, the ONE+. For brushless value, the Ginour or generic 21V brushless. Click through to Amazon for the live UK price.

06
Generic 21V Cordless Drill Driver (Hammer Mode, 2 Batteries + Charger)
Generic

21V Cordless Drill Driver (Hammer Mode, 2 Batteries + Charger)

8
/ 10
Good

Generic 21V cordless drill driver with hammer mode for masonry. 2 batteries + charger bundled. UK Amazon long-term reviews favourable. Same caveats. For mid-tier value combi purchases with hammer capability, this is the right call.

Why we love it
  • Hammer mode for masonry
  • 2 batteries + charger
  • 21V output
  • Value-tier combi
Watch out for
  • Generic brand
  • Brushed motor likely
  • Older platform
Voltage
21V
Type
Combi drill with hammer mode
Batteries
2 included
Brand
Generic
Warranty
1 year
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07
LEEIKOO 21V Cordless Combi Drill Set (Power Drill + Accessories)
LEEIKOO

21V Cordless Combi Drill Set (Power Drill + Accessories)

7.7
/ 10
Good

LEEIKOO 21V combi drill kit with accessories. LEEIKOO is one of the more established Amazon-direct DIY brands with reasonable UK Amazon track record. For first cordless drill purchases at a budget-tier price, this is the right call.

Why we love it
  • LEEIKOO UK Amazon track record
  • 21V combi drill
  • Accessories bundled
  • Sub-£40 starter kit
Watch out for
  • Brushed motor
  • Proprietary battery
  • Build reflects price
Voltage
21V
Type
Combi drill
Brand
LEEIKOO (Amazon-direct)
Warranty
1 year
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08
Maxesla 99-Piece Cordless Drill Set 21V (25+3 Torque Settings)
Maxesla

99-Piece Cordless Drill Set 21V (25+3 Torque Settings)

7.5
/ 10
Good

Maxesla 21V combi drill with 99-piece accessory set (drill bits, screw bits, masonry bits, sockets). 25+3 torque settings for varied use cases. UK Amazon long-term reviews favourable for the price. For first-DIY-tool purchases where you want a comprehensive accessory kit included, this is the right call.

Why we love it
  • 99-piece accessory kit
  • 25+3 torque settings
  • 21V combi
  • Comprehensive starter kit
Watch out for
  • Maxesla brand thin support
  • Many accessories are budget-tier
  • Heavier than minimal kits
Voltage
21V
Type
Combi drill
Torque
25+3 settings
Bundle
99 accessories
Warranty
1 year
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LEEIKOO 21V Cordless Drill (42N.m, 2 Batteries Included)
LEEIKOO

21V Cordless Drill (42N.m, 2 Batteries Included)

7
/ 10
Fair

Smaller LEEIKOO with 42N.m torque rating and 2 batteries. Lightweight DIY pick. UK Amazon long-term reviews favourable. For light DIY use (mounting shelves, assembling furniture), the 42N.m rating is plenty. For masonry drilling, look at higher-torque rivals.

Why we love it
  • Lightweight 21V build
  • 2 batteries
  • 42N.m enough for light DIY
  • Sub-tier price
Watch out for
  • Lower torque rating
  • Light wear over time
  • LEEIKOO brand caveats
Voltage
21V
Torque
42N.m
Batteries
2 included
Brand
LEEIKOO
Warranty
1 year
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Editor's Pick
10
Huini 21V Cordless Combi Drill (45Nm, 25+1 Torque, 29 Accessories)
Huini

21V Cordless Combi Drill (45Nm, 25+1 Torque, 29 Accessories)

6.9
/ 10
Fair

Huini 21V is the absolute-budget combi drill with 45 N.m torque, 25+1 torque settings, 2 variable speeds. 29-piece accessory kit. For first DIY tool purchases at the lowest credible price, this is the right call. UK Amazon long-term reviews favourable for the price tier.

Why we love it
  • Lowest credible combi drill price
  • 45 N.m + variable speed
  • 29 accessories included
  • Genuine entry tier
Watch out for
  • Huini brand thin support
  • Brushed motor
  • Plastic build
Voltage
21V
Torque
45Nm
Speeds
25+1 + 2 variable
Bundle
29 accessories
Warranty
1 year
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The verdict

If you only buy one combi drill

Reviewer consensus points to the Bosch PSB 1800 LI-2 (rank 1). 18V Power for All ecosystem, 2 batteries included, combi drill with hammer action for masonry. The Bosch ecosystem advantage compounds — the same battery powers Bosch hedge trimmers, lawn mowers, strimmers, vacuums (over 30 garden + DIY tools). Bosch UK service is the strongest in the cordless DIY category. For households building a tool collection, Bosch is the right call. The Ryobi ONE+ (rank 2) is the credible alternative with a similarly broad ecosystem (100+ Ryobi tools share the 18V ONE+ battery).

At the mid-tier, Black+Decker 18V (rank 3) is the value-tier UK-brand pick with strong reviewer feedback. Ginour 21V brushless (rank 4) is the value-tier brushless alternative — brushless motors last meaningfully longer than brushed for weekly use. Generic 21V brushless kits (ranks 5, 6) cover the rest of the value tier.

At the budget tier, LEEIKOO (ranks 7, 9), Maxesla (rank 8) and Huini (rank 10) cover entry-level. For first DIY tool purchases or occasional use, these deliver. Don't expect Bosch durability; do expect a working combi drill for 2-3 years.

Frequently asked

Common questions

Bosch or Ryobi — which ecosystem?
Bosch Power for All if you'll add Bosch garden tools (the strimmer / hedge trimmer / lawn mower / blower range is the broadest in the consumer ecosystem). Ryobi ONE+ if you'll add power tools (jigsaws, circular saws, sanders, planers — Ryobi's tool range is broader than Bosch in serious DIY territory). Both are excellent. For households doing more garden DIY than carpentry, Bosch. For households building a serious workshop, Ryobi. Both have strong UK service.
Combi drill or drill driver?
Combi drill includes hammer action for masonry; drill driver doesn't. For typical UK households with brick walls (most older houses) or breeze-block (newer houses), combi is the right call. Drill driver alone is fine for furniture assembly, wood shelves and plaster-only walls. Going under-spec means trying to drill into brick with a drill driver — won't work, motor will burn out. Buy combi unless you're 100% certain you'll never drill into masonry.
Brushed or brushless — does it matter?
For occasional use (10-20 hours total drilling per year), brushed is fine. For weekly DIY use, brushless lasts 5-10× longer and is worth the price step-up. The Bosch PSB 1800 (rank 1) and Black+Decker (rank 3) are brushed. The Ginour 21V (rank 4) and generic brushless picks (rank 5) are brushless. For most UK households doing occasional DIY, brushed is fine; for those building a workshop, brushless.
How much torque do I need?
30-50 N.m: light DIY, flatpack, screws into plaster. 50-80 N.m: standard household DIY including masonry walls with proper bits. 80-120 N.m: trade work, heavy bolts, drilling into concrete. Most picks on this list deliver 40-50 N.m. The Bosch PSB 1800 is rated 38 N.m — plenty for typical home DIY. Don't get distracted by high-torque marketing claims; match torque to actual tasks.
Two batteries — necessary?
Yes. With one battery, you'll wait 60-90 minutes mid-job for it to charge — a real frustration. Most kits on this list include 2 batteries. For occasional use, one might be enough; for weekly DIY, two is non-negotiable. For trade, three batteries on rotation.
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