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Best Cordless Drills of 2026

Last reviewed 30 April 2026 by Best Products UK Editorial Team

Cordless drills split between trade-grade (Bosch, DEWALT, Makita) and the mass of Amazon-direct 21V brushless kits that have transformed the budget tier in the last 3 years. We've narrowed the line-up to ten cordless drills worth considering and ranked them by use case — household trade DIY (Bosch), enthusiast brushless (Dong Cheng), and budget-tier kits for occasional shelves-and-flatpack assembly. Click through to Amazon for the live UK price.

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

The 3 picks worth skipping ahead for

Best Overall
Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40 Cordless Combi Drill (2 Batteries, 2.0Ah)
Score 9.5 / 10
Premium Pick
Dong Cheng 20V Brushless Hammer Drill (120N.m Torque)
Score 9.1 / 10
Value for Money
Generic Brushless 21V Cordless Hammer Drill Set (Impact + Driver Combo)
Score 8.6 / 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, plus UK Amazon long-term review aggregates. We weighted each drill by (a) cross-reviewer agreement on real torque vs claimed Nm, (b) brushless vs brushed motor (brushless lasts 5-10× longer for weekly use), (c) battery ecosystem and capacity, and (d) UK warranty and brand-service network. Scores reflect editorial confidence.

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Best Overall
01
Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40 Cordless Combi Drill (2 Batteries, 2.0Ah)
Bosch

EasyImpact 18V-40 Cordless Combi Drill (2 Batteries, 2.0Ah)

9.5
/ 10
Exceptional

Bosch's EasyImpact 18V-40 is the cordless combi drill reviewers consistently rank as the strongest UK home-DIY pick. 18V battery on Bosch's Power for All ecosystem (same battery powers Bosch hedge trimmers, strimmers, lawn mowers, garden blowers), 2 batteries included, combi drill with hammer action for masonry. Bosch's UK service network is the strongest in the cordless DIY tools category. The right call for households doing periodic DIY who want a tool that lasts 8-10 years.

Why we love it
  • Bosch Power for All ecosystem
  • Combi drill (rotation + hammer)
  • 2 batteries included
  • Bosch UK service
Watch out for
  • Brushed motor (not brushless)
  • Premium-tier price for a brushed drill
  • Heavier than budget brushless rivals
Voltage
18V (Power for All)
Type
Combi drill (drill + hammer)
Batteries
2× 2.0Ah included
Motor
Brushed
Warranty
3 years (Bosch UK with registration)
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Premium Pick
02
Dong Cheng 20V Brushless Hammer Drill (120N.m Torque)
Dong Cheng

20V Brushless Hammer Drill (120N.m Torque)

9.1
/ 10
Excellent

Dong Cheng is a Chinese tool brand with growing UK Amazon presence and trade-grade build. 20V brushless motor (lasts 5-10× longer than brushed equivalents for weekly use), 120N.m maximum torque (enough for any standard household DIY task including masonry), hammer-drill mode. UK Amazon long-term reviews are favourable. Trade-off vs Bosch is the smaller UK service network and absence of the Power for All ecosystem battery share.

Why we love it
  • Brushless motor — longer lifespan
  • 120N.m torque
  • Hammer-drill mode
  • Premium build for the price
Watch out for
  • Dong Cheng UK service less established than Bosch
  • Proprietary battery (no ecosystem)
  • Brand recognition still emerging
Voltage
20V
Type
Brushless hammer drill
Torque
120N.m
Motor
Brushless
Brand
Dong Cheng (UK Amazon)
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FADAKWALT 20V Cordless Drill (2 Batteries + Accessories Kit)
FADAKWALT

20V Cordless Drill (2 Batteries + Accessories Kit)

8.8
/ 10
Very Good

FADAKWALT 20V is the value-tier kit pick. 2 batteries included, accessories bundle (drill bits, screw bits, carry case), 20V output. UK Amazon long-term reviews are favourable for the price point. Same caveats as Amazon-direct brands — thin UK service, proprietary battery. For first-DIY-tool purchases or as a budget combi drill, the full kit at this price tier is hard to beat.

Why we love it
  • 2 batteries + full accessories kit
  • 20V output
  • Carry case included
  • Sub-tier price for full kit
Watch out for
  • FADAKWALT brand support thin
  • Brushed motor
  • Proprietary battery
Voltage
20V
Type
Combi drill
Bundle
2 batteries + drill bits + screws + case
Motor
Brushed
Warranty
1 year
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Value for Money
04
Generic Brushless 21V Cordless Hammer Drill Set (Impact + Driver Combo)
Generic

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

8.6
/ 10
Very Good

Generic Amazon-direct 21V brushless combo set — hammer drill plus impact driver in one kit. Brushless motors meaningfully extend lifespan. UK Amazon long-term reviews are favourable. For households who want both drill and impact driver in one kit at value-tier price, this is the right call. Same caveats as generic Amazon-direct brands.

Why we love it
  • 21V brushless motor
  • Hammer drill + impact driver combo
  • Shared battery between tools
  • Sub-£50 mid-range kit
Watch out for
  • Generic brand support thin
  • Battery shared only within brand
  • Documentation often poor English
Voltage
21V
Type
Brushless hammer drill + impact driver
Motor
Brushless
Bundle
Drill + driver + batteries
Warranty
1 year
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Generic Cordless Hammer Drill + Impact Driver Set (21V Multi-Tool)
Generic

Cordless Hammer Drill + Impact Driver Set (21V Multi-Tool)

8.2
/ 10
Good

Another generic 21V multi-tool kit — hammer drill, impact driver, multi-tool combo. UK Amazon long-term reviews are positive at the price point. Same caveats. For buyers who want a 'multi-tool kit' to cover most household DIY needs in one purchase, this is the right call.

Why we love it
  • Multi-tool kit (drill + driver + more)
  • 21V cordless
  • Budget-tier price
  • Standard accessory bundle
Watch out for
  • Generic brand caveats
  • Brushed motor likely
  • Battery shared only within brand
Voltage
21V
Type
Combo kit
Bundle
Drill + driver + tools
Warranty
1 year
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Buying guide

How to choose a cordless drill in 60 seconds

Three questions narrow this list to one option.

1.
Brushed or brushless motor?

Brushed: cheaper, simpler, fine for occasional use (10-20 hours total drilling per year). Brushless: more expensive, lasts 5-10x longer, runs cooler, better power efficiency from the battery. 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 EasyImpact at rank 1 is brushed; ranks 2-7 are mostly brushless.

2.
Combi drill or drill driver?

Drill driver: rotation only — for screws, wood, soft materials, light metal. Combi drill: rotation + hammer action — for masonry, brick, concrete. For typical UK household DIY (mixed wood + masonry walls), combi drill is the right call. Drill driver alone is enough only if you'll never drill into walls. The Bosch EasyImpact and most picks on this list are combi drills.

3.
Battery ecosystem — does it matter?

Yes, meaningfully. Bosch's Power for All 18V battery works in 30+ Bosch garden tools and DIY tools — buy a drill and the battery powers your hedge trimmer, strimmer, etc. The same battery-share benefit applies to DEWALT XR, Makita LXT. For households building up a tool collection, ecosystem matters. For one-drill purchases that won't expand, ecosystem matters less. Amazon-direct brands (FADAKWALT, LEEIKOO etc.) have proprietary batteries that won't fit other tools.

For most UK households the answer is the Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40 if you want premium battery ecosystem. For value brushless, the Dong Cheng 20V or FADAKWALT 20V. Click through to Amazon for the live UK price.

06
LEEIKOO 21V Cordless Drill Set (Power Drill Set)
LEEIKOO

21V Cordless Drill Set (Power Drill Set)

8
/ 10
Good

LEEIKOO 21V combi drill kit. 2 batteries, accessories. LEEIKOO is one of the more established Amazon-direct DIY brands with reasonable UK Amazon reviews across years. For first cordless drill purchases at a budget-tier price, this is the right call.

Why we love it
  • 21V cordless
  • 2 batteries
  • LEEIKOO UK Amazon track record
  • Sub-£40 starter
Watch out for
  • Brushed motor
  • Proprietary battery
  • Build quality reflects price
Voltage
21V
Type
Combi drill
Batteries
2 included
Motor
Brushed
Warranty
1 year
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07
Generic 21V Cordless Drill (Electric Drill Set + Accessories)
Generic

21V Cordless Drill (Electric Drill Set + Accessories)

7.7
/ 10
Good

Generic 21V electric drill with bundled accessories. UK Amazon long-term reviews are favourable at the entry tier. For absolute-budget first-tool purchases, this is the right call. Don't expect Bosch durability; do expect a working drill for occasional use.

Why we love it
  • 21V cordless at sub-tier price
  • Accessories bundled
  • Lightweight
  • Genuine budget pick
Watch out for
  • Generic brand
  • Brushed motor
  • Build quality budget-tier
Voltage
21V
Type
Combi drill
Bundle
Drill + accessories
Motor
Brushed
Warranty
1 year
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08
Generic 21V Cordless Drill Driver (2× 20Ah Batteries)
Generic

21V Cordless Drill Driver (2× 20Ah Batteries)

7.3
/ 10
Fair

Generic 21V drill driver with 2 batteries bundled. UK Amazon long-term reviews are favourable for the price tier. The '20Ah' battery claim is likely 2.0Ah marketing inflation — actual battery capacity is typically 1.5-2.0Ah. For absolute-budget drill driver only (no hammer mode), this is the right call.

Why we love it
  • Sub-tier price
  • 2 batteries (likely 2.0Ah each)
  • Compact for tight spaces
  • Budget starter pick
Watch out for
  • Battery capacity claim inflated
  • No hammer-drill mode
  • Generic brand
Voltage
21V
Type
Drill driver (no hammer)
Batteries
2 (capacity claim verify on listing)
Motor
Brushed
Warranty
1 year
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Terratek 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill Driver (13mm Chuck)
Terratek

18V Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill Driver (13mm Chuck)

6.9
/ 10
Fair

Terratek 18V is a UK-supported value-tier brand. 13mm chuck capacity, lithium-ion battery. Long-running model on UK Amazon with consistently favourable reviews at the price tier. For first cordless drill purchases at the lowest credible UK-brand price, this is the right call.

Why we love it
  • Terratek UK-supported brand
  • 13mm chuck
  • Long-running model
  • Lowest UK-brand price
Watch out for
  • Older platform
  • Older battery technology
  • No hammer-drill
Voltage
18V
Type
Drill driver
Chuck
13mm capacity
Battery
Lithium-ion
Warranty
1-2 years (Terratek UK)
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Editor's Pick
10
DEKOPRO 12V Power Drill Set (Compact, 3/8-inch Keyless Chuck)
DEKOPRO

12V Power Drill Set (Compact, 3/8-inch Keyless Chuck)

6.8
/ 10
Fair

DEKOPRO 12V is the compact-format budget pick. 12V drill with 3/8-inch (10mm) keyless chuck, portable tool set in gift box. Useful for tight spaces (cupboard interiors, under sinks) where a full-size 18-21V drill is too bulky. For light DIY, occasional use, or as a 'second drill for the kitchen drawer' purchase, this is the right call. UK Amazon long-term reviews are favourable at the price tier.

Why we love it
  • Compact 12V form
  • Lowest cordless drill price
  • Portable tool set with gift box
  • Right for tight spaces
Watch out for
  • 12V less powerful than 18-21V
  • 10mm chuck is smaller
  • DEKOPRO brand support thin
Voltage
12V
Type
Compact drill driver
Chuck
3/8-inch (10mm)
Use case
Tight spaces / light DIY
Warranty
1 year
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The verdict

If you only buy one cordless drill

Reviewer consensus points to the Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40 (rank 1). Bosch's Power for All 18V battery ecosystem, 2 batteries included in kit, combi drill (drill + impact / hammer modes) for masonry walls. Bosch's UK service network is the best in cordless DIY tools. UK Amazon long-term reviews are consistently positive. For most UK households doing periodic DIY (mounting shelves, assembling furniture, light masonry work), this is the right call. The Dong Cheng 20V brushless hammer drill (rank 2) is the trade-grade alternative for buyers who drill regularly.

At the mid-tier, the FADAKWALT 20V kit (rank 3) is the best value Amazon-direct combi at the price point — 2 batteries, accessories, decent reviews. The brushless 21V hammer drill set (rank 4) is the value upgrade for buyers who specifically want brushless motor durability. LEEIKOO and similar (ranks 5-7) cover the budget brushless tier.

At the budget tier, the cordless drill driver 21V (rank 8), Terratek 18V (rank 9), and DEKOPRO 12V (rank 10) cover the entry-level. For first-time DIY purchases, occasional users, or as a backup drill in a household with existing tools, these deliver. Don't expect Bosch durability; do expect a working drill for 2-3 years of light use.

Frequently asked

Common questions

Brushed or brushless motor?
Brushless if you'll use the drill weekly or for serious DIY projects — brushless motors last 5-10× longer than brushed and run cooler under sustained use. Brushed is fine for occasional use (mounting one shelf a month, assembling flatpack). The Bosch EasyImpact (rank 1) is brushed but compensates with Bosch's superior overall build quality. The Dong Cheng (rank 2) and most Amazon-direct picks at this tier are brushless.
Bosch or Makita?
Bosch's Power for All 18V ecosystem is broader and more home-DIY-focused (garden tools, kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners all share batteries). Makita LXT 18V is more trade-focused with broader power-tool range. For UK home DIY, Bosch is the easier first recommendation. For trade users or buyers expanding into specialised power tools, Makita is the more comprehensive ecosystem. Both have excellent UK service.
What chuck size do I need?
10mm (3/8-inch): fine for screws, wood drilling up to 8mm diameter, light metal. 13mm (1/2-inch): handles all the above plus masonry drilling up to 13mm diameter — the standard for full-size combi drills. Most picks on this list have 13mm chucks (Bosch, FADAKWALT, etc.). The DEKOPRO at rank 10 is 10mm — limits to lighter tasks.
Torque — how much do I need?
30-50 N.m: light DIY, flatpack assembly, light screws. 50-80 N.m: standard household DIY, masonry walls with proper masonry bits. 80-120 N.m: trade-grade, heavy-duty work. The Bosch EasyImpact at 38 N.m is enough for typical home DIY. The Dong Cheng at 120 N.m is overkill for most home use but useful for trade. For most UK households, anything in the 40-80 N.m range delivers.
How many batteries do I need?
Two minimum. With one battery, you'll be waiting 60-90 minutes for charging mid-job — a real frustration. Most kits on this list include 2 batteries (Bosch EasyImpact, FADAKWALT, LEEIKOO, generic 21V kits). For occasional use, one might be enough. For weekly DIY use, two is non-negotiable. For trade use, three batteries on rotation.
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