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Cordless drill Top rated 2025: Top 5 Best

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Updated: 17 September 2025 by John Smith
#1 Test Winner of the Year
Top rated
#2 Best for compact design and high performance
#3 Best ergonomics and balance
#4 Best for powerful performance and versatility.
#5 Top-rated for adjustable precision and control.

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Top-rated drill driver

Best for compact design and high performance

Best Ergonomics and Balance

Best for powerful performance and versatility.

Top-rated for adjustable precision and control.

Type:Battery-powered drill/driverBattery-powered drill driverBattery-powered drill driverBattery-powered drill driverBattery-powered drill driver
Voltage:18V18V18V18V XR18V
Max torque:60 Nm65 Nm65 Nm70 Nm50 Nm
Speed:0–500 / 0–1800 RPM0–400 / 0–1700 RPM0–400 / 0–1700 RPM0–550 / 0–2000 RPM0–450 / 0–1800 RPM
Chuck capacity:1.5–13 mm1.5–13 mm1.5–13 mm1.5–13 mm1.5–13 mm
Battery type:REDLITHIUM™-ION (includes 2 x 5.0 Ah)Multi Volt (battery not included)Multi Volt (battery not included)XR Li-ion (includes 2 x 2.0 Ah)REDLITHIUM™-ION (includes 2 x 4.0 Ah)
Weight:2.1 kg (with battery)1.7 kg (without battery)1.7 kg (without battery)1.5 kg (with battery)1.8 kg (with battery)
Features:Brushless motor, compact design, LED lightingBrushless motor, compact and ergonomic design, advanced torque controlSame specifications as aboveBrushless motor, two gears, LED lighting with three brightness settingsCompact design, LED lighting, robust metal gearbox

Summary of our Top Rated

  • Top-rated drill driver 2025
  • Best for compact design and high performance 2025
  • Best Ergonomics and Balance 2025
  • Best for powerful performance and versatility. 2025
  • Top-rated for adjustable precision and control. 2025
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Type: Battery-powered drill driver | Voltage: 18V XR | Max torque: 70 Nm | Speed: 0–550 / 0–2000 RPM | Chuck capacity: 1.5–13 mm | Battery type: XR Li-ion (includes 2 x 2.0 Ah) | Weight: 1.5 kg (with battery) | Features: Brushless motor, two gears, LED lighting with three brightness settings

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Type: Battery-powered drill driver | Voltage: 18V | Max torque: 50 Nm | Speed: 0–450 / 0–1800 RPM | Chuck capacity: 1.5–13 mm | Battery type: REDLITHIUM™-ION (includes 2 x 4.0 Ah) | Weight: 1.8 kg (with battery) | Features: Compact design, LED lighting, robust metal gearbox

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