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Best Drills of 2022
Looking for the top drill around for your next home improvement project? We bought the top tools currently on the...
Best Impact Driver of 2022
To determine the best impact drivers on the market today we researched our brains out and finally narrowed it down to...
Best Cordless Circular Saw of 2022
We bought the best circular saws on the market for in-house testing to discover which are a cut above the rest and...
Makita XDT13 Review
This model impressed with its torque, speed, and battery life. It would be hard to find an impact driver that...
Editors' Choice
Kobalt XTR Max 24V Review
This model is one of the top-performing versions in most aspects. Offering awesome torque, fantastic speed, and superb...
Makita XDT16Z Lithium-Ion 18V Review
This version is a great driver that excels in torque, speed, and battery life. It has several attractive bells &...
Editors' Choice
Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2853-20 Review
This impact driver displays some of the highest degrees of performance that we've ever seen. It's powerful, it's fast...
Editors' Choice
Milwaukee M12 Fuel 2553-20 Review
This model is one of the best 12 volt impact drivers that we've gotten our hands on, and is the winner of our Editors'...
Best Buy
Ryobi P238 Review
Packing in plenty of power and speed, an average battery is the only thing that kept the Ryobi P238 from earning one...
Black+Decker 20V Max Impact Driver BDCI20C Review
Considering the price, we can't imagine a tool that offers the amount of performance as the BDCI20C. It isn't the...
Porter-Cable PCCK647 Review
The PCCK647 by PORTER-CABLE is an alright option that can handle most projects but can't compete with the high-end...
Bosch PS41BN 12V Review
The Bosch PS41 is a mini impact driver that can drive in smaller screw sizes without too much difficulty but can't...
DeWalt DCF809B Atomic Review
We think the ATOMIC is a fairly run-of-the-mill tool with a decent amount of power and a so-so battery life. It is far...
DeWalt MAX XR DCF887B Review
Offering good performance at a slightly higher than average price, the DEWALT MAX XR DCF887 makes a great, if somewhat...
DeWalt DCF815S2 12V Review
Overall, the DCF815S2 is very, very far from our favorite impact driver, scoring at the back of the pack overall. It...
Milwaukee M18 2850-20 Review
The Milwaukee M18 is a solid impact driver with a burly all-metal chuck. It scored close to the top of the group in...
Bosch GDR18V Review
Finishing disappointingly low in the ranks, this 18-volt Bosch impact driver couldn't come close to matching the...
Buying Advice for Impact Drivers
Struggling to pick out the perfect impact driver? Wondering why you even need one? We take a look at the different...
Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless Kit Review
This model easily completed every job that we threw at it. It's got a solid battery life, convenient features, has no...
Ridgid R86001 Review
We didn't find any truly massive flaws while testing this model, but it didn't stand out in any way either. It's not...
DeWalt Extreme 12V Max DCD701F2 Review
If you're looking for a 12-volt version that's compact and offers relatively great performance, this is a good choice...
DeWalt 20V XR Brushless DCD791B Review
If you're in the market for a high-performance drill with a long-lasting battery and you like the idea of a highly...
How to Choose the Perfect Drill for DIY Projects
Struggling to figure out which cordless drill is the best fit for you? After tons of research and analysis, we have...
Best Buy
Black+Decker 20V Max Drill/Driver LDX120C Review
If you mostly want a drill for assembling furniture and light tasks, this drill is handy and inexpensive. The battery...
Best Buy
Craftsman V20 1/2-In. Drill/Driver Kit CMCD700C1 Review
A decent all-around drill that should get the job done for most projects and won't break the bank. Enough to satisfy...
Top Pick
Bosch 12V Max Drill/Driver Kit PS31-2A Review
Our top recommendation for any DIYer or homeowner who wants a solid and compact cordless drill. Its smaller size is...
Workpro 20V Drill Driver Set Review
Finishing close to the back of the pack, we found the WORKPRO's results to be quite disappointing, making it almost...
Black+Decker 12V Max Drill/Driver BDCDD12C Review
Earning one of the lowest scores to date, the BDCDD12C by BLACK+DECKER at least has one of the lowest price tags and...
DeWalt 12V Max 3/8 In. Drill Driver Kit DCD710S2 Review
Finishing in the lower portion of the group, the DEWALT DCD710S2 compared comparably to budget models but has a...
Editors' Choice
Milwaukee M18 Fuel 1/2" Drill Driver Review
If you are searching for a tool-only drill rather than a combo kit, this is the best one. This drill handles...
Editors' Choice
Kobalt 24-volt Max 1/2-in Brushless Drill KDD 1424A-03 Review
The best of the best when it comes to cordless drills. It has tons of power and an exceptionally impressive battery...
Porter-Cable 20V Max 1/2 In. Drill/Driver Kit PCCK607LB Review
While this cordless drill couldn't quite compete with the premium products, it still is an excellent all-around drill...
DeWalt Atomic 20V Max Brushless Compact 1/2 In. Drill/Driver Kit DCD708C2 Review
If you want the portability and compact size of a 12-volt drill but need the power of a higher voltage model, then...
Bosch 18 V Compact 1/2 In. Drill/Driver Kit GSR18V-190B22 Review
Delivering an overall average performance, this model isn't our top recommendation by any means, but it definitely is...
Milwaukee M18 Compact 1/2" Drill Driver Kit 2606 Review
With an all-metal chuck and plenty of power, the Milwaukee M18 is definitely a professional grade tool that can handle...
Milwaukee M12 Fuel 1/2" Drill Driver 2503 Review
If you are looking for an impressive amount of power but want to stick with a 12-volt drill, this is a great and...
Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless 1/2" Driver-Drill XFD14Z Review
This drill does exceptionally well at driving in fasteners and most drilling holes. It has a great battery life and is...
DeWalt 20V Max Compact Drill/Driver Kit DCD771C2 Review
Although it finished close to the top of the group overall and floored us with its exceptional screw driving...
DeWalt 20V Max Compact Brushless Drill/Driver DCD777C2 Review
Just barely missing out on the top spot overall, this model is one of the most powerful cordless drills that we have...
Craftsman CMCS500B Review
This moderately priced 6 1/2" saw delivers reasonable performance though it is lacking in battery life and some modern...
KIMO 20V 13809S Review
While the Kimo is by no means a top-tier tool, it can handle simple DIY projects fairly well and includes a basic set...
Kobalt KID 324B-03 Review
This model offers some of the best performance of any impact driver that we've seen to date. It's fast, it's powerful...
Ridgid R86038 Review
The Ridgid R86038 had final scores that were close to the top models, especially for torque, but wasn't quite on par...
Editors' Choice
Kobalt KCS 6524B-03 Review
If you need a capable saw that carries a long-lasting battery charge, you can't do better than the Kobalt KCS. The...
Editors' Choice
Milwaukee M18 2631-20 Review
The heavy-duty M18 leaves little to be desired in a saw. It will cut like a plug-in machine, and its robust battery...
Best Buy
SKIL CR540601 Review
The SKIL offers cutting accuracy, moderate power, affordability, and a battery life that outlasts many more expensive...
Top Pick
Makita XSS02Z Review
The Makita boasts cutting power but lacks reasonably long battery life as well as features that simplify setting the...
Ridgid R8653B Review
The Ridgid is packed with every conceivable ease of use feature. However, the saw's cutting power is underwhelming...
Black+Decker BDCCS20B Review
This is a good little saw at a low cost. Just don't expect it to do any heavy lifting because it will let you down
Ryobi P507 Review
The Ryobi isn't a professional-grade tool, but it's more than enough saw for the average DIYer. Plus, the modest price...
Bosch CCS180 Review
The 6 1/2" Bosch gave bland performances across all of our evaluations. The saw's battery life is so-so, the cutting...
DeWalt 20V MAX DCS570 Review
The DEWALT is a proper framing saw with plenty of power and practical features. However, we were less than impressed...
Porter-Cable PCC660 Review
While the PORTER-CABLE's modest price tag may be appealing, the cut in cost is outweighed by the cut to performance.
How to Pick the Best Cordless Circular Saw
Are you shopping for a cordless circular saw? This step-by-step buyer's guide has the answers to all your questions.
Best Buy
Ryobi P252 Review
Meriting the Best Buy Award, the P252 by Ryobi is one of the best value options that you can buy. It performed quite...
Ridgid R86009K Review
While we didn't have any major complaints with the performance of the Ridgid R86009K in our tests, it didn't quite...
Makita XFD10R Review
Even though the Makita XFD10R is priced like a top-tier drill, it struggles to compete with them and delivered an...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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