The 10 Best Cordless Drills as of July 2026

How we ranked these cordless drills

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each cordless drill does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

We also weigh real-world owner reviews — star ratings and how many people left them — and whether each product has the features you'd expect in its class.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Cordless Drills	Score	Best for	Voltage	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Makita DHP484 18V	9.1	Best for trade	18V	£150	View Price
2	DeWalt DCD778 18V	9.0	Best overall	18V	£130	View Price
3	Makita HP001G 40V XGT	8.9	Best high-power	40V	£280	View Price
4	Bosch Professional GSB 18V-55	8.8	Best mid-range	18V	£140	View Price
5	DeWalt DCD709 Atomic	8.7	Best compact	18V	£150	View Price
6	Ryobi ONE+ R18PD7	8.5	Best for Ryobi owners	18V	£110	View Price
7	Bosch UniversalImpact 18V	8.5	Best for home DIY	18V	£100	View Price
8	Erbauer EXT 18V	8.4	Best value brushless	18V	£90	View Price
9	Bosch EasyDrill 18V	8.1	Best budget	18V	£70	View Price
10	Black+Decker BCD700 18V	8.0	Best entry combi	18V	£65	View Price

The full ranking

Best for trade

Makita DHP484 18V

9.1Our number one pick.

Makita's DHP484 is a compact, powerful brushless combi drill beloved by tradespeople for its balance, build quality and the vast LXT battery platform. It is an investment bare-tool, but it is durable and a joy to use.

Power: 9.2Battery: 9.0Handling: 9.2Value: 8.8

Pros

Excellent build and balance
Powerful brushless motor
Massive LXT range

Cons

Pricey bare
Battery extra

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

Best overall

DeWalt DCD778 18V

9.0A superb runner-up.

DeWalt's DCD778 is a superb all-round 18V combi drill with brushless efficiency, plenty of torque for drilling and driving, and access to DeWalt's huge XR battery range. It is a touch pricier bare, but a reliable do-everything DIY and trade drill.

Power: 9.0Battery: 9.0Handling: 8.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Strong, efficient brushless motor
Huge battery ecosystem
Reliable

Cons

Battery and charger often extra
Mid-weight

Check price on Amazon≈ £130

Best high-power

Makita HP001G 40V XGT

8.9Rounds out our top three.

Makita's HP001G on the 40V XGT platform delivers serious, near-corded power for demanding masonry and large drilling jobs. It is expensive and overkill for light DIY, but for heavy work it is exceptional.

Power: 9.4Battery: 9.0Handling: 8.6Value: 8.2

Pros

Huge power
Great for masonry
Fast charging

Cons

Expensive
Overkill for light jobs

Check price on Amazon≈ £280

Best mid-range

Bosch Professional GSB 18V-55

8.8A standout in the upper half.

Bosch's Professional GSB 18V-55 offers strong brushless performance, a compact body and Bosch's reliable Professional battery system, a great mid-range all-rounder. It is less ubiquitous than DeWalt or Makita, but excellent quality.

Power: 8.8Battery: 8.8Handling: 8.8Value: 8.8

Pros

Compact and powerful
Reliable Bosch Pro system
Good ergonomics

Cons

Smaller ecosystem than rivals
Battery extra

Check price on Amazon≈ £140

Best compact

DeWalt DCD709 Atomic

8.7A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The DeWalt Atomic DCD709 is a sub-compact brushless combi that fits into tight spaces while still hitting hard, ideal for working in confined areas. It has a smaller chuck capacity, but the size-to-power ratio is excellent.

Power: 8.8Battery: 8.8Handling: 9.2Value: 8.6

Pros

Compact for tight spaces
Brushless power
XR battery range

Cons

Smaller chuck
Battery extra

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

Best for Ryobi owners

Ryobi ONE+ R18PD7

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

Ryobi's R18PD7 is a strong brushless combi within the enormous ONE+ ecosystem, making it a smart choice if you own (or plan to own) Ryobi's 100+ tools. It is more DIY than trade, but capable and great value in-system.

Power: 8.6Battery: 8.6Handling: 8.4Value: 9.0

Pros

Huge ONE+ ecosystem
Brushless power
Good value

Cons

More DIY than trade
Bulkier

Check price on Amazon≈ £110

Best for home DIY

Bosch UniversalImpact 18V

8.5A dependable pick if the price is right.

Bosch's green-range UniversalImpact 18V is a capable, affordable combi drill for home DIY, sharing the Power for All battery system with Bosch's garden and home tools. It is not trade-grade, but for household jobs it is great value.

Power: 8.4Battery: 8.6Handling: 8.6Value: 9.2

Pros

Affordable
Shared Power for All batteries
Easy to handle

Cons

Not trade-grade
Less torque

Check price on Amazon≈ £100

Best value brushless

Erbauer EXT 18V

8.4Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Screwfix's Erbauer EXT 18V is a brilliant-value brushless combi with surprising power and a growing affordable battery range, popular with budget-conscious DIYers and tradies. It is less premium than the big brands, but the value is outstanding.

Power: 8.6Battery: 8.4Handling: 8.4Value: 9.4

Pros

Brushless power cheaply
Growing EXT range
Good torque

Cons

Smaller ecosystem
Lower resale value

Check price on Amazon≈ £90

Best budget

Bosch EasyDrill 18V

8.1A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Bosch's EasyDrill 18V is a light, simple drill/driver for basic home tasks like flat-pack and small jobs, on the Power for All battery system. It lacks hammer action and serious torque, but for light DIY on a budget it is fine.

Power: 7.8Battery: 8.2Handling: 8.6Value: 9.0

Pros

Light and simple
Affordable
Shared batteries

Cons

No hammer action
Limited torque

Check price on Amazon≈ £70

Best entry combi

Black+Decker BCD700 18V

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

Black+Decker's BCD700 is an inexpensive entry combi drill with hammer action for occasional masonry and a familiar, easy-to-use design. It is basic and brushed rather than brushless, but for first-time DIYers it is a sensible cheap start.

Power: 7.8Battery: 7.8Handling: 8.2Value: 9.0

Pros

Cheap entry combi
Hammer action included
Easy to use

Cons

Brushed motor
Modest battery life

Check price on Amazon≈ £65

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the cordless drills in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Makita DHP484 18V, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The DeWalt DCD778 18V and Makita HP001G 40V XGT are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best cordless drills without overthinking it, the Makita DHP484 18V is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £150

Our top picks at a glance

Makita DHP484 18V

Erbauer EXT 18V

DeWalt DCD778 18V

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How we ranked these cordless drills

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Makita DHP484 18V

Pros

Cons

DeWalt DCD778 18V

Pros

Cons

Makita HP001G 40V XGT

Pros

Cons

Bosch Professional GSB 18V-55

Pros

Cons

DeWalt DCD709 Atomic

Pros

Cons

Ryobi ONE+ R18PD7

Pros

Cons

Bosch UniversalImpact 18V

Pros

Cons

Erbauer EXT 18V

Pros

Cons

Bosch EasyDrill 18V

Pros

Cons

Black+Decker BCD700 18V

Pros

Cons

Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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