Best Drill Drivers As Of March 2018 Followed By Specs & Comparison

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Latest drill drivers from major brands and best of lists.

As of March 2018, the best drill driver 2018 is the DeWALT DCD791D2, while the second best model is the DeWALT DCD777C2. Here is the full top 10 list, followed by special categories and, finally, a full list of drill driver brands and models.

Best Model 2018*

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DeWALT DCD791D2

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(222 reviews)

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Battery

2000

RPM

HIGH (no-load)

Considering this drill driver's aggregate ranking of 96%, we believe that the DeWALT DCD791D2 is, as of now, the best drill driver 2018. Furthermore, we think that our sample of 222 reviews from our sources gives us a high confidence level (more on confidence levels) that pushes us to call it a "no-brainer best choice."

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DeWALT DCD777C2

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(587 reviews)

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500

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Battery

1600

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HIGH (no-load)

With its 4.5 stars computed from 587 reviews, here is the second best drill driver. * These choices are based on a full analysis of hundreds of drill driver reviews from across the web.

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DeWALT DCD980M2

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(88 reviews)

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Battery

2000

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Pink Power PP121LI

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(94 reviews)

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Battery

1250

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HIGH (no-load)

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Makita XFD10R

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(61 reviews)

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480

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Battery

1900

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HIGH (no-load)

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Makita XFD061

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(388 reviews)

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530

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Battery

1550

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HIGH (no-load)

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DeWALT DCD991P2

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(73 reviews)

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2000

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HIGH (no-load)

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Bosch CLPK232A-181

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(120 reviews)

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600

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Battery

1700

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HIGH (no-load)

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Milwaukee 2407-22

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(134 reviews)

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275

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Battery

1500

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HIGH (no-load)

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Black & Decker BDCDMT120C

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List of all drill driver brands and their latest models 2018:

DeWALT (22 models)

Our illustration: The DeWALT DCD792D2. The 3-speed DeWALT DCD792's drill driver Bluetooth feature and app makes it possible to perform diagnostics...

All DeWALT drill drivers.

Black and Decker (15 models)

Our illustration: The Black and Decker BDCD8C. Housing a 3/8-inch keyless chuck, a slow 400-RPM motor, and a built-in 8V battery that uses a...

All Black and Decker drill drivers.

Makita (14 models)

Our illustration: The Makita XFD061. The Makita XFD061 features all-metal gears, metal gear housing, and Dual LED lights, which are designed...

All Makita drill drivers.

Bosch (6 models)

Our illustration: The Bosch CLPK232A-181. The Bosch CLPK232A-181 cordless drill revs a canned motor that peaks at 600 inch-pounds of torque while...

All Bosch drill drivers.

Craftsman (5 models)

Our illustration: The Craftsman 5275.1. Featuring an additional 19.2V battery with a 60-minute charge time, the Craftsman 5275.1 drill driver...

All Craftsman drill drivers.

Hitachi (4 models)

Our illustration: The Hitachi DS10DFL2. Relying on a 3/8-inch keyless chuck, an LED worklight, and a 2-speed motor that dishes out 300 inch-pounds...

All Hitachi drill drivers.

WEN (4 models)

Our illustration: The WEN 4225. Relying on a 2/3-horsepower motor that dishes out a rather-top-end 3000 RPM (high no-load), the WEN 4225 drill...

All WEN drill drivers.

Milwaukee (4 models)

Our illustration: The Milwaukee 2703-22. Protecting itself from overloads with its Redlink Plus technology, the Milwaukee 2703-22 drill driver...

All Milwaukee drill drivers.

Ridgid (3 models)

Our illustration: The Ridgid R860052. Boasting of 24 clutch settings, the Ridgid R860052 cordless drill features an extra 18V battery (R860052K...

All Ridgid drill drivers.

Pink Power (3 models)

Our illustration: The Pink Power PP121LI.

All Pink Power drill drivers.

Ryobi (2 models)

Our illustration: The Ryobi P271. Joining Ryobi's ONE+ Series line of power tools, the 24-clutch-setting P271 drill driver is outfitted with...

All Ryobi drill drivers.

Porter-Cable (2 models)

Our illustration: The Porter-Cable PCC601LB. Measuring an above-average 9.25 inches long, the Porter-Cable PCC601LB cordless drill driver banks...

All Porter-Cable drill drivers.

Genesis (2 models)

Our illustration: The Genesis GFDP160. While it does not look like it has a built-in work light, the Genesis GFDP160 drill press begins drilling...

All Genesis drill drivers.

WORX (2 models)

Our illustration: The Worx Switchdriver. Despite offering only 12 clutch settings, the Worx Switchdriver drill driver distinguishes itself by...

All WORX drill drivers.

1 Skil drill driver: Skil 3320

Taking on drilling tasks with a rather-small 10-inch swing, a 1/2-inch keyed chuck, a 2-speed motor, and a bump-off switch, the Skil 3320 drill press also...

1 Kawasaki drill driver: Kawasaki 840110

Showcasing assorted drill/driver bits, a hard storage case, and an additional 19.2V battery, the Kawasaki 840110 drill driver also bets on a 3/8-inch chuck...

One Delta drill driver: Delta 18-900L

Boasting of an "oversized" worktable with a removable center insert, the guiding-laser-equipped Delta 18-900L drill press also flaunts a rather-high-end...

One Stalwart drill driver: Stalwart 75-CD91

Parading its 89-piece accessory kit, the Stalwart 75-CD91 drill driver takes a heavyweight stance, weighing a hefty 160 ounces, while relying on 17 clutch...

1 Ingersoll Rand drill driver: Ingersoll Rand D5140

Weighing in at a rather-hefty 86.4 ounces, the Ingersoll Rand D5140 drill driver approaches drilling tasks using a half-inch metal ratcheting chuck, a...

1 King Canada drill driver: King Canada KC-116FC

Trumpeting its 16 speed settings and a 7.4-ampere motor that yields a rather-top-tier 3670 high no-load RPM, the dual-laser-equipped King Canada KC-116FC...

Mr. Orange (Just 1 model): Mr. Orange CD20BAG

The Mr.Orange CD20BAG drill driver joins our lineup of not-so-lightweight drill drivers with its high-end 63.49-ounce weight, and bets on 24 clutch settings,...

1 Deko drill driver: Deko ADZ223

Engaging drilling tasks with its 19 clutch settings and an LED light, the Deko ADZ223 drill driver takes a rather-hefty stance with its 60.8-ounce weight...

One Mosta drill driver: Mosta LT18SB2B

The Mosta LT18SB2B is mostly accompanied by other below-average drill drivers, carrying a number of already-seen specs, which include a 1/2-inch keyless...