Here Are The Top 10 Best High-torque Cordless Drills As Of March, 2019

Given its compound ranking of 94%, we conclude that the Ridgid Gen5X 18V Drill Driver is currently Alphachooser's best High-torque cordless drill 2019. Alphachooser also concludes that our sample of 164 reviews from our sources gives us a high confidence level (more on confidence levels) that justifies calling it a "no-brainer best choice."

• Brushless Motor
• Keyless Chuck

DeWALT claims that the DCD777C2's brushless motor offers up to 30% longer runtime than brushed motor alternatives but is that enough to earn the approval of its users? We took a closer look at 970 reviews to read what people had to say about this 20v cordless drill.

We started with reviews from users who gave the drill positive feedback which, at the time of this writing, were an overwhelming majority. One user likened their drill to a beast and a no-nonsense workhorse with its rated peak torque of 500 inch-pounds and a 1600 high no-load RPM. Aside from its power, the DCD777C2 was also praised for its lightweight and compact design. Last but not least, some users also liked the fact that it came with two 20V lithium-ion batteries and a charger, allowing them to use one battery while charging another to minimize its downtime.

We shifted our attention to the negative reviews and were surprised that even users who gave the DCD77C2 a low score still acknowledged it as a powerful 20v cordless drill. Complaints were mostly directed towards problems with the chuck (a complaint we hear about so many drills, by the way), with one user hearing grinding sounds from it just after using the drill for a couple of months, while another one had trouble with keeping bits locked in place. Another notable criticism is that the forward/reverse switch on the drill does not slide smoothly, which might be an annoyance for some people. Once we were done reading reviews, we had our shopping algorithm analyze all feedback and gave the DCD77C2 an adjusted score of 4.5 stars.

The DCD777C2 easily ranks as one of the best drills you can get, thanks to its reputation as a portable powerhouse.

• Brushless Motor
• 2 Speeds

• Brushless Motor
• 2 Speeds

Cordless drills may often be relegated to light drilling tasks, but the IDH182-02 seems to push the limits of its category. At 1650 in-lbs, this drill's peak torque is among the highest compared to that of other drills we have in our database. Its high no-load RPM of 2800 is also no slouch, ranking well above the average.

We checked 156 reviews to find out what users have to say about the pint-sized powerhouse. One user claimed that it had enough power to drive half-inch wood lugs into treated wood while there were also several accounts of it being able remove wheel lugs without having to use a breaker bar . The IDH182-02 also comes with a couple of 4000mAH Lithium Ion Batteries which were also praised for their long run-time.

Although it received plenty of favorable reviews, this high torque small cordless drill still has its share of criticisms. One user noted that they needed two hands to insert or remove bits because the chuck does not have a quick-release feature and their crew reported that some bits don't fit the chuck and are likely to fall off during use. A user was also complaining about the 17-inch case that came bundled with the kit, which they found "overkill" considering that the drill is only 8 inches tall with the battery installed. Criticisms aside, the IDH182-02 still managed to get an adjusted score of 4.5 stars.

Users looking for a reliable high-torque cordless drill should consider getting the IDH182-02, which is one of the best options available right now.

• Brushless Motor
• Socket-Ready Chuck
• Hammer-Drill Mode
• 3 Speeds

• Keyless Chuck

• Brushless Motor
• Hammer-Drill Mode
• Side Handle

• Brushless Motor
• Hammer-Drill Mode
• Side Handle
• 3 Speeds

Makita claims that the XPH12T's batteries provide up to 50% longer runtime than other 18V high torque cordless drills. Also, a look at the stats shows that its max RPM of 2,000 and peak torque of 530in-lbs are on par with most drills we have on our database at the time of this writing. Are those specs enough for it to win the approval of its users? We examined 115 reviews to find out the answer.

Makita may have been on to something when they talked about the XPH12T's longer run time. Although we don't have an exact comparison of it and a brushed motor drill, we would be inclined to believe their claim based on what most users said in their reviews. One mentioned being able to install a 300ft fence with two charges of a 4000mAH battery and a single charge of a 3000mAH replacement. Since the drill comes bundled with two 5000 mAh batteries and it's compatible with other Makita 18V LXT batteries, it's safe to assume that anyone can do a lot of drilling with it. Although it did not stand out in terms of other specs, there weren't any major complaints about its power.

One thing that users have to watch out for is the drill's mode select switch. There were multiple complaints about the drill getting stuck in hammer mode, limiting its use. From what we understand of the reviews we read, users who may want to purchase this drill for its otherwise good performance (negative reviews amounted to only 7% last time we checked, which is very good) should essentially consider it as a non-hammer drill and never use the hammer switch, thus avoiding the risk of being stuck there!

With both positive and critical reviews accounted for, our system gave the XPH12T an adjusted score of 4.5 stars. Good run times and solid performance have helped the XPH12T secure its spot among the top 10 choices in its category.

• Brushless Motor
• Hammer-Drill Mode
• 2 Speeds

• Brushless Motor
• Keyless Chuck

• Brushless Motor
• Side Handle

• Brushless Motor
• Side Handle
• 2 Speeds
• Keyless Chuck

Powered by a 3000mAh battery (with an optional 5000mAh battery sold separately), the XFD061 high-torque drill has quite the power source compared to other drills in the database. Coupled with its brushless motor, which Makita claims to be 50% more energy-efficient than brushed motors found in other drills, is the extra juice enough to win the approval of its users?

The combo seems to have paid off, judging by what we saw after we examined reviews. Majority of the users gave the XFD061 high scores, specifically pointing out how much run time they got out of its LXT lithium-ion battery. Although this cordless drill's specs do not seem to stand out among other similar products we have on record as of this writing, users still liked it for "light or standard drilling work", though it was unclear whether they were referring to speed or torque, given its rather above-average peak torque of 530in-lbs -- which makes us think of it as a contender for a compact high-torque sort of category. Multiple users even recommend having it as an addition to anyone's tool collection, since its compact design and lightweight build doesn't take up much storage space. The only notable gripe about it was that the carrying bag included in the kit was too small to contain the unit and the battery. Overall, the XFD061 gets an adjusted score of (rating temporarily unavailable) stars.

• Brushless Motor
• 2 Speeds

• Brushless Motor
• Hammer-Drill Mode
• Side Handle
• 2 Speeds
• Keyless Chuck

• Brushless Motor
• 2 Speeds
• Keyless Chuck

• Brushless Motor
• Socket-Ready Chuck
• Hammer-Drill Mode

• Brushless Motor
• Side Handle
• 2 Speeds

• Brushless Motor
• Side Handle
• 2 Speeds

• Hammer-Drill Mode
• Side Handle
• 3 Speeds

• Side Handle
• Electronic brake