Best cheap cordless drill driver kits

Top pick: BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX POWERCONNECT drill/driver. It's the safest cheap kit for most people: a 20V battery, a 3/8" chuck, strong owner ratings and the widest spread of stores, so batteries and spares stay easy to find later.

Who the others suit:

• DeWalt 20V MAX drill + impact driver combo — if you want two tools and two batteries for a little more; the best value here for real DIY.
• Avid Power 20V — the bare-bones budget choice for occasional shelf and furniture jobs.
• Makita 18V LXT — if you'd rather buy into a pro-grade battery platform once.
• WORKPRO 12V — light and compact for small hands and light tasks.
• Bosch 12V — the most refined small drill, for tight spaces and precise work.

Skip the big hammer-drill kits unless you're drilling masonry.