Best cordless drills for home use

Top pick: DeWalt 20V MAX Drill/Driver Kit — the dependable all-rounder for home use: plenty of torque for shelves, deck screws and furniture, a clutch that stops you stripping screws, and a battery system you can add tools to later.

Who the others suit:

• Black+Decker 20V MAX — the simplest, lightest choice for occasional jobs like flat-pack furniture and curtain rods.
• Makita 18V LXT — for someone who wants a compact, smooth-running pro-grade drill and may build a tool collection.
• Avid Power / Senix 20V — budget-friendly first drills for light household tasks.
• Ryobi ONE+ combo — if you'd rather buy a drill plus impact driver together and grow into the ONE+ range.
• Milwaukee M18 FUEL combo — overkill for most homes; worth it only if you'll drill masonry and drive long screws regularly.

Skip 12V pink sets and no-name bargains if you want one drill to last years.