Best cordless drills under $150 for home use

Top pick: DeWalt DCD794D1 ATOMIC 20V MAX brushless drill/driver kit. It's the best all-rounder for a home toolbox: brushless motor, ½-inch chuck, and it comes as a kit with battery and charger, so nothing else to buy. Owners rate it very highly.

Who the others suit:

• DeWalt DCD794B tool-only — same drill, no battery or charger; only worth it if you already own DeWalt 20V batteries.
• DeWalt 20V MAX drill/driver kit — the simplest, most affordable way into the DeWalt battery system.
• DeWalt DCD778B hammer drill — if you'll drill into brick or concrete as well as wood.
• Bosch 18V compact brushless kit — a lighter, tidier kit for furniture and shelf work.
• Milwaukee M12 FUEL — small and strong for tight spaces; bare tool only.
• Metabo HPT DB3DL2 — a solid mid-priced kit with batteries included.
• WORKPRO 12V/20V sets — light, cheap starter drills for occasional jobs; less power and durability than the brands above.