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Best Cordless Drills (2026)
The cheapest cordless drills is Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit at $99. Best by the numbers — Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit (lowest price), Craftsman V20 CMCD725D2 Brushless RP 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit (newest). This page compares 13 cordless drills across 10 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
13 cordless drills compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit at $99 (Home Depot price for K2 kit with two 1.5 Ah batteries and charger).
- Typical price: from $99, median $169, up to $329 — across 9 priced.
- Tracked: 13 products across 10 brands, current through 2026-06-19.
- Compared on: voltage v, max torque in lb, chuck size in, no load speed rpm, brushless, battery included ah.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit ($99)
- Newest: Craftsman V20 CMCD725D2 Brushless RP 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit (2024)
- Highest battery included ah: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit (5 battery included ah)
- Lightest: Skil PWR CORE 20 DL6293B-10 Brushless 20V 1/2 in. Compact Drill Driver Kit (1.92 weight lb)
Comparison
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
Popular comparisons
- DeWalt DCD771C2 20V MAX Compact Drill/Driver Kit vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit
- DeWalt DCD771C2 20V MAX Compact Drill/Driver Kit vs Makita XFD061 18V LXT Compact Brushless 1/2 in. Drill Kit (3.0 Ah)
- Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit vs Makita XFD061 18V LXT Compact Brushless 1/2 in. Drill Kit (3.0 Ah)
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest cordless drills?
Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit is the cheapest at $99 (Home Depot price for K2 kit with two 1.5 Ah batteries and charger), as of 2026-06-19.
How much does cordless drills cost?
Across the 9 cordless drills with a published price, the median is $169, ranging from $99 to $329, as of 2026-06-19.
Which cordless drills is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit ($99). Newest: Craftsman V20 CMCD725D2 Brushless RP 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit (2024). Highest battery included ah: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit (5 battery included ah).
How many cordless drills are compared here?
13 cordless drills across 10 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-19.
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How we compiled this
Dataset covers thirteen 12-24 V cordless drill/driver and hammer-drill models spanning entry-level brushed tools through professional brushless platforms. Primary sources were manufacturer product pages (DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch, Ryobi, Craftsman, Ridgid, Metabo HPT, Kobalt, Skil) supplemented by reputable tool-review sources (Pro Tool Reviews, ToolGuyd, TechReviewer, ToolBoxBuzz) and authorized-retailer listings (Acme Tools, Toolup, CPO Outlets). Torque values are max torque in inch-pounds as stated by the manufacturer; brushless is a boolean (true = brushless motor, false = brushed); weight_lb is bare-tool or tool-with-battery as noted per product. priceUsd reflects the best-available, live-verified US price for the exact model/config named; null is used where no current published USD price could be confirmed from a live source (a null beats a guess). All values re-verified 2026-06-19. accessedAt 2026-06-19.
Last verified 2026-06-19. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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