Drill reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 261 Reddit reviews across 21 subreddits and 38 posts to rank the best Drill brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Tools, r/MilwaukeeTool, r/AskUK, r/Dewalt, r/DIYUK. Top-rated brands include Milwaukee (4.5/5), Ryobi (3.7/5), Bosch (4.1/5).
Stats
Reviews261
Subreddits21
Posts38
Brands39
Products76
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#1
Milwaukee
4.5
(55)
"Used every day multiple times a day. It also gets 20% of its use drilling into concrete. Wonderful tool."
"I really like the M12 variants. This combo is perfect for the wood shop and general around the house junk!"
"Next, consider the combo kit with the impact."
"Don’t get the drill alone get the combo drill driver kit that includes two batteries and a charger from HD. I think it’s like $149"
"Get Milwaukee Big Hawgs, no contest. They handle wood, plywood, OSB, and particle board with ease."
"Get the m12 Milwaukee."
"It’s pro grade but light as shit."
"Invest in a set of driver heads that are of high quality."
"I bought this exact kit at least 4 years ago and it hasn't failed me yet."
"One of the best IMO and they have a LOT of tools that work with the same battery."
#2
Ryobi
3.7
(37)
"Yup this is where I get my Ryobi stuff, got the bandsaw and router table (and also lawn equip too)"
"Direct tools carries factory reconditioned Ryobi and Ridgid for 30-50% off Home Depot prices."
"The newer lithium 18v 4Ah One+ batteries took my older ryobi drill from "serviceable" to "badass" real quick."
"Ryobi"
"I love the battery system. I have all sorts of tools that run off my Ryobi batteries."
"Honestly, I'm going to second the Ryobi. While contractors bitch about them, they're affordable and reliable. I've had one in my workshop for over a decade with no issues."
"If you’re on here asking, ryobi is perfect."
"Buy ryobi/craftsman/kobalt or Hercules from harbor freight."
"For most homeowners Ryobi offers tremendous value."
"Just try to buy the brushless version of whatever you’re after."
#3
Bosch
4.1
(32)
"I'd vote Bosch."
"I like bosch"
"Bosch or dewalt for box store brands."
"Bosch makes em' way better."
"Bosch and dewalt have been great for me."
"I have this one and the 12V-35 FC which I'd recommend strongly. Awesome units, would buy again."
"Bosch are my favorite."
"Bosch bits are fantastic."
"After using most of these Bosch are the best quality ones."
"The Bosch IXO 7 gen is really good for wheel building."
#4
DeWalt
4.5
(25)
"I had a quick look and this dewalt seems to be about the best deal."
"I've heard great things about the Dewalt gyro screwdriver."
"DCD805 for DIY."
"The 805 delivers in spades. If you're a DIYer then the 805 is the one to get."
"For only 24 dollars more the 996 is a waaaay better drill."
"The 805 is in a different league in terms of power, speed and torque."
"I regularly used DeWalts compact hammer drill for mounting stuff to concrete block."
"The 996 is a beast. I've owned it for years."
"Spend the money on a decent name-brand tool and you only have to buy it once."
"I have that deWalt double pack from Screwfix and I’d highly recommend it."
#5
Makita
4.3
(25)
"Makita - I bought a twin hammer drill and driver set when I bought my house, which needed major renovation, and fifteen years later I'm still using it."
"I've had a Makita for about 15 years for seldom use. Battery and drill still work great."
"For homeowners, Makita is buy it once have it for ever."
"Makita or Milwaukee are the best if money is no object."
"I have mostly Makita now and some dewalt."
"Try and find a Makita owner that ever had to replace their drill....ever"
"Personally I believe Makita makes the best drill bits."
"I'm biased, Makita for life!!!"
"Most of my battery tools are makita and a handful of rigid. Milwaukee, dewalt, Bosch also good tools."
"Milwaukee and Makita make really lightweight 12 V drills."
#6
DEWALT
4.2
(23)
"I can’t go lower again. Far superior."
"I bought a DeWalt drill on offer 7 or 8 years ago and have abused the hell out of it."
"That’s a great choice."
"DeWalt. I love my DeWalt."
"I bought that exact set and it's been great."
"I've got that Dewalt drill... it's versatile, lightweight, powerful enough for around-the-house stuff."
"Easily dewalt."
"Dewalt is my chosen brand, but Makita are also good"
"There are a lot of different options when it comes to say Dewalt drills"
"I have that drill, is a nicer drill than the slightly cheaper dewalt ones."
#7
Norseman
5.0
(8)
"Night and day better then anyone else's imported crap."
"Norseman is the way to go."
"I’ve really been loving my Norseman drill bits pricey but last a long time."
"Norseman, Chicago Latrobe, Precision Twist, basically avoid anything you’re going to find in a big box store."
"Norseman is my go-to."
"Norseman bits are great, so are cle line."
"Norseman for bits."
"Norseman drill bits are the best."
#8
Dewalt
4.8
(5)
"The dcd 1007 is amazing."
"Get the DCD1007 instead!"
"Get the DCD1007. It has anti-rotation tech in it."
"If I were in the market, I'd get the DCD1007."
"Dewalt compact. $100 for the set."
#9
Diablo
5.0
(4)
"Diablo has always been good for me."
"I love diablo products."
"I use diablo for all my bits and blades."
"Diablo blades are great and they also make excellent hole saws and spade bits."
#10
DeWalt DCD999
5.0
(4)
"This thing is my go to when I need to sink fasteners in concrete."
"Works dope do it."
"The 999's a monster."
"DCD999 is a great option."
#11
Melody Susie
3.8
(5)
"I just got this one from melody susie and i love it so much!"
"I have had the Melodie Susie rechargeable drill for over 6 years now."
"Get one of the desktop ones or I just got the melody susie professional ones."
"I’ve been using this one and find it does not go fast enough."
"This drill is a no-go. I would invest in a 40 dollar Melody Susie drill."
#12
Hilti
5.0
(3)
"HILTI."
"My buddy’s Hilti outperforms my 36v Bosch to a frankly shocking extent."
"Hilti. No contest."
#13
SDS
4.3
(3)
"Best get a cheap SDS Drill and bit set."
"A cheap sds drill. There's no point recommending a combi when the hammer mode on them is generally crap for this sort of work."
"Titan sds from screwfix is the best bang for your buck."
#14
Mac Tools
5.0
(2)
"If you can find a Mac tool truck they have they’re brand of drill bits lifetime warranty."
"Mac Tools has warrantied drill bits, pricey but worth it for free replacements."
#15
Viking
5.0
(2)
"Viking or Cleveland"
"Viking Drill bits have been my go-to."
#16
Tamiya
5.0
(2)
"Just get the tamiya fine pin vise. Everything else has been trash so far."
"I can't recommend it enough, it's fantastic. Smooth & quiet, and also quite slim."
#17
Skil
4.0
(2)
"Buy skil 12v it’s pretty good I have a couple tool I bought to try out."
"The Skil 12V drill is really well made and on sale as a kit for like $60 right now on Amazon."
#18
Parkside
4.0
(2)
"I have always bought the Parkside brand as it’s cheap but still solid."
"You can get cheap parkside gray(performance) drills. It's more than enough."
#19
Army Painter
4.0
(2)
"I just bought an Army painter one and that’s really good as well."
"After that I bought the Army Painter drill and it works very well."
#20
Milescraft
5.0
(1)
"A Milescraft Drill Block is $6.95 and probably more accurate."
#21
Snap-On
5.0
(1)
"I switched to snap on 14.4 stuff and I won't go back."
#22
Vessel
5.0
(1)
"Dave Rome recommended Vessel electric screwdriver."
#23
Gunther Diamond Tools
5.0
(1)
"Sintered diamond core bits. Check out gunther diamond tools if you plan on doing a bunch of drilling."
#24
Milwaukee M12 FUEL
5.0
(1)
"Great drill and impact driver combo."
#25
Festool
5.0
(1)
"Festool has amazing gear."
#26
DeWalt DCD950
5.0
(1)
"Works great!"
#27
Rockler
4.0
(1)
"I would suggest a set of forstner bits."
#28
Worx
4.0
(1)
"Worx WX240L 4V 3-Speed Cordless Screwdriver."
#29
Hart
4.0
(1)
"Hart makes some decent stuff bro they are definitely good for small work like building p80s and use around the house."
#30
Delta
4.0
(1)
"I got a nice old delta one from an auction for $27 and it wasn’t even an outrageous deal at that price."
#31
WEN
4.0
(1)
"The WEN drill presses are surprisingly decent, IMO."
#32
DeWalt DCD1007
4.0
(1)
"They have a newer model that's much more powerful it's the 1007 model."
#33
Lowe's
4.0
(1)
"I use the "multidrill" setup on a drill press that I got from lowes."
#34
Morovan
4.0
(1)
"I like the morovan one tbh, budget friendly and easy to use."
#35
Bauer
4.0
(1)
"Honestly, the Bauer drills at Harbor Freight is great for most people."
#36
Ozito
4.0
(1)
"For light duty work around the house it’s hard to beat the 5 year warranty on Ozito tools."
#37
Einhell
4.0
(1)
"For general DIY I’d go with Einhell. I’ve been very happy."
#38
Warrior
3.0
(1)
"12V Warrior drill from Harbor Freight, good enough power for house hold work."
#39
XU1
3.0
(1)
"If we're talking pine I'm pretty sure that XU1 brand from bunnings ought to handle that."
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