Power Tools reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 248 Reddit reviews across 21 subreddits and 29 posts to rank the best Power Tools brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AusRenovation, r/Tools, r/homeowners, r/DIYUK, r/HomeImprovement. Top-rated brands include Ryobi (3.9/5), Makita (4.7/5), Milwaukee (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews248
Subreddits21
Posts29
Brands60
Products53
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#1
Ryobi
3.9
(56)
"Once you have one, you will never want to pull out the drill, impact driver, or manual tool unless you have to."
"I would recommend the +hp line. I love my set so far!"
"Got an electric whipper Snipper that you can change the head of to other tools and it's fantastic."
"Ryobi. 6 year replacement warranty if you buy at bunnings."
"I have the ryobi blower, drill, sander, hand vac, power fan, floor dryer."
"The 36v Ryobi blower, mower and whipper have been amazing."
"Ryobi……once you start with a drill, 15 years later you will have half a garage full of Ryobi stuff."
"The batteries fit over 100 different tools."
"Ryobi for sure. 6 year no questions asked warranty."
"I like the Ryobi 18+ range."
#2
Makita
4.7
(35)
"Makita 18v Drill/Driver/Grinder combo with two batteries"
"Just go Makita but never buy the phoney batteries on line."
"I have a plug in reciprocating saw that has single handedly demolished 4 entire houses."
"The powered ones I use the most are: 1. Cordless drill 2. Circular saw 3. Blower 4. Weed whip 5. Track saw."
"There’s deals in screwfix at the moment for combi and impact drill with 3 batteries."
"Personally I’d choose Makita, used them professionally every day for years and they were robust and very well made."
"Makita for me, use them day in day out, they have one of the largest ranges of tools across multiple trades, they take so much abuse and just keep going."
"I’m a big fan of Makitas 18v platform the brushless tools have all the power you’d ever need."
"OK - a tradie is going to need something that lasts and doesn't fail them which will probably be Makita."
"I got a Makita bundle pack 5 years ago and use something from it for small projects weekly."
#3
Milwaukee
4.4
(29)
"Get the Fuel version of Milwaukee (the non fuel will not hold up to the jobsite)."
"The battery life and power seems pretty superior to me."
"Milwaukee."
"I have the dewalt, but I think the best designed has to be the Milwaukee."
"Makes bumper removal a breeze."
"Here's a good deal from home Depot on the 1/4 fuel high speed ratchet."
"That's the only impact I use and I've needed as a diy mechanic."
"Honestly love my Milwaukee tools but god damn are they expensive."
"Milwaukee"
"Milwaukee."
#4
DeWALT
4.4
(19)
"I went dewalt as the big (54v) battery also runs on small (18v) tools."
"Excellent products and it is long lasting and durable!"
"You can find deals everywhere and they have over 200 tools that use the same batteries."
"I bought two more tough system boxes last night being I am already this far."
"I went for Dewalt, hasn't let me down yet."
"Dewalt much better and more powerful."
"Pro - Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch."
"Last longer, better quality and accuracy."
"Dewalt is the best gear money can buy."
"Buy the best corded tool for the job and how much you'll use it."
#5
Ozito
3.4
(18)
"The ozito impact driver is great."
"The Ozito cordless stuff is fine."
"I love my Ozito tools."
"For the occasional use nothing wrong with ozito."
"I think you'll be fine with Ozito."
"Ozito from Bunnings. Lasts for decades and costs the least."
"Buy ozito, keep receipt, exchange."
"My Ozito drill and Ryobi tools are still going strong after several years of constant use."
"Ozito is cheap, effective and Bunnings will refund or replace if damaged."
"For pure home jobs, I would buy ozito."
#6
DeWalt
4.6
(12)
"DeWalt makes a few diff circs but the best I've seen for beginners is their one with the 6 ¹/²"
"B) Oscillating muti-tool (DeWalt DCS356). Small cuts, sanding, etc. Very versatile."
"A) All-in-one drill/driver/hammer (DeWalt DCD805). Multi-purpose drilling/driving into all materials."
"Love the gyroscopic Dewalt way more than I thought I would."
"Dewalt has the best impact wrenches right now with the DCF 921/923, 891, and 900."
"I just upgraded from Bosch cordless to a DeWalt cordless brushless drill and it's bloody amazing"
"I just upgraded from Bosch cordless to a DeWalt cordless brushless drill and it's bloody amazing."
"DeWalt usually has a drill/Driver combo kit on sale with 2 2 amp hour batteries for a decent price."
"I'd start with a battery powered drill."
"I prefer DeWalt for that."
#7
Bosch
4.3
(7)
"Better invest on bosch or makita kasi in a long run mas sulit ang orig di agad sirain!"
"I bought Bosch blue. Comes with 6 year warranty on skin and battery."
"Bosch Hammer Drill (which gets used to mix mortar occasionally)"
"I've gone all in on Bosch power tools, I love them."
"While I have a personal preference for the Bosch tools, either of them are fine for home DIY."
"I’ve been using Bosch for years now, Ryobi is pretty good too."
"Personally, I have a lot of 12v blue Bosch. It made sense for me with what I do around the house."
#8
Ridgid
4.0
(5)
"Haven't had any issues with either brand."
"Rigid makes a decent product that is 1/3 the cost and has a lifetime warranty."
"1) M18 Impact, M18 Circular Saw
2) M12 3/8 Ratchet
3) Ryobi 10in Double Bevel Miter
4) Husky 8gal & Central Numatic 2gal pancake compressors
5) Ridgid 16g nailer."
"In terms of value per dollar, ridgid is high on my list."
"Can’t go wrong with Ridgid! They’re a growing line from what I’ve seen."
#9
AEG
4.3
(4)
"It is sooo much better in quality and performance than I expected it to be."
"AEG is pretty much ryobi, available everywhere and they make most stuff now."
"I got the aeg lawn set, it’s amazing."
"I’ve got all Aeg and it’s very good."
#10
Harbor Freight
4.0
(4)
"Great purchase. I use it almost daily and never regretted it."
"Very good and affordable and for what a LOT of people use their tools for, they do very well for how much they are."
"Go to Harbor Freight for your tools. If you’re just using them for really basic stuff, their Bauer line is fine for the standard homeowner."
"I started in automotive right out of college with the cheapest shit I could get, harbor freight 1/2 inch impact."
#11
Table Saw
5.0
(2)
"A good, solid table saw is a must if you are going to make cabinets."
"I think a table saw would be your best bet."
#12
HART
4.5
(2)
"Hart brand from Walmart. Excellent tools"
"I have 3 of HART's version of this and I'm pretty impressed with the durability for the price."
#13
Rigid
4.5
(2)
"I’ve had a decent rigid collection for almost 10 years now."
"Rigid is pretty solid with the lifetime service and parts warranty."
#14
Dewalt
4.5
(2)
"Personally I'd just spend the money now and go full XR and 60v dewalt"
"Dewalt battery powered ones stop almost instantly"
#15
Stihl
4.5
(2)
"For gardening tools, Stihl do an excellent range of electric cutters and blowers."
"The newer tools are much better, I use the KM94 with longreach hedge cutter."
#16
Track Saw
4.0
(2)
"I'd vote track saw and a small router table."
"I would recommend getting the best tracksaw you can buy with a dust extractor."
#17
Tools
3.5
(2)
"Check out pawn shops and see if they have what you need there."
"I can't imagine why you'd need to spend thousands on power tools."
#18
Porter-Cable
3.5
(2)
"They’re still going strong."
"Porter cables not a terrible brand and cheap."
#19
Impact Driver
3.0
(2)
"Get yourself an impact driver to go along with it if you really want to treat yourself."
"Getting an impact driver over a drill is a large mistake."
#20
Foredom Rotary Tool
5.0
(1)
"I have a Foredom rotary tool, think Dremel on steroids."
#21
Sawzall
5.0
(1)
"Every Man needs a Sawzall!!! Where did you want that door Honey???"
#22
Mini Belt Sander
5.0
(1)
"Mini belt sander you can thank me later."
#23
Milwaukee M12
5.0
(1)
"Personally I run a 3/8” stubby M12 fuel impact gun."
#24
Laser Level
5.0
(1)
"Best gift ever."
#25
Drill
5.0
(1)
"Basic homeowner kit: 1. Drill."
#26
1/4" Impact Driver
5.0
(1)
"The most essential tool by far is 1/4" impact drivers."
#27
Oscillating Blade Tool
5.0
(1)
"An oscillating blade tool is incredibly versatile."
#28
Cordless Impact Driver
5.0
(1)
"I use cordless impact driver, drill, circular saw and recip saw the most."
#29
Shop-Vac
5.0
(1)
"Had no idea how much I needed one till I bought a house."
#30
Shop Vac
5.0
(1)
"A shop vac is so invaluable."
#31
Murdochs
5.0
(1)
"Whoever invented the impact driver should get a Nobel Prize."
#32
Oscillating Tool
5.0
(1)
"Game changer for small work around the house."
#33
Toughbuilt
5.0
(1)
"I ended up going for Toughbuilts Stacktech system. Love them so far."
#34
Festool
5.0
(1)
"Has to be my Festool CXS 2 drill. Like the best form factor install drill for my woodworking and around the house."
#35
Ecoflow
5.0
(1)
"I've been using an Ecoflow power bank and I love it. It powers my diesel heater and recharges power tool batteries."
#36
Portable Generator
5.0
(1)
"The answer you are looking for is 'portable generator'. You are gonna need one anyway for those multiple day stretches without any sun."
#37
Skil
4.0
(1)
"Skil makes a good circular saw for about $70 or so."
#38
Circular Saw
4.0
(1)
"You can do most things with a drill and a circular saw."
#39
Battery Tools
4.0
(1)
"First, decide on a line of battery tools you can stick with."
#40
Corded Drill
4.0
(1)
"If you’re really strapped for cash skip cordless drivers and get corded drills."
#41
Drill Driver Combo
4.0
(1)
"Drill driver combo. A small portable shop vac."
#42
Combi/Driver Drill
4.0
(1)
"I always recommend people get the best combi/driver drill for their money with at least 3ah batteries."
#43
Cordless Drill
4.0
(1)
"A decent cordless drill if you don’t have one."
#44
Double Bevel Sliding Miter Saw
4.0
(1)
"Double bevel sliding miter saw, circular saw, self leveling laser."
#45
Makita, Snap On, Dewalt, Milwaukee
4.0
(1)
"Different brands tend to be better in certain tools."
#46
Rigid, Dewalt, Makita
4.0
(1)
"I start w/ HD Rigid, followed by Dewalt and move onwards to a respected brand for each tool."
#47
Ryobi One+
4.0
(1)
"The older blue Ryobi One+ tools work with the new high performance lithium batteries."
#48
Craftsman
4.0
(1)
"Lowes has a two tool combo (driver / drill) with 2 20v batteries, charger, and a bag for 99 bucks. It’s Craftsman."
#49
Screwfix Titan
4.0
(1)
"For SDS drills, you can't go wrong with the Screwfix Titan SDS, does all the heavy lifting."
#50
Einhell
4.0
(1)
"I use Einhell (professionally). Chosen because of the vast range and cheaper than DeWalt."
#51
Black & Decker
4.0
(1)
"Very useful kit, never thought I would have so much use for the oscillating tool."
#52
Lotus
4.0
(1)
"Good brand. if you have the budget Bosch is excellent."
#53
Ingco Tools
4.0
(1)
"Cheap but reliable."
#54
Metabo
4.0
(1)
"It's not cheap but it definitely lasts - metabo."
#55
power tools
4.0
(1)
"Anybody saying you can’t use power tools to do spark plugs or lugs obviously had never wrenched professionally for any extended period of time."
#56
Cordless Tools
3.0
(1)
"Anything cordless is going to be more expensive, potentially stolen, out of warranty, and not worth repairing."
#57
ALDI
3.0
(1)
"Nothing wrong with ALDI tools for the home handyman."
#58
Electric
3.0
(1)
"Electric does vibrate less but it's also due to being lower power."
#59
Dremel
2.0
(1)
"I know it’s exciting, I’ve been there. Spend your money when you need to."
#60
Ryobi 36V Vacuum Mulcher Blower
1.0
(1)
"It lasted less than 3 minutes in vacuum mode."
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