CNET's top pick for 12V drills and a consistent expert favorite. Explosive performance in a small package, it topped performance scores across the board while staying under $100.
This Bosch drill is dynamite, explosive performance in a small package. It topped the performance scores across the board and came in second in our measurements for getting into the tightest spots.
Although it's a 12-volt model, it has plenty of speed, with a maximum of 1,300 rpm, and with 265 inch-pounds of torque, it also has plenty of power. In our tests, this drill drove screws easily, and the clutch was sensitive to seating screws at the right depth.
Bosch or Makita
I agree with Bosch for drills
Pro-grade power in a shockingly compact 12V body. At 400 inch-pounds of torque, it matches many 18V drills while staying under 6 inches long, a beast in disguise.
The tightest side clearance of any drill CNET has tested at 1-18/64 inches, ideal for cramped cabinets and awkward angles. Lowest price on the list at $50.
Five minutes on the charger gets you 30 minutes of drilling, basically always ready to go. A brushless motor at a budget price makes this the smartest buy for renters and occasional DIYers.
A modular 5-in-1 system that swaps between drill, driver, right-angle, offset, and flex-shaft heads, the only 12V tool that adapts to virtually any awkward angle or confined space.
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