Wirecutter's top pick for everyday household tasks — compact, light, and surprisingly capable. Drilled 30 one-inch holes and sank 100+ screws on a single charge in testing.
If you hate heavy tools and mostly hang pictures, assemble furniture, or do light repairs, this 12V DeWalt punches well above its size and weight.
“The DeWalt 12-volt was able to drill 30 1-inch holes into a 2-by-10 on a single battery charge, and it could sink over 100 3-inch drywall screws into a doubled-up 2-by-10.”
