Makita's pro-grade 18V brushless drill delivers contractor-level durability with ergonomics that tradespeople rave about. The LXT platform is massive, and Makita's build quality is legendary on job sites worldwide.
Best for Professional Level Projects, the Makita 18-Volt LXT Cordless Drill/Driver Kit is a professional-level tool that's built well and performs well.
Makita has built a decades-long reputation for making tough, pro-grade tools that are just as useful in a contractor's truck as they are in a DIYer's garage.
Makita is the way to go. Top reasons I prefer them are ergonomics, and how responsive they are to inputs. Makitas come on instantly, and stop on a dime. They're like a finely tuned race car, vs a lumbering, but powerful, land yacht.
There's a reason Home Depot only rents out Makita tools. Milwaukee and dewalt are much less reliable. I've never heard any cite Makita as unreliable before.
The go-to drill for professionals who need serious power in a compact package. Dominates in torque, hammer drilling, and runtime, it's the drill serious tradespeople actually buy.
DeWalt's flagship heavy-duty cordless drill is a job-site workhorse with 820 in-lbs of torque and three speed settings. Carpenters and general contractors consistently reach for yellow on tough framing and construction tasks.
The highest maximum torque rating (500 in-lbs) of any 18V brushed drill, and it crushed the competition in high-torque tests by completing 20% more bored holes than second place. Best-in-class performance at a mid-range price.
800 in-lbs of torque and a 4.0Ah battery in a kit that pros say performs like Milwaukee and Makita at a fraction of the price. Backed by Home Depot's Lifetime Service Agreement, the best warranty deal in the category.