Best combi drills for home DIY

In its favour

• At 920 g with a 174 mm head length, the listing describes one of the lightest 18 V drills here.
• Brushless motor and a 13 mm metal chuck are listed, so bits hold firmly.
• AMPShare batteries also fit tools from several other brands in the alliance.

Good to know

• Single speed only according to the listing, so slow driving of large screws needs a gentle trigger.
• Two 2.0 Ah packs are enough for home jobs but small for long sessions.

In its favour

• The box includes masonry, HSS, brad point and spade bits plus many screwdriver bits, according to the listing.
• Three modes, an all-metal 13 mm ratcheting chuck and a brushless motor are listed.
• The 5 Ah pack charges in about an hour and fits over 40 ONE+ garden and power tools.

Good to know

• Torque and weight are not given in the listing, which makes direct comparison harder.
• Only one battery is included, so you will pause to recharge on longer jobs.

In its favour

• At 810 g it is light, and Bosch states it can hammer drill up to 10 mm in masonry.
• Brushless motor with a top speed of 1,750 rpm is listed.
• Two 3.0 Ah batteries, rapid charger, belt clip and L-BOXX case are all included.

Good to know

• The 10 mm chuck and 35 Nm torque limit larger bits and long screws.
• 12 V packs do not fit Bosch 18 V tools, so think about future purchases.

In its favour

• 74 Nm and two gears handle large holes in timber as well as everyday fixings.
• 15 torque settings and an LED work light are listed.
• Two 5 Ah XR packs and a UK plug charger are included.

Good to know

• The 5 Ah packs add weight compared with 2 Ah kits, and the drill's own weight is not stated.
• More capacity than a typical home user needs, which shows in what you pay.

In its favour

• The listing states 50 Nm, two speeds of 500 and 1,800 rpm and 24 torque settings.
• A 13 mm ratcheting chuck takes standard drill and screwdriver bits.
• The pole hedge trimmer runs on the same ONE+ batteries, so the bundle covers garden jobs too.

Good to know

• The 1.5 Ah packs are small, especially if they also power the hedge trimmer.
• The hedge trimmer is body only, so it shares the drill's two batteries.

In its favour

• Metal gearbox and 16 torque settings are listed for controlled driving.
• Two 3.0 Ah batteries give a good amount of work between charges for home use.
• The LXT batteries fit a wide range of Makita tools and garden kit.

Good to know

• At 1.8 kg in the listing it is heavier than the compact drills in this guide.
• The listing does not say if the motor is brushless or give the chuck size.

In its favour

• The listing gives a weight of 1.1 kg, so it is easy to hold at arm's length.
• Two 2 Ah batteries and the SC 30 charger are listed as included.
• Hammer mode lets you drill plug holes in brick for shelves and brackets.

Good to know

• Torque and chuck size are not stated in this listing; check Metabo's spec sheet.
• Small 2 Ah packs are best for short jobs rather than whole days.