Best combi drill kits with batteries and charger

In its favour

• The listing states 95 Nm of torque, enough headroom for large augers, hole saws and long screws in timber.
• Three mechanical speeds give a slow gear for driving and a fast one for small bits in metal and masonry.
• Two 5.0 Ah packs with charge indicators and a TSTAK case are in the box, so nothing extra is needed to start.

Good to know

• The listing gives a weight of 1 kg, which looks like the bare body only; expect a heavier tool with a 5 Ah pack fitted.
• Chuck size is listed as 12.7 mm and the bullet points are very short, so check the full DeWalt spec sheet.

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

• 135 Nm of torque is the highest figure in this guide, useful for self feed bits and large hole saws.
• Listing includes a 5 Ah M18 battery and a charger that also takes M12 packs.
• The listing mentions a 3 year UK and EU warranty.

Good to know

• Only one battery is listed, so you will wait for a recharge on long days unless you buy a second pack.
• The model code ends in -0, which normally means body only; confirm the battery and charger with the seller before ordering.

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

• 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 two speeds, 0 to 450 and 0 to 1,800 rpm, plus 60 Nm of torque.
• A 13 mm chuck and an impact rate of up to 28,800 per minute for masonry are listed.
• The battery fits the wide M18 range, so you can add Milwaukee tools later.

Good to know

• The listing does not say how many batteries come in the box; check before ordering.
• Brushless motor is not mentioned, so expect less runtime per charge than Fuel drills.