The best cordless drill sets, compared.
Top pick: WORX WX183.2 20V drill driver, 13 mm chuck Best value: FADAKWALT 20V drill driver kit, two 1.5Ah batteries, green – Highest value part in the set: two 1.5 Ah batteries and a bit kit at about £41.99, with 4.4 from 1,020, after the torque cells that do not agree. Updated October 2026.
A cordless drill set is a kit: a drill or combi drill with a battery and a charger, usually with a case and bits. It is not a bare tool body, and it is not a rotary hammer. In the UK you use one for flat-pack furniture, shelves, a short run of screws, and the occasional plug hole. You tell a useful kit from a box of soft bits by the torque in newton-metres, a clutch separate from the two-speed gearbox, and the chuck: about 10 mm on a compact kit, 13 mm when you want a larger bit. A second battery matters because one small pack stops the job when it is flat. Reviews should describe the drill, not only the accessories. Hammer mode on a combi is light percussion. Hard brick and deep holes need a different tool. The charger is the mains part: a UK 3-pin plug, and the charger that came with the kit. Those checks, in order, are in the [cordless drill set buying guide](/hub/drilling-and-accessories/cordless-drill-set/sub/cordless-drill-set-buying-guide).
A cordless drill set is a kit: a drill or combi drill with a battery and a charger, usually with a case and bits. It is not a bare tool body, and it is not a rotary hammer.
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What is the job?
The WORX WX183.2, listed at £119.99, is a 20 V drill driver with a 13 mm chuck and 4.9 from 18 reviews. A reviewer says it is not a hammer drill, that it drilled brick and metal more willingly than their old Bosch, and that it feels heavier overhead. Torque is not stated. The highlight says one 2.5Ah battery. Two bullets describe a hedge trimmer and do not match this drill.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a WORX drill driver and you will share the pack with other WORX tools.
Less suitable: You need hammer mode, a second battery, or a larger review sample.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the WORX WX183.2 a hammer drill?
A reviewer says it is not. It is a drill driver. The specification table says combination drill, two speeds, 1700 rpm and a 13 mm chuck. No torque is stated. Wood capacity is 35 mm and metal capacity is 13 mm.
What battery is included?
The highlight says one 2.5Ah battery, a 2A charger and a double-ended bit. The amperage cell says 2000 mA. The included-components cell names only a battery charger. Reviews say the pack works with other WORX tools.
Why do two bullets mention a hedge trimmer?
They describe a multi-position front handle for bushes. The title, the chuck and the reviews are a drill. Treat those two bullets as a listing error.
The Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40, listed at £83.64, is the top pick in this set: 40 Nm, a 13 mm chuck, two 1.5Ah packs and a case, with 4.7 from 650 amazon.co.uk reviews. Reviewers use it for ordinary DIY, including a TV mount, and call it light. The battery-type cell says CR2032, which conflicts with the PBA packs in the scope of supply. It is not a tested masonry drill.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want an 18 V combi with two batteries for shelves, screws and the odd light plug hole.
Less suitable: You need a full bit set in the box, or an SDS for hard brick.
Specifications
Common questions
What is in the Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40 box?
The scope of supply is two PBA 18V 1.5Ah batteries, a double screwdriver bit, charger AL 18V-20 and a carrying case. The battery-type cell says CR2032, which does not match those packs.
Does this listing include hammer mode?
Yes. The bullets say it is for screwdriving, drilling in wood, metal and plastic, and impact drilling in masonry. Stated torque is 40 Nm, with two speeds and 20 torque levels, and a 13 mm chuck.
What do the reviews use it for?
Reviewers describe household jobs, a useful speed setting and a light drill. One buyer mounted a TV after quotes from handymen, and said their experience was mostly flat-pack. They do not report a repeated chuck fault.
The Bosch EasyImpact 18V-38, listed at £76.50, is a one-battery 18 V combi: 38 Nm, a 10 mm chuck and a 2.5Ah pack, with 4.7 from 292 reviews. A beginner used it for a doorbell. Power for All is stated. The amperage cell says 10 A, which does not match a 2.5Ah pack. You stop when the single pack is flat.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a light Bosch combi for small jobs and you can wait for one pack to charge.
Less suitable: You want two batteries in the box or a 13 mm chuck.
Specifications
Common questions
What battery does the EasyImpact 18V-38 include?
One 2.5Ah battery and charger AL 18V-20, plus a carrying case. There is no second pack. A reviewer says older Bosch batteries still fit, and that those packs are larger.
How is the chuck different from the 18V-40?
This listing states a 10 mm quick-action chuck and 38 Nm. The 18V-40 listing states a 13 mm chuck and 40 Nm. Both state two speeds and 20 torque levels.
What job do reviewers describe?
A first-time buyer fitted a Ring doorbell. Others call it light, easy and enough for a small drill. One reviewer says a lightweight drill can only do so much.
The BLACK+DECKER BCD700S1K-GB, listed at £65.99, is an 18 V combi with a kitbox and a 109-piece bit set, and 4.6 from 205 reviews. Bullets state hammer drilling at 21,000 bpm. The torque cells say 1 inch-pound, so torque is shown as unknown. One reviewer could not drill some of their house brick. The included-components cell does not name a charger.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a known 18 V name and a large bit set for general DIY.
Less suitable: You need a readable torque figure or a drill that has already proved itself in your brick.
Specifications
Common questions
What torque does the BLACK+DECKER listing state?
Both torque cells say 1 inch-pound. That figure is not used as a working torque. The bullets state 10 torque settings, two gears, 0-1400 rpm and 21,000 bpm for hammer drilling.
Is a charger listed?
The included-components cell names a kitbox and a 109-piece drilling and screwing set. It does not name a charger. The title names a 1.5Ah lithium-ion battery.
Will it drill house brick?
One reviewer said it is good for most DIY and that drilling some of the brick in their house was impossible. Another used it for a whole day and still had battery.
The BETENST set, listed at £25.99, states a brushless 21 V drill, 45 Nm and one 2.0Ah pack. The star line is 4.5 from 309, and the saved listing has four UK reviews. Two of those say it failed on 2x4 or that a bit broke on first use. The item weight is 1.56 kg; a bullet says 1 kg. The amperage cell says 2 mA.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You are trying a cheap stated-brushless drill and you can return it if the bits fail.
Less suitable: You are building garage shelving from 2x4 or you need more than four written reviews.
Specifications
Common questions
How many batteries are included?
The bullet list is one 2000mAh battery and a charger, with a stated 90-minute charge. The included-components cell names only the cordless drill. There is no second pack.
What did the four written reviews say?
Two are short praise. One buyer could not screw 2x4 together or fix a 2x4 to a wall for garage shelving. Another said a screwdriver bit broke after one use and a drill bit wore out after one use.
Why is the review count treated cautiously?
The listing line is 4.5 from 309 reviews. The saved listing contains four United Kingdom review texts. The star line is kept. The written sample is small.
The Huini set, listed at £14.93, states 45 Nm, a 10 mm chuck, one 1500mAh pack and 29 accessories, with 4.5 from 298 reviews. Reviewers fit blinds and call it a cheap first drill. The bits are the weak part. Hammer mode is not clearly named, and a glove in the bullet was missing for one buyer.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want the cheapest starter for screws and blinds and you can replace the bits.
Less suitable: You need a named hammer mode or bits you can trust on day one.
Specifications
Common questions
What does the Huini set include?
One 21 V drill, 29 accessories, one 1500mAh battery, a charger, a manual and a portable box. A bullet mentions gloves. One reviewer did not receive gloves and was not bothered.
What did reviewers manage with it?
Jobs cited include moving house and fitting blinds. After six blinds the battery still had charge, in that review. Buyers also say the supplied tools are lower quality than the drill.
Is hammer mode stated?
The title says cordless combi drill. The bullets describe drilling, twisting and pulling, not a named hammer mode. Do not treat masonry as established from this listing.
The Bosch UniversalImpact 18, listed at £103.21, states 34 Nm, one 1.5Ah battery, a charger and a case, with 4.5 from 151 reviews. Power for All and a 2-year warranty line are on the listing. A review says it is not for heavy masonry. Wood and metal capacities both say 10 mm, and the chuck size is not stated.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already want a Bosch 18 V combi for light tasks and a 2-year warranty line.
Less suitable: You want two batteries, a known chuck size, or heavy masonry.
Specifications
Common questions
What is in the UniversalImpact 18 box?
One 1.5Ah battery, charger AL 1810 CV and a carrying case. There is no second battery. Power for All is stated on the listing. The manufacturer warranty line says 2 years.
What do reviewers say it will not do?
One buyer calls it lightweight, well made and perfect for lighter tasks, and not a drill for heavy masonry. Another was surprised by the power and how long the battery lasted.
Why are the capacity figures flagged?
The wood and metal capacity cells both say 10 mm, next to 34 Nm. The maximum-speed cell says 1900 rpm and the speed cell says 1500 rpm. Chuck size is not stated.
The green FADAKWALT 7720, listed at £41.99, is the best value in this set: two 1.5Ah batteries, a charger and a bit kit, with 4.4 from 1,020 reviews. Buyers cite a 5 x 3 m gazebo and furniture. The title says 30 Nm; the table also says 35 Nm and 21 Nm. Hammer mode is not stated. The maximum-power cell says 20 W.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want two batteries and bits for furniture and timber screws under £45.
Less suitable: You need a stated hammer mode or a single torque figure you can trust.
Specifications
Common questions
How many batteries are in the FADAKWALT kit?
Two 1.5Ah lithium-ion batteries and a charger. The title also says a case. The bit list is four wood bits, four twist bits, an extension, a flexible shaft, short and long screwdriver bits and screw anchors.
Which torque figure should you read?
The title says 30 Nm, also written as 266 in-lb. The maximum-torque cell says 35 Nm and the torque cell says 21 Nm. Those three figures are all in the listing and they do not agree.
Is hammer mode listed?
The title is a drill driver kit. The drill-type cell says combination drill. Hammer mode is not described in the bullets. Reviewers talk about a gazebo, furniture and wood, not brick.
The VOERJIA L001, listed at £59.99, states a brushless 21 V combi, 65 Nm, a 3/8 inch chuck and two 2.0Ah packs, with 4.4 from 247 reviews. One buyer built a timber shed with 75 mm screws. The case needed foam. The wood-capacity cell says 10 mm and the amperage cell says 23 A.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want two batteries and a stated hammer mode around £60 for timber.
Less suitable: You need a capacity figure that matches the torque claim, or a case that holds the bits.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the VOERJIA set include two batteries?
Yes. The bullets list two 2.0Ah batteries, a charger and a suitcase, plus 46 accessories. Reviewers call the second pack handy. One mixed review liked the drill and not the batteries.
Is brushless and 65 Nm a measured result?
Both are claims on the listing. The wood-capacity cell says 10 mm, which sits oddly next to 65 Nm. One buyer used it for a timber shed and 75 mm screws. That is a review, not a lab test.
What is wrong with the case?
One reviewer said the case lining is poor and added foam. The drill itself was still in use.
The DEKO 186-piece kit, listed at £59.99, is a toolbox with a 20 V drill, one 1.5Ah battery and a USB-C charger, rated 4.2 from 195 reviews. Torque and chuck are not stated. Reviewers buy it as a present and for small jobs. One review says the tools were loose and broke another item, and that the kit looks tougher than it is.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a gift box of hand tools that includes a small drill.
Less suitable: You want a specified combi with a torque figure and a chuck size.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this a drill or a tool box?
Both. The listing is a 186-piece household kit whose power tool is a 20 V drill with one 1.5Ah battery and a USB-C charger. Torque, chuck and hammer mode are not stated. The set weighs 5.61 kg.
What do reviewers say about the case?
Gift buyers like the number of tools. One buyer says the foam does not hold them, they arrived loose, and they broke another item. The same review calls the quality cheaper than it looks.
What runtime does the listing claim?
The bullets say a full charge in about 1.5 hours, 1-3 hours of use, and 5-6 hours for ordinary household work. That is a listing claim, not a measured test.
The Maxesla 99-piece set, listed at £37.99, states 42 Nm, two 2.0Ah batteries and hammer mode, with 4.0 from 951 reviews. Some buyers like the pile of attachments for simple tasks. Others report bits that melt and a chuck that would not release a masonry bit. The 3.8 kg weight is the set. Voltage is only in the title.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a cheap two-battery kit for light screws and you will bin weak bits.
Less suitable: You need a chuck that releases a masonry bit, or a wall you can rely on this drill to pierce.
Specifications
Common questions
What is in the 99-piece Maxesla box?
The included list is a drill, two batteries, a charger, a tape measure, pliers, a knife, sockets, screwdriver and drill bits, 60 expansion screws, a hammer and a box, among other small items.
What fails in the reviews?
Screwdriver bits melted on a few screws. A large masonry bit stuck and the quick-release chuck would not let it go. One reviewer says it will not go through walls. Others say it is fine for light DIY.
Is the voltage on the specification table?
No. 21 V is in the title. The table states 42 Nm, 1850 rpm, a 0.38 inch chuck and a 2000 mAh battery.
The Stanley FATMAX V20 kit SFMCK465D2S-GB, listed at £140, is a hammer drill and an impact driver with two 2.0Ah 18 V batteries, rated 3.9 from 9 reviews. The drill is stated at 50 Nm. The 165 Nm figure is the impact driver. One review says it was advertised as brushless and arrived brushed. A second review says tradespeople asked to use it. That is two texts.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a hammer drill and an impact driver on one 18 V Stanley V20 pair of batteries.
Less suitable: You need a large review sample or a brushless motor you can verify from the listing alone.
Specifications
Common questions
Which torque belongs to which tool?
The bullets state 50 Nm, 1500 rpm and 25,000 bpm for the hammer drill, and 165 Nm, 2,800 rpm and 24 clutch settings for the impact driver. The specification torque cell of 165 Nm is the driver figure.
Is the kit brushless?
The item-type name says brushless. One of the two written reviews says the page advertised brushless and the tool received was brushed, and that the same set was £5 less at Currys. There are nine ratings in total.
What batteries are included?
Two 2.0Ah 18 V packs and a 1.25A charger, in a soft bag. The bullets say the packs are part of the Stanley V20 system. The voltage cell is 18 V.
Twelve cordless drill sets on amazon.co.uk were scored on 19 October 2026 from listing facts and review notes, not from a lab test. Stars, review sample, fit as a drill set and value are weighted 40, 25, 25 and 10. Where two totals tie, the higher amazon.co.uk star line is the top pick, once. The highest value score that is not that pick is best value, once. A torque cell is not treated as a measured result when the same listing prints a different figure.
Stars
40%Star rating on amazon.co.uk, scored as (rating / 5) times 40, rounded. The line stays the UK listing figure. It is not a lab score.
Sample
25%1,000 or more reviews score 25. 200 or more score 20. 50 or more score 12. 10 or more score 6. Fewer than 10 score 2.
Fit as a drill set
25%Two batteries or a larger single pack, a readable torque, and reviews that cite real home jobs score 20. One small pack or a 10 mm chuck scores 16. Light jobs, with bits or brick called out as the limit, score 14. Bits that fail, a chuck that sticks, or a 2x4 the drill cannot screw score 12.
Value
10%Two batteries under £45 with 1,000 or more reviews score 10. A known-brand kit under £85 with a high star line scores 8. One small pack in the mid band scores 6. A toolbox or a failed cheap drill scores 4. A £120 drill with 18 reviews and no torque scores 3. A £140 kit with 9 reviews and a disputed brushless claim scores 2.
Start with the job, then a torque figure the listing states once, then the chuck and the batteries in the box. Bits and a piece count come after those. The notes below follow that order for these twelve amazon.co.uk listings, checked on 19 October 2026. None of the scores is a lab test.
A cordless drill set, for this comparison, is a kit: a drill or combi drill with a battery and a charger, usually a case and bits. It is not a bare body, and it is not a rotary hammer. UK buyers use one for flat-pack, shelves, a short run of screws, and the odd plug hole. A useful kit has a torque figure you can read, a 10 mm or 13 mm chuck, a second battery when the job is long, and reviews that talk about the drill rather than only the bits. Start with the job.
A 20 V or 21 V title is a label. It is not a higher torque than a stated 18 V figure. The Stanley FATMAX V20 kit is listed at 18 V. Stanley's 165 Nm is the impact driver, not the hammer drill.
Counts such as 29, 99 and 186 are mostly bits and hand tools. Reviews on the Maxesla, BETENST, Huini and DEKO kits report soft or snapped bits, a chuck that will not release, or tools loose in the case.
Hammer mode is light percussion in a keyless chuck. Use a masonry bit if you try a plug hole. Hard brick, a deep hole, or a structural hole is where a rotary hammer takes over. These listings do not print a vibration figure.
Buy the torque you can read, then the chuck, then the packs in the box. The Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40 states 40 Nm, 20 torque levels and a 13 mm chuck, with two 1.5 Ah batteries. The 18V-38 states 38 Nm and a 10 mm chuck, with one 2.5 Ah pack. The FADAKWALT title says 30 Nm while other cells say 35 Nm and 21 Nm, on a 0.38 inch chuck with two 1.5 Ah packs. The BLACK+DECKER cells say 1 inch-pound, so that row has no working torque.
A drill driver spins and drives screws. A combi adds hammer mode. An impact driver, in the Stanley kit, uses a hex collet and the 165 Nm figure. The hammer drill beside it is stated at 50 Nm. Hammer mode is for a light hole, not for hard brick. One BLACK+DECKER review says some house brick was impossible. A UniversalImpact review says that drill is not for heavy masonry. Bits are the next limit. The Bosch 18V-40 includes a double screwdriver bit, not a bit set.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You want shelves, screws and a possible light plug hole, and you can pay for two batteries. The Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40 is about £83.64, with 40 Nm, a 13 mm chuck and 4.7 from 650 reviews. Hammer mode is stated. Those reviews describe household jobs, not hard brick.
You want two batteries under £45 for furniture or a gazebo-sized run of screws. The FADAKWALT kit is about £41.99, with 4.4 from 1,020 reviews. The torque cells do not agree, and hammer mode is not stated.
If you already own a battery platform, a bare body in that system is the usual next buy, and this page is kits. The Bosch EasyImpact 18V-38 is about £76.50, with one 2.5 Ah pack, 38 Nm and a 10 mm chuck. Power for All is stated, and one review says older Bosch packs still fit.
In this set of twelve amazon.co.uk listings, the top pick is the Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40. It is about £83.64, with 4.7 from 650 reviews. The listing states 40 Nm, a 13 mm chuck, two 1.5 Ah batteries and hammer mode. It ties the FADAKWALT kit on the score, and the higher star line breaks the tie. The battery-type cell says CR2032, which conflicts with the PBA packs, and the reviews do not document hard brick. The best value is the FADAKWALT 20 V kit at about £41.99, with 4.4 from 1,020 reviews and two 1.5 Ah batteries. Its value part is the highest in the set. The torque cells say 30 Nm, 35 Nm and 21 Nm, and hammer mode is not stated. The other ten have no award. None of these scores is a lab test.
FADAKWALT 20V drill driver kit, two 1.5Ah batteries, green
Highest value part in the set: two 1.5 Ah batteries and a bit kit at about £41.99, with 4.4 from 1,020, after the torque cells that do not agree.
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
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