The best Einhell cordless drills 18V, compared.
Top pick: Einhell TE-CD 18/2 Li-i +22 kit Best value: Einhell TE-CD 18/44 Li-i 2.5 Ah kit – Best value kit that states a hammer, includes a battery and charger, and sits under £55: about £44, a 13 mm chuck and 4.6 from 1,515 reviews. A torque field still clashes, and brushless is not claimed. Updated October 2026.
An 18 V cordless drill is a battery drill or combi for screws, timber and, when the listing states a hammer, plugs in ordinary brick. In the UK you buy one to leave the mains lead behind and to share cells with other machines on the same 18 V platform. You tell a suitable one by the job. Screws and small timber holes can use a light single-speed driver with a 10 mm chuck and no hammer. Brick plugs need a combi that states hammer mode, two speeds and a 13 mm chuck. Concrete, engineering brick and chasing need a rotary hammer with a different chuck. A model code that includes BL is the check for a brushless motor; a bullet that only says brushless is not that check. Solo means no battery and no charger. The charger for a UK socket needs a BS 1363 plug. How hammer, chuck and carton differ is set out in the [18 V cordless drill buying guide](/hub/drilling-and-accessories/einhell-cordless-drill-18v/sub/einhell-cordless-drill-18v-buying-guide).
An 18 V cordless drill is a battery drill or combi for screws, timber and, when the listing states a hammer, plugs in ordinary brick.
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Do you already own a Power X-Change battery?
The TE-CD 18/2 Li-i +22 is about £89.95 with one 2.5 Ah pack, a 3 A charger, an E-Box S and a 22-piece bit box, and it is the highest star line here at 4.7 from 1,320 reviews. Bullets state 44 Nm, two speeds, a 13 mm chuck and impact drilling, and UK buyers use it for kitchens, shelves and concrete walls. Brushless is not in the bullets, though some buyers say the title implied it, and UK reviews report sparks. The supplied bits break and the collar numbers wear off, the LED felt weak to one buyer, and two hobby units lost the chuck, one at two weeks and one at six months. You also get only one battery. It is a complete brushed kit with a case, at nearly twice the £44 TE-CD 18/44, so the extra money is the box and the bits rather than a confirmed brushless motor.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a cased 44 Nm combi and you will buy better bits than the 22-piece box.
Less suitable: You want BL in the model code, or you are trying to spend about £44.
Specifications
Common questions
What is in the box?
One 2.5 Ah battery, a 3 A charger, an E-Box S and a 22-piece bit box, plus the drill.
Is it listed as brushless?
The special-features line says cordless only. Brushless is not in the bullets. Some UK reviews say a brushless claim is wrong because the motor sparks.
Is hammer mode stated?
Yes. The bullets describe drilling, impact drilling and screwing with 44 Nm and 20 torque levels.
The TC-CD 18/35 Li Solo is the about £24.98 bare driver, listed at 35 Nm with a 10 mm chuck and 4.6 from 3,849 reviews, the largest sample in this set. UK buyers who already own garden-tool packs use it for light screws and small holes, and at 970 g it is the light body for overhead work. Einhell's own sheet for part 4513927 describes a brushed, single-speed driver with no impact mode. Reviewers say brick is a struggle, metal feels slow, and the keyless chuck can let a bit slip. Titles some buyers saw promised a case; the carton is what arrived, with no battery, no charger and no bits. A table speed of 180 rpm and a field that says 22 speeds are a raw figure and clutch numbers, not two gears. The price is attractive only when a Power X-Change pack is already at home and the job is screws and timber. Add a starter kit before you call it a cheap drill, and do not buy it for brick.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already own a battery and you are driving screws and drilling small timber holes.
Less suitable: You need hammer mode, a first battery, or a 13 mm masonry bit.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this drill include a battery?
No. The title and bullets say the TC-CD 18/35 Li-Solo is supplied without a Power X-Change battery or charger.
Is hammer mode stated?
No. The bullets do not describe a hammer mode, and UK reviews say there is no hammer.
What chuck size is listed?
10 mm, described as a quick-release double-sleeve chuck.
The TE-CD 18/40 Li-i +64 is about £110 with two 2.0 Ah packs, a PXC 3 A charger, a case and a large bit set, listed at 40 Nm with a 13 mm chuck, two speeds and hammer mode. It has 4.6 from 3,042 reviews, and UK buyers who like it say it goes through brick and decking timber with a click when the bit seats. The charger is the problem: one UK review describes a European two-pin plug and no adaptor, which will not go into a BS 1363 socket. Do not charge that plug from a shaver socket. The bits are described as poor, the case as thin plastic, and the hammer collar as fiddly. One of two batteries arrived flashing red and green. A raw speed field of 24,000 rpm matches an impact figure, not spindle speed, and wood and metal are both printed at 40 mm, which this file does not treat as a checked capacity. The price is a poor buy next to the £44 hammer kit unless you have already confirmed a UK plug on the charger in the carton.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You have confirmed a BS 1363 plug on this charger and you want two packs and a case.
Less suitable: You have not seen the plug, or you are paying mainly for the 64-piece bit set.
Specifications
Common questions
How many batteries are in the box?
Two 2.0 Ah Power X-Change packs, a 3 A charger, a case and an accessory set. The bullets say 64 pieces and the highlight says 69.
Which plug is on the charger?
UK reviews say the charger arrived with a European two-pin plug and no adaptor. Do not charge that plug from a shaver socket.
Is hammer mode stated?
Yes. The drill type is Hammer Drill and the highlight calls it a 3-in-1 combi, hammer drill and screwdriver.
The TC-CD 18/35 Li kit is about £43 with one 1.5 Ah pack and a charger, listed at 35 Nm and a 10 mm chuck, with 4.6 from 2,777 reviews. UK buyers use the single speed for flat-pack screws and light DIY, and some bought it because the kit cell was cheaper than a battery on its own. The highlight calls it a 2-in-1 drill and screwdriver. The bullets do not describe a hammer, and reviewers say it lacks power next to the two-speed TE-CD; one returned it, and another compared it unfavourably with a toy drill. The storage box is the shipping carton. One UK review says the supplied battery does not work on their other Einhell products. A listed speed of 550 rpm and a wood figure of 8 mm are the table values, and the dimensions of 7.3 cm are too small to treat as the tool's length. It is a ready screwdriver kit, not a combi for brick.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a light 18 V screwdriver kit for flat-pack and small timber, and you do not drill brick.
Less suitable: You need hammer mode, a 13 mm bit, or a second speed.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this kit include a charger?
Yes. The scope is a 1.5 Ah Power X-Change battery and a charger with the drill.
Is hammer mode stated?
No. The highlight calls it a 2-in-1 drill and screwdriver. The bullets do not describe a hammer mode.
Is a storage case included?
UK reviews say the storage box is the shipping carton, not a case.
The TE-CD 18/50 Li-i BL Solo is the bare brushless combi in this set at about £53.95, with 50 Nm and impact drilling stated on the amazon.co.uk listing and 4.6 from 2,215 reviews. UK reviewers use it on existing Power X-Change packs, including 4 Ah and 5 Ah cells, and describe more torque than a green Bosch they already owned, plus an LED that shows the hole. It is a body only: the carton has no battery, no charger and no case, so the price is not a ready drill. The model code carries BL, which is the check that matters for Einhell's motor-only 10-year cover after you register within 30 days. This file does not state a chuck size in millimetres, so you cannot confirm a 13 mm masonry bit from the listing alone. One reviewer reported a clutch that is very noisy at the preset and a trigger that waits about half a second before the motor starts. For screws, timber and scattered brick plugs when a battery is already at home, this is the top pick here; it is the wrong carton if you still need cells or a stated chuck diameter.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already own a Power X-Change battery and want a brushless combi for screws, timber and light masonry plugs.
Less suitable: You need a battery in the box, or a chuck diameter printed on this listing.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this drill include a battery?
No. The Solo listing says the battery and charger are sold separately.
Is it listed as brushless?
Yes. The bullets and the highlight both say brushless, and BL is in the model code.
Is hammer mode stated?
Yes. The bullets describe screwing, drilling and impact drilling, including masonry, stone and brick.
The TE-CD 18/44 Li-i kit is about £44 with one 2.5 Ah pack and a charger, and the bullets state 44 Nm, a 13 mm metal chuck, two speeds and hammer mode. Across 1,515 amazon.co.uk reviews the line is 4.6, and UK buyers use it for shelves and ordinary household drilling, with the 2.5 Ah pack lasting a light day for several of them. One raw field still says 14 Nm, so quote the 44 Nm bullets and treat the 14 Nm cell as a clash, not a second specification. Brushless is not claimed. There is no case, and reviewers say you need your own bits. Some found it barely entered brick and returned it; one tool smoked after a few uses and another battery would not work after charging. At this price it is the best value first kit in the set when you want a hammer and a battery together. It is not the brushless body, and it is the wrong tool once a bit stops in engineering brick.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You own no Power X-Change battery and want a ready combi for shelves and ordinary brick plugs.
Less suitable: You need brushless in the model code, a case, or an SDS drill for dense masonry.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this kit include a charger?
Yes. Included components list one 2.5 Ah battery and one charger. A case is not in that line.
Is hammer mode stated?
Yes. The listing type is Hammer Drill, and the highlight covers screwdriving, drilling and hammer drilling.
Which torque figure is on the listing?
The bullets and the Torque field say 44 Nm. A separate Maximum Torque field says 14 Nm.
The TP-CD 18/80 Li-i BL Solo lists 80 Nm, a 13 mm metal chuck, two speeds and impact drilling, at about £76.98 with 4.6 from 830 reviews. UK buyers call it a clear step up from a brushed drill: one got through blue engineering block faster than a similar-price Ryobi, and another drilled half-inch steel with lubricant and no stall. A side handle is in the bullets, and the body is listed at 1.44 kg without a pack. There is still no battery and no charger, and the raw speed field prints 28,800 rpm, which you should ignore as a spindle figure. It is noisy, and one buyer's chuck jammed on the third use; the manual only told them to centre the changeover switch. Choose it when you already have a pack and the 50 Nm body looks light for the fixings you drive. Skip it if you need cells in the carton or a larger review sample than 830.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You own a Power X-Change pack and want more listed torque than the 50 Nm brushless body.
Less suitable: You are buying your first battery, or you need the largest review sample in this set.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this drill include a battery?
No. The Solo bullets say the Power X-Change battery and charger are sold separately.
Is a side handle stated?
Yes. The impact-drilling bullet says an additional handle is there for control.
Is hammer mode stated?
Yes. The bullets name drilling into stone and masonry as well as screwing and drilling.
The TP-CD 18/120 Li-i BL Solo lists 120 Nm, a 13 mm metal chuck, two speeds and impact drilling, at about £96.95 with 4.6 from 607 reviews. UK buyers praise the chuck and the balance on brick when the bit matches the hole, and one used it for windscreen fitting. It is still a bare body at 1.71 kg, with no battery and no charger, and one bullet that mentions 20 sandpaper sheets does not match the included-components line. The motor is loud enough that reviewers call the noise grating, and the top switch does not move smoothly for one buyer. A unit failed after a few months of non-daily use, and Einhell customer service pointed the warranty at Amazon. Buy it only when you already own a pack and the job actually needs the listed 120 Nm. Do not treat it as a tougher daily trade drill than the cheaper brushless bodies in this set.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already have a Power X-Change pack and the fixing needs more listed torque than 80 Nm.
Less suitable: You want a first kit, a quiet drill, or a tool staff will use all day on site.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this drill include a battery?
No. The title and the included-components line are the drill only. One bullet about sandpaper sheets does not match that line.
Is hammer mode stated?
Yes. The item highlight names an impact drilling function, a 13 mm metal chuck and two speeds.
What warranty is on the listing?
An extended 3-year guarantee for professional tools once you register, and a 3-year spare-parts figure.
The TP-CD 18/60 Li-i BL is listed at about £113.95 with 60 Nm, brushless in the code, a 13 mm chuck and hammer drilling, and 4.6 from 168 reviews. UK buyers who like it mention light battery use between jobs and, in one case, a smoother feel than their DeWalt, and one drilled quartz stone. The file does not agree what you are buying: a bullet and one UK review say 2 x 4 Ah, while the included-components line says 2 x 2.0 Ah. Reviewers mention a case; that line does not. A large pack makes it heavy, the forward/reverse switch is easy to catch, and one buyer reports chuck runout and a stall in mild steel with a 5 mm bit. At this price the amp-hour clash is the reason to skip it unless the live carton confirms the cells you think you are paying for.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You have checked the live carton for the amp-hour figure and want a Professional brushless kit.
Less suitable: You need a price you can compare without an amp-hour clash, or a larger review sample.
Specifications
Common questions
Which batteries are listed?
One bullet says 2 x 4 Ah. The included-components line says 2 x 2.0 Ah and a charger. A UK review mentions 2 x 4 Ah.
Is it listed as brushless?
Yes. Special features and the highlight say brushless, with an LED and two speeds, and BL is in the model code.
Is hammer mode stated?
Yes. The bullets name drilling, hammer drilling and screwdriving in wood, concrete and metal. One other bullet about a 30 L tank is stray listing copy.
The TE-CD 18/50 Li-i BL kit is about £75 with two 2.0 Ah packs, a charger and an S35 E-Box, and the bullets claim 50 Nm, brushless and impact drilling. The star line is 4.5 from 2,584 reviews, a large sample, and UK buyers like the two cells, the LED and the fact that 2.0 Ah packs charged in about 40 minutes in one report. The title also says TP-CD 18/50 while the model bullets say TE-CD 18/50 Li-i BL, so the name on the page is not stable. The spec table lists a 10 mm chuck, and UK reviews say the lock ring is too small and bits slip. Case foam lets the contents slide, one catch broke in delivery, and Einhell replaced a battery that showed a blinking fault light. Buy this when you want the 50 Nm brushless family with cells and a case, and you have checked the chuck on the live page. Do not assume it is the same body as the Solo, and do not assume a 13 mm chuck.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a cased two-battery kit in the 50 Nm brushless family and you can confirm the chuck.
Less suitable: You need a stated 13 mm chuck, or you already own packs and only need the Solo body.
Specifications
Common questions
How many batteries are in the box?
Two 2.0 Ah Power X-Change packs, plus a charger and an S35 E-Box.
Is hammer mode stated?
Yes. The bullets name screwdriving, drilling and impact drilling, including lightweight concrete, stone and brick.
Which model name is on the listing?
The title says TP-CD 18/50 Li-i. Part 4513940 and the bullets say TE-CD 18/50 Li-i BL.
This twin pack is about £114.51 and puts a combi drill next to a TE-CI 18/1 impact driver, with two 2 Ah packs, a charger and a storage bag in the highlight. The star line is 4.5 from 511 reviews. UK buyers like the split: the impact driver sinks long screws, including decking screws, and reviews describe hammer mode on the drill for DIY brick, even though the bullets do not state it. The highlight's drill torque is 44 Nm; a maximum-torque field says 140 Nm, which you should not use. Special features say brushless, and several UK reviews report sparks and a brushed motor. The 2 Ah packs feel short for heavier work, the chuck can loosen, and the impact driver is not an impact wrench. One first set was faulty and replaced the next day. Buy it only when you specifically want a hex impact driver for screws as well as a drill, and you accept a brushed motor. It is a poor single-drill choice at this price.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a drill and a hex impact driver in one Power X-Change carton for screws.
Less suitable: You want one confirmed brushless combi, or you expected an impact wrench.
Specifications
Common questions
What is in the box?
A cordless drill/screwdriver, impact driver TE-CI 18/1, two batteries, a charger and instructions. The highlight also names a storage bag.
Is it listed as brushless?
Special features include brushless. Several UK reviews say the motors spark and that the Einhell site describes this set as brushed.
Is this only a drill?
No. It is a twin pack. The drill/driver is one tool and the TE-CI 18/1 impact driver is a second tool.
The TP-CD 18/50-C Li-i BL Solo is the compact Professional body at about £76.95, with 50 Nm, brushless in the code, a 13 mm metal chuck, two speeds, impact drilling and anti-kickback that can be switched off. The listing weight is 990 g without a battery, and a belt clip is included. The star line is only 4.5 from 27 reviews, and just seven of the texts in the saved listing are marked United Kingdom. Those UK notes call it compact enough for wood, metal and brick when the bit is right, or average and overpriced. There is no repeated fault in that small sample, and there is also no battery, no charger and no case. A raw speed of 30,000 rpm should not be quoted as spindle speed. It is a plausible second drill if you already own packs and you accept a thin review count. It is not the pick to lead with while only 27 people have rated it.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already own Power X-Change packs and want a short second body, knowing the sample is small.
Less suitable: You want a well-reviewed first drill, or a battery in the box.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this drill include a battery?
No. The Solo line includes the drill and a belt clip. Battery and charger are separate.
Is anti-kickback stated?
Yes. The bullets say it reduces kickback if the bit locks, and that it can be switched off.
What warranty is on the listing?
A 10-year warranty on the motor once you register, and an 8-year spare-parts figure.
Twelve Einhell 18 V drills and combis on amazon.co.uk were scored from the listings in this file on 20 October 2026. There was no lab test. Each in-set tool starts at 48. Stars, review count, a stated hammer, BL in the model code, chuck, speeds, battery and charger, a case, a second tool and the price band then add or remove points. Stars and review counts are the amazon.co.uk figures. Shelf prices are the captured GBP figures, not a live check. The weights below are those variable points as shares of 100.
Stars
8%4.5 stars adds 0, 4.6 adds 3 and 4.7 adds 5. A further 3 is added when the review count is at least 2,500 and the stars are at least 4.6. The weight is that star block as a share of the variable points.
Review sample
19%Under 50 reviews adds 0 and also deducts 8. Then 50–199 adds 2, 200–799 adds 4, 800–1,499 adds 6, 1,500–2,499 adds 8, and 2,500 or more adds 9.
Hammer, motor, chuck and gears
43%A stated hammer adds 9. BL in the model code adds 9. A bullet that only says brushless does not. A 13 mm chuck adds 5. A 10 mm chuck on a driver with no hammer adds 2, and a 10 mm chuck on a hammer listing subtracts 4. Two stated speeds add 4. One speed, or speeds not stated, adds 1.
Battery, case and extra tool
19%A battery and charger in the box add 4. A named case adds 2, and a storage bag only adds 1. A second power tool in the carton adds 6. A Solo body does not get the battery points.
Price band
11%Under £55 adds 7, £55 to under £80 adds 4, £80 to under £100 adds 2, and £100 and over adds 0. The cheapest Solo is not treated as a ready drill.
You are choosing an 18 V drill or combi on one battery platform, either as a bare body or as a kit. Start with the job. A light driver is for screws and timber. A combi with a stated hammer is for plugs in ordinary brick. Concrete and engineering brick need a rotary hammer. Then check the carton. Solo means you must already own a pack, and the charger must fit a UK socket.
An Einhell cordless drill 18V is an 18-volt drill or combi on Power X-Change batteries. Einhell UK says those packs fit more than 300 tools and garden machines, from 1.5 Ah to 8 Ah. UK buyers are usually in one of two positions. They already own a battery, or they are choosing between a Solo body and a kit with cells and a charger. Quality on these listings shows up as a real hammer mode, brushless confirmed on the model code, a 13 mm chuck for masonry bits, and a charger with a UK plug.
Solo means no battery and no charger. A low body price is not a ready drill. Price a Power X-Change starter kit before you call the body cheap. Most Solo cartons are not a case, and they do not include bits.
BL in the model code is the check. A bullet that says brushless does not. On some listings UK reviews report sparks. The 10-year brushless cover is the motor only, and only if you register within 30 days.
The 35 Nm driver has a 10 mm chuck and no hammer. Brick plugs need a combi. One kit's UK reviews reported a Euro two-pin plug. Do not charge that plug from a shaver socket. Ignore listing speeds of 24,000 to 32,000 rpm. Those match impact rates, not spindle speed.
Match the mechanism to the hole. Screws and timber can use the light single-speed driver, with a 10 mm chuck and no hammer. Ordinary brick plugs need a combi that states hammer mode. Two speeds are not the same thing as 20 or 21 clutch numbers. The clutch limits torque for screws. The hammer is a separate setting for masonry. Concrete, engineering brick and chasing need an SDS-plus rotary hammer, which uses a different chuck.
Check brushless on the model code. BL means brushless. Several amazon.co.uk bullets say brushless when UK reviewers saw sparks. Einhell's 10-year brushless cover is the motor only, and only if you register on einhell.co.uk within 30 days. A 10 mm chuck limits the shank. A 13 mm chuck is the combi pattern in this set. If the listing does not state a chuck size, do not assume 13 mm. Ignore speeds printed as 24,000 to 32,000 rpm. Those figures match impact rates, not spindle speed.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You already have a Power X-Change battery and you want a brushless combi for screws, timber and light masonry plugs. The TE-CD 18/50 Li-i BL Solo is about £53.95, with 4.6 from 2,215 reviews. The carton has no battery, no charger and no stated chuck size.
You own no Power X-Change battery and you want a hammer, a 13 mm chuck and a charger in one carton. The TE-CD 18/44 Li-i kit is about £44 with one 2.5 Ah pack. A raw field still says 14 Nm against 44 Nm in the bullets, and there is no case.
You already own a pack and the 50 Nm body looks light for the fixings you drive. The TP-CD 18/80 Li-i BL Solo lists 80 Nm, a 13 mm chuck and a side handle, at about £76.98 with 4.6 from 830 reviews. It is still a bare tool, and one UK review reports a chuck jam.
In this set of 12 amazon.co.uk listings, the top pick is the TE-CD 18/50 Li-i BL Solo. It scores 86, with BL in the model code, a stated hammer, two speeds and 4.6 from 2,215 reviews, at about £53.95. The chuck size is not stated, and the carton has no battery. The best value is the TE-CD 18/44 Li-i kit at about £44: a stated hammer, a 13 mm chuck, a 2.5 Ah pack and a charger, under £55. A raw field still says 14 Nm against 44 Nm in the bullets. The £24.98 Solo is not that pick, because the price is not a ready drill. None of these scores is a lab test.
Einhell TE-CD 18/44 Li-i 2.5 Ah kit
Best value kit that states a hammer, includes a battery and charger, and sits under £55: about £44, a 13 mm chuck and 4.6 from 1,515 reviews. A torque field still clashes, and brushless is not claimed.
Editorial
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