The best cordless drills 18V, compared.
Top pick: Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40 (1×1.5 Ah) Best value: BLACK+DECKER BCD001C1-GB – Highest score among listings under £50, at about £35.00. It is a driver with no hammer mode. Updated October 2026.
An 18V cordless drill for a UK home is a battery drill in the 18V class, sold as a drill driver or as a combi with hammer mode for brick and block. The twelve amazon.co.uk listings here cost £23.99 to £76.50, for flat-pack, shelves, and a few wall plugs. A 20V or 21V title is often the peak off the charger, not a higher class. Judge a kit by a stated hammer mode if the house has masonry, one torque figure you can read, a 10 mm or 13 mm chuck, a charger, and a pack on a named system if you will buy another tool. Bosch POWER FOR ALL, Einhell Power X-Change, and BLACK+DECKER Powerconnect do not share packs. The top pick is the Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40 two-pack at about £75.23: masonry impact stated, 40 Nm, a 13 mm chuck, and two 2.0 Ah packs, at 4.7 from 517 ratings. The best value is the BLACK+DECKER BCD001C1-GB at about £35.00, the highest score under £50, with no hammer mode. The [18V cordless drill buying guide](/hub/screws-and-accessories/cordless-drill-18v/sub/cordless-drill-18v-buying-guide) sets out those checks. This page is not a laboratory test.
An 18V cordless drill for a UK home is a battery drill in the 18V class, sold as a drill driver or as a combi with hammer mode for brick and block.
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The EasyImpact 18V-40 one-pack costs £64.97 and shows 4.7 from 631 amazon.co.uk ratings, the largest count among the Bosch listings. It shares the 13 mm chuck, 40 Nm, two speeds, 20 torque levels and masonry impact bullets of the two-pack. The box holds a single 1.5 Ah pack, charger AL 18V-20, a carrying case and a double screwdriver bit. The review pattern matches its sibling: light, a case and charger in the box, and masonry impact named. The one pack is the catch, since 1.5 Ah is the smallest Bosch pack here and there is no spare to swap in. Two spec fields do not agree with the bullets: the battery type reads CR2032 and the drill type reads Impact Driver. The dimensions line, 15 x 3.9 x 11.4 cm, looks too small for a full drill body. For about £10 more the two-pack adds a second and larger battery, which is the main reason to look past this one.
Pros
Cons
Best for: The Bosch 18V-40 for brick plugs and screws, if you can live with one small pack.
Less suitable: Long jobs without a second battery, or anyone who needs a clean spec sheet.
Specifications
Common questions
How does this 18V-40 differ from the two-battery listing?
This ASIN is one 1.5 Ah battery, charger AL 18V-20, and a case, at £64.97. The other EasyImpact 18V-40 ASIN lists two 2.0 Ah batteries.
What chuck and masonry claim are listed?
13 mm chuck. Bullets say impact drilling in masonry, plus wood, metal, and plastic.
What is wrong with the battery-type line?
It says CR2032. The bullets say a PBA 18V 1.5 Ah pack. The bullet is the drill battery.
Across 517 amazon.co.uk ratings, averaging 4.7, the EasyImpact 18V-40 two-pack is a 13 mm keyless combi at £75.23. Its bullets name impact drilling in masonry, 40 Nm and a two-speed gearbox with 20 torque levels. The box holds two 2.0 Ah packs, charger AL 18V-20 and a carrying case, so you can swap a pack mid-job. Reviewers praise the Bosch build for the money, the light body and the case, and one found that a pack also fitted a Bosch vacuum. One reviewer prefers the hammer option and the battery life to an old mains drill. The complaints are small but real: sparks at the back after a sudden stop in one review, a note that it is not for heavy daily trade use, and a battery life of about a month with only very occasional use. The spec line says Impact Driver while the title says combi drill, and the Amazon bullets do not name POWER FOR ALL, so check pack compatibility before you plan to share batteries. It is the top pick here on score, but its lead over the £35 BLACK+DECKER driver is two points.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Shelves on ordinary brick and flat-pack in one kit, with a spare pack in the box.
Less suitable: Daily trade use, concrete or engineering brick, where an SDS hire is the safer route.
Specifications
Common questions
What batteries are in the box?
Two PBA 18V 2.0 Ah batteries, charger AL 18V-20, a double screwdriver bit, and a carrying case.
Can the listing be read as a masonry combi?
The bullets say screwdriving, wood, metal, and plastic drilling, and impact drilling in masonry, with a 13 mm chuck and 40 Nm.
Why does the type line say impact driver?
That is the spec field. The title says combi drill. Both are copied. They are not the same tool type in UK shops.
The EasyImpact 18V-38 is £76.50, the highest price in this set, with 4.7 from 292 amazon.co.uk ratings. The box has one 2.5 Ah pack, charger AL 18V-20 and a carrying case, and the bullets give 38 Nm, a 10 mm chuck, two speeds and 20 torque levels. The bullets name POWER FOR ALL, and one reviewer says older Bosch batteries still fitted. Reviewers used it for a doorbell and bathroom tiles and call it light and easy to handle. The bullets do not name masonry impact, only a combination-drill type line and an EasyImpact model name, so treat brick as unconfirmed on this listing. One reviewer found only one screwdriver head in the box, and another calls it a basic drill if you expect a dearer tool. It costs £1.27 more than the 18V-40 two-pack and has a smaller chuck, one pack and no named masonry mode.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Bosch 18V DIY packs you already own, for tiles, doorbells and flat-pack.
Less suitable: Brick shelves, where the 18V-40 states masonry impact and costs less.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the EasyImpact 18V-38 listing include a battery and charger?
Yes. The scope of supply is the EasyImpact 18V-38, one 2.5 Ah battery, charger AL 18V-20, and a carrying case.
What chuck and torque are listed?
The spec lines say a 10 mm chuck, 38 Nm, two speeds, and 1,630 rpm.
Does this listing name masonry impact?
The bullets do not say masonry. They name a 10 mm chuck, two speeds, 20 torque levels, and POWER FOR ALL. The type line says combination drill.
The BLACK+DECKER BCD001C1-GB is a one-speed 18V drill driver at £35.00, rated 4.6 from 1,972 amazon.co.uk ratings. It lists 37 Nm, a 10 mm chuck, 10 clutch positions, a built-in LED and a 1.5 Ah pack with a 400 mA charger that the bullets put at about 3.75 hours. Reviewers use it for light DIY around the house, say it is comfortable to hold, and one drove an 80 mm wood screw. Battery life is called decent for light jobs. The limits are stated plainly in the reviews: it is not for masonry or steel, some buyers find it struggles in thick wood, plaster or brick, and it has one speed and one battery. The listing states no hammer mode and the type field says basic drill, so the spec and the reviews agree. It is the best value here on score under £50, as long as the job is flat-pack and plasterboard rather than brick.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Furniture, shelves on plasterboard and light screwdriving, with no brick to drill.
Less suitable: Masonry, steel or thick wood, where a combi with a stated hammer mode is the better fit.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the BCD001 a hammer drill?
The listing calls it a drill driver and a basic drill. The bullets name wood, metal, and plastic. Hammer mode is not stated.
What is in the box?
The included-components line says the drill driver, a 1.5 Ah battery, and a 400 mA charger.
How many speeds are listed?
One speed, 600 rpm, with 10 clutch positions in the bullets and 37 Nm.
The Einhell TE-CD 18/44 (4514287) is a 13 mm metal-chuck hammer drill at £44.00, rated 4.6 from 1,515 amazon.co.uk ratings. The title says 44 Nm and the torque line agrees, but another field reads 14 Nm, so the listing contradicts itself and the two are not averaged here. The box holds one 2.5 Ah pack and a charger, with no case and no bits, and reviewers say you need your own. It sits on the Power X-Change platform, and the bullets claim one battery for over 300 tools. Reviewers call it a solid home combi that managed shelves on solid walls with separate bits, light enough for a weak wrist, and good value against dearer brands. One reviewer had limited success in brickwork, and another says it is not for professional use. It is the cheapest listing here with hammer mode stated, a 13 mm chuck and a named platform, but the speeds field says 21 where the bullets say two speeds and the wood capacity reads 10 cm.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A hammer-capable combi on a platform you can grow, if you will buy masonry bits.
Less suitable: Anyone who wants a case and bits included, or hard brick and daily use.
Specifications
Common questions
What torque does the Einhell listing print?
The title and bullets say 44 Nm. The maximum-torque spec field says 14 Nm. Both are copied.
Is a case included?
No. Included components are the drill, one 2.5 Ah battery, and a charger. Reviews say to buy a case and bits.
Which battery system is named?
Einhell Power X-Change, 18V.
The BLACK+DECKER BCD700S1K-GB is a two-gear hammer drill kit at £65.99, rated 4.6 from 205 amazon.co.uk ratings. Its bullets state hammer drilling into masonry at 21,000 bpm, with 10 torque settings, a keyless chuck listed as 0.5 inches and a 109-piece drilling and screwdriving set in a kit box. The torque field reads 1 inch pound, which is no use beside the hammer claim, so there is no newton-metre figure to compare. The title names a 1.5 Ah pack, but the included-components line lists no charger, so confirm what is in the box before you buy. Reviewers like the day-long battery for home DIY, the compact body and the value from a known name. Against that, one reviewer found some house brick impossible, one had the chuck come loose and drop the bit, and one reports short life. It is a kit for wood, metal and plastic with the odd plug, not a pro builder's tool, and it costs about the same as the Bosch 18V-40 one-pack with a less readable spec.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A hammer-capable kit with a bit set for wood, metal and the occasional plug.
Less suitable: Hard brick, daily building work, or anyone who needs a torque figure to compare.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the BCD700 listing state hammer mode?
Yes. The bullets describe a two-gear combi for screwdriving, drilling, and hammer drilling, at 21,000 bpm.
What torque is on the spec line?
1 inch pound, also repeated as the torque field. The bullets do not give newton metres. Maximum power is listed as 1,800 W.
What is included?
Kit box and a 109-piece drilling and screwing set. A charger is not named on the included-components line.
The BETENST DZL00105 is a 21V kit at £25.99, rated 4.5 from 309 amazon.co.uk ratings. The title claims a brushless motor, 45 Nm, 20+1 torque positions, two speeds, an LED and a 2000 mAh pack, with a charger and a 20-piece bit set that includes masonry bits. The listing does not say hammer mode, and the type field reads basic drill, so the masonry bits are not evidence that it can drill brick. Some UK buyers call the quality and value good. One UK reviewer could not screw 2x4 shelving or fix a 2x4 to a wall and returned it, and another review reports screwdriver and drill bits that failed after one use. The spec lines also say 45 W and 2 milliamps, and no chuck size is given, so treat the numbers as seller text. The extract also holds non-UK reviews, which are not used here as UK experience.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Light flat-pack and small fixings on a tight budget.
Less suitable: Shelving, masonry, or anything that needs a clean spec sheet.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the BETENST listing brushless?
The title and bullets say brushless, 21V, 45 Nm, two speeds, and a 2,000 mAh battery.
Does the spec block say hammer mode?
No. Drill type is basic drill. The bullets include masonry bits in the accessory list.
What do UK reviews say about heavier timber?
One UK review says it struggled to screw 2x4s and was returned. Another says a bit failed after one use.
The MYLEK MYW09 is a one-speed 18V drill at £29.77 with the biggest review file in the set, 4.4 from 14,076 amazon.co.uk ratings. It lists 15 Nm, a 10 mm chuck, 18+1 torque selections, a 1.5 Ah pack, a UK charger and a 13-piece kit with a carry case in the bullets. Reviewers call it light, quick to charge and enough for furniture and screwdriving, with a battery that holds its charge for light jobs. The spec line says combination drill, but a UK review says there is no hammer action and another says it struggles with masonry. Supplied bits are described as poor, wonky or broken on first use, a magnetic holder was off-centre, and one delivery arrived without the case. A review also says a spare battery is unlikely because the brand is not a shared system. It is a screwdriver at a low price with a very large review pool, not a brick drill.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A cheap, light screwdriver for furniture and small jobs.
Less suitable: Masonry, or anyone who wants a second pack on a shared platform.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the Mylek listing include a UK charger?
The bullets say a 1,500 mAh battery and a UK charger, plus a 13-piece kit and a carry case.
Is hammer mode stated?
The spec type says combination drill. A UK review says there is no hammer action. Both are on the listing.
What torque and speed are listed?
15 Nm and 650 rpm, one speed, 10 mm chuck.
The Ginour CD1308 is a 21V combi at £55.99, rated 4.4 from 2,216 amazon.co.uk ratings, the second-largest count in the set. The title claims a brushless motor, 50 Nm and a hammer drill, and the bullets state impact drilling at up to 18,000 bpm with masonry examples. The box has two 2.0 Ah packs, one charger and a bit and socket set with a flexi-shaft, and a UK reviewer mentions a handy case. UK reviewers include novice DIYers, one of whom worked on a shed, and they like the two batteries and the number of bits. Several claims need care: the wood-capacity field says 6 mm beside the 50 Nm claim, the speed shows 2,600 rpm and 1,450 rpm, and the listing says it fits Makita 18V batteries, which is a seller claim, not an approval. At 2.76 kg it is the heaviest listing here. The 40 to 60 minute runtime lines are seller text, not a test.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A novice who wants two packs, many bits and hammer mode for about £56.
Less suitable: Anyone who wants to share batteries with Makita, or who needs a light drill.
Specifications
Common questions
Does Ginour state hammer mode and brushless?
Yes, in the title and bullets: brushless, 50 Nm, impact rate 0–18,000 bpm, two 2.0 Ah batteries.
What wood capacity is on the spec line?
6 mm. That sits beside bullets about masonry and 50 Nm. Both are copied.
Are the batteries Makita batteries?
The highlight says compatible with a Makita 18V battery. The box contents described are Ginour 2.0 Ah packs. The listing does not show Makita authorisation.
The FADAKWALT 7720 is £41.99, rated 4.4 from 1,020 amazon.co.uk ratings, with two packs and a case in the title. The title lists two 1.5 Ah batteries, a charger, a 34-piece kit, a 3/8 inch keyless chuck, 21+1 torque positions and two speeds. UK reviewers like having a battery to swap while the other charges, and one says 30 Nm is enough for home screws and furniture. The torque figure is the problem: the title says 30 Nm, the spec block says 35 Nm and the torque line says 21 Nm. The bullets do not describe a hammer mode even though the type line says combination drill and the rank is combi drills, so treat it as a screwdriving drill unless the seller clarifies. The listing also gives 20 W as maximum power and 2.5 kg as weight, which are hard to square with the rest. It makes sense for furniture and shelves on plasterboard, not for brick.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Furniture and plasterboard work where a spare pack and a case matter.
Less suitable: Brick, or anyone who needs a clear torque figure.
Specifications
Common questions
How many batteries are listed?
The title and bullets say two batteries. The bullets say 2 x 1.5 Ah, plus a charger and a case.
Is hammer mode described?
Not in the bullets. The spec type says combination drill and the rank is in combi drills.
Which torque should a reader trust?
The title says 30 Nm. Maximum torque says 35 Nm. The other torque line says 21 Nm. All three are on the listing.
The LEEIKOO 21V combi hammer drill is £29.99, rated 4.4 from 222 amazon.co.uk ratings, but only 13 of the stored review texts are from the United Kingdom, so the UK evidence is thin. The bullets state screwdriving, rotary drilling and hammer drilling, 42 Nm, a 10 mm chuck, two speeds, 25 clutch positions and a battery-level indicator. The kit has one 2.0 Ah pack, a charger, 3 HSS, 3 wood and 3 masonry bits, 10 screwdriver bits and a belt clip, with no case named. The UK comments that exist praise household DIY, the accessories, the LED and the battery indicator, and one says it is not too heavy to hold for a long time. Most stored review texts are not from the UK. Two spec fields are unhelpful: the included-components field reads only 02 and the warranty field only 2. At this price it is the cheapest listing that states hammer mode, but the missing case, the 10 mm chuck and the thin UK feedback weigh against it for brick.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A low-cost hammer-capable kit for occasional plugs, if you accept thin UK evidence.
Less suitable: Regular brick work, or buyers who want a case and a platform.
Specifications
Common questions
Does LEEIKOO state hammer mode?
Yes. The bullets describe screwdriving, rotary drilling, and hammer drilling, with 42 Nm and a 10 mm chuck.
What battery is listed?
One 21V 2.0 Ah lithium-ion battery, plus a charger, in the bullets.
How many UK reviews are stored for LEEIKOO?
13 United Kingdom reviews. The star line is 4.4 from 222.
The Rivlox 21V set is the cheapest listing here at £23.99, rated 4.2 from 745 amazon.co.uk ratings, the lowest star line in the set. It lists 42 Nm on one field and 30 Nm on another, a 10 mm chuck (the title also says 3/8 inch), 21+1 torque positions and a brushed copper motor. The box holds one 1.5 Ah pack, a 2 A charger and a bullet list of 24 accessories. Reviewers value the low price, usable holes once you buy better bits, and a light body for a backup drill. A UK review says it has no hammer setting, even though the rank sits in combi drills. Complaints include supplied bits that bend and snap, one described as dangerous, a speed ring that would not turn on a returned unit, unclear setting instructions and a pack with no level indicator that ran out mid-job. It suits very light screwdriving, but plan to buy proper bits.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A cheap backup drill for light screwdriving, with your own bits.
Less suitable: Masonry, regular use, or anyone who needs a pack with a level indicator.
Specifications
Common questions
Does Rivlox state a UK charger?
The bullets say a 1,500 mAh battery and a 2 A UK-spec charging cable.
Is there a hammer mode?
The bullets do not name one. A UK review says it has no hammer setting. Drill type on the spec line says combination drill.
Which torque figures are printed?
Maximum torque 42 Nm and another torque line of 30 Nm.
Twelve amazon.co.uk listings were scored from the public page, not from a drilled hole in a lab. Stars, review volume, whether hammer mode and torque can be read, and what is in the box set the 0–100 figure beside each model. That figure is not the star rating multiplied by 20. The top pick is the highest score. The best value is the highest score among listings under £50. Deductions sit outside these four weights, which are scaled so they sum to 100. Eight public UK sources sit under the page.
Stars
36%Amazon stars divided by 5, then scaled. A 4.7 and a 4.2 are not treated as the same result. The star line is the amazon.co.uk figure in the listing extract.
Review volume
20%A larger UK review count carries more weight than a thin file. Mylek is 4.4 from 14,076. LEEIKOO is 4.4 from 222, with 13 UK texts stored. The count is read beside the stars.
Listing clarity
24%Hammer mode stated and clear scores higher than a type line that a review contradicts. One readable torque figure scores higher than two fields that disagree. Chuck size in millimetres is preferred. Conflicting fields are not averaged.
Kit and platform
20%A battery, a charger, a second pack, a case, and a named platform each add to the kit score. A platform named only as a seller claim, including a Ginour line about Makita packs, does not count as a shared system.
Start with the wall, not the voltage printed in the title. Flat-pack needs a clutch. Ordinary brick needs a combi that states hammer mode. Then read one torque figure, the chuck, the pack, and the charger. Prices in this set run from £23.99 to £76.50 on amazon.co.uk.
An 18V cordless drill for a UK home is a battery drill in the 18V class. Shops sell it as a drill driver, with rotation and screws only, or as a combi that adds hammer mode for brick and block. The twelve amazon.co.uk listings in this comparison cost £23.99 to £76.50. They are aimed at flat-pack, shelves, and a few wall plugs. A 20V or 21V title is often the peak voltage off the charger, not a higher class. BBC Gardeners' World and ITS describe 18V nominal and about 20V maximum as labelling.
A 20V or 21V title is often the peak off the charger. ITS and BBC Gardeners' World describe 18V nominal and about 20V maximum as labelling. Compare the newton-metre figure, the chuck, and whether hammer mode is stated.
Einhell prints 44 Nm and 14 Nm. FADAKWALT prints 30 Nm, 35 Nm, and 21 Nm. The Bosch 18V-40 one-pack has a battery type line that reads CR2032. Copy both figures. Do not merge them into one number.
A numbered clutch is for screws. Hammer mode is for masonry, and it stays off for plasterboard, wood, and metal. A Phillips bit in a Pozidriv screw cams out. Bundled bits on Mylek and Rivlox are a known weak point in UK reviews.
The first split is the job. A drill driver rotates and drives screws. The BLACK+DECKER BCD001C1-GB is that listing: 37 Nm, one speed, 600 rpm, a 1.5 Ah pack, a 10 mm chuck, about £35.00, and 4.6 from 1,972 ratings. UK reviews limit it to light work and not masonry. A combi adds hammer mode. The Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40 two-pack states impact drilling in masonry, at 40 Nm, a 13 mm chuck, and two 2.0 Ah packs. The one-pack states the same masonry line with one 1.5 Ah pack.
A 13 mm chuck, on the Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40 and the Einhell TE-CD 18/44, holds a larger bit than a 10 mm chuck. Two gears beat one speed. The BCD001 and the Mylek are one-speed drills. Prefer a kit that includes a lithium-ion pack and a charger with a UK 13 A plug. 1.5–2.5 Ah is the compact size here. A second pack, as on the Bosch two-pack, the Ginour, and the FADAKWALT, avoids a mid-job wait. Einhell's listing has a 2.5 Ah pack and a charger, and no case.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You are building flat-pack and driving screws into timber or plasterboard. You need a clutch and a PZ2 bit, not hammer mode. The BLACK+DECKER BCD001C1-GB is about £35.00, 37 Nm, one speed, a 10 mm chuck, and 4.6 from 1,972 ratings. UK reviews limit it to light work.
You need a combi that states hammer mode, plus a masonry bit you buy yourself. The Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40 two-pack is about £75.23, 40 Nm, a 13 mm chuck, and two 2.0 Ah packs, at 4.7 from 517 ratings. Concrete or a stalled hole is an SDS hire, not this kit.
Stay on the platform you own. Bosch POWER FOR ALL, Einhell Power X-Change, and BLACK+DECKER Powerconnect do not share packs. The Einhell TE-CD 18/44 is about £44.00, with hammer mode stated, a 13 mm chuck, and one 2.5 Ah pack. The torque fields read 44 Nm and 14 Nm. Do not average them. There is no case.
For a mixed home of flat-pack and ordinary brick, the top pick is the Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40 two-pack at about £75.23. It has the highest score, 85, with masonry impact stated, 40 Nm, a 13 mm chuck, two 2.0 Ah packs, and 4.7 from 517 ratings. Its lead over the driver below is two points, and they answer different jobs. The best value is the BLACK+DECKER BCD001C1-GB at about £35.00, the highest score under £50. It is a drill driver with no hammer mode, which is enough for furniture and not enough for brick. The Einhell at about £44.00 is the cheapest listing that states hammer mode, a 13 mm chuck, and a named platform, but its 44 Nm and 14 Nm fields disagree, so it does not take that badge.
BLACK+DECKER BCD001C1-GB
Highest score among listings under £50, at about £35.00. It is a driver with no hammer mode.
Editorial
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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Public UK sources on machinery marking, vibration at work, work equipment, and consumer rights, plus ITS and BBC Gardeners' World on 18V and 20V labels. Listing prices, stars, and review counts are from the amazon.co.uk extracts kept for these twelve ASINs. Prices move. Bosch DIY and BuildWiz were also in the digest and are not repeated as extra rows here.
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