The best Einhell cordless drills, compared.
Top pick: Einhell TE-CD 18/48 Li-i Solo Best value: Einhell TE-CD 18/44 Li-I – First combi with a 2.5 Ah battery, charger and a stated hammer at about £44. The 44 Nm versus 14 Nm clash and mixed brick notes stay in view. Updated October 2026.
An Einhell cordless drill is an 18 V chuck tool. Ten of the twelve amazon.co.uk listings also claim percussion for brick. Both 18/35 models are drill drivers: the bullets describe drilling and screwdriving, not a hammer. The remaining row is a twin pack, a chuck drill plus a hex impact driver, and that second tool is not a masonry hammer. Most people here are fitting shelves and flat-pack, or they already own a pack and want another body on the same battery. Judge each listing by one torque figure in newton metres, whether a battery and charger are in the box, and a mode line that matches the job. A solo price looks low until the pack and charger are added. The [Einhell cordless drill buying guide](/hub/screws-and-accessories/einhell-cordless-drill/sub/einhell-cordless-drill-buying-guide) puts hammer, box contents and torque in that order. Their bullets describe drilling and screwdriving, and the solo highlight calls the tool 2-in-1. The other ten name impact or hammer drilling.
An Einhell cordless drill is an 18 V chuck tool. Ten of the twelve amazon.co.uk listings also claim percussion for brick. Both 18/35 models are drill drivers: the bullets describe drilling and screwdriving, not a hammer.
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The TE-CD 18/48 Li-i Solo is a 48 Nm, two-speed combi body with a 13 mm chuck, LED and additional handle for £69.95. Its listing shows 4.7 from 1,443 amazon.co.uk reviews, but only four UK review texts were available in the saved extract, so the high headline rating provides limited detail about local ownership. Impact drilling is stated and the printed 1,500 rpm figure is plausible; a separate 15,000 rpm field should not be treated as spindle speed. One extracted UK review says the manual was not in English, and another report concerns smoke after stone drilling. Battery and charger are both extra, making this costly beside newer brushless solo bodies. The side handle can help control, but the listing conflicts and thin UK extract prevent it from taking a badge.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Existing PXC owners who value a 13 mm chuck and side handle for mixed DIY drilling.
Less suitable: First-time buyers, repeated stone work or anyone who needs a well-evidenced UK support and manual experience.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the TE-CD 18/48 include a battery?
No. The bullet says it needs one 18 V lithium-ion battery and a charger, sold separately.
What speed should you quote?
Maximum rotational speed is 1,500 rpm. Another speed field says 15,000 rpm. The bullet says 24,000 impacts per minute.
How many UK reviews are in the raw file?
Four. The listing line says 1,443 reviews. One of the four says the manual was not in English.
The TE-CD 18/2 Li-i +22 is the most complete single-tool package in this comparison: £89.95 buys the 44 Nm combi, a 2.5 Ah battery, 3 A charger, E-Box S and 22-piece bit set. Both torque fields agree at 44 Nm, while the listing states two gears, impact drilling and a 13 mm chuck. It holds 4.7 from 1,320 amazon.co.uk reviews. The case and starter bits reduce the number of separate purchases for a first kit, although review notes indicate that the supplied bits should be treated as starter accessories rather than a lifetime set. It costs roughly twice as much as the best-value £44 kit, so the extra spend only makes sense if you will use the case, faster charger and accessories. On that condition, it is the top pick here rather than a claim of lab-tested superiority.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A first-time buyer who wants a coherent combi kit with storage, charger and starter bits in one purchase.
Less suitable: Existing PXC owners who already have batteries, chargers and bits, or shoppers focused on the lowest initial price.
Specifications
Common questions
What comes with the TE-CD 18/2 kit?
The included line lists the drill, one 2.5 Ah battery, a 3 A charger, an E-Box S and a 22-piece bit box.
What torque does the listing give?
Both torque fields say 44 Nm. The bullet also says 20 torque levels and two speeds.
Is impact drilling stated?
Yes. The bullet says drilling, impact drilling and screwing. The drill type field says Hammer Drill.
The TC-CD 18/35 Li-Solo gives you a compact 35 Nm drill driver body for £24.98, but the price excludes both the Power X-Change battery and charger. Its 10 mm chuck, single-speed listing and 21+1 clutch settings suit screwdriving and modest holes in wood or metal rather than demanding masonry work. The amazon.co.uk listing holds 4.6 from 3,849 reviews, the largest review base in this comparison. An LED helps around cabinets and corners, while the listed 970 g body weight should keep overhead jobs manageable before a battery is fitted. There is no hammer-drilling claim, so you should not choose it for brick merely because it looks similar to Einhell's combi drills. The printed 180 rpm maximum also looks unusually low and should not be used as a performance comparison without confirmation.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Power X-Change owners who need a light, inexpensive drill driver for screws, furniture assembly and modest holes in timber or metal.
Less suitable: First-time buyers without a battery and charger, or anyone who needs a stated hammer mode for brick and block.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the TC-CD 18/35 Solo include a battery?
No. The bullet says the battery and charger are sold separately. Included components list only the drill.
Is a hammer mode stated?
No. The bullets describe drilling and screwdriving. The drill type field says Basic Drill.
What chuck does the listing give?
A 10 mm quick-release double-sleeve chuck. The highlight says one speed and 21+1 torque settings.
The TE-CD 18/40 Li-i +64 supplies two 2.0 Ah batteries, a 3 A charger, case and broad bit assortment with a 40 Nm, two-speed combi for £110. It has 4.6 from 3,042 amazon.co.uk reviews, one of the deepest records in the set, and the listing states a 13 mm chuck and hammer mode. Two batteries make it convenient for longer sessions, and the accessory kit covers common wood, metal and masonry starts. The package has a serious UK caveat: three extracted reviews say the charger arrived with a European two-pin plug and no adaptor. The listing also disagrees on whether the set contains 64 or 69 pieces, while the printed 24,000 rpm figure should not be used as spindle speed. Check the live UK plug and box contents before ordering.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A buyer who wants two batteries and a broad starter accessory case, after confirming a proper UK charger plug.
Less suitable: Anyone unwilling to verify the plug before use, or an existing PXC owner who already has batteries and bits.
Specifications
Common questions
What is in the TE-CD 18/40 box?
The included line lists the drill, two 2.0 Ah batteries, a 3 A charger, a case and a bit kit including masonry, wood and HSS bits.
Do reviews mention the charger plug?
Yes. Three UK reviews say the charger arrived with a European two-pin plug and no adaptor.
How many accessories does the listing claim?
The bullet says a 64-piece set. The highlight says 69 pieces. Both figures are on the page.
This TC-CD 18/35 package turns the basic 35 Nm drill driver into a usable starter set by adding a 1.5 Ah Power X-Change battery and charger for £43. The 10 mm chuck and 21 clutch settings are aimed at screwdriving and light drilling, with a single speed noted in the saved material. Its amazon.co.uk rating is 4.6 from 2,777 reviews, giving it a substantial ownership record. The compact battery keeps the kit simple, although 1.5 Ah offers less reserve than the 2.5 Ah pack supplied with the similarly priced TE-CD 18/44. Neither the bullets nor highlights state hammer drilling, despite one field calling it a combination drill. Choose it for indoor DIY, not on the assumption that it will handle brick like a stated combi.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Furniture assembly, screwdriving and occasional holes in wood or metal when you want a complete entry kit.
Less suitable: Brick drilling, longer high-load jobs or buyers who want a two-speed 13 mm combi.
Specifications
Common questions
Is a battery included with this TC-CD 18/35?
Yes. Included components list the drill, a 1.5 Ah Power X-Change battery and a charger.
Does the listing claim hammer drilling?
No. The highlight says a 2-in-1 drill and screwdriver. The bullets do not name impact drilling.
What wood capacity is listed?
8 mm in wood and 10 mm in metal. The chuck is 10 mm. Listed maximum speed is 550 rpm.
The TE-CD 18/50 Li-i BL Solo is a £53.95 body-only combi for someone who already owns Power X-Change batteries. Its listing states a brushless motor, 50 Nm, two gears and impact drilling, a useful step up from the TC-CD drill drivers. It carries 4.6 from 2,215 amazon.co.uk reviews and lists a maximum speed of 1,800 rpm. At 1.22 kg before the battery, it is lighter on paper than several complete kits, while the LED helps in dark corners. The listing does not give a chuck size, and neither battery nor charger is included. This is a sensible existing-platform upgrade, but poor value as a first purchase if you must add the electrical parts separately.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Existing Power X-Change owners who want a lighter brushless combi body for mixed household drilling and screwdriving.
Less suitable: New PXC buyers who need a complete kit or anyone who wants the chuck specification confirmed before purchase.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this 50 Nm solo include a battery?
No. The highlight says without battery, and the included line lists only the drill.
Is brushless claimed?
Yes. The bullet and the highlight say a brushless motor, plus impact drilling and two-speed gearing.
What chuck size is listed?
None. The spec block has no chuck size. Wood and metal capacity are both 13 mm.
At £44, the TE-CD 18/44 Li-I combines a stated hammer mode, 13 mm chuck, two-speed gearbox, 2.5 Ah battery and charger in the strongest-value starter package here. The title and main torque references say 44 Nm, although a separate field says 14 Nm, so that contradictory figure should not be treated as a second performance rating. It holds 4.6 from 1,515 amazon.co.uk reviews. The larger chuck and percussion claim make it more versatile than the similarly priced TC-CD kit, particularly if occasional brick drilling is part of the job. UK review evidence for brick is mixed, however, and the box does not list a case. It is the best-value option in this comparison for a first combi, provided you treat it as a DIY drill rather than a substitute for an SDS.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A first Power X-Change combi kit for screwdriving, wood, metal and occasional plug holes in ordinary brick.
Less suitable: Repeated hard-concrete work, or buyers who need a case and accessory set in the same box.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the TE-CD 18/44 include a battery?
Yes. The included-components line lists the drill, one 2.5 Ah battery and a charger. A case is not listed.
Which torque figure is on the listing?
The title, the bullet and the Torque field say 44 Nm. A separate Maximum Torque field says 14 Nm.
Does the listing claim a hammer mode?
Yes. The drill type is Hammer Drill and the highlight calls it a hammer drill and screwdriver. The bullet names concrete.
The TP-CD 18/80 Li-i BL Solo raises the claimed torque to 80 Nm and adds a brushless motor, two gears, hammer drilling and a 13 mm chuck for £76.98. Its listing holds 4.6 from 830 amazon.co.uk reviews, fewer than the mainstream 44–50 Nm models but still enough to show an established product record. The additional handle should help you manage higher-load drilling, and the body is listed at 1.44 kg before a battery. Battery, charger and case are all absent, so the shelf price only makes sense for an existing Power X-Change owner. A printed 28,800 rpm value is not credible as spindle speed and should be read as a likely impact-rate error. Choose it for the stronger body specification, not as proof that it will replace an SDS in hard masonry.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Power X-Change owners who need a higher-torque combi body with a side handle for demanding timber and occasional masonry jobs.
Less suitable: A first cordless-drill purchase or repeated hard-concrete drilling that calls for an SDS.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the 80 Nm solo include a battery?
No. The bullet says the Power X-Change battery and charger are available separately.
Can the listing be used on masonry?
The bullet says drilling into stone and masonry, with an additional handle. It also claims a brushless motor.
What speed is printed?
The speed field says 28,800 rpm. That is not a credible spindle speed. Do not treat it as no-load rpm.
The TP-CD 18/120 Li-i BL Solo is the highest-torque body on this page, with a claimed 120 Nm, brushless motor, two gears, hammer mode and 13 mm metal chuck for £96.95. It is rated 4.6 from 607 amazon.co.uk reviews and weighs a listed 1.71 kg before a battery is attached. Those figures point towards larger bits and more demanding timber work, while the two-speed control remains useful for ordinary screws. It is still a combi drill, not evidence of SDS performance in repeated hard concrete. Battery, charger and case are not included, and an unrelated bullet about 20 sandpaper sheets appears to be copied from another product. The strong specification suits an established PXC kit, but the high body-only price and poor listing hygiene reduce confidence.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Established Power X-Change owners who want a high-torque combi for larger timber fixings and mixed heavy DIY.
Less suitable: New platform buyers, light furniture work or repeated drilling in hard concrete.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the 120 Nm drill include a battery?
No. The title says without battery, and included components list only the cordless impact drill.
What does the sandpaper bullet mean?
One bullet says the set consists of 20 sandpaper sheets. The included line does not. Treat that bullet as a copy-paste error.
Is a brushless motor claimed?
Yes. The bullet says a PurePOWER brushless motor, 21 torque settings up to 120 Nm and a 13 mm metal chuck.
The TP-CD 18/60 Li-I BL offers a claimed brushless motor, 60 Nm, two gears, hammer drilling and two batteries for £113.95. Its 4.6 amazon.co.uk rating comes from 168 reviews, the smallest headline review count in this comparison, so the score does not simply convert the stars into points. The central buying problem is the box description: one bullet says two 4 Ah packs, while the included-components line says two 2.0 Ah packs. Another stray bullet describes a 30 litre stainless-steel tank, and the dimensions are printed in metres, showing that the listing has been assembled carelessly. The drill specification is attractive for an all-in kit, but you should confirm the battery capacities and charger directly on the live offer. With those unresolved conflicts, it cannot be a category winner.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A buyer who wants a 60 Nm brushless two-battery kit and can verify the exact battery capacities before ordering.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs unambiguous box contents or wants a purchase decision based on a larger review record.
Specifications
Common questions
Which batteries are in the box?
A bullet says two 4 Ah packs. The included-components line says two 2.0 Ah batteries and a charger. Both are printed.
Does the listing claim hammer drilling?
Yes. A bullet says drilling, hammer drilling and driving into wood, concrete and metal. The highlight says 32,000 impacts per minute.
What should you ignore on this page?
One bullet describes a 30 litre stainless steel tank. That sentence does not match a drill. Dimensions are also printed in metres.
This £75 kit pairs a claimed brushless 50 Nm combi with two 2.0 Ah Power X-Change batteries, a charger and an S35 E-Box. The two packs let you rotate batteries through longer household jobs, while impact drilling and two gears broaden the work beyond furniture assembly. It holds 4.5 from 2,584 amazon.co.uk reviews, a slightly lower star line than the leading kits but still a deep record. The 10 mm chuck is smaller than the 13 mm chucks on several alternatives. More importantly, the title calls the tool TP-CD while a bullet calls it TE-CD, so use model number 4513940 when checking exactly what will arrive. It is a practical complete kit, though the naming conflict and smaller chuck keep it behind the top pick.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A new PXC buyer who wants two batteries, a charger and storage in one brushless combi package.
Less suitable: Buyers who require a 13 mm chuck or a listing with an unambiguous product name.
Specifications
Common questions
What batteries come with this 50 Nm kit?
The included line lists two 2.0 Ah Power X-Change batteries, a charger and an S35 E-Box case.
Does the listing claim impact drilling?
Yes. The bullet names lightweight concrete, stone and brick, and a brushless motor.
Why do two model names appear?
The title says TP-CD 18/50. The bullet says TE-CD 18/50 Li-i BL. The model number is 4513940.
The Einhell 4257214 is the only twin-tool package here, combining a chuck drill/screwdriver with a TE-CI 18/1 hex impact driver, two batteries and a charger for £114.51. It holds 4.5 from 511 amazon.co.uk reviews and includes a storage bag according to the highlight. The two tools divide drilling from high-torque fastening more clearly than a single combi, but the package should not be mistaken for a masonry hammer-drill set. Listing fields also mix 44 Nm for the drill with 140 Nm for the impact driver, so those numbers do not describe one machine. A brushless specification is contradicted by several UK reviewers who report visible motor sparking and say the tools are brushed. Buy it for the two-tool workflow, not for the disputed motor claim or for drilling brick.
Pros
Cons
Best for: DIYers who regularly drill pilot holes and drive many structural screws and want separate tools ready for each task.
Less suitable: Brick drilling, buyers seeking a verified brushless set or anyone who only needs one compact drill.
Specifications
Common questions
What is in the twin pack?
The included line lists a cordless drill/screwdriver, an impact driver, two batteries, a charger and instructions. The highlight adds a storage bag.
Is this set brushless?
Special Features says brushless. Several UK reviews say the motors spark and are not brushless.
Which torque number applies?
Maximum Torque says 140 Nm. The item highlight says a 44 Nm drill/driver. The box contains two tools.
Each figure is an editorial score from 0 to 100, mapped from the amazon.co.uk star line and review count in the capture of 16 October 2026. A star average is weighted by how many ratings stand behind it. It is not stars times 20, and it is not a laboratory test. The score then moves for a stated hammer mode, a named chuck, one usable torque figure, two gears where the listing is clear, and whether a battery, charger and case are in the box. It drops for two torque figures, two model names, two battery capacities, a speed field that reads as an impact rate, a bare body, a European two-pin charger report, a very thin UK review extract, and listing text that belongs to another product. The top pick is the highest score in this set. The best value is the £44 combi with a battery, a charger and a stated hammer, not the cheaper drill driver. The weights below sum to 100. Eight public UK sources sit under the page.
Review evidence
25%The score starts from the amazon.co.uk stars and the count behind them on 16 October 2026. A 4.6 from 168 reviews is not treated like a 4.6 from 3,849. The 48 Nm solo’s 4.7 sits on 1,443 reviews, but only four UK texts were in the saved extract.
Hammer and role
20%A stated combi is the row for brick or block. Both TC-CD 18/35 listings are drill drivers. The twin pack is a chuck drill plus a hex impact driver, not a masonry hammer by itself. An SDS is a different machine.
Battery, charger and case
20%A solo price excludes the Power X-Change battery and charger. Kits are scored for a pack and a charger in the box, and for a case where the included line names one. A European two-pin charger report is a deduction.
Torque, chuck and gears
20%One usable torque figure, from 35 Nm to 120 Nm. A 13 mm chuck and two gears score above a 10 mm single-speed drill driver. “21 speeds” is the clutch. The 14 Nm field on the £44 combi is not the title figure.
Listing conflicts
15%Points come off for two torque figures, two model names, two battery capacities, a speed printed like an impact rate, and a bullet that describes sandpaper or a tank. Brushless counts only where reviews do not contradict the spec field.
Start with the job. Screws and flat-pack can use a TC-CD drill driver. Brick needs a listing that states impact drilling. Then check the box, one torque figure, the chuck and the gears. Prices in this set run from £24.98 to £114.51 on amazon.co.uk, captured on 16 October 2026.
A cordless drill in this set is an 18 V Einhell Power X-Change chuck tool. The shelf is not one model. Two TC-CD 18/35 listings are drill drivers: B07TLF6VQ7 at £24.98 and B07GSD13P4 at £43. Their bullets describe drilling and screwdriving, and the solo highlight calls the tool 2-in-1. The other ten name impact or hammer drilling. B06W2JYKSC is a twin pack, a chuck drill plus a TE-CI 18/1 hex impact driver, not a masonry hammer by itself. An SDS is a different machine.
Twenty-one on these pages is the clutch. The TC-CD 18/35 highlight says 1-speed. Two gears are a separate claim, and Einhell describes the low gear for torque and the high gear for speed.
Fields of 24,000 rpm and above on three listings match impact-rate claims. The 80 Nm solo prints 28,800 rpm. Do not use those numbers as no-load spindle speed, and do not quote 14 Nm as the TE-CD 18/44’s torque.
Five bodies exclude the battery and the charger. The twin pack’s spec field says brushless, and UK reviews say the motors spark. A European two-pin charger, reported on the TE-CD 18/40 kit, is not a BS 1363 plug.
The first split is the mode line. Both TC-CD 18/35 listings are drill drivers for screws and modest holes. Ten listings name impact or hammer drilling for brick or block. The 4257214 package is a chuck drill plus a hex impact driver, so it is not a masonry combi by itself. Which? notes that combis cost more because of the hammer. It did not test these ASINs. The second split is the box.
Usable title or bullet figures run from 35 Nm to 120 Nm. Quote 44 Nm for the TE-CD 18/44, not the separate 14 Nm field. On the twin pack, 44 Nm is the drill highlight and 140 Nm belongs to the impact driver. TE-CD and TP-CD chucks are 13 mm where stated. The 50 Nm kit is 10 mm, both TC-CD drills are 10 mm, and the 50 Nm solo does not state a chuck size. Brushless appears in the bullets for five ASINs. On the twin pack, reviews contradict the brushless field.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You are assembling furniture and driving screws, and you do not need a hammer sentence. The TC-CD 18/35 kit is about £43 with a 1.5 Ah pack and a charger, 4.6 from 2,777 reviews, and a 10 mm chuck. If a Power X-Change pack is already on the shelf, the body-only TC-CD at about £24.98 is the lower line, and it still will not run until that pack is fitted.
A brick house needs a listing that states impact drilling. The TE-CD 18/44 Li-I is about £44 with a 2.5 Ah battery and a charger, a 13 mm chuck and a hammer claim, at 4.6 from 1,515 reviews. The title says 44 Nm. A separate field says 14 Nm, and UK notes on brick are mixed. It is not a substitute for an SDS.
Stay on the same pack. A Bosch or Makita battery does not fit. The TE-CD 18/50 Li-i BL Solo is about £53.95 for a claimed brushless 50 Nm body with two gears and stated impact drilling, at 4.6 from 2,215 reviews. The chuck size is not in the spec block, and the battery and charger are extra.
For a coherent first kit, the top pick is the Einhell TE-CD 18/2 Li-i +22 at about £89.95. Both torque fields say 44 Nm, the listing states impact drilling and a 13 mm chuck, and the box includes a 2.5 Ah battery, a 3 A charger, an E-Box S and 22 bits. It shows 4.7 from 1,320 amazon.co.uk reviews. The bits are starter accessories, and there is only one battery. The best value is the TE-CD 18/44 Li-I at about £44, with a 2.5 Ah pack, a charger and a stated hammer. Use 44 Nm from the title, not the separate 14 Nm field, and treat mixed brick notes as the limit. The cheaper TC-CD rows are drill drivers without a hammer sentence, so the lower shelf price is not this badge.
Einhell TE-CD 18/44 Li-I
First combi with a 2.5 Ah battery, charger and a stated hammer at about £44. The 44 Nm versus 14 Nm clash and mixed brick notes stay in view.
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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