Best Power Tools — Ranked by Durability
Drills, saws, and power tools that professionals trust
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#1
DeWalt 20V Max Drill
DEWALT 20V Max Cordless Drill Driver Set, 2 Speed, High Performance Motor, Includes 2 XR 1.3Ah Li-Ion Batteries, Charger and Contractor Bag (DCD771C2)
77
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What owners are saying
"I’m using a dewalt 20v drill with swift core cobalt bits on a 50 year old co-op building"
"I have a 10 year old Bosch at work that I like quite a bit and a DeWalt at home that I like a lot too"
"I've had the dewalts, snap on, makita, Milwaukee, all of em are ok but the triggers go out on Dewalt and the mil are heavier"
#2
Bosch 18V Drill
Bosch GSR18V-400B12 18V Compact Brushless 1/2 In. Drill/Driver Kit with (1) 2 Ah Standard Battery
76
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What owners are saying
"Look up Bosch rotary hammers (other makes are probably available but Bosch are the only ones I've used) They'll rip through concrete no problem"
"I think it turned out great and I used it as an excuse to buy my great new Bosch GTS1031 table saw which has now been properly christened"
"I used to get Bosch green for whatever because usually these tools are fine for my needs"
74
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What owners are saying
"I have had the same makita circular saw for 20 years and never had any problems"
#5
DeWalt Circular Saw
DEWALT 20V MAX Circular Saw, Cordless Sidewinder Style Portable, 6-1/2-Inch Blade, 5150 RPM, 0-50 Degree Bevel Capability, Battery Not Included (DCS391B)
72
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#7
Makita XFD131
Makita XFD131 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2" Driver-Drill Kit (3.0Ah), Variable Speed
61
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What owners are saying
"I have a Makita drill that's older than me and still works like a champ"
How we rank Power Tools
SmartBuysForLife analyzes real Reddit discussions to find products people actually own and recommend. The SmartBuy Score weighs how many people mention the product, the percentage of positive mentions, and how consistently owners recommend it. Only products with multiple independent mentions qualify. No sponsored placements, ever.