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Drill Driver Basics
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Choose a compact drill kit by the work and the whole setup
Two drill kits can look similar in a product photograph and lead to quite different shopping lists.
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DEWALT ATOMIC DCD794D1 review: the kit, the job and ownership
A compact drill-driver kit worth comparing when you want to start or reuse the DEWALT 20V MAX system.
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Bosch PS31-2A review: the kit, the job and ownership
A 12V Max kit to compare for small fastening work when its three-eighth-inch chuck suits your accessories.
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Makita XFD131 review: the kit, the job and ownership
An 18V LXT brushless kit to consider when its battery system fits the equipment you intend to keep.
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Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3403-22 review: the kit, the job and ownership
A compact M12 kit with two battery formats, for readers comparing access and an existing battery system.
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4 compact drill kits compared: batteries, chuck size and the jobs you plan
Compare DEWALT DCD794D1, Bosch PS31-2A, Makita XFD131 and Milwaukee 3403-22 as complete kits. The useful starting point is your task list and battery ownership,…