Best drills 2022

The hand drill has been known to mankind for a long time – even the Roman legionnaires used such devices when building their camps. Prototypes of modern electric drills appeared in the second half of the 20th century and, not surprisingly, were mainly used by dentists. At the turn of the century, drills came into industry, and in the first half of the 10th century, the electric drill acquired a modern look and layout. Now, in the early 2022s of the XNUMXst century, if not every household has an electric drill, then it certainly can be found in the toolbox of every craftsman. And if not, but you are thinking about which drill to buy, then our top XNUMX best drills of XNUMX will help you figure it out.

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1. Makita HP1640K (average price 4600 rubles)

A very popular drill from the legendary manufacturer of construction tools from Japan. Although this model belongs to the budget line, the HP1640K is still just as thoughtful and reliable as the older “sisters”. The drill belongs to percussion, mains powered. With a maximum speed of 2800 rpm, the maximum power of the electric motor of the drill is 680 W, which hints at its domestic use, although it can be easily worked at a construction site (though taking breaks). The variable diameter chuck can accommodate a drill from 1,5mm to 13mm. By the way, this model has a convenient reverse with electronically controlled brushes of the electric motor. There are very few complaints about the “Japanese” – this is an uncomfortable and carelessly made case, as well as poor centering on some specimens, which can damage the cartridge.

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2. DIOLD MES-5-01 BZP (average price 1900 rubles)

An affordable electric drill from the Smolensk Power Tool Plant (however, they say that the device is assembled in China, and the one has only a sticker on the case). Savings are visible throughout this model. Firstly, not the highest quality materials and assembly. Secondly, this drill is shockless, which means that the drilling speed will be lower and hard materials, such as concrete, will succumb worse. The maximum power of the electric motor is 550 W. This allows you to cope with work with drills with a diameter of up to 10 mm. There is even a reverse, but the button for switching it is literally at hand, which makes it extremely easy to accidentally hit it. But centering is the real problem with this drill. So be prepared for a beating while working on her. But in the kit there are replaceable brushes of the electric motor, and such generosity is now rare.

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3. BOSCH EasyImpact 550 Case (average price 3900 rubles)

Conservative modernization of the well-deserved household drills of the PSB 350/500 line. This is a relatively productive model with a power of 550 watts, 3000 rpm and 33000 bpm in shock mode. Interestingly, the chuck is quick-clamping here, which means that inserting or replacing a drill is much easier here than in the case of a key. Of the pleasant – the delivery set of the drill. It has an additional handle for two-handed use and a plastic drilling depth stop. And yet, here the cord is half a meter longer than that of most competitors – 2,5 m. And the EasyImpact 550 is pleasant in operation, but there is a danger of getting carried away in this lightness. And this model does not like overloads, so you should not get carried away with many hours of continuous work or drilling metal – the device will not stand it.

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4. Interskol DU-13 / 780ER 421.1.0.00 (average price 2800 rubles)

The model is from another manufacturer with clearly Chinese ancestry. This impact drill has an impressive 780W of power at a low price, which seems to make it a bargain for semi-professional use. The DU-13 / 780ER has the possibility of using it in the machine, and a chuck for 13-mm drills, and an additional handle, and even a two-year warranty. But recently, users have been complaining about the quality of the new batches, namely the backlash of the cartridge and its centering. Moreover, the drill has more than doubled in price in a few years.

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5. Hammer UDD1100B (average price 5700 rubles)

A fairly serious device that can be used by professionals. A lot of metal was used in the design of this “strike”, which, on the one hand, adds reliability, but on the other hand, the weight of 2,76 kg, which practically puts an end to one-handed use. Fortunately, there is an extra handle in the case. What can I say, there is even a drilling depth limiter made of metal (that’s who you need to take an example from, Bosch). The quick-release chuck design allows you to change drills up to 13 mm in diameter very quickly. Moreover, the manufacturer officially declares that the drill can and should be used as a construction mixer. You can, of course, complain about the flimsy case, but these are already nit-picking.

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6. DeWALT DWD024 (average price 4500 rubles)

Drill from the famous American manufacturer of equipment for construction and repair DeWALT. The main feature of this model is the number of beats per minute beyond the limit for such a compact instrument – more than 47 thousand. And this means that thick concrete or metal sheets DWD024 can do it. True, some users complain about overheating, but here you need to make allowances for the size of the drill and the dense internal layout. In the end, if you really had to do really serious work with such a tool, take breaks every 40-45 minutes. Unlike many competitors, the 750-watt motor can be continuously controlled in this drill. This model, unfortunately, has not been spared by the reduction in production costs – in recent years, the power cord is short and tans in the cold, and with high intensity work, the smell of hot metal from a drill may appear, which is not very cool.

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7. BLACK+DECKER BDCD12 (average price 3200 rubles)

A formal representative of the class of cordless drills. Why formal? Yes, because “battery” manufacturers now belong to the class of drill-drivers. But it looks like we digress. So, BDCD12 is a low-power non-percussive drill, the electric motor of which is capable of spinning the drill up to 550 rpm. This is not enough, but for small jobs or as a screwdriver (with the appropriate adapter and bit) it will do. But there is a completely “adult” reverse and smooth speed control. The main plus, of course, is freedom from wires. True, short-lived, but the battery charging time is 8 hours.

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8. Bort BSM-750U (average price 2000 rubles)

A drill of Chinese origin, diligently mimicking a German product (one consonance of the name with Bosch is worth something). But we get a new 710 W impact drill for a meager price. Moreover, the maximum drill diameter here is 13 mm, and the weight of the device does not cross the border of 2 kg. In addition, there is a good delivery set – an additional handle, a drilling depth gauge and spare brushes. But after all, the manufacturer should have saved on something, since the drill is sold at retail for a little more than $27? First, it is the shock mode switch. Due to the ergonomic miscalculation and the overly light slider, you will accidentally change the mode, which is annoying. Secondly, the drill gearbox turned out to be a “weak link”, which is why serious work with metal and concrete is contraindicated for this model. In other words, you can take a risk, but the tool life will be greatly reduced.

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9. BOSCH GSB 21-2 RE (average price 12,7 thousand rubles)

It is no coincidence that the second model from the well-deserved German brand got into the ranking of the best drills in 2022. The fact is that the GSB 21-2 RE belongs to the “blue”, professional tool series, which means that its capabilities are much wider than the “green” ones. The impact drill has an electric motor with a power of 1100 W, which means that the drilling speed will be much higher. With a maximum number of strokes per minute of more than 50 thousand, it is very easy to use a drill as a hammer drill or an ersatz mixer. Not without interesting “chips” in this drill. For example, there is an Anti-Rotation function that will prevent the hands from breaking out when the drill is jammed in the material. Or power wire ball joint, much more convenient to operate. The advanced gearbox has two speeds of operation. You can blame the weight of 2,9 kg (which is still arbitrary, because the tool is professional) and the maximum diameter of the drills is 13 mm. Builders would like to see 16 mm.

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10. Metabo SBE 650 (average price 4200 rubles)

Drill from the once German German company, now owned by the Japanese Hitachi, and manufactured in China. From the name of the model, it is easy to understand that the power of the electric motor is 650 watts. There is a fairly advanced keyless chuck that allows you to use screwdriver bits without a special adapter. The drill does an excellent job with household and even some professional tasks, but you can’t count on hours of work with concrete. Some users complain about the ergonomics of the main handle, they say, it is difficult to operate with one hand.

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How to choose a drill

A drill is not only an annoying Saturday morning buzz from a neighbor’s apartment, but also a truly useful tool that is needed not only at a construction site. Do you have a hobby where you need to work with your hands? Most likely, a drill will come in handy there. Has the roof leaked in the gazebo in the country? Again, a drill is indispensable for small repairs. And there are hundreds, if not thousands, of such situations. How to choose the best drill for your needs will tell us construction equipment store sales assistant Anatoly Grepkin.

Design

Most drills according to their design can be divided into hammerless and percussion. There are, of course, also mixers with corner ones, but these are far from household tools, so let’s leave them out of the picture. So, hammerless drills are simpler in design, and therefore cheaper. Roughly speaking, the gearbox and cartridge in such devices can only make rotational movements. Such drilling is suitable for small jobs and soft materials. A screwdriver is also obtained from such drills, if the device is capable of operating at low speeds. Impact drills are much more versatile – their design also provides for forward-return movements, which resembles a hammer drill. They are subject to hard materials such as concrete and metal. All of them can also work as shockless, for which a switch is provided. But remember, no matter how powerful and cool an impact drill you have, it will not withstand long work with hard materials, it is still not a hammer drill.

Electric motor

The “heart” of the drill is its electric motor, the characteristics of which determine how the tool will work. Power is the key. The larger it is, the faster the drill will be able to drill through the material or “swing” at concrete or strong brickwork. For household models, it most often does not exceed 800 W, but if you need the best drill for serious work, then you should look at models with electric motors from 1000 W.

The next indicators are the number of revolutions and the number of beats per minute. With them, too, everything is very clear – the higher, the better. Impact drills are capable of doing up to 50 thousand strokes per minute, which is necessary when working with hard materials.

Finally, pay attention to such a line in the characteristics as torque. It determines the level of load that will be placed on the drill motor during operation. The most versatile option is at least 30 Nm, a drill with a smaller torque is worth buying only if it is destined for infrequent and light work.

Food

The vast majority of the best drills for home use are mains powered devices. And this is the only way to “feed” the powerful electric motor of a modern tool. Of course, there are models that run on batteries, but there the power is not the same, and the impact design is practically never found. When buying an electric drill, pay attention to the power cord. It should be strong, long and elastic. The latter is especially important if you are going to work with the tool outdoors at low temperatures – low-quality braid tans even in a slight frost.

Functional

Conventionally, the functions of the best drills can be divided into basic and additional. The former include, for example, a reverse, which changes the direction of rotation of the drill. It is useful for working in screwdriver mode or when removing a drill stuck in the material. It would be useful to have a smooth speed control or a start button lock. The latter greatly simplifies the work with a drill, but when using it, the tool almost always works at maximum speed.

Additional, but nice features include backlighting, which is useful when working in the dark.