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Choose the correct tool class for the material and job before comparing models.
What drill do I need?
Choose the right class before comparing specifications.
Read guideCombi drill vs drill driver
Decide whether occasional masonry changes the answer.
Read guideCombi drill vs SDS
Separate mixed DIY from repeated concrete drilling.
Read guideImpact driver vs combi drill
Compare demanding fastening with general drilling.
Read guideWhat voltage drill do I need?
Compare compact 12V and all-round 18V classes.
Read guideDrill torque explained
Understand Nm, clutch settings and misleading comparisons.
Read guideBrushless vs brushed drill
Decide when motor efficiency earns the extra cost.
Read guideDo I need an SDS drill?
Recognise concrete and masonry jobs that justify SDS.
Read guideReady to build your shortlist?
Answer the focused quiz and compare products matched to your needs.