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Best OverallA 20 volt cordless DeWalt drill with a torque-leaning 1100 RPM top speed, built for general drilling and fastening work.
A cordless Milwaukee drill with strong recent sales, suited to buyers who already have compatible Milwaukee batteries on hand.
Popular PickA lightweight 20V option for everyday driving and drilling, well suited to repeat jobsite use once paired with a compatible battery.
Worth buying for existing DeWalt 20V Max users; anyone starting from scratch should budget for a battery and charger on top.
A capable, lightweight LXT hammer driver-drill for general trade work and occasional masonry anchors, not a replacement for a dedicated hammer drill on heavy concrete jobs.
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DeWALT, MILWAUKEE, Makita lead this category among the 3 brands that passed our curation checks.
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Hammer drills add a percussive action to a normal drill so they can bore into brick, block and concrete as well as wood and metal. They are different from rotary hammers, which hit much harder and suit larger holes in concrete, and from impact drivers, which drive screws. The first decision is how much masonry you drill, because a hammer drill is ideal for anchors and wall plugs, while regular work in concrete calls for a rotary hammer.
Power source is the next choice. Cordless hammer drills are the most popular, and the battery platform you already own decides the brand for many buyers. Corded drills offer steady power for long sessions without battery swaps. Among the 5 products that list amperage, most fall between 1.6 and 5 amps, and 5 amps is typical. A brushless motor runs cooler and gets more work from each charge.
Chuck and controls matter too. A metal keyless chuck holds masonry bits firmly, a side handle gives control when the bit binds, and a clutch protects screws when driving. A mode selector switches between drilling, hammer drilling and driving.
Before buying, check whether a battery and charger are included or sold separately, the chuck size, the speed range, the weight and the length of the tool. Use carbide tipped masonry bits, wear eye and hearing protection, and check for buried cables and pipes before drilling into walls.
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