| Comparison Chart - Cordless Drills |
Model and price*
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Type
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Torque, RPM
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Wt. (lbs)
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Battery, Charger
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Cordless Drill or Driver Features, Warranty
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Panasonic EY6432GQKW
Where to Buy
(*est. $200)
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drill/driver
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390 in.-lbs
65-450 rpm
200-1,450 rpm
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4.8 lbs.
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3.5-Ah NiMH, 45-minute charger
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Two speeds. Half-inch chuck tightens with one hand; 18-position clutch. Variable speed, reversible, electric brake. Comes with charger, two batteries and hard case. One-year warranty.
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Sears Craftsman 11542
Where to Buy
(*est. $120)
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drill/driver kit with work light
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420 inch-pounds
0-440 rpm
0-1400 rpm
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6 lbs. (est.)
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1.4-Ah NiCad, one-hour charger
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Two-range variable-speed drill, 1/2-inch single-sleeve keyless chuck, two bubble levels, 24-position clutch, spindle lock. Includes case, bit storage with two bits, two batteries with charger, re-chargeable LED flashlight. One-year warranty.
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Makita LXT BDF451
Where to Buy
(*est. $280)
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drill/driver
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560 in-lbs.
0-300 rpm
0-600 rpm
0-1,700 rpm
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4.6 lbs.
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3.0-Ah lithium-Ion battery, 45-minute charger
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Four-pole motor with user-replaceable brushes. Three speeds, two built-in LED lights. Measures 9.375 inches long. Capacity: 2.56 inches in wood, 0.5 inches in steel. Comes with charger, two batteries and tool case. Three-year warranty on tool, one year on battery.
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Bosch PS20-2 Pocket Driver
Where to Buy
(*est. $100)
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screwdriver
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80 in-lbs.
0-400 rpm
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1.6 lbs.
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10.8-volt lithium-ion battery,
30-minute charger
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Measures 6 x 6.5 inches. Ten clutch settings for driving screws, plus setting for drilling. Quick-change chuck. Comes with charger, two batteries, two bits and carrying case. Three-year warranty.
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Skil iXO2
Where to Buy
(*est. $40)
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screwdriver
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0-200 rpm
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11.2 ounces
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3.6 volt lithium-ion battery, three-hour charger
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Includes 22-bit accessory set, charging cradle and charging indicator. ¼-inch keyless chuck. Built-in LED light. Two-year warranty.
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Panasonic EY7540LN2L
Where to Buy
(*est. $300)
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impact driver
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Up to 1,330 in-lbs. (adjustable torque)
0-2,300 rpm
0-1,400 rpm
0-1,000 rpm
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3.2 lbs.
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3.0-Ah lithium-ion, 50-min. charger
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Brushless motor, electronic switch. Three speed ranges, variable-speed trigger. Electric brake, belt hook, LED light with separate switch, tool case. Monitors each battery cell separately in charger and while in use, to protect and extend battery life. One-year warranty.
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