You may not be a “testing center” but you have the most comprehensive tests on TH-cam. You also try to keep the tests relative to tests that are representative to the users. No wonder it takes so long to publish a test video. Great job. As a DIY’er, my construction tools are a mix of Milwaukee and Ryobi. Things like my sawzall are Ryobi, because I don’t use them often. My circular saw and compound miter saw are Milwaukee because I use them a lot Hope you and the crew had a great holiday
Oz Tool Talk take that crown, at least they actually show the tests for each tool in depth so you can actually trust the results and not just believe a bit of writing and some clips here and there
Having used many of these drills in the field, I'd say Milwaukee/dewalt/makita consistently make the best cordless products and since ridgid has introduced many new brushless tools, they are right up there with those top tier brands. I'd advise anyone looking at this video to not only consider the drill, but the other tools from that brand because really you are investing in the battery lineup more than just simply the drill itself.
Fair statement - we try to do H2H evaluations on specific tools and obvioulsy NOT the entire line up. Check out some of our other H2H tests to see other tools in these manufacturer line ups: www.toolboxbuzz.com/category/head-to-head/ Here's the home page. [Videos are at bottom of article]
@@KiloWattRC To expand on Rigid, TTi is licensed use the Rigid name on the power tools (basically, anything Home Depot sells, its made by TTi). Hand tools, and anything else is the Emerson company. TTi basically has a high, mid and low end tiers for power tools.
Milwaukee, dewalt, and makita are the top brands for a reason. They deliver professional grade performance without the elitist price tag of tools like festool and hilti. They all have a huge range of products, fast chargers, strong batteries, and you can find them locally with ease. They're not the top 3 brands by mistake, they earned it.
I’m a big fan of Bosch. I work on my own but occasionally I work with a contractor friend of mine. He uses hitachi. He cycles batteries on and off the charger throughout the day, while I rarely need to switch out batteries on any given day. That’s enough for me to stick with em!
I absolutely love these head 2 heads. I used to be a contractor and crossed trades into autobody technician 5 years ago. I brought my Milwaukee impacts and drills with me. Now all of the other guys bought and use them.
4 carpenters on my crew. One of each used- Bosch, Makita, Dewalt and Milwaukee. All of them are fine. No one is winning any drill battles and none of us are asking for anyone else's drills. Never had a day when one of us couldn't perform a task needed on site because of the drill they had. Makes packing up the gear easy too. No confusing anyone's batteries or chargers. I have had makita tools for 30 years. Can't see me ever changing. Especially because any decent brand battery tool you have means you generally buy a bunch of other tools in that same brand so your batteries are interchangeable. Be buggered if i would buy a milwaukee drill just to drill 3 more holes a charge when every other tool in my box takes makita batteries.
Very true! Battery platform is very important, but also the trade you're in, for example Milwaukee makes many tools that DeWalt and Makita don't, for a auto technician (mechanic) Milwaukee is the best in my personal opinion, it's probably the only line of power tools to have decent ratchets and great impacts in all drive sizes. Warranty is another important thing, Milwaukee has pretty good warranty, Ridgid has lifetime warranty! It all depends what tool you need and if you're gonna use it daily or just around the house.
Agreed, once you've bought into a "battery ecosystem" you're locked in. Thankfully, DeWilt and Makitty also make great grinders. Not so sure about the Willfuckyee, I think they tend to rattle apart.
Wouldn't it be great though, if batteries were interchangeable between brands? They're all pushing between 20-21V when fully charged, pretty sure you could, for example, use a DeWalt battery on a Milwaukee and it would work fine... There is nothing fancy about these batteries,they're all standard Lithium-Ion batteries. That's like if you were forced to use Energizer batteries for your Game Boy... The only thing preventing you from using other brand's batteries is the way they clip to the drill and make contact. They only do that to lock you in, and unfortunately, no company would have any financial benefit making a battery that's universal...
Great review as always Rob, thank you. Some more history of the electric drill for you as I am a proud Aussie. The invention of the electric drill is credited to Arthur James Arnot and William Blanch Brain of Melbourne, Australia who patented the electric drill in 1889. In 1895, the first portable handheld drill was created by brothers Wilhelm & Carl Fein of Stuttgart, Germany. In 1917 the first trigger-switch, pistol-grip portable drill was patented by Black & Decker
THANK YOU!!! After 24 - 36 hours of review videos over the last 2 - 3 weeks, these are the most reliable, informative, comprehensive and efficient reviews I have found on youtube so far.
Makita really nailed it when it comes to value for money and that goes for the entire ecosystem. First and foremost, those batteries and chargers are just amazingly good. The batteries charge in an instant and they last you a long long time. In case you wondered, that's why they achieve such a low Wh count. They are underrated on purpose, since with batteries you are constantly trading off power and logevitiy. Secondly, there is simply no Makita 18V tool that isn't at least decent, some excell, some are just "good", and as mediocre as that sounds, that is a tremendous achievement. Nobody else managed to do this so far, especially considering the fact, that the lineup consist of well over 200 different devices and counting. And it really adds to the value you get from your first set of batteries onwards. If you buy a set of Makita batteries, you can be sure that there will be a decent (and not too expensive) cordless tool available for whatever job comes around.
Yeah but the drill shut down when drilling holes in lumber. And yeah people actually drill with that type of drill in that much lumber all the time. The last thing I would like to do is stand on top of a latter with a long drill bit and need to cycle through the trigger constantly. If that happened to me that drill would be flying out of my hands and into a metal bin. Especially if the guy next to me would be using a Ryobi that cost them a fraction of the cost and he had no problems.
@@answeris4217 I could be wrong, but I believe what is happening in that scenario, is the drill is shutting down to not do itself damage.. as annoying as that is n believe me I hate that too, I'm guessing it in the long run lends itself to a long overall tool n battery life. So I'm hoping that means it's lending itself to longevity. Maybe the cheaper tool won't stall but maybe it won't last long. I guess only long-term testing would be interesting to see.
@@achrisofalltrades5620 - I understand that 100% that the drill shuts off to prevent damage. The issue is that all the other drills also have the same type of mechanism in them and only 4 shut off during a test that many workers do on a daily basics. A drill that shuts itself off when you are using it means you are doing something that the Drill isn't designed to do. In other words ether this drill is under powered or it's under engineered. Ether way there's about 6 other options that will do all what this does and then do things it can't handle.
@@answeris4217 I am pretty sure this had nothing to do with the load, I have never seen this on a Makita, neither personally, nor in tests. It think this was simply the anti kickback function crapping out. Those drills are strong enough to severly damage your arm, so they stop once they sense something is off. These tools are not designed to be operated while being strapped to some weird contraption, so I guess that's what falsly triggered the shutdown.
Very good review. Milwaukee and Dewalt just keep stepping up their game. When one improves a tool the other follows. We as the consumer are the winners.
@you donky then how come they offer 5 year warranty on their tools? SMH.... Milwaukee or Makita is all I'll buy, DeWalt is a joke with their shady money making marketing tactics not Milwaukee.
@you donky use what you want to but I've got Milwaukee tools that are well over a decade year old and still working. And obviously you've never had to deal with Milwaukee's customer service cuz it is superb as well..
@you donky so whatever you want to and I'm well aware who Milwaukee tools are made by and they're still great tools with a five year warranty. I've still got some Makita tools as well. I'm still going to stick to my team red
@you donky well the first lithium ion tools were actually the V28 way back in like 2001 or so which I still have some that still work. You can think they're going to get sold to Walmart if you want to but that's your opinion man. Enjoy your makita's as I do my Makita and Milwaukee.
The shutdown of the tools is part of the design, as the Dewalt will shutdown after five minutes of continuous drilling, to prevent it from running when thrown into a tool box. Matthias Wandel encountered this problem when he used his drill as a power feeder.
Yes it is part of the design,but this happens when the tool is under extreme load and the tool especially battery can’t cope up with those conditions,so in order to restrict the permanent failure of these tools this safety feature is provided.
Y cant u put the fwd/rvrs button in the middle therefore stopping it from coming on when in toolbox etc..? Am i missing something? That is day one of learning a cordless drill....
I've purchased a Dewalt hammer drill and ran it with both FlexVolt and regular 20V batteries. It only seized one time and hurt my heart, but instead of sending it back all the way to the U.S for replacement, I just smacked it against masonry and it started working normally again. Still runs great.
I think one thing that stands out is how well the Ryobi did. Ryobi makes budget oriented home owner grade tools and here it is going up against professional grade tools and holding its own. On most of the tests it was solidly in the middle of the pack.
I know some contractors that use ryobi and they love them. U can buy them cheaper on Amazon than Home Depot. I use them to just not everyday, they fill my needs fine.
Back then, when the Black&Decker drills were designed and manufactured in germany, those handheld drills were indestructible. Absolute beasts! What they sell now is just sad...
FYI; What Black and Decker now sells, amongst other brands, is Dewalt. I haven't seen a Black and Decker branded drill for sale at retail (at least in Canada) for many years.
@@frugalcalvinist FYI: DeWalt is one of the Brands "StanleyBlack&Decker" are selling. The Brand Black&Decker is still a Brand under that roof. In the rest of the world they are getting sold and they are overpriced low level shit. I've got a mobile workbench by them that is quite good though.
Just picked up one of the early BF Dewalt deals at HD a few days ago. I'm happy to see the Dewalt is a good performer. I'm mostly blown away by the battery life I'm getting since I'm coming from brushed tools.
Without question, the Toolbox Buzz crew is the absolute best at testing/comparing and reviewing tools. I've made several purchases based on your testing in past videos and I'm sure I will continue to do so in the future. Thank you all for these amazing comparisons.
Two and nine sixteenths?!?! Imperial never ceases to amaze me. 😂 I’ll stick to 65.1mm I reckon. Jokes aside, this by far the most comprehensive and impressive testing methodology, and execution, I’ve ever witnessed for a power tool review. A lot of channels just count the number of holes they can drill, or how fast. The level of detail here is fantastic. Thanks for putting in such hard work to provide something genuinely useful to tradesmen and homegamers alike. 👍
I'm the buyer for our small construction company. This video is just another fantastic head to head. Hope all you guys at TB understand how grateful we all are for your time and effort.
AMAZING video. There’s not many GOOD drill reviews. Especially none in the last 2 years. Drills are most people’s most used tools. PLEASE DO IMPACT DRIVERS NOW!!!
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Another outstanding video Rob. Not everyone will agree with the testing methods or the subjective evaluations, but I think everyone can appreciate the time and hard work you put into these tests.
I liked the way you guys did the testing. honest, and straightforward.. This shows off the strong and weak points of each drill. this lets the viewer decide which drill is best for his needs.
I want you guys to know that i appreciate the time and effort you put in the testing. The fact that you recognize and point out the weak points of your test is also very much appreciated. Btw Rob, nice chest :D
I am pleased that you included Ryobi. Their tools are less expensive, which makes them a good entry level tool for someone getting started. Worth considering.
I'm a commercial carpenter and use Makita tools. I've had the same impact and drill set for almost 3 years now and they're still as good as the day I bought them. I have coworkers who have gone through 3 sets of Dewalt drills in the same amount of time. You can't beat the quality, longevity, and reliability from Makita!
My local Home Depot sells lots of brands but the Milwaukee selection is HUGE. Makes a difference when deciding which brand to choose. I know at any time, I can walk in there and walk out with what I need.
Milwaukee tools are by far the best ones that I have used in job sites. I have been construction worker for years. And I'm now in manufacturing industry for mechanic/installer.
Nuhjunena I work as a residential electrician. I have Makita, everyone else has Milwaukee. Everyone else used to have Dewalt. All of their Dewalts have crapped out. I still have my Makitas. Everyone else is replacing their Milwaukees for new Milwaukees. Everyone else is constantly charging their batteries. Probably got my first Makita gun eight or so years ago. I’ve had one battery die in all that time.
@@KitchenerLeslie2 Yes Makitas are very good tools also for construction sites. Even Hitachis do the work well. Not so good as Makitas. But for factorys mechanics where bolts and screws are big. And steel is thick. You really need torgue and Milwaukees are superior in that case.
I work for a internet, TV and phone provider, and drilling through exterior walls to run a cable from outside to inside is very common, so we constantly drill through bricks, hard wood, metal sheeting and concrete foundations(which can sometimes be as thick as 2ft on very old houses). The company provides the same Milwaukee M18 Fuel Brushless hammer drill as in the video, and I can confirm this thing is a beast. When it struggles, most of the time it's just the drill bit that's on its way out.
Great review. All in all really impressive from all the brands. I was once a Milwaukee fan, until the sell out and then eppic fail of the first generation lithium ion V-18 platform. Converted Bosch and Makita fan for 10 years now.
I really appreciate what you guys do. Tool test that are done and used by the pros. You can't get any better than that. Tool Box Buzz is one of my favorite channels. Keep up the good work!
@@ConcordCarpenter would you guys consider redoing this with more metal uses? Metalworkers are always left out in these comparisons for the most part and there's no industry that tests tools like the welding environment
Another great comparison / review video. Guys you're out there on your own. Nobody else can deliver such a vast amount of information in such a concise video. Thank you 👍🏻
Wonderful comparison ..Fair , well researched and honest . I use Makita myself and glad to see that it comes in as a good all rounder . The only thing that couldn't be factored in is durability over a period of time and how they handle adverse weather in a real workplace . I know that many , many professionals choose Makita , De Walt and Milwaukee as a primary reason why they choose those brands too .. Thanks again for a great review.
Rob, I think the testing you guys performed just reinforced what most people who regularly use battery operated hand tool already know. The big three make very good tools, that depending on the tool may switch positions but will still be number 1, 2 or 3 in actual use. We’ve all got brand loyalty whether we care to acknowledge it or not. If you’ve got 6-12 tools, you’re invested in batteries and chargers. Unless something new from a manufacturer comes along that has demonstrated superiority in a task, odds are you’ll stick with blue, red or yellow.
Very good reviews. I am personally invested in Ryobi, but I realize that Ryobi are pretty much DIY homeowner tools. That said, compared to any cordless tools available even 6 or 8 years ago, any of these would be a winner. I'm not impressed with some things about the Ryobi, but they have actually done everything I've ask of them. I've seen some pros using them, but the prices are narrowing - especially with holiday sales. My next choices will likely be Milwaukee or Makita, both great performers for what I do and great ergonomics, which is my main complaint for the Ryobi cordless hand tools. .. that said, can't say I'll throw the Ryobi's out either. Thanks for all the info! I would like to a comparison of the Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ONE Cordless Brushless 10 in. Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw.
I'm not a professional and the Ryobi drill and impact that I have work great for what I need them to do. Not the best tools on the shelf but they are not the worst. They have really impressed me with their performance. Great comparison between them all!
I've seen a lot of comparison videos, most of them are really bad. This one was surprisingly very well done! They actually took out as many variables as possible. And compared batteries based off of watt hours. Great job guys
Where was this video when I was trying to find out if the kobalt tool line was right for me a year ago. I searched TH-cam and google high and low with less then impressive results. But I made a discision and kobalt had a very consistent run. In this test. Makes me feel good about my purchase. Very thorough testing, just what I like to see. Thanks guys
One glaring oversight in the Value Category is warranty. Ridgid's Lifetime Service Agreement is the best there is. Aside from free battery replacents for life, the tools themselves are covered. Let me tell you about my experience; I bought an 18V Ridgid kit in 2008. In ten years, I've probably gone though six batteries, and all were replaced free of charge by Ridgid. I also had a trigger repaired, as well as a chuck and a charger replaced, Recently, my impact driver gearbox started to scream. I took it in to my local authorized service center, and was told parts were no longer available. What did Ridgid do? Send we a brand new 2017 version! Another anecdote: In 2003 I bought a 14.4V kit (drill and impact). After upgrading to the 18V kit, the 14.4V became the "home use" set. In July, the drill stopped working entirely. Again, I took it in to my local repair center. What did Ridgid do? Send me an entire brand new 18V drill kit (drill, case, two batteries and charger) absolutely free. Just from an environmental standpoint it's a great. Many people, after seeing the replacement cost of just the batteries, opt to get the "newest and greatest" tool kit rather than pay close to the same for batteries alone. Then what happens to the tools? Flea market? Garage sale? Landfill most likely... I've heard people grumble about bad experiences with the LSA, but I've had nothing but praise for it. Register the tools (and re-register replacements) and keep the registration number somewhere you can find it. I will admit that if you live in the middle of nowhere, finding an authorized service center may be problematic, but so would many other things in life.
We don't disagree! In fact we are constantly praising RIdgid as the hidden gem in our industry. We can't possibly account for every single factor, and trying to rate the warranties into the price category would be a ton of work. Glad you brought it up though as it's an important thing to consider.
your work is incredibly valuable. all my tools were stolen while I was in a VA hospital for 11 months. I. in the process of replacing them and I wish I would have known about you before I spent the first penny, I just watched Hammer drills and I will buy your pick(s). Miter saw is next. Thanks so much! Mark Buerger
I use the milwaukee shown in this video as a commercial electrician. It blasts through whatever I put in front of it. Very low profile, which is nice for getting into tight spaces, common with my trade.
I got and old version of m18 cordless Milwaukee drill, Ive abused that toll so badly. I mean I have hit plastic plugs in to walls with it, using it as a hammer. I toss it around everywhere. It just never fails on me. I love it!
The Kobalt is in the middle of every test, one of the least expensive, and the batteries are 1/4 the price of any of the others. I have there 1/2 inch impact, 3/8 inch impact, drill and impact. All are outstanding and with all the money I saved I have lots of batteries and money left over.
Throw a 6.0 High Output battery on that Gen. 3 Milwaukee drill and it just gets even more impressive !!! But the most impressive thing here was the testing great job. Best drill test I’ve ever watched on TH-cam 👍🏼
In the early 90s, I had a 9.6 volt Makita. It was underpowered and the battery had little endurance. I'm glad to hear they stepped up their game. More competition keeps prices down. Wish that they tested the Hercules from harbor freight. I'm just curious how they'd compete with the big boys.
I've been debating between milwaukee and dewalt for a month, and I already had my mind made up that I was going with dewalt before watching. This video confirms it. Price is a lot better than milwaukee for close to same results
I've been looking for the best to drill into tree limbs/branches to install cabling systems to support a weak limb and this is by far the best video out to demonstrate just that, great freaking video man
I like these reviews. Its very unlikely to ever pull me away from Dewalt as I am invested in their platform but its always good to see that i am buying tools that are up there in your tests. If I had my time over I would likely go Milwaukee as i use their m12 range and really like that for small stuff.
The Milwaukee Hackzall that can be used with one hand and the new 12v compact 1/4" Fuel impact driver really are game changers. The combination of power, light weight, and battery life can not be beat if you are working out in the field. toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Milwaukee-M12-Fuel-2nd-Gen-Brushless-Impact-Driver-Compared-to-Older-Model.jpg
I love my 18v Dewalt.., I bought my first one in 1999.., its still going strong 20 years (now sept 2019) later and has been through soooo many batteries. I have just bought another one as they changed up the battery and I didn't want to go to 20V. I am a concreter/formwork carpenter.., my test is simple.., Drill a 100mm (4") 14g tech screw into Jarrah (very very hard wood) .., let it cool then pull it out..., most (in the older drills) can't do this, Dewalt never let me down and on an average day I would drill/pullout over 500 screws.., everyday. It never cut out.
Excellent review. You can't go wrong with any of the big three. I chose Milwaukee and have not regretted my decision. Each brand shines in specific tools so there is no wrong choice.
@@fultz.c92 that's what I've seen too. I'm thinking about investing in a kobalt cordless system. I say invest because that's really what you end up doing when you buy a certain platform. you dont want to have 5 different brands of cordless tools all with different batteries
Cameron Gallagher I just switched to kobalt and I really have no regrets! Every tool has been flawless and you can’t beat the price! I still like my Milwaukee tools but always had problems with my Milwaukee chucks slipping on drill bits and driver bits.
As an at home diyer. I do love my kobalt tools. I do use them for work but barely. I did have to drill 8 holes in hard concrete while laying on it with 270 pounds without so much as a hiccup. Im happy with the 4th rank. Cheap batteries and good warranty.
Great shootout. It would be cool to see how the Hitachi 36v drill would do someday. Also, the M18 High output batteries apparently help some drills out. VCG did a test. Maybe grab a 6.0 sometime and throw it on a drill and let us know how it does.
Amazon is all resellers - They don't do business with Amazon - Just a heads up. I ordered an M18 fan that came in a Lo Mein Box with a Panda on it Packed with ground up corrugate (I have pictures)
@@drewbo1989 IO can't deal with Amazon. My wife can but I can find the same stuff on Ebay for a lot less. It might take a little while longer to get here but as the old farmer said, 'What's time to a pig'.
@@James-lo5ne Amazon not authorized dealer, neither are most of their their sellers so no warranty. If it's a good deal I'll buy it anyway, seldom had trouble with Milwaukee other than the shitty first generation V18 batteries. I had a M18 vacuum cleaner failed, exchanged at Home Depot within 90 days. One thing about Amazon dealers, a few times I got used tools when I'd paid for new then you get a restocking fee after returning it.
I have many Milwaukee tools, I while back I felt I would like another drill to enhance productivity. So I ordered up another hammer drill from my vendor? That was all the info I gave him. What he got for me was that same little drill shown here. At first sight I thought "oh crap"? Needless to say, that little drill runs all day long right next to its big brother! I Have spent way to much money on a Milwaukee line up, but at the end of the day, it has been worth every penny!
I agree that Milwaukee is the top. Don't forget about the limitless attachments and accessories that run off their battery platform. I think that separates them by miles.
I understand you like milwaukee, and they make fine tools. But to say their accessories and attachments put them ahead by miles is simply a homer statement. As the guy above me said, Milwaukee doesnt even have the largest 18V lineup. All top line tool brands make fine tools. I'm a Dewalt guy, but have some makita and some ridgid stuff as well. All fine tools. These days, no one is ahead of anyone else (within the top brands)
@@dondiego124 Ryobi has a big lineup for home gammer tier tools. But they don't touch makita for numbers of tools. Ryobi may have only 2-3 configurations of drills, Makita has 10+. For every type of tool, Makita has more configurations (size range, brushed/brushless, single battery/2 battery etc). Makita has coordless vacuums and vac attachments for tools (even has a robotic roomba style vacuum). Makita has a larger offering of outdoor coordless equipment (mower, trimmer, chainsaw etc.) Take a look through Makita's US catalog, (152 pages), you'd be surprised how much stuff is in there. There is one tool Ryobi has that i wish Makita had, a coordless hot clue gun. That would be so handy in my wood shop for holding drawer fronts in place until you can get them fastened.
I bought ridged because Milwaukee is double the price where I’m from, and the ridged have performed just as good as the Milwaukee. Good quality feel from the tools as well.
My JCB has done me very well for many, many years. Uses 20v batteries, came with two and a charger for about $120, metal chuck, hammer. It’s brilliant. Heavy though.
Well first off I think undoubtedly this Is the most comprehensive and fair drill test on TH-cam (I love the drill sled). As much as I love other live head to head tests that other channels do, they're not as scientific as these tests. I'm not surprised by the top drills, impressed by others (kobalt, ryobi holding their own). Overall awesome video guys, you clearly love what you do and firmly think you're the best testing site on TH-cam. Thanks for the video!
Just bought the Ryobi Brushless hammer drill as a kit with a 4 amp hour battery and charger for $149 at Home Depot. Glad I bought it! I am SHOCKED at the power this thing has! Shocked!
All the lads at my work use Makita but I went for the DeWalt combo pack because it had every tool I needed and Makita had ones I didn't so they would have been wasted. I'm glad I did, the DeWalts feel super solid and sturdy in my hand and I've yet to have a problem with any of the 5 I use daily, the Makita feel so light and cheap and many of them play up for the guys, and they're always swapping out batteries. Maybe they just have the cheaper tools but whenever I borrow them, they feel weak and clumbersum to use. Milwaukee are great too, used them at my old job (not my own set).
Awesome review. On the first test I would have rather seen something such as how many holes were drilled in a set amount of time such as 10 minutes rather than the amount of holes per watt hour. I understand the reasoning behind the methodology but don't feel its nearly as important as speed and power. To me being able to drill 40 or 50 holes quickly is much more important than one battery charge being able to drill 80 or 100 holes if it takes twice as long to make each hole. If I'm really worried about endurance I'll keep extra batteries to swap battery packs out when they go dead or use a larger pack such as 9/12 amp hour.
Thanks. This is a valid point. Unfortunately with so many different voltages and battery pack sizes that can be very misleading. If every drill came in the same voltage and we could get a 5.0 or 6.0 ah pack for each that would be a great comparison. But unfortunately everyone is selling something different. If you take a drill with a 6.0 ah pack vs a 5.0 ah the difference in cell density alone will likely show a difference in how many holes are drilled in 10 mins. Anyway, appreciate the feedback...we always struggle with which data to show and compare.
What impressed me most was the thought , design, and fairness of your competition. New bits for each drill, and the weighted sled was genius. I liked you little touch on the history of drills also , thanks for that. You guys really did a great evaluation. In today's day and age all the cordless tools do well with lithium Ion batteries and the competition is tough with so many brands. I think with such close comparison it comes down to personnel preference like car brands, I am a DeWalt freak and buy there tools like crazy because they make so many different tools within the 20V battery line and they sell volume so the prices are very affordable.
Makita didn't do too bad for a drill that's almost 5 years old. A bit weird that they've managed to create at least 5 new impact drivers before ever updating their premium drill. But I imagine the next one should be pretty nice when it finally comes out.
@@ConcordCarpenter Don't they already have a new one? Isn't the brushless sub-compact hammer drill. Much better than my old brushed green one. And they use the newer style batteries. They don't even fit in my old worn out green one.
@@ConcordCarpenter yes I've had it for Six months got it shortly after it came out and shortly after the AvE guy got one and gave it the thumbs up. It's all black and has hammer drill function. Much better battery life then the old one.
I've now watched at least 4-5 different head-to-head tests and so glad you started to calculate the Wh of batteries! Only Wh is relevant in the end and Ah, volts and "max volts" don't mean much. With current battery technology and brushless motors one could make very high powered and long lasting tool with only 2 cells in series which would be 7.2V.
Would of been worth noting warranties. I believe Ridgid is the only one that offers lifetime on the tool and the battery as long as the battery is purchased with the tool (or charger)
I jumped on board with Dewalt over 20 years ago, never any problems with the tools, early Nicad batteries worked great for about 2 years, then garbage. I currently have a dozen 20 volt Lithium Ion batteries over 10 yo. still using every day . 4 or 5 years ago got into Milwaukee 18 volt tools because of their expanded tool options, so far so good. you cant go wrong with either line...Both are well worth the money .my dewalt 60 volt right angle drill has all the performance (torque) of my retired corded Milwaukee hole hawg with safety features . my Milwaukee 18 volt right angle drill ( not the super hawg) is absoluetly awesome as well..you cannot go wrong with either line imo...
You may not be a “testing center” but you have the most comprehensive tests on TH-cam. You also try to keep the tests relative to tests that are representative to the users. No wonder it takes so long to publish a test video. Great job.
As a DIY’er, my construction tools are a mix of Milwaukee and Ryobi. Things like my sawzall are Ryobi, because I don’t use them often. My circular saw and compound miter saw are Milwaukee because I use them a lot
Hope you and the crew had a great holiday
The tool box buzz crew has hands down the best, largest, and fairest tool comparisons bar none!!!
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Thanks for all you do, much appreciated!!
Much love brotha....from san Jose's carpenters local 405...
So when are the impacts being tested.
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Oz Tool Talk take that crown, at least they actually show the tests for each tool in depth so you can actually trust the results and not just believe a bit of writing and some clips here and there
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Having used many of these drills in the field, I'd say Milwaukee/dewalt/makita consistently make the best cordless products and since ridgid has introduced many new brushless tools, they are right up there with those top tier brands. I'd advise anyone looking at this video to not only consider the drill, but the other tools from that brand because really you are investing in the battery lineup more than just simply the drill itself.
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Bigchuck678 Ridgid is owned by emerson company, But TTi the company that owns Milwaukee and Ryobi actually make some of the ridgid tools
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@@KiloWattRC To expand on Rigid, TTi is licensed use the Rigid name on the power tools (basically, anything Home Depot sells, its made by TTi). Hand tools, and anything else is the Emerson company. TTi basically has a high, mid and low end tiers for power tools.
Milwaukee, dewalt, and makita are the top brands for a reason. They deliver professional grade performance without the elitist price tag of tools like festool and hilti. They all have a huge range of products, fast chargers, strong batteries, and you can find them locally with ease. They're not the top 3 brands by mistake, they earned it.
I’m a big fan of Bosch. I work on my own but occasionally I work with a contractor friend of mine. He uses hitachi. He cycles batteries on and off the charger throughout the day, while I rarely need to switch out batteries on any given day. That’s enough for me to stick with em!
I absolutely love these head 2 heads. I used to be a contractor and crossed trades into autobody technician 5 years ago. I brought my Milwaukee impacts and drills with me. Now all of the other guys bought and use them.
4 carpenters on my crew. One of each used- Bosch, Makita, Dewalt and Milwaukee. All of them are fine. No one is winning any drill battles and none of us are asking for anyone else's drills. Never had a day when one of us couldn't perform a task needed on site because of the drill they had. Makes packing up the gear easy too. No confusing anyone's batteries or chargers. I have had makita tools for 30 years. Can't see me ever changing. Especially because any decent brand battery tool you have means you generally buy a bunch of other tools in that same brand so your batteries are interchangeable. Be buggered if i would buy a milwaukee drill just to drill 3 more holes a charge when every other tool in my box takes makita batteries.
Great point and also supports my statements on many reviews that if your invested in a platform - stay there
Very true! Battery platform is very important, but also the trade you're in, for example Milwaukee makes many tools that DeWalt and Makita don't, for a auto technician (mechanic) Milwaukee is the best in my personal opinion, it's probably the only line of power tools to have decent ratchets and great impacts in all drive sizes. Warranty is another important thing, Milwaukee has pretty good warranty, Ridgid has lifetime warranty! It all depends what tool you need and if you're gonna use it daily or just around the house.
Agreed, once you've bought into a "battery ecosystem" you're locked in. Thankfully, DeWilt and Makitty also make great grinders. Not so sure about the Willfuckyee, I think they tend to rattle apart.
Wouldn't it be great though, if batteries were interchangeable between brands? They're all pushing between 20-21V when fully charged, pretty sure you could, for example, use a DeWalt battery on a Milwaukee and it would work fine... There is nothing fancy about these batteries,they're all standard Lithium-Ion batteries. That's like if you were forced to use Energizer batteries for your Game Boy... The only thing preventing you from using other brand's batteries is the way they clip to the drill and make contact. They only do that to lock you in, and unfortunately, no company would have any financial benefit making a battery that's universal...
Great review as always Rob, thank you. Some more history of the electric drill for you as I am a proud Aussie. The invention of the electric drill is credited to Arthur James Arnot and William Blanch Brain of Melbourne, Australia who patented the electric drill in 1889. In 1895, the first portable handheld drill was created by brothers Wilhelm & Carl Fein of Stuttgart, Germany. In 1917 the first trigger-switch, pistol-grip portable drill was patented by Black & Decker
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THANK YOU!!! After 24 - 36 hours of review videos over the last 2 - 3 weeks, these are the most reliable, informative, comprehensive and efficient reviews I have found on youtube so far.
Makita really nailed it when it comes to value for money and that goes for the entire ecosystem. First and foremost, those batteries and chargers are just amazingly good. The batteries charge in an instant and they last you a long long time. In case you wondered, that's why they achieve such a low Wh count. They are underrated on purpose, since with batteries you are constantly trading off power and logevitiy. Secondly, there is simply no Makita 18V tool that isn't at least decent, some excell, some are just "good", and as mediocre as that sounds, that is a tremendous achievement. Nobody else managed to do this so far, especially considering the fact, that the lineup consist of well over 200 different devices and counting. And it really adds to the value you get from your first set of batteries onwards. If you buy a set of Makita batteries, you can be sure that there will be a decent (and not too expensive) cordless tool available for whatever job comes around.
Yeah but the drill shut down when drilling holes in lumber. And yeah people actually drill with that type of drill in that much lumber all the time. The last thing I would like to do is stand on top of a latter with a long drill bit and need to cycle through the trigger constantly. If that happened to me that drill would be flying out of my hands and into a metal bin. Especially if the guy next to me would be using a Ryobi that cost them a fraction of the cost and he had no problems.
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I could be wrong, but I believe what is happening in that scenario, is the drill is shutting down to not do itself damage.. as annoying as that is n believe me I hate that too, I'm guessing it in the long run lends itself to a long overall tool n battery life. So I'm hoping that means it's lending itself to longevity.
Maybe the cheaper tool won't stall but maybe it won't last long. I guess only long-term testing would be interesting to see.
@@achrisofalltrades5620 - I understand that 100% that the drill shuts off to prevent damage. The issue is that all the other drills also have the same type of mechanism in them and only 4 shut off during a test that many workers do on a daily basics.
A drill that shuts itself off when you are using it means you are doing something that the Drill isn't designed to do. In other words ether this drill is under powered or it's under engineered. Ether way there's about 6 other options that will do all what this does and then do things it can't handle.
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@@answeris4217 I am pretty sure this had nothing to do with the load, I have never seen this on a Makita, neither personally, nor in tests. It think this was simply the anti kickback function crapping out. Those drills are strong enough to severly damage your arm, so they stop once they sense something is off. These tools are not designed to be operated while being strapped to some weird contraption, so I guess that's what falsly triggered the shutdown.
Very good review. Milwaukee and Dewalt just keep stepping up their game. When one improves a tool the other follows. We as the consumer are the winners.
Mark agreed
@you donky then how come they offer 5 year warranty on their tools? SMH.... Milwaukee or Makita is all I'll buy, DeWalt is a joke with their shady money making marketing tactics not Milwaukee.
@you donky use what you want to but I've got Milwaukee tools that are well over a decade year old and still working. And obviously you've never had to deal with Milwaukee's customer service cuz it is superb as well..
@you donky so whatever you want to and I'm well aware who Milwaukee tools are made by and they're still great tools with a five year warranty. I've still got some Makita tools as well. I'm still going to stick to my team red
@you donky well the first lithium ion tools were actually the V28 way back in like 2001 or so which I still have some that still work. You can think they're going to get sold to Walmart if you want to but that's your opinion man. Enjoy your makita's as I do my Makita and Milwaukee.
The shutdown of the tools is part of the design, as the Dewalt will shutdown after five minutes of continuous drilling, to prevent it from running when thrown into a tool box. Matthias Wandel encountered this problem when he used his drill as a power feeder.
Thus the four shutdowns during a 20 minute test. This comment needs to be higher.
When we asked Dewalt engineers they didn’t mention this. So I quite skeptical.
We posed this issue to Dewalt engineers- they didn’t offer it. Good idea though, if it’s true
Yes it is part of the design,but this happens when the tool is under extreme load and the tool especially battery can’t cope up with those conditions,so in order to restrict the permanent failure of these tools this safety feature is provided.
Y cant u put the fwd/rvrs button in the middle therefore stopping it from coming on when in toolbox etc..? Am i missing something? That is day one of learning a cordless drill....
I've purchased a Dewalt hammer drill and ran it with both FlexVolt and regular 20V batteries. It only seized one time and hurt my heart, but instead of sending it back all the way to the U.S for replacement, I just smacked it against masonry and it started working normally again. Still runs great.
I think one thing that stands out is how well the Ryobi did. Ryobi makes budget oriented home owner grade tools and here it is going up against professional grade tools and holding its own. On most of the tests it was solidly in the middle of the pack.
Ryobi, Milwaukee and Rigid tools are all produced by TTI so it makes sense.
I know some contractors that use ryobi and they love them. U can buy them cheaper on Amazon than Home Depot. I use them to just not everyday, they fill my needs fine.
I also heard that they never change their battery form.
So an old Ryobi battery will always fit in the new Ryobi tools.
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Back then, when the Black&Decker drills were designed and manufactured in germany, those handheld drills were indestructible. Absolute beasts! What they sell now is just sad...
Agreed
FYI;
What Black and Decker now sells, amongst other brands, is Dewalt. I haven't seen a Black and Decker branded drill for sale at retail (at least in Canada) for many years.
@@frugalcalvinist FYI: DeWalt is one of the Brands "StanleyBlack&Decker" are selling. The Brand Black&Decker is still a Brand under that roof. In the rest of the world they are getting sold and they are overpriced low level shit. I've got a mobile workbench by them that is quite good though.
Michael Brownlee Both Canadian tire and Wal-Mart sell black and decker tools
Stanley got ahold of them is what happened.
I have this generation 3 Milwaukee drill/impact set. I have been extremely happy with them. Absolute beast of a drill and impact
Going to give a shout out to Ryobi a consumer-based tool hanging with the pros - held its ground.
Made by same plant that makes Rigid
@@xephael3485 Also under the same company as Milwaukee
@@maddenman2013 happen to know the name of that company?
@@xephael3485 Yeah, it's TTI Group. I am pretty sure they are out of China but I could be wrong
@@maddenman2013 I think they are all products of a AEG Germany, now owned by a Hong Kong based company and mainly produced in the far East.
Tool Box Buzz outstanding! Hands down the absolute best hammer drill test on youtube.
You were fair, honest and independent. Cheers from Toronto!
Just picked up one of the early BF Dewalt deals at HD a few days ago. I'm happy to see the Dewalt is a good performer. I'm mostly blown away by the battery life I'm getting since I'm coming from brushed tools.
Without question, the Toolbox Buzz crew is the absolute best at testing/comparing and reviewing tools. I've made several purchases based on your testing in past videos and I'm sure I will continue to do so in the future. Thank you all for these amazing comparisons.
AJ Ramos thanks for the feedback, truly appreciated
Two and nine sixteenths?!?! Imperial never ceases to amaze me. 😂 I’ll stick to 65.1mm I reckon.
Jokes aside, this by far the most comprehensive and impressive testing methodology, and execution, I’ve ever witnessed for a power tool review. A lot of channels just count the number of holes they can drill, or how fast.
The level of detail here is fantastic. Thanks for putting in such hard work to provide something genuinely useful to tradesmen and homegamers alike. 👍
I'm the buyer for our small construction company. This video is just another fantastic head to head. Hope all you guys at TB understand how grateful we all are for your time and effort.
rbondy008 thanks for commenting
AMAZING video. There’s not many GOOD drill reviews. Especially none in the last 2 years. Drills are most people’s most used tools.
PLEASE DO IMPACT DRIVERS NOW!!!
They did one last year: th-cam.com/video/82-2tzvjg9E/w-d-xo.html
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This guy is a legend. he put so much into this to make sure it had no error
Another outstanding video Rob. Not everyone will agree with the testing methods or the subjective evaluations, but I think everyone can appreciate the time and hard work you put into these tests.
Cant please everyone - but you certainly can get good insight into these drills
I liked the way you guys did the testing. honest, and straightforward.. This shows off the strong and weak points of each drill. this lets the viewer decide which drill is best for his needs.
bigrockets thanks please consider sun scribing
I want you guys to know that i appreciate the time and effort you put in the testing. The fact that you recognize and point out the weak points of your test is also very much appreciated. Btw Rob, nice chest :D
I am pleased that you included Ryobi. Their tools are less expensive, which makes them a good entry level tool for someone getting started. Worth considering.
I'm a commercial carpenter and use Makita tools. I've had the same impact and drill set for almost 3 years now and they're still as good as the day I bought them. I have coworkers who have gone through 3 sets of Dewalt drills in the same amount of time. You can't beat the quality, longevity, and reliability from Makita!
SixToMidnight That is great feedback thank you
Its Makita for me, as a landscaper who does a lot of woodworking aswell Makita’s range of tools holds up the best for me
Im from Indonesia.. ur video really help my decision to buy new my cordless drill
My local Home Depot sells lots of brands but the Milwaukee selection is HUGE. Makes a difference when deciding which brand to choose. I know at any time, I can walk in there and walk out with what I need.
Milwaukee tools are by far the best ones that I have used in job sites. I have been construction worker for years. And I'm now in manufacturing industry for mechanic/installer.
Nuhjunena I work as a residential electrician. I have Makita, everyone else has Milwaukee. Everyone else used to have Dewalt. All of their Dewalts have crapped out. I still have my Makitas. Everyone else is replacing their Milwaukees for new Milwaukees. Everyone else is constantly charging their batteries. Probably got my first Makita gun eight or so years ago. I’ve had one battery die in all that time.
@@KitchenerLeslie2 Yes Makitas are very good tools also for construction sites. Even Hitachis do the work well. Not so good as Makitas. But for factorys mechanics where bolts and screws are big. And steel is thick. You really need torgue and Milwaukees are superior in that case.
I work for a internet, TV and phone provider, and drilling through exterior walls to run a cable from outside to inside is very common, so we constantly drill through bricks, hard wood, metal sheeting and concrete foundations(which can sometimes be as thick as 2ft on very old houses). The company provides the same Milwaukee M18 Fuel Brushless hammer drill as in the video, and I can confirm this thing is a beast. When it struggles, most of the time it's just the drill bit that's on its way out.
Great review. All in all really impressive from all the brands. I was once a Milwaukee fan, until the sell out and then eppic fail of the first generation lithium ion V-18 platform. Converted Bosch and Makita fan for 10 years now.
I really appreciate what you guys do. Tool test that are done and used by the pros. You can't get any better than that. Tool Box Buzz is one of my favorite channels. Keep up the good work!
I really appreciate how much work and effort was put into this video! It’s amazing to see how far tools have came. Thank you!!
Agreed and thanks
This is the standard of methodology that should be used by all TH-cam channels no matter what they are testing.
You are the best Robert!!!
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I congratulate you, you and your team do an excellent job
Thanks- please share!!!!
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@@ConcordCarpenter would you guys consider redoing this with more metal uses? Metalworkers are always left out in these comparisons for the most part and there's no industry that tests tools like the welding environment
Bought the Makita for one reason only - I liked using it. I'm a home gamer, not a pro. Genuinely liking the tool is important to me.
Tool Box Buzz, hands down the best tool testers/reviewers on the net.
I just recently got a new 20 volt brushless 1/2 inch drive Dewalt drill. I've had other drills, but this one is the best.
Another great comparison / review video. Guys you're out there on your own. Nobody else can deliver such a vast amount of information in such a concise video. Thank you 👍🏻
Thanks
I think there are tons of tool review channels. But this channel is one of kind due to the history lesson at the beginning. Very informative!!
Wonderful comparison ..Fair , well researched and honest . I use Makita myself and glad to see that it comes in as a good all rounder . The only thing that couldn't be factored in is durability over a period of time and how they handle adverse weather in a real workplace . I know that many , many professionals choose Makita , De Walt and Milwaukee as a primary reason why they choose those brands too .. Thanks again for a great review.
Personally for the money I don't think makita can be beaten.
Rob, I think the testing you guys performed just reinforced what most people who regularly use battery operated hand tool already know. The big three make very good tools, that depending on the tool may switch positions but will still be number 1, 2 or 3 in actual use.
We’ve all got brand loyalty whether we care to acknowledge it or not. If you’ve got 6-12 tools, you’re invested in batteries and chargers. Unless something new from a manufacturer comes along that has demonstrated superiority in a task, odds are you’ll stick with blue, red or yellow.
Very good reviews. I am personally invested in Ryobi, but I realize that Ryobi are pretty much DIY homeowner tools. That said, compared to any cordless tools available even 6 or 8 years ago, any of these would be a winner. I'm not impressed with some things about the Ryobi, but they have actually done everything I've ask of them. I've seen some pros using them, but the prices are narrowing - especially with holiday sales. My next choices will likely be Milwaukee or Makita, both great performers for what I do and great ergonomics, which is my main complaint for the Ryobi cordless hand tools. .. that said, can't say I'll throw the Ryobi's out either. Thanks for all the info!
I would like to a comparison of the Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ONE Cordless Brushless 10 in. Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw.
Theres no such thing as pros using it. Its more about the material they are working on
I'm not a professional and the Ryobi drill and impact that I have work great for what I need them to do. Not the best tools on the shelf but they are not the worst. They have really impressed me with their performance. Great comparison between them all!
Wow! Talk about comprehensive. Very impressive!
I've seen a lot of comparison videos, most of them are really bad. This one was surprisingly very well done! They actually took out as many variables as possible. And compared batteries based off of watt hours. Great job guys
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I am from INDIA and i love uour Channel
For me Dewalt is best
Where was this video when I was trying to find out if the kobalt tool line was right for me a year ago. I searched TH-cam and google high and low with less then impressive results. But I made a discision and kobalt had a very consistent run. In this test. Makes me feel good about my purchase. Very thorough testing, just what I like to see. Thanks guys
One glaring oversight in the Value Category is warranty. Ridgid's Lifetime Service Agreement is the best there is. Aside from free battery replacents for life, the tools themselves are covered. Let me tell you about my experience; I bought an 18V Ridgid kit in 2008. In ten years, I've probably gone though six batteries, and all were replaced free of charge by Ridgid. I also had a trigger repaired, as well as a chuck and a charger replaced,
Recently, my impact driver gearbox started to scream. I took it in to my local authorized service center, and was told parts were no longer available. What did Ridgid do? Send we a brand new 2017 version!
Another anecdote: In 2003 I bought a 14.4V kit (drill and impact). After upgrading to the 18V kit, the 14.4V became the "home use" set. In July, the drill stopped working entirely. Again, I took it in to my local repair center. What did Ridgid do? Send me an entire brand new 18V drill kit (drill, case, two batteries and charger) absolutely free.
Just from an environmental standpoint it's a great. Many people, after seeing the replacement cost of just the batteries, opt to get the "newest and greatest" tool kit rather than pay close to the same for batteries alone. Then what happens to the tools? Flea market? Garage sale? Landfill most likely...
I've heard people grumble about bad experiences with the LSA, but I've had nothing but praise for it. Register the tools (and re-register replacements) and keep the registration number somewhere you can find it.
I will admit that if you live in the middle of nowhere, finding an authorized service center may be problematic, but so would many other things in life.
We don't disagree! In fact we are constantly praising RIdgid as the hidden gem in our industry. We can't possibly account for every single factor, and trying to rate the warranties into the price category would be a ton of work. Glad you brought it up though as it's an important thing to consider.
Michael Brownlee impressive and great point- thx
Michael Brownlee that’s seriously impressive, we don’t see that brand down under here
your work is incredibly valuable. all my tools were stolen while I was in a VA hospital for 11 months. I. in the process of replacing them and I wish I would have known about you before I spent the first penny, I just watched Hammer drills and I will buy your pick(s). Miter saw is next. Thanks so much! Mark Buerger
Outstanding job guys! The tasks you performed were a good representation for most users. Well done!
Damn, what you guys must spend on wood, fasteners, and new bits for all these tests!! My hats off to you!!
Nathan Hamler yup
Exclente revision and very complete technical data. Thank you
I use the milwaukee shown in this video as a commercial electrician. It blasts through whatever I put in front of it. Very low profile, which is nice for getting into tight spaces, common with my trade.
You can never go wrong with DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Makita
Mother of tool comparison videos!! Scientific, detailed, honest and extremely engaging. Thank you guys!
All my tools are Milwaukee, they never disappoint and always get the job done.
I got and old version of m18 cordless Milwaukee drill, Ive abused that toll so badly. I mean I have hit plastic plugs in to walls with it, using it as a hammer. I toss it around everywhere. It just never fails on me. I love it!
The Kobalt is in the middle of every test, one of the least expensive, and the batteries are 1/4 the price of any of the others. I have there 1/2 inch impact, 3/8 inch impact, drill and impact. All are outstanding and with all the money I saved I have lots of batteries and money left over.
Agree they're a great value. I have just about every cordless tool they make and am completely happy. +1 for super cheap batteries.
I literally have been searching for a test like this everywhere and Google does not give you the answers thank you so much sir
DYNO-MITE Great, comprehensive review. I just happen to be in the market for a new hammer/drill. Love your process of evaluation.
Throw a 6.0 High Output battery on that Gen. 3 Milwaukee drill and it just gets even more impressive !!! But the most impressive thing here was the testing great job. Best drill test I’ve ever watched on TH-cam 👍🏼
injust bought the Millwaukee hammer drill and impact with pack out box today on black friday deals
In the early 90s, I had a 9.6 volt Makita. It was underpowered and the battery had little endurance.
I'm glad to hear they stepped up their game. More competition keeps prices down.
Wish that they tested the Hercules from harbor freight. I'm just curious how they'd compete with the big boys.
Thanks guys for al the hard work you do to keep us informed of the best tools on the market. Absolutely top notch channel
I've been debating between milwaukee and dewalt for a month, and I already had my mind made up that I was going with dewalt before watching. This video confirms it. Price is a lot better than milwaukee for close to same results
Thanks for working so hard on this comparison, guys!
Doresoom Reviews thx brother
Thanks for your help
I've been looking for the best to drill into tree limbs/branches to install cabling systems to support a weak limb and this is by far the best video out to demonstrate just that, great freaking video man
I like these reviews. Its very unlikely to ever pull me away from Dewalt as I am invested in their platform but its always good to see that i am buying tools that are up there in your tests. If I had my time over I would likely go Milwaukee as i use their m12 range and really like that for small stuff.
The Milwaukee Hackzall that can be used with one hand and the new 12v compact 1/4" Fuel impact driver really are game changers. The combination of power, light weight, and battery life can not be beat if you are working out in the field. toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Milwaukee-M12-Fuel-2nd-Gen-Brushless-Impact-Driver-Compared-to-Older-Model.jpg
I love my 18v Dewalt.., I bought my first one in 1999.., its still going strong 20 years (now sept 2019) later and has been through soooo many batteries. I have just bought another one as they changed up the battery and I didn't want to go to 20V. I am a concreter/formwork carpenter.., my test is simple.., Drill a 100mm (4") 14g tech screw into Jarrah (very very hard wood) .., let it cool then pull it out..., most (in the older drills) can't do this, Dewalt never let me down and on an average day I would drill/pullout over 500 screws.., everyday. It never cut out.
I was surprised the Festool scored so high on the performance based tests. It is a pretty old unit now.
dropped my makita from a scissor lift and was waiting for this video. Thanks guys, taking your info into consideration and checking out the article!
Thanks brother
I got milwaukee fuel brushless drills and I really like them.
Excellent review. You can't go wrong with any of the big three. I chose Milwaukee and have not regretted my decision. Each brand shines in specific tools so there is no wrong choice.
Kobalt feels and fits the best in my size hands. I like there performance for price as well.
Absolutely
100% agree I use tons of kobalt brand items never have any problem plus extra batteries are quarter of the cost of those other big names.
@@fultz.c92 that's what I've seen too. I'm thinking about investing in a kobalt cordless system. I say invest because that's really what you end up doing when you buy a certain platform. you dont want to have 5 different brands of cordless tools all with different batteries
Cameron Gallagher I just switched to kobalt and I really have no regrets! Every tool has been flawless and you can’t beat the price! I still like my Milwaukee tools but always had problems with my Milwaukee chucks slipping on drill bits and driver bits.
As an at home diyer. I do love my kobalt tools. I do use them for work but barely. I did have to drill 8 holes in hard concrete while laying on it with 270 pounds without so much as a hiccup. Im happy with the 4th rank. Cheap batteries and good warranty.
Great shootout.
It would be cool to see how the Hitachi 36v drill would do someday. Also, the M18 High output batteries apparently help some drills out. VCG did a test. Maybe grab a 6.0 sometime and throw it on a drill and let us know how it does.
Not the HIKOKI 36V，sad...
I just bought the Milwaukee special buy kit with driver and impact. I love it even more now!
My five year old gen 2 Milwaukee drill just stopped working.
Ordered a new gen 3.
Milwaukee is best overall in my mind!
99 dollars bare tool on Amazon
@@James-lo5ne Try CPO.
Amazon is all resellers - They don't do business with Amazon - Just a heads up. I ordered an M18 fan that came in a Lo Mein Box with a Panda on it Packed with ground up corrugate (I have pictures)
@@drewbo1989 IO can't deal with Amazon. My wife can but I can find the same stuff on Ebay for a lot less. It might take a little while longer to get here but as the old farmer said, 'What's time to a pig'.
@@James-lo5ne Amazon not authorized dealer, neither are most of their their sellers so no warranty. If it's a good deal I'll buy it anyway, seldom had trouble with Milwaukee other than the shitty first generation V18 batteries. I had a M18 vacuum cleaner failed, exchanged at Home Depot within 90 days. One thing about Amazon dealers, a few times I got used tools when I'd paid for new then you get a restocking fee after returning it.
I have many Milwaukee tools, I while back I felt I would like another drill to enhance productivity. So I ordered up another hammer drill from my vendor? That was all the info I gave him. What he got for me was that same little drill shown here. At first sight I thought "oh crap"? Needless to say, that little drill runs all day long right next to its big brother! I Have spent way to much money on a Milwaukee line up, but at the end of the day, it has been worth every penny!
I agree that Milwaukee is the top. Don't forget about the limitless attachments and accessories that run off their battery platform. I think that separates them by miles.
Glen Atchison this was purely about the hammer drill
Makita actually has the largest lineup on there 18v batteries. Dewalt has a fair bit also. Can't really go wrong with red, yellow or teal IMHO.
I understand you like milwaukee, and they make fine tools. But to say their accessories and attachments put them ahead by miles is simply a homer statement. As the guy above me said, Milwaukee doesnt even have the largest 18V lineup. All top line tool brands make fine tools. I'm a Dewalt guy, but have some makita and some ridgid stuff as well. All fine tools. These days, no one is ahead of anyone else (within the top brands)
@@brianhelmold1332 Ryobi smashes Makita's line up. there are even have non ryobi things like the RC truck and Misting fan that work on the +one system
@@dondiego124 Ryobi has a big lineup for home gammer tier tools. But they don't touch makita for numbers of tools. Ryobi may have only 2-3 configurations of drills, Makita has 10+. For every type of tool, Makita has more configurations (size range, brushed/brushless, single battery/2 battery etc). Makita has coordless vacuums and vac attachments for tools (even has a robotic roomba style vacuum). Makita has a larger offering of outdoor coordless equipment (mower, trimmer, chainsaw etc.) Take a look through Makita's US catalog, (152 pages), you'd be surprised how much stuff is in there. There is one tool Ryobi has that i wish Makita had, a coordless hot clue gun. That would be so handy in my wood shop for holding drawer fronts in place until you can get them fastened.
I bought ridged because Milwaukee is double the price where I’m from, and the ridged have performed just as good as the Milwaukee. Good quality feel from the tools as well.
Great job Guys! Dewalt all the way!!!
My JCB has done me very well for many, many years. Uses 20v batteries, came with two and a charger for about $120, metal chuck, hammer. It’s brilliant. Heavy though.
Makita, Milwaukee dewalt
@Iloveapplefritters Dewalt -Black&Decker.
DeWalt>>>>>>>>>>Makita
This is infact the correct order of those brands.
Well first off I think undoubtedly this Is the most comprehensive and fair drill test on TH-cam (I love the drill sled). As much as I love other live head to head tests that other channels do, they're not as scientific as these tests. I'm not surprised by the top drills, impressed by others (kobalt, ryobi holding their own). Overall awesome video guys, you clearly love what you do and firmly think you're the best testing site on TH-cam. Thanks for the video!
Thanks man
Ave BOLTR doesn't apply here as far as I'm concerned hahaha, still love his videos
Just bought the Ryobi Brushless hammer drill as a kit with a 4 amp hour battery and charger for $149 at Home Depot. Glad I bought it! I am SHOCKED at the power this thing has! Shocked!
What about Porter Cable??
You tested brands that are way less popular than Porter Cable.
I have many of their tools and Iove them
Fernando Robles I don’t care too much for porter cable
Porter Cable isnt what it used to be. Sad.
All the lads at my work use Makita but I went for the DeWalt combo pack because it had every tool I needed and Makita had ones I didn't so they would have been wasted. I'm glad I did, the DeWalts feel super solid and sturdy in my hand and I've yet to have a problem with any of the 5 I use daily, the Makita feel so light and cheap and many of them play up for the guys, and they're always swapping out batteries. Maybe they just have the cheaper tools but whenever I borrow them, they feel weak and clumbersum to use.
Milwaukee are great too, used them at my old job (not my own set).
Hayden Roberts Thx for commenting
Awesome review. On the first test I would have rather seen something such as how many holes were drilled in a set amount of time such as 10 minutes rather than the amount of holes per watt hour. I understand the reasoning behind the methodology but don't feel its nearly as important as speed and power. To me being able to drill 40 or 50 holes quickly is much more important than one battery charge being able to drill 80 or 100 holes if it takes twice as long to make each hole. If I'm really worried about endurance I'll keep extra batteries to swap battery packs out when they go dead or use a larger pack such as 9/12 amp hour.
Thanks. This is a valid point. Unfortunately with so many different voltages and battery pack sizes that can be very misleading. If every drill came in the same voltage and we could get a 5.0 or 6.0 ah pack for each that would be a great comparison. But unfortunately everyone is selling something different. If you take a drill with a 6.0 ah pack vs a 5.0 ah the difference in cell density alone will likely show a difference in how many holes are drilled in 10 mins. Anyway, appreciate the feedback...we always struggle with which data to show and compare.
Correct, I put on the 9.0Ah Milwaukee battery thus speed, run time and number of holes won't be an issue.
What impressed me most was the thought , design, and fairness of your competition. New bits for each drill, and the weighted sled was genius. I liked you little touch on the history of drills also , thanks for that. You guys really did a great evaluation. In today's day and age all the cordless tools do well with lithium Ion batteries and the competition is tough with so many brands. I think with such close comparison it comes down to personnel preference like car brands, I am a DeWalt freak and buy there tools like crazy because they make so many different tools within the 20V battery line and they sell volume so the prices are very affordable.
Makita didn't do too bad for a drill that's almost 5 years old.
A bit weird that they've managed to create at least 5 new impact drivers before ever updating their premium drill. But I imagine the next one should be pretty nice when it finally comes out.
stupidwapdaggo when I spoke to them, they said that this drill is up for a revamp
@@ConcordCarpenter Don't they already have a new one? Isn't the brushless sub-compact hammer drill. Much better than my old brushed green one. And they use the newer style batteries. They don't even fit in my old worn out green one.
Dane Carpenter is it 1/2” with hammer drill functionality?
@@ConcordCarpenter yes I've had it for Six months got it shortly after it came out and shortly after the AvE guy got one and gave it the thumbs up. It's all black and has hammer drill function. Much better battery life then the old one.
I've now watched at least 4-5 different head-to-head tests and so glad you started to calculate the Wh of batteries! Only Wh is relevant in the end and Ah, volts and "max volts" don't mean much. With current battery technology and brushless motors one could make very high powered and long lasting tool with only 2 cells in series which would be 7.2V.
Would of been worth noting warranties. I believe Ridgid is the only one that offers lifetime on the tool and the battery as long as the battery is purchased with the tool (or charger)
Michael Guidotti agreed well include something
You have to pay shipment and Home Depot won't exchange it for you. Good luck if you had to ship something like table saw back.
You bring the tool or battery to home depot and they either fix it or replace it in the store not through the mail
I jumped on board with Dewalt over 20 years ago, never any problems with the tools, early Nicad batteries worked great for about 2 years, then garbage. I currently have a dozen 20 volt Lithium Ion batteries over 10 yo. still using every day . 4 or 5 years ago got into Milwaukee 18 volt tools because of their expanded tool options, so far so good. you cant go wrong with either line...Both are well worth the money .my dewalt 60 volt right angle drill has all the performance (torque) of my retired corded Milwaukee hole hawg with safety features . my Milwaukee 18 volt right angle drill ( not the super hawg) is absoluetly awesome as well..you cannot go wrong with either line imo...