We put every tool on the bench and the jobsite — measuring torque, run-time per charge and cut quality — then rank 48 power tools on the numbers that matter under load.
#1 Best Overall
#2 Best Value
#3 Best CordlessDrilling, cutting, grinding or shaping — start with the class of tool the job calls for.
Cordless drills, impact drivers and combo kits for everyday driving and boring.
12 reviews →Circular, miter, table, recip and jig saws for every cut in the shop.
18 reviews →Angle grinders, sanders, polishers and oscillating multi-tools for finish work.
13 reviews →Routers and planers for edge profiles, joinery and stock prep.
5 reviews →Our five highest-rated tools on power platform, motor and rating. Tap any row for the full review.
| # | Tool | Rating | Power | Motor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Milwaukee M18 FUEL Hammer Drill/Driver Milwaukee · Drills & Drivers |
4.8 ★ | 18V |
Brushless | Review |
| 02 | DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless Drill/Driver (DCD791) DEWALT · Drills & Drivers |
4.7 ★ | 20V |
Brushless | Review |
| 03 | Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw Milwaukee · Saws |
4.7 ★ | 18V |
Brushless POWERSTATE | Review |
| 04 |  Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Impact Driver Makita · Drills & Drivers |
4.7 ★ | Corded |
Brushless | Review |
| 05 |  Fein MultiMaster FMM 350 QSL Oscillating Tool Fein · Grinders & Sanders |
4.7 ★ | Corded |
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Filter and sort 48 tested tools by type, brand, rating, price or voltage.
★4.518V
★4.6Corded
★4.4Corded
★4.6Corded
★4.6Corded
★4.6Corded
★4.6Corded
★4.420V
★4.5Corded
★4.620V★4.720V
★4.720V
★4.420V
★4.720V
★4.4Corded
★4.7Corded
★4.4Corded
★4.6Corded
★4.6Corded
★4.6Corded
★4.660V★4.7Corded
★4.518V
★4.618V★4.7Corded
★4.418V
★4.618V
★4.536V
★4.5Corded
★4.6Corded
★4.5Corded
★4.6Corded
★4.5Corded
★4.7Corded
★4.612V
★4.512V
★4.718V
★4.7Corded★4.818V
★4.7Corded
★4.6Corded
★4.5Corded★4.718V
★4.318V
★4.318V
★4.318V
★4.3Corded
★4.4CordedEvery ranking comes off the same four-stage routine — bench to abuse.
We top off every battery and log the tool on the bench — build quality, balance and trigger feel first.
Standardized cuts, driven fasteners and grinding passes measure torque, speed under load and bogging.
We time real run-time per charge and track how power holds as the pack drains toward empty.
Weeks of jobsite use test heat, durability, dust resistance and how the tool survives a drop or two.
One email a month: the best new tools we've bench-tested, real deal alerts, and picks we've quietly retired.
