Best Cordless Drills for Long Runtime
We rank rated drills by how many Reddit owner comments praise their battery & runtime, then by total mentions and overall score. Only models with manufacturer specs and owner comments qualify.
Ranked by how often owners bring up battery & runtime across 557 Reddit mentions. 25 models qualify.
#1 Milwaukee 2505 4.1
Why it ranks here: 16 owner comments praise its battery & runtime (17 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
5/5 Battery & RuntimeBattery Platform“You might be buying into a battery ecosystem - if you see yourself getting more cordless tools down the line, then consider what brand fits your needs the best.”
5/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“Makita is my big, heavy duty common stuff, and for when I need a large job with lots of run time, and the m12 is the perfect compliment for smaller and more niche tools.”
#2 DeWalt DCD1007 3.4
Why it ranks here: 7 owner comments praise its battery & runtime (8 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
5/5 Battery & RuntimeMasonry & Hammer Mode“Honestly I have 47 different Dewalt tools… the ones I love the most are the big shop vac, my electric socket wrench with the interchangeable anvil between 1/4 and 3/8, my impact gun or I just upgraded my drill to the new”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“The hole saw bound, and the (huge, 120v ac) drill I was using damn near ripped off my hand even with a good grip & obviously the 2nd hand bar.”
#3 Bosch GSR12V-140FC 3.6
Why it ranks here: 7 owner comments praise its battery & runtime (7 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“The drill is pretty good.”
5/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“I love Makita but use my Bosch 12v flexiclick drill for everything except big stuff.”
#4 DeWalt DCD996 3.5
Why it ranks here: 5 owner comments praise its battery & runtime (7 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“Never going to deny that it's been a damn good drill!!”
4/5 Battery & Runtime“Other than that no issues...”
#5 DeWalt DCD805 3.1
Why it ranks here: 5 owner comments praise its battery & runtime (5 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Battery & RuntimeValue“this is probably the best deal out there on tools.”
4/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“Home Depot has great support for Ridgid and they have a lifetime warranty on batteries.”
#6 DeWalt DCD806 2.9
Why it ranks here: 4 owner comments praise its battery & runtime (5 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Battery & RuntimeValue“Personally if I was just starting out I’d probably just save up about $450-$500 and wait for a good snag on a 5- 6 piece set.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“Often, buying a kit is obviously the best in terms of savings.”
#7 DeWalt DCD799 2.9
Why it ranks here: 4 owner comments praise its battery & runtime (5 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Battery & RuntimeValue“I bought it at $134, no regrets (besides it dropping in price right afterwards; no, I don't care about going back in to ask for a price adjustment).”
4/5 Battery & RuntimeValue“It's a really nice drill so much smaller and lighter than my old one, I need the hammer because it comes in handy around the house.”
#8 DeWalt DCD800 3.1
Why it ranks here: 4 owner comments praise its battery & runtime (4 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Battery & RuntimeValue“Just grab the drill later when you find a good deal.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“I have used the 45 for years now and its powerful enough for most electrician sized tasks.”
#9 DeWalt DCD794 3.4
Why it ranks here: 3 owner comments praise its battery & runtime (3 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“Legitimately a good quality drill, but lighter weight than a lot of other entry level drills.”
4/5 Battery & RuntimeErgonomics“I have the dcd794 (HD version of 793) and the DCD800, which isn’t too much heavier than the 794 but definitely has more pop.”
#10 DeWalt DCD999 3.5
Why it ranks here: 2 owner comments praise its battery & runtime (4 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Battery & RuntimeWarranty & Service“Had one for six years and it's always been solid.”
5/5 Battery & RuntimeValue“I upgraded to a dcd999 got it on sale at the depot for like 129.99 with a 6ah flex volt battery and a 6ah fast charger like a year ago it's amazing especially for the price I paid for it.”
#11 Bosch PS31 3.0
Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment praise its battery & runtime (2 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Battery & Runtime“Both great tools, ty for the article.”
#12 DeWalt DCD998 2.5
Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment praise its battery & runtime (2 mentions in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
5/5 Battery & RuntimeValue“You got a good price with the battery and charger, but it's not what I would want if I did construction professionally.”
#13 Makita GPH01 3.4
Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment praise its battery & runtime (1 mention in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Battery & Runtime“Great drills.”
#14 DeWalt DCD793 3.3
Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment praise its battery & runtime (1 mention in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
5/5 Battery & RuntimeChuck & Bit Grip“I have a dcd793 (plastic chuck) which is good for around the house but needed to dig some holes in the yard for some shrubs and the dcd1007 is a perfect tool for that with an auger bit attached.”
#15 DeWalt DCD777 3.3
Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment praise its battery & runtime (1 mention in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“Also, the light control feature is always nice to have.”
#16 Milwaukee 3602 3.3
Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment praise its battery & runtime (1 mention in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“The [m18 compact brushless](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-Compact-Hammer-Drill-Impact-Combo-Kit-2-Tool-with-2-Batteries-Bag-3693-22CX/326204135) set has almost the same ”
#17 DeWalt DCD801 3.2
Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment praise its battery & runtime (1 mention in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“The DCD801 from Dewalt is one of their most powerful and you can still get it with 2x 4ah batteries for $269.”
#18 Milwaukee 3401 3.2
Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment praise its battery & runtime (1 mention in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“I have the impact, which is a nice size, but I can’t use it for much, to be honest.”
#19 Makita XPH07 3.2
Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment praise its battery & runtime (1 mention in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
5/5 Battery & RuntimeChuck & Bit Grip“I LOVE my Makita tools.”
#20 DeWalt DCD130 2.9
Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment praise its battery & runtime (1 mention in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“I had the FV batteries, gor the dcd130 feom fastenersinc memorial day sale last year.”
#21 DeWalt DCD796 2.7
Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment praise its battery & runtime (1 mention in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Battery & Runtime“I have the same drill and grinder combo they are great, I recently sold the drill for 796 so some people buy them ”
#22 DeWalt DCD701 2.6
Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment praise its battery & runtime (1 mention in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“I have had my 12v xtreme tools since they launched in 2019 and they are still going strong.”
#23 Makita XPH14 3.3
Why it ranks here: 0 owner comments praise its battery & runtime (1 mention in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
#24 Milwaukee 3404 2.6
Why it ranks here: 0 owner comments praise its battery & runtime (1 mention in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
#25 Milwaukee 2607 2.5
Why it ranks here: 0 owner comments praise its battery & runtime (1 mention in total). Price varies — check Amazon.
What to look for
4/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“I had the FV batteries, gor the dcd130 feom fastenersinc memorial day sale last year.”
5/5 Battery & RuntimeBattery Platform“You might be buying into a battery ecosystem - if you see yourself getting more cordless tools down the line, then consider what brand fits your needs the best.”
5/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“Makita is my big, heavy duty common stuff, and for when I need a large job with lots of run time, and the m12 is the perfect compliment for smaller and more niche tools.”
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