Best Black Friday Drill Deals

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The best Black Friday drill deal for most woodworkers and home repairers is the BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Cordless Drill Driver Kit with the 100-piece tool kit. It is the only drill in this roundup that pairs a genuine multi-tool battery ecosystem with a complete accessory set in one box, so the money you save on Black Friday does not get spent again the following week on bits, sockets and a spare battery. It suits first-time buyers, renters and homeowners who want one cordless drill to cover shelf hanging, flat-pack assembly, pilot holes and light deck repairs. If budget is the deciding factor, the VIWKO 20V Cordless Drill handles light assembly for less, and if you need something small enough to live in a kitchen drawer and fit between cabinet frames, the DEKO PRO 12V is the compact pick. Everything below is organised by voltage class, torque, chuck type, battery ecosystem, included accessories and whether the drill is aimed at woodworking or household repairs, so you can match a deal to the work you actually do rather than to the biggest headline number.

Top 3 Picks

Best overall: BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Drill Driver Kit

The strongest all-round Black Friday buy for a typical household. The 20V MAX platform means the battery you get here will run other tools in the same range later, and the 100-piece accessory set removes the single biggest hidden cost of buying a first drill. It is a compact-class drill rather than a heavy-duty one, which is exactly the right compromise for drilling pilot holes, driving screws and assembling furniture.

Best budget: VIWKO 20V Cordless Drill

A 20V drill with a 2.0Ah battery pack, a 3/8-inch keyless chuck and a charger, positioned at the budget end of the market. It is the right answer if you need a drill twice a month for light tasks and cannot justify a larger kit. The trade-off is a proprietary battery and a thin accessory package, so budget separately for a decent bit set.

Best premium pick: DEKOPRO 20V Cordless Drill

The premium-tier option here for readers whose work leans toward household repairs and heavier DIY — fence boards, shelving into studs, curtain rods, decking screws. It brings the full 20V power class with a 3/8-inch keyless chuck and variable speed, and it is the drill in this list most likely to feel under-stressed by a weekend of real repair work rather than overwhelmed by it.

Quick Comparison

All six drills below are cordless, lithium-ion and sold as kits with a battery and charger. The differences that matter on Black Friday are the voltage class, the chuck, what else is in the box, and whether the battery belongs to a platform you can grow into.

Price tiers are deliberately used instead of figures because cordless drill pricing moves daily through the holiday period. As a rough market guide, budget-tier drills in this class tend to sit under about $50 during Black Friday promotions, mid-range kits roughly $50 to $90, and premium kits about $90 to $150 and up. Treat those as bands, not quotes, and always compare the contents of the box rather than the percentage off.

How We Chose

These picks come from comparing published product information, kit contents and platform compatibility rather than from hands-on use. The starting filter was category fit: every drill here is a cordless lithium-ion drill/driver sold as a usable kit with a battery and charger, because a bare tool at a low price is not a deal for a first-time buyer. From there we weighted four things. First, specifications that change what a drill can physically do — voltage class, chuck size, speed control and clutch. Second, battery ecosystem, because the cheapest drill on the page becomes expensive if its battery fits nothing else and replacements are hard to find. Third, included accessories, since bit sets and cases are where budget kits quietly cut corners and where premium kits justify their tier. Fourth, upgrade path and support: whether the brand sells spare batteries and compatible tools, and whether the platform has a future beyond this one purchase. We also kept the list to drills that genuinely suit woodworking, household repairs, or both, and left out models whose only advantage was a large accessory count with no drilling capability behind it. Where an exact figure was not published, we describe the specification class rather than guessing a number.

1. BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Drill Driver Kit – Best for Beginners and Kit Buyers

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#1 Pick

BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX* POWERCONNECT Cordless Drill Driver Kit with Drill Bit Set and Sockets, 100 pc. Tool Kit for Home, Battery and Charger Included, Orange (BDC120VA100)

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This is the drill to buy if you currently own no power tools at all and want to fix that in one purchase. The kit pairs a 20V MAX cordless drill/driver with a 100-piece accessory set covering drill bits and sockets, so you can drill a pilot hole, drive a screw and tighten a bolt on the same afternoon without a second shopping trip. It suits homeowners, renters, new flat-pack assemblers and anyone buying a first tool for a garage or utility cupboard.

Key specs

• Voltage: 20V MAX lithium-ion (the nominal 18V class)
• Chuck: 3/8-inch (10 mm) keyless, single-sleeve
• Speed control: variable-speed trigger with forward/reverse
• Clutch: multi-position torque clutch for repeatable screw depth
• Battery: POWERCONNECT 20V MAX pack included, with charger
• Accessories: 100-piece set of drill bits, driver bits and sockets
• Storage: case included
• Weight class: compact, roughly 1.1-1.4 kg with the battery fitted

Why it wins on Black Friday

The accessory count is the headline, but the battery platform is the real reason this kit holds its value. POWERCONNECT 20V MAX packs are used across the wider BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX range, which means a second battery bought next year, or a bare trimmer, sander or inflator picked up later, all run on the pack in this box. Most budget drills in the same price bracket use a battery that fits exactly one tool and is discontinued within a couple of years. That difference rarely shows up in a product listing and it matters enormously at year three.

Practically, the 3/8-inch keyless chuck accepts round shanks up to 3/8 inch and any 1/4-inch hex-shank accessory, which covers the overwhelming majority of household drilling: pilot holes for screws, 1/4-inch dowel and hinge work, holes for cable clips, and drilling into softwood, MDF, plywood and plasterboard. The torque clutch lets you set a stopping point so screws seat flush instead of tearing through a cabinet panel — the single most useful feature a beginner can learn to use. What it is not is a heavy-duty drill. There is no hammer mode, the motor is not brushless, and a 1/2-inch shank bit, a large hole saw or a long auger bit will exceed what the chuck and motor comfortably handle.

Pros

• Battery belongs to a large, still-supported 20V MAX platform
• 100-piece accessory set removes the cost of buying bits separately
• Case keeps the whole kit together, which matters in shared or small spaces
• Light and compact enough for overhead work and long assembly sessions
• Clutch and variable speed make it forgiving for a first-time user

Cons

• Only one battery in the box, so a second is a realistic near-term purchase
• 3/8-inch chuck rules out 1/2-inch shank bits and large hole saws
• Included bits are entry-level consumables and will dull with regular use
• Brushed motor and no hammer function limit it to light and medium work

How it compares

The nearest alternative in this list is the COMOWARE 20V Cordless Drill & Bits Set, which follows the same one-box philosophy: battery, charger, bits and a storage case together. The BLACK+DECKER wins on battery ecosystem and brand support, and typically carries the higher price tier because of it. The COMOWARE is the better value if the drill will spend most of its life in a drawer. Compared with the DEKOPRO 20V, the BLACK+DECKER gives up raw capability for platform flexibility — if you already know you will be driving long screws into fencing or framing, the DEKOPRO is the stronger tool, but the BLACK+DECKER is the better first purchase.

2. COMOWARE 20V Cordless Drill & Bits Set – Best for One-Box DIY Starter Kits

#2 Pick

COMOWARE 20V Cordless Drill & Bits Set w/Charger, Battery and Storage Case

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COMOWARE’s 20V kit is the pragmatic middle of this roundup. You get a cordless drill, a battery, a charger, a bit set and a storage case in a single purchase, at a mid-range tier that undercuts the premium kits without dropping down to the barest budget specification. It suits apartment dwellers, students moving into a first place, and anyone who wants a second drill to keep in a kitchen drawer or a car boot without tying up much money.

Key specs

What it does well

The case is the underrated part. A drill that lives in a moulded case with its bits and charger survives a decade of being shoved under a sink; a bare drill with a loose bit set does not. For readers whose storage is a cupboard shelf rather than a workshop wall, that alone justifies choosing this over a cheaper bare-tool deal. The 20V class gives it enough headroom for the standard household jobs — assembling furniture, hanging pictures into studs, fitting curtain rails, tightening cabinet hinges, drilling pilot holes in softwood and MDF — and the 3/8-inch keyless chuck means bit changes take seconds without hunting for a chuck key.

Where it sits relative to the premium picks is in refinement rather than basic function. There is no brushless motor, no two-speed gearbox, no belt hook and no second battery. The included bits are perfectly usable starter consumables but they are not the bits you would choose to buy: they dull faster than branded equivalents and the smaller diameters snap if you lean on them. Budget for a decent replacement set of brad-point and twist bits within the first year, and the drill itself will keep earning its place.

Pros

• Complete usable kit — drill, battery, charger, bits and case — in one purchase
• Mid-range tier means better value than premium kits for occasional use
• Compact and light enough for overhead assembly work
• Keyless 3/8-inch chuck accepts hex-shank accessories without adapters
• Case makes it a genuinely portable, storable tool

Cons

• Proprietary battery with no wider tool ecosystem to grow into
• Replacement batteries can be harder to source than for major brands
• No two-speed gearbox, so high-speed drilling and high-torque driving share one range
• Included bits are entry-level and will need replacing

How it compares

Its closest rival is the AVID POWER 20V Cordless Drill Set, another mid-range 20V kit with a 3/8-inch keyless chuck aimed at DIY. The COMOWARE edges ahead on packaging — the storage case is the differentiator for anyone without a workshop — while the AVID POWER kit is the one to look at if you would rather put the money into the tool than the box. Against the budget VIWKO 20V, the COMOWARE costs more but gives you the case and a fuller accessory set, which is usually the better trade for a first drill. Against the BLACK+DECKER kit it loses on battery platform and long-term parts support, and that is the honest reason to pay the premium tier instead.

3. DEKOPRO 20V Cordless Drill – Best for Household Repairs and Heavier DIY

#3 Pick

Power Drill Cordless: DEKOPRO 20V Electric Drills with 3/8-Inch Keyless Chuck, Variable Speed, Power Cordless Drill Set Tool with 2 Batteries, Charger&30 Accessories(Gray)

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DEKOPRO’s 20V drill is the premium-tier pick in this list for readers whose work is less “assemble a bookcase” and more “fix the fence, re-hang the gate, put up shelving into masonry-adjacent walls, rebuild a planter”. It suits homeowners with a running repair list, DIYers who already own a bit collection, and anyone who has burned out a cheap drill on a decking project and does not want to repeat the experience.

Key specs

• Voltage: 20V lithium-ion, full-size power class
• Chuck: 3/8-inch (10 mm) keyless
• Speed: variable-speed trigger with forward/reverse
• Controls: torque clutch ring plus speed trigger modulation
• Included: battery and charger
• Body: larger grip and motor housing than the compact kits above

Where the extra money goes

At the premium tier you are paying for a drill that does not have to be nursed. The practical difference shows up in three places. First, sustained load: driving 3-inch screws into softwood, or running a 1-inch spade bit through a fence board, asks for continuous torque rather than a brief burst, and a full-size 20V body handles that without the motor bogging down or the housing getting uncomfortably warm. Second, duty cycle: repair work tends to arrive in bursts of an hour or two rather than five minutes, and a heavier motor and gearbox tolerate that better. Third, feel — a larger grip and more mass make it easier to keep a bit vertical when you are drilling downward into a shelf, because the tool resists the sideways deflection that pushes a lightweight drill off line.

The 3/8-inch keyless chuck is the one specification worth thinking about before you buy. It accepts round shanks up to 3/8 inch and all 1/4-inch hex accessories, which covers brad-point bits for woodworking, twist bits for metal, and the majority of screwdriver bits. It will not take a 1/2-inch shank bit or a large hole saw, so if your plans include cutting 3-inch holes for downlights or running long auger bits through joists, you need a 1/2-inch chuck drill instead — no amount of torque compensates for a bit that physically will not fit. For repair work in the 1/8-inch to 3/8-inch range, which is most of it, this is the right specification.

One practical note on naming: DEKOPRO and DEKO PRO appear as separate listings at different voltages in this roundup, and the names are easy to confuse in a hurry. Check the voltage and the product image before you commit on a deal day when stock moves fast. The 20V model is this one; the 12V compact is covered further down.

Pros

• Full-size 20V class motor handles sustained drilling and driving
• Premium tier build aimed at repeat repair work rather than occasional assembly
• Variable speed and clutch give control for both drilling and driving
• Larger grip and mass improve accuracy on vertical and overhead work
• Good fit for readers who already own bits and just need the tool

Cons

• Heavier and bulkier than the compact kits — tiring for long overhead sessions
• 3/8-inch chuck still rules out 1/2-inch shank accessories
• No hammer mode, so masonry still requires a separate drill
• Premium tier costs more than most occasional users need to spend

How it compares

Its nearest alternative is the AVID POWER 20V Cordless Drill Set, which matches the voltage class and chuck size at a lower mid-range tier. The DEKOPRO’s advantage is in the build and the sustained-load behaviour; the AVID POWER’s advantage is price. If your repair list is short and seasonal, the AVID POWER is the sensible spend. If you are the household’s designated fixer and the drill will come out most weekends, the DEKOPRO is the one that will still feel solid in five years. Compared with the BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX kit, the DEKOPRO is the more capable drill but the worse platform bet — BLACK+DECKER’s battery ecosystem is a genuine long-term asset, and DEKOPRO’s is not.

4. AVID POWER 20V Cordless Drill Set – Best for Budget-Minded Woodworking

#4 Pick

AVID POWER 20V Cordless Electric Drill Set 3/8“ Power Driver Kit for DIY

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AVID POWER’s 20V drill set sits in the mid-range tier and is the pick for readers who want to drill wood specifically — pilot holes, dowel joints, hinge recesses, pocket-hole pilots, small furniture repairs — without paying premium prices for a repair-grade tool. It suits hobbyist woodworkers, garage tinkerers and anyone whose projects are measured in boards rather than in fence panels.

Key specs

• Voltage: 20V lithium-ion
• Chuck: 3/8-inch keyless
• Speed: variable-speed trigger, forward/reverse
• Clutch: torque clutch for consistent screw seating
• Included: drill/driver kit with battery and charger
• Format: compact-to-mid body, cordless

Why it works for wood

Woodworking with a cordless drill comes down to control more than brute power. A pilot hole that wanders, a screw that strips its own hole, a hinge recess cut 2 mm too deep — these are control failures, not power failures. The features that prevent them are variable speed (so you can start a brad-point bit slowly and let it bite before opening the trigger), a clutch (so the driver stops at a set depth instead of crushing the timber), and a chuck that holds a small bit concentrically so it does not wobble and oval the hole. This kit provides all three at a mid-range price, which is exactly the combination a hobbyist needs.

It is also light enough to use one-handed on vertical faces, which matters when you are holding a cabinet door steady with your left hand and drilling with your right. The 20V class gives it enough torque for 2-inch to 2.5-inch screws into softwood without a pilot hole in many cases, though hardwood — oak, ash, hard maple — should always get a pilot hole regardless of the drill, because the screw will split the board long before the drill runs out of torque. That is a technique point rather than a tool limitation, and it is the single most common mistake hobbyists make with a new drill.

Pros

• Mid-range price with the control features woodworking actually needs
• 20V class torque covers common furniture and carcass screws
• Clutch protects veneered panels and softwoods from over-driving
• Light enough for one-handed use on vertical and overhead faces
• Simple, uncluttered kit — nothing in the box you will not use

Cons

• No storage case, unlike the COMOWARE and BLACK+DECKER kits
• Proprietary battery limits future tool expansion
• 3/8-inch chuck excludes 1/2-inch shank bits and large Forstner shanks
• Single-speed range, so it is not ideal for high-speed small-bit drilling

How it compares

Its closest rival is the COMOWARE 20V Cordless Drill & Bits Set, also mid-range and also 3/8-inch. The COMOWARE gives you a case and a starter bit set; the AVID POWER gives you a cleaner tool-to-price ratio. For a hobbyist who already owns good brad-point bits and keeps tools on a pegboard, the AVID POWER is the better buy. For someone starting from nothing, the COMOWARE’s box and bits tip the balance. Against the DEKOPRO 20V, the AVID POWER sacrifices sustained-load capability and build weight for a lower tier — a fair trade if your sessions are two hours on a Saturday rather than a full weekend of repairs.

5. VIWKO 20V Cordless Drill – Best Budget Pick for Light Assembly

#5 Pick

Cordless Drill Set, VIWKO 20V Power Drill with Power Pack 2.0Ah and Charger, 3/8-Inch Keyless Chuck Electric drill, 25+1 Position, 42pcs Drilldriver Bits/Screws for DIY Projects (Black Grey)

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VIWKO’s 20V drill is the budget entry in this roundup: a cordless drill with a 2.0Ah battery pack, a charger and a 3/8-inch keyless chuck. It suits renters, students, first-time flat occupants and anyone who wants a drill for flat-pack furniture, curtain rails, picture hooks and the occasional shelf, and who would rather not spend mid-range money on a tool that lives in a cupboard.

Key specs

• Voltage: 20V lithium-ion
• Battery: 2.0Ah pack included, with charger
• Chuck: 3/8-inch keyless
• Speed: variable-speed trigger, forward/reverse
• Format: compact cordless drill/driver

What 2.0Ah actually means

The battery specification is where this drill earns its place. A 2.0Ah pack at 20V stores roughly 40 watt-hours of energy (20 V × 2.0 Ah = 40 Wh). A compact drill under moderate load draws somewhere in the region of 100 to 200 W, which puts continuous-load runtime at roughly 12 to 24 minutes. In real use you never hold the trigger continuously — driving a 2-inch screw into pine takes a second or two of trigger time — so that 40 Wh translates to something on the order of several hundred screws per charge, or roughly 80 to 150 quarter-inch holes in softwood. Expect the low end in hardwood and the high end in pine, MDF and plasterboard. Those are arithmetic estimates from the battery capacity, not measured results, but they are the right way to sanity-check any “all day runtime” claim.

The honest limitation is that a budget-tier drill is a light-duty tool. It will happily assemble a wardrobe, hang a mirror, fit a curtain pole and drill pilot holes for shelf brackets. It will not enjoy driving 4-inch screws into fence posts, boring large holes with a hole saw, or running continuously for an hour. If your projects are trending toward repair and construction rather than assembly, spend up to the mid-range or premium tier instead — a burned-out budget drill costs more than the difference.

Pros

• Budget tier price for a genuine 20V lithium-ion drill with a 2.0Ah battery
• Battery and charger included, so it is usable out of the box
• Compact and light for overhead and awkward-angle work
• Keyless 3/8-inch chuck takes standard hex-shank accessories
• Right size for a drawer or a small toolbox rather than a workshop wall

Cons

• No bit set or case in the box — accessories are an extra purchase
• Proprietary battery with no wider ecosystem
• Single battery, and budget-tier packs degrade faster under heavy cycling
• Not intended for sustained drilling, large bits or construction-grade screws

How it compares

Its nearest alternative is the DEKO PRO 12V Cordless Drill Set, the other budget pick here. Both are entry-level, but they solve different problems: the VIWKO gives you the full 20V power class in a compact body, while the DEKO PRO gives you a genuinely small 12V tool that fits where a 20V drill cannot. If your priority is the widest capability per pound spent, choose the VIWKO. If your priority is size, choose the 12V. Against the COMOWARE 20V, the VIWKO saves money but gives up the storage case and the bit set — and for a first-time buyer, those two items are usually worth the step up.

6. DEKO PRO 12V Cordless Drill Set – Best for Tight Spaces and Small Hands

#6 Pick

Cordless Drill: DEKO PRO 12V Power Battery Drill Set with Small Electric Drills and 3/8-inch Keyless Chuck with Portable Tool Set Gift Box

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DEKO PRO’s 12V drill set is the compact specialist of this roundup. It is a small cordless drill with a 3/8-inch keyless chuck, sold as a kit with a battery and charger at the budget tier. It suits readers working in tight spaces — inside cabinets, between studs, under sinks, in a flat with no storage — and anyone who finds a full-size 20V drill awkward to hold or heavy to use overhead.

Key specs

• Voltage: 12V lithium-ion (subcompact class)
• Chuck: 3/8-inch keyless
• Speed: variable-speed trigger, forward/reverse
• Included: battery and charger
• Body: short, narrow housing designed for confined spaces

Why 12V still makes sense

Subcompact 12V drills typically produce roughly 20 to 30 Nm (about 180 to 270 in-lb) of torque and weigh around 0.8 to 1.2 kg with the battery fitted, against roughly 35 to 50 Nm and 1.1 to 1.5 kg for compact 20V models. That is a real capability gap, and it is also the point. A lighter, shorter drill can be held steady with one hand at arm’s length inside a cabinet, aimed accurately at a pilot mark in a corner, and used for twenty minutes overhead without your shoulder complaining. For assembly, small-hole drilling and light driving, the extra torque of a 20V drill is rarely the limiting factor — reach and control are.

The 3/8-inch keyless chuck on a 12V body is a nice specification at this tier, because many subcompact drills settle for a 1/4-inch hex holder that accepts only hex-shank accessories. A 3/8-inch chuck means you can use ordinary round-shank twist and brad-point bits, which is far more useful for woodworking and general repairs. The trade-offs are equally clear: a 12V drill is not the tool for 3-inch construction screws, decking, or boring holes larger than about an inch, and a single-speed 12V motor will bog down quickly if you push it. Match it to assembly and detail work and it performs; ask it to build a fence and it will not.

Pros

• Genuinely compact and light — the easiest drill here to use one-handed
• 3/8-inch keyless chuck accepts standard round-shank bits, not just hex
• Budget tier price makes it a low-risk second drill or first apartment tool
• Excellent for cabinet interiors, drawer boxes and confined overhead work
• Easy to store in a small flat or a kitchen drawer

Cons

• 12V torque is limited — unsuitable for long construction screws or decking
• Smaller battery capacity means shorter runtime between charges
• Proprietary battery, no ecosystem to expand into
• Easy to confuse with the DEKOPRO 20V listing because of the similar brand naming

How it compares

Its direct rival is the VIWKO 20V Cordless Drill, the other budget pick. The VIWKO offers more voltage and more torque; the DEKO PRO offers less of both in a package you can actually get into a corner. For most readers buying one drill for a whole home, the VIWKO’s extra capability is the better default. The DEKO PRO becomes the right choice when it is a second drill — the one you reach for when the 20V will not fit — or when the primary user has smaller hands or limited grip strength. Against the mid-range AVID POWER 20V, it gives up too much capability to compete as a main drill, but it beats it comfortably on portability and on price.

How to Choose

Black Friday drill deals are engineered to be compared badly. Percentage-off banners, huge accessory counts and unfamiliar brand names make it hard to see what you are actually buying. The way to cut through it is to decide four things in order — battery platform, voltage, chuck, and what is in the box — and only then look at the price.

Start with the battery platform, not the drill

A cordless drill is a battery with a motor attached. The battery is the expensive, disposable part, and the platform it belongs to determines what you can buy for the next five to ten years. Three questions decide this. Does the brand sell spare batteries separately? Does the same battery fit other tools in the range? And is the platform still being sold, or is this an end-of-line clearance? Major-brand platforms — BLACK+DECKER’s 20V MAX among them — pass all three. Most single-listing brands pass only the first, if that. If you expect to own a cordless sander, trimmer, inflator or second drill eventually, platform compatibility is worth more than any single Black Friday discount, because it is the difference between buying a bare tool next year and buying a whole new kit.

Voltage: what 12V and 20V actually buy you

Voltage is a rough proxy for capability, not a measure of quality. The classes break down like this:

Those torque and weight figures describe the classes, not any one model in this roundup — always check the individual specification before buying. The practical rule: if your work is assembly and pilot holes, a compact or subcompact drill is the better tool because it is lighter and easier to control. If your work is repair and construction, go full-size, because running a 1-inch spade bit through a fence board with an underpowered drill is how motors burn out.

Torque and clutch: the numbers that keep screws straight

Torque determines what a drill can turn; the clutch determines how hard it tries. A clutch is a ring of numbered settings that makes the drill slip once a set resistance is reached, which is how you seat a screw flush in a cabinet panel without crushing the wood. More settings mean finer control. For woodworking, a clutch matters more than peak torque, because over-driving is the most common way hobbyists damage a project. For repair work, torque matters more, because you are usually driving into framing rather than into a finished face. A drill with both — a decent clutch and a 20V motor — covers the widest range of jobs.

Chuck type: 3/8-inch, 1/2-inch and 1/4-inch hex