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Best cordless drills under £100

7 compared · ratings as shown on Amazon UK · checked 2026-10-06

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Demo board. Cordless drill drivers under £100 for home DIY: putting up shelves, flat-pack, the odd pilot hole in masonry. Not for all-day site work.

Ranked by star rating weighed by review count, with what each listing claims set against what buyers report.

Picks at a glance

The full board

#ProductScoreRatingReviewsPrice
1Example Drill A 18V4.694.7 ★3,120 reviews£75–100View
2Example Drill C Brushless4.604.6 ★8,450 reviews£75–100View
3Example Drill B 20V Combi4.594.8 ★64 reviews£50–75View
4Example Drill D 12V Compact4.504.5 ★1,980 reviews£25–50View
5Example Drill G 18V Twin4.434.4 ★760 reviews£50–75View
6Example Drill E Starter Kit4.224.2 ★5,210 reviews£25–50View

Not enough reviews to rank (under 50):

Product by product

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#1

Example Drill A 18V

4.69 4.7 ★ from 3,120 reviews · £75–100

Best all-rounder

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What the listing says

  • Two batteries for non-stop work
  • 40 Nm torque drills wood, metal and masonry
  • LED work light

From the seller's listing on Amazon UK. Their words, not ours.

What buyers mention

Praised for

  • Light enough to hold overhead
  • Batteries last a weekend of DIY
  • Charger is quick

Complaints

  • Struggles with hard masonry
  • Case is flimsy

DEMO: imagined summary of 40 recent reviews. Summarised in our words; no review is quoted.

Claim check

The listing saysBuyers reportVerdict
Drills masonryFine for brick, slow in concreteMixed
Non-stop work with two batteriesMost say one battery lasts a jobHolds up

#2

Example Drill C Brushless

4.60 4.6 ★ from 8,450 reviews · £75–100

Most trusted

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What the listing says

  • Brushless motor for longer life
  • 55 Nm torque
  • 5-year warranty on registration

From the seller's listing on Amazon UK. Their words, not ours.

What buyers mention

Praised for

  • Powerful for the price
  • Feels well built

Complaints

  • Only one battery in the box
  • Warranty registration is fiddly

DEMO: imagined summary of 40 recent reviews. Summarised in our words; no review is quoted.

Claim check

The listing saysBuyers reportVerdict
5-year warrantySeveral found it only applies if registered within 30 daysDisputed by buyers

#3

Example Drill B 20V Combi

4.59 4.8 ★ from 64 reviews · £50–75

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What the listing says

  • 20 V max power
  • Hammer mode for masonry

From the seller's listing on Amazon UK. Their words, not ours.

What buyers mention

Praised for

  • Good value kit

Complaints

  • Batteries small
  • Few reviews yet

DEMO: imagined summary of all 64 reviews. Summarised in our words; no review is quoted.

Specs compared

ProductVoltageMax torqueBatteriesWeight
Example Drill A 18V18 V40 Nm2 × 2.0 Ah1.3 kg
Example Drill C Brushless18 V55 Nm1 × 4.0 Ah1.5 kg
Example Drill B 20V Combi20 V45 Nm2 × 1.5 Ah1.4 kg
Example Drill D 12V Compact12 V24 Nm1 × 2.0 Ah0.9 kg
Example Drill G 18V Twin18 V35 Nm2 × 1.5 Ah1.4 kg
Example Drill E Starter Kit12 V18 NmBuilt in1.0 kg

As the sellers' listings state them on 2026-10-06.

Questions

Do I need 18 V for home DIY?

Demo answer: for shelves and flat-pack, 12 V is usually enough; 18 V helps with masonry and larger screws.

Brushed or brushless?

Demo answer: brushless motors tend to run cooler and longer per charge, and cost more.

Scores are star ratings weighed by review count (board average 4.53 ★). Checked 2026-10-06; ratings and prices change, so check before you buy. How we score and earn

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