Best Cordless Drills Under $100 (2026)

The CMCD702D1 is a 1/2-inch keyless drill with a brushed motor, a 2Ah battery and a charger. The maker lists up to 300 unit watts out and up to 90 holes per charge, a figure measured in small bits and soft wood, so expect fewer in real lumber. A lightweight, compact body suits overhead work and tight spaces.

A 1/2-inch chuck takes bits and hole saw arbors that a 3/8-inch chuck cannot, which is a real advantage at the cap. Compared with the DCA at 354 inch-pounds, the Craftsman publishes its power as UWO, so you cannot compare directly. But the platform behind it, the V20 battery family, is wide and shares packs with a large range of tools.

Ownership notes: a 2Ah pack is small, so buy a second one if you drill all day. Keep batteries indoors and charge them before long jobs. If you may add a circular saw or oscillating tool later, the V20 platform makes this a good first buy. Because V20 shares batteries with a broad tool line, a bare circular saw or sander later costs much less than a second full kit. For decking, you will want a faster impact driver rather than pushing this drill through long screws.

The DCA claims 354 inch-pounds of torque, the highest of any drill here, with a 3/8-inch keyless chuck, 18+1 clutch settings and two speed ranges (0 to 400 and 0 to 1,500 RPM). A 2.0Ah battery is included, which the maker says gives 33 percent more runtime than a 1.5Ah pack.

Torque figures at this price are peak numbers measured at stall, so treat 354 inch-pounds as an upper bound. Compared with the COMOWARE at 266 inch-pounds, the DCA claims about a third more, and that matters when you drive a long screw into hardwood. A two-speed gearbox helps, since the low range gives you that torque and the high range gives speed for drilling.

Ownership notes: the brand is lesser known, so replacement batteries are harder to find. The clutch is the real feature: with 18 steps you can drive a small screw without sinking it. If you want the most torque per outlay, it is the pick. Use the low-speed range with a large bit and the high range with a small one, and start slowly to avoid walking off the mark. If you already own a 20V platform, check whether this drill's battery shares it, since a no-name pack may not.

The AVID POWER kit is aimed at beginners and occasional users. It offers 280 inch-pounds of torque, 15+1 clutch positions, a variable speed of 0 to 550 RPM and a real-time battery level indicator. An accessory set of about 22 pieces comes in the box, which means you can start drilling and driving immediately.

Its 550 RPM top speed is the lowest in this lineup, and it matters because drilling holes in wood and metal wants higher speed than driving screws. Compared with the DCA's 1,500 RPM top speed, it is slower for drilling, which is acceptable for furniture assembly and picture hanging. The battery indicator is a nice touch at this price.

Ownership notes: the maker advises fully charging the battery on arrival, which is sound practice for any lithium pack. Replacement batteries may be difficult to find in a few years. For beginners and occasional use, it is a sensible kit. Because the speed tops out at 550 RPM, use a sharp bit and a pilot hole, which makes up for the slow speed in wood. The 22-piece set is useful for the first month, and a quality bit set for drilling metal is a sensible upgrade.

The COMOWARE drill claims up to 266 inch-pounds of torque, with a 3/8-inch keyless chuck, an LED work light and a clutch that helps prevent sinking screws too deep. A 1,500 mAh battery, charger and storage case are included, with a bit set.

A 1.5Ah battery is the smallest in this lineup, so runtime is short, and it suits assembly and light drilling. The torque claim sits below the DCA's 354 and above the DEKOPRO's unlisted figure. A storage case is a practical extra, since a drill and loose bits in a drawer get lost.

Ownership notes: keep the case with the drill, charge the pack before a project and expect to wait while it charges. If you plan to build furniture, a second battery makes the difference. For light household jobs it is a decent choice. The case does one more thing: it keeps the battery away from damp garage floors. Because the cell is small, resist the temptation to use the drill for a deck, where a 1.5Ah pack would drain in minutes.

The DEKOPRO is the lowest-cost drill in this lineup, with a 20V system, a two-speed gearbox (0 to 350 and 0 to 1,350 RPM), 18+1 clutch positions and a 1.5Ah battery with a charger. It does not list a torque figure, which is a reason for caution.

A missing torque number means you cannot compare it with the DCA or COMOWARE. Treat it as the entry-level drill for hanging shelves and basic repairs. Next to the AVID POWER, which lists 280 inch-pounds, the DEKOPRO is a mystery on paper.

Ownership notes: use the low speed range for driving and the high range for drilling, set the clutch low for small screws and charge the battery before use. If you want the lowest outlay, it is a basic tool for basic jobs. Because no torque is listed, test the drill on scrap lumber with a few long screws before you trust it on a finished piece. Charge the pack before the first use and expect a short runtime on large screws.