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Power Tools

Drills, impacts, saws, grinders, and compressors put head to head under load.

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Brands that won the most head-to-head tests in this category.

  1. 1Milwaukee7 wins
  2. 2Makita3 wins
  3. 3DeWalt2 wins
  4. 4Craftsman2 wins
  5. 5Ryobi2 wins
  6. 6iFixit1 win

All power tools tests

Power Tools2026

Which Precision Screwdriver Set Brand Wins?

iFixit (64-piece manual set)

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Power Tools2025

Which Impact Wrench Brand Wins?

13 products tested

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Power Tools2025

Which Cordless Hammer Drill Brand Wins?

Flex

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Power Tools2025

Which Power Cutter Brand Wins?

Skil

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Power Tools2025

Which Air Compressor Brand Wins?

DeWalt

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Power Tools2025

Which Cordless Air Duster Brand Wins?

Wolfbox

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Power Tools2025

Which Impact Drivers Brand Wins?

DeWalt 860

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Power Tools2024

Which Heat Gun Brand Wins?

Craftsman (corded)

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Power Tools2024

Which Cordless Screwdriver Brand Wins?

Skil

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Power Tools2023

Which MIG Welders Brand Wins?

Lincoln 210

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Power Tools2023

Which Plastic Welder Brand Wins?

8 products tested

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Power Tools2023

Which Welder Brand Wins?

Hone

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Power Tools2023

Which Corded Angle Grinder Brand Wins?

Makita

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Power Tools2023

Which Cordless Framing Nailer Brand Wins?

Milwaukee

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Power Tools2023

Which Bench Grinders Brand Wins?

JET

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Power Tools2022

Which Ratcheting Screwdriver Brand Wins?

PB Swiss

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Power Tools2022

Which Right Angle Drill Brand Wins?

Ryobi ONE+ HP

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Power Tools2022

Which Corded Vs Cordless Power Tools Brand Wins?

10 products tested

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Power Tools2022

Which Battery-powered Sanders Brand Wins?

Bosch

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Power Tools2022

Which Cordless Circular Saws Brand Wins?

FLEX

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Power Tools2022

Which Cordless Right Angle Impact Wrenches (and Battery Ratchets) Brand Wins?

Skil

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Power Tools2022

Which Angle Grinder Brand Wins?

Milwaukee M18 Fuel

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Power Tools2022

Which Oscillating Multi-tool Brand Wins?

Milwaukee

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Power Tools2021

Which Cordless Ratchets Brand Wins?

Ryobi

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Power Tools2021

Which Cordless Drill Brand Wins?

Bauer

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Power Tools2021

Which Compact Battery Screwdriver Brand Wins?

NoCry

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Power Tools2021

Which Impact Drivers Brand Wins?

Makita TD172 (made in Japan, red)

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Power Tools2021

Which Cordless Reciprocating Saw Brand Wins?

DeWalt

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Power Tools2021

Which Hammer Drills Brand Wins?

6 products tested

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Power Tools2021

Which Cordless (battery Powered) Wet/dry Shop Vacs Brand Wins?

Ridgid

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Power Tools2020

Which Impact Wrench Brand Wins?

Milwaukee

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Power Tools2020

Which Battery Grease Gun Brand Wins?

Milwaukee M18 cordless two-speed grease gun

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Power Tools2020

Which 3/8 Inch Cordless Ratchets Brand Wins?

Milwaukee M12

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Power Tools2020

Which Aluminum Welding Rod Brand Wins?

Hobart

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Power Tools2020

Which Impact Driver Brand Wins?

Milwaukee M18 Fuel

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Power Tools2020

Which Shop Vacs Brand Wins?

Craftsman

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Power Tools2020

Which Cordless Impact Wrenches Brand Wins?

Makita XWT11Z

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