Buying guide
Shortlists built from the same scores used everywhere on the site.
Drill Bit Sets
Best overall
1 shown · criteria: highest overall owner score among models with 3+ owner comments
3.6 (10 owner comments)
$349.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“For example, Norseman 22903 1/16 in.”
Read review →Most recommended on Reddit
4 shown · criteria: most owner recommendations
3.6 (10 owner comments)
$349.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“For example, Norseman 22903 1/16 in.”
Read review →4.0 (1 owner comments)
$45.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“If I had my perfect world, Wiha bits with Milwaukee Shockwave drill bits.”
Read review →3.6 (1 owner comments)
$101.90 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I bought some Bosch cobalt ones that have been awesome”
Read review →Drill America 29 Piece m42 Cobalt Drill Bit Set
3.3 (1 owner comments)
$166.06 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“My preferred ones Metal: Drill America or Norseman.”
Read review →Best budget (under $102)
2 shown · criteria: priced at or under $102 when checked, best score first
4.0 (1 owner comments)
$45.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“If I had my perfect world, Wiha bits with Milwaukee Shockwave drill bits.”
Read review →3.6 (1 owner comments)
$101.90 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I bought some Bosch cobalt ones that have been awesome”
Read review →Best drill bit sets for metal drilling →
Step Drill Bits
Best overall
3 shown · criteria: highest overall owner score among models with 3+ owner comments
3.1 (1 owner comments)
$27.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“Came back next day with a Milwaukee step bit set, ate it up in seconds!”
Read review →2.7 (2 owner comments)
$19.65 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I use a punch or a unibit when working with metal studs but I agree, running a hole saw backwards on anything but soft material will destroy the teeth”
Read review →Most recommended on Reddit
3 shown · criteria: most owner recommendations
3.1 (1 owner comments)
$27.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“Came back next day with a Milwaukee step bit set, ate it up in seconds!”
Read review →2.7 (2 owner comments)
$19.65 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I use a punch or a unibit when working with metal studs but I agree, running a hole saw backwards on anything but soft material will destroy the teeth”
Read review →Best budget (under $20)
2 shown · criteria: priced at or under $20 when checked, best score first
2.7 (2 owner comments)
$19.65 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I use a punch or a unibit when working with metal studs but I agree, running a hole saw backwards on anything but soft material will destroy the teeth”
Read review →Impact Driver Bits
Best overall
1 shown · criteria: highest overall owner score among models with 3+ owner comments
4.3 (6 owner comments)
$40.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“Milwaukee Shockwave are great but you really need to shop the prices.”
Read review →Most recommended on Reddit
4 shown · criteria: most owner recommendations
4.3 (6 owner comments)
$40.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“Milwaukee Shockwave are great but you really need to shop the prices.”
Read review →4.4 (1 owner comments)
$17.94 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“However, IMO buy the Ryobi, and get a good set of Bosch impact drivers and bits.”
Read review →3.6 (1 owner comments)
$19.89 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“Regardless, this is the right angle head I bought and love https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-Flextorq-Right-Angle-Drill-Attachment/5001612883 Not to s”
Read review →3.5 (1 owner comments)
$34.93 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“My advice is to replace any Ryobi bits/blades with something else.”
Read review →Best budget (under $20)
3 shown · criteria: priced at or under $20 when checked, best score first
4.4 (1 owner comments)
$17.94 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“However, IMO buy the Ryobi, and get a good set of Bosch impact drivers and bits.”
Read review →3.6 (1 owner comments)
$19.89 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“Regardless, this is the right angle head I bought and love https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-Flextorq-Right-Angle-Drill-Attachment/5001612883 Not to s”
Read review →3.4 (1 owner comments)
$15.87 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I’ve used the 3-inch DeWalt Ultra Maxfit with no issues, I actually just got a new one because my previous one broke after three years.”
Read review →Best impact driver bits for durability →
Impact Drivers
Best overall
4 shown · criteria: highest overall owner score among models with 3+ owner comments
4.6 (29 owner comments)
$94.39 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“The m12 fuel impact is great too and I’d buy the combo kit if you’d have any use for the impact.”
Read review →4.3 (6 owner comments)
Price varies
“I’ve run the xdt13 a bit and the xdt19 extensively lately.”
Read review →4.0 (5 owner comments)
$79.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I’ve run the xdt13 a bit and the xdt19 extensively lately.”
Read review →3.9 (10 owner comments)
$169.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“As for an impact driver, check out the DCF850.”
Read review →Most recommended on Reddit
4 shown · criteria: most owner recommendations
4.6 (29 owner comments)
$94.39 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“The m12 fuel impact is great too and I’d buy the combo kit if you’d have any use for the impact.”
Read review →4.3 (6 owner comments)
Price varies
“I’ve run the xdt13 a bit and the xdt19 extensively lately.”
Read review →3.9 (10 owner comments)
$169.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“As for an impact driver, check out the DCF850.”
Read review →3.5 (11 owner comments)
$199.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“The DCF860 is fantastic, but it's so powerful it's almost absurd.”
Read review →Best budget (under $130)
4 shown · criteria: priced at or under $130 when checked, best score first
4.6 (29 owner comments)
$94.39 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“The m12 fuel impact is great too and I’d buy the combo kit if you’d have any use for the impact.”
Read review →4.0 (5 owner comments)
$79.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I’ve run the xdt13 a bit and the xdt19 extensively lately.”
Read review →3.7 (3 owner comments)
$116.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“I own a M18 Gen 4 (2953-20).”
Read review →3.7 (1 owner comments)
$123.95 (price as of 2026-11-07)
“PBLCK01K: - The second hand kit you’re looking at - PBLDD01 Drill - PBLID01 Impact Driver - 2 x 2Ah HP batteries - The driver doesn’t have 4 mode - T”
Read review →Best impact drivers for power →
Best impact drivers for compact →
Best impact drivers for battery life →
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