The 2 Best Small Cordless Drills January, 2025, In The UK (And 17 Other Models)
This list presenting the latest small cordless drills includes only drill drivers available in The UK that satisfy these specs:
- In our book, small drills must fit in tight places, which means they must be short, with an overall length of no more than roughly 7 1/2 inches (or 19cm)
- A light weight is also a factor, so we limited this list to models weighing less than 52 ounces (or roughly 1.5Kg)
- AlphaChooser currently only covers cordless drills, so all models shown here are cordless (but most small drills are cordless anyway)
The List :
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#1 Best Model 2025: Makita XDT11R
5.375
in
Length
44.8
oz.
Weight
2000
mAh
Of capacity
2
incl.
Batterie(s)
- Brushless Motor
- Socket-Ready Chuck
- Hammer-Drill Mode
- 3-year Warranty
Why The Makita XDT11R?
- 1,280 ratings were analyzed across 2 sources, resulting in a 8.9/10 average.
- Chosen by AlphaBot as being the most likely best choice small cordless drill for 2025 at this point
- Learn About Our Very Special Ranking System
![MAKITA XDT11R / Click to add to compare list.](compaddbut-new.png)
- Brushless Motor
- Socket-Ready Chuck
- Hammer-Drill Mode
- 3-year Warranty
Why The Makita XDT11R?
- 1,280 ratings were analyzed across 2 sources, resulting in a 8.9/10 average.
- Chosen by AlphaBot as being the most likely best choice small cordless drill for 2025 at this point
- Learn About Our Very Special Ranking System
#2 Second Best: Black & Decker BDCD8C
6.9
in
Length
21.12
oz.
Weight
8
V
Battery
38
in
Chuck size
- Keyless Chuck
- 2-year Warranty
Why The Black & Decker BDCD8C?
- 10,730 ratings were analyzed across 6 sources, resulting in a 9.2/10 average.
![BLACK AND DECKER BDCD8C / Click to add to compare list.](compaddbut-new.png)
- Keyless Chuck
- 2-year Warranty
Why The Black & Decker BDCD8C?
- 10,730 ratings were analyzed across 6 sources, resulting in a 9.2/10 average.
18 More small cordless drills, Sorted By The Latest Model First:
4
in
Length
24.0
oz.
Weight
12
V
Battery
2000
mAh
Of capacity
- 2 Speeds
- Keyless Chuck
Why The DETLEV PRO 8102 Classic?
- 912 ratings were analyzed across 2 sources, resulting in a 8.6/10 average.
![DETLEV PRO 8102 CLASSIC / Click to add to compare list.](compaddbut-new.png)
- 2 Speeds
- Keyless Chuck
Why The DETLEV PRO 8102 Classic?
- 912 ratings were analyzed across 2 sources, resulting in a 8.6/10 average.
4.25
in
Length
0.2
oz.
Weight
6000
mAh
Of capacity
1
incl.
Batterie(s)
- Brushless Motor
- 5-year Warranty
![MILWAUKEE 2809-22 / Click to add to compare list.](compaddbut-new.png)
- Brushless Motor
- 5-year Warranty
5.23
in
Length
0.2
oz.
Weight
6000
mAh
Of capacity
2
incl.
Batterie(s)
- Brushless Motor
- 5-year Warranty
![MILWAUKEE 2811-22 / Click to add to compare list.](compaddbut-new.png)
- Brushless Motor
- 5-year Warranty
6.375
in
Length
44.8
oz.
Weight
18
V
Battery
2000
mAh
Of capacity
- Brushless Motor
- 2 Speeds
- Keyless Chuck
- 3-year Warranty
Why The Makita XFD11RB?
- 525 ratings were analyzed across 2 sources, resulting in a 9.2/10 average.
![MAKITA XFD11RB / Click to add to compare list.](compaddbut-new.png)
- Brushless Motor
- 2 Speeds
- Keyless Chuck
- 3-year Warranty
Why The Makita XFD11RB?
- 525 ratings were analyzed across 2 sources, resulting in a 9.2/10 average.
6.93
in
Length
46.4
oz.
Weight
18
V
Battery
2000
mAh
Of capacity
- Brushless Motor
- Hammer-Drill Mode
- 2 Speeds
Why The Makita XPH11RB?
- 780 ratings were analyzed across 2 sources, resulting in a 9.4/10 average.
![MAKITA XPH11RB / Click to add to compare list.](compaddbut-new.png)
- Brushless Motor
- Hammer-Drill Mode
- 2 Speeds
Why The Makita XPH11RB?
- 780 ratings were analyzed across 2 sources, resulting in a 9.4/10 average.
5.3
in
Length
26.4
oz.
Weight
4
V
Battery
1500
mAh
Of capacity
- Socket-Ready Chuck
- 2-year Warranty
![CACOOP CSD04002 / Click to add to compare list.](compaddbut-new.png)
- Socket-Ready Chuck
- 2-year Warranty
7.437
in
Length
38.4
oz.
Weight
12
V
Battery
2000
mAh
Of capacity
- Brushless Motor
- 2 Speeds
- Keyless Chuck
- 3-year Warranty
Why The Makita FD05R1?
- 307 ratings were analyzed across 2 sources, resulting in a 9/10 average.
![MAKITA FD05R1 / Click to add to compare list.](compaddbut-new.png)
- Brushless Motor
- 2 Speeds
- Keyless Chuck
- 3-year Warranty
Why The Makita FD05R1?
- 307 ratings were analyzed across 2 sources, resulting in a 9/10 average.
6.187
in
Length
33.6
oz.
Weight
2000
mAh
Of capacity
2
incl.
Batterie(s)
- Socket-Ready Chuck
- 2 Speeds
- 3-year Warranty
Why The Makita FD06R1?
- 92 ratings were analyzed across 2 sources, resulting in a 9.1/10 average.
![MAKITA FD06R1 / Click to add to compare list.](compaddbut-new.png)
- Socket-Ready Chuck
- 2 Speeds
- 3-year Warranty
Why The Makita FD06R1?
- 92 ratings were analyzed across 2 sources, resulting in a 9.1/10 average.
7.25
in
Length
46.4
oz.
Weight
18
V
Battery
12
in
Chuck size
- Brushless Motor
- 5-year Warranty
![MILWAUKEE 2606-20 DRILL DRIVER / Click to add to compare list.](compaddbut-new.png)
- Brushless Motor
- 5-year Warranty
7.1
in
Length
48
oz.
Weight
18
V
Battery
21
-pos
Clutch
- 2 Speeds
- Keyless Chuck
![BOSCH DDB181-02 / Click to add to compare list.](compaddbut-new.png)
- 2 Speeds
- Keyless Chuck
6.5
in
Length
32
oz.
Weight
12
V
Battery
21
-pos
Clutch
- Brushless Motor
- 2 Speeds
- Keyless Chuck
![BOSCH PS32-02 / Click to add to compare list.](compaddbut-new.png)
- Brushless Motor
- 2 Speeds
- Keyless Chuck
6.2
in
Length
51.2
oz.
Weight
18
V
Battery
4000
mAh
Of capacity
- Brushless Motor
- Socket-Ready Chuck
- Hammer-Drill Mode
- 3 Speeds
![BOSCH IDH182-02 / Click to add to compare list.](compaddbut-new.png)
- Brushless Motor
- Socket-Ready Chuck
- Hammer-Drill Mode
- 3 Speeds
6.5
in
Length
30.4
oz.
Weight
12
V
Battery
1500
mAh
Of capacity
- Socket-Ready Chuck
- Hammer-Drill Mode
- 5-year Warranty
![MILWAUKEE 2462-22 / Click to add to compare list.](compaddbut-new.png)
- Socket-Ready Chuck
- Hammer-Drill Mode
- 5-year Warranty
7.2
in
Length
41.6
oz.
Weight
20
V
Battery
15
-pos
Clutch
- Brushless Motor
- 2 Speeds
- Keyless Chuck
![DEWALT DCD790D2 / Click to add to compare list.](compaddbut-new.png)
- Brushless Motor
- 2 Speeds
- Keyless Chuck
7.32
in
Length
35.2
oz.
Weight
12
V
Battery
2
incl.
Batterie(s)
- 2 Speeds
- 3-year Warranty
![MAKITA FD02W / Click to add to compare list.](compaddbut-new.png)
- 2 Speeds
- 3-year Warranty
5.6
in
Length
28.8
oz.
Weight
12
V
Battery
2000
mAh
Of capacity
- Socket-Ready Chuck
- Quick-change Chuck
- 2 Speeds
- Keyless Chuck
- 3-year Warranty
![BOSCH PS21 / Click to add to compare list.](compaddbut-new.png)
- Socket-Ready Chuck
- Quick-change Chuck
- 2 Speeds
- Keyless Chuck
- 3-year Warranty
7
in
Length
34.24
oz.
Weight
12
V
Battery
21
-pos
Clutch
- Keyless Chuck
![BOSCH PS31 / Click to add to compare list.](compaddbut-new.png)
- Keyless Chuck
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