Consumer Reports picks nine of the best cordless drill options on the market

Consumer Reports has highlighted a standout group of cordless drills in both compact and heavy duty categories.

Milwaukee 's M12 Fuel 1/2-Inch Drill Driver is the "most capable, lightest weight, most compact tool in its class" DeWalt's Xtreme 12V Max Brushless 5-in-1 Drill/Driver offers a solution to anyone grappling with versatility and stout drill construction to reach into tight spaces.

Consumer Reports hails Flex's 1/2-Inch Two-Speed Drill Driver with Turbo Mode .

Makita 's 3/8-inch chuck is smaller than you might be familiar with, but that allows the drill to feature a smaller overall build.

DeWalt 's 20V Max XR Brushless three -Speed drill/Driver is a flagship model and exhibits everything a typical drill can and should be.

Kobalt 's XTR 24V 1/2-Inch Brushless Drill (KXDD 1424A-03) includes a battery, charger, and case, and is ready for use on your project site for just $99 .

Makita drill is the only tool on the CR list that features a truly heavy duty power output, utilizing a 40V battery pack that crosses over into Makita 's hefty lawncare tools lineup and imposing construction rated gear.