#20 VOLT DEWALT DRILL AND DRIVER PROFESSIONAL#

#20 VOLT DEWALT DRILL AND DRIVER PROFESSIONAL#

The brand recently launched new compact core tools, and a strong selection of specialty tools, such as a cordless router, sander, and band saws.įlex aspires to be a major player in the professional cordless power tool industry, and so far it seems they’re doing everything right to get there.īenefits: Better cordless tools for Harbor Freight shoppers.ĭownsides: Limited selection, young brand reputation, still Harbor Freight. Overall: Flex has expanded their line of 24V Max brushless cordless power tools at a rapid pace. Their 24V battery is going to be slightly larger than 18V batteries, but not without positive traits (such as in power delivery). There’s also a new cordless reciprocating saw, which fills a hole in their cordless lineup, but doesn’t seem to be in the spirit of the brand’s core competency – fine finishing tools.īenefits: Competitive performance (at least), next-gen Stacked Lithium batteries, numerous innovations and tools with distinct user benefits.ĭownsides: As a relatively new brand, Flex is going to be playing catch-up for a few years, in terms of product selection and market share. What’s Changed? Festool has made some questionable design choices, such as launching a cordless dust collector vacuum that can only be used with smaller low capacity batteries. The brand is not focused on the broader needs of users involved in construction or the trades.Īdditionally, Festool’s high pricing can make the tools inaccessible to many individual users. Festool made a push in 2020 to consolidate some of their cordless power tools into combo kits aimed at contractors and remodelers.įestool’s cordless platforms are limited, presumably because they are more of a finish and fine work brand. What I Said in 2021: If you want a Festool power tool, and you want it to be cordless, you have some options.

Related Tool News: Dewalt 12V Max, Dewalt 20V Max, Dewalt FlexVoltīenefits: Unique tools, such as hybrid corded-cordless sanders, good quality, brand reputation.ĭownsides: Very limited product selection, very high pricing. Even so, FlexVolt still provides a power benefit that most other 18V/20V Max systems struggle to match.

Notable Products: Power Detect and FlexVolt Advantage lines bridge the gap between 20V Max and FlexVolt 60V Max platforms.

Dewalt’s PowerStack batteries provide numerous benefits over older technologies. What’s Changed? Dewalt has entered the automotive tool market with new ratchets, and recently launched new rivet tools. If I had to choose a “Best Cordless Power Tool Brand Overall” winner, Dewalt would face off against Milwaukee in a battle too close to easily call. Dewalt’s cordless platforms continue to have a lot of strengths, and few weaknesses. Quite simply put, you cannot go wrong with Dewalt cordless power tools. What I Said in 2021: Dewalt continues to have a lot of “firsts.” They’re no longer playing catch-up and are once again pushing boundaries. For instance, you can now choose between 20V Max brushless, 20V Max Power Detect, FlexVolt 60V Max, and 20V Max FlexVolt advantage saws. Dewalt has been continually expanding their 20V Max cordless power tool lineup, as well as their FlexVolt lineup, and they have also been actively expanding their 12V Max Xtreme Subcompact line.ĭownsides: Sorting through some of their core options can be a little confusing. Related Tool News: Bosch 12V Max Tools, Bosch 18V Tools Craftsmanīenefits: Excellent tools, expansive selection, comfortable ergonomics, great reliability. I anticipate that AmpShare will greatly help with this. They have been releasing new tools at a faster pace, and also seem to have abandoned the somewhat silly names given to certain tools, such as “the Freak.”īosch still has holes in their cordless lineup, but they’ve been filling some of the more glaring ones. What’s Changed? Bosch recently launched AmpShare, where their 18V battery will soon power a range of tools from numerous partnered brands. While I was impressed with some of their past releases, there are fewer reasons to buy into either of Bosch’s cordless power tool systems today. Looking at the greater picture, their 12V and 18V platforms aren’t as compelling as competing platforms. What I Said in 2021: Bosch makes some spectacular tools. Benefits: Good performance and reliability.ĭownsides: Historically, Bosch has not kept up with competitors in the USA, and some innovations are released here later than in Europe or not at all.

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