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Best DEWALT Tools (2026): Our Top Pick in Every Category

Staying loyal to DEWALT yellow? Here's the highest-ranked DEWALT in each of our top-10 lists, and how it stacks up against the best from any brand.

Once you own a couple of DEWALT 20V MAX batteries, every new tool is cheaper as a bare tool on the same platform. So the useful question isn't "what's the best drill?" but "what's the best DEWALT drill?" Every pick below is the top-scoring DEWALT product in one of our ranked lists, scored on the same data as everything else on the site: Amazon star rating, number of reviews, and the features that matter for the job.

DEWALT at a glance

55 DEWALT tools made our top-10 lists, across 24 of 31 categories. DEWALT scores highest of any brand in 14 of them and is our Best Overall pick in 13. Below is the best DEWALT in each category, with an honest note wherever another brand ranked higher.

Wireless tools

DEWALT 20V MAX XR Jig Saw, 3,200 Blade Speed, Cordless, Brushless Motor, LED Light, Bare Tool Only (DCS334B)
Cordless Jigsaws · ranked #1 of 10

DEWALT 20V MAX XR Jig Saw, 3,200 Blade Speed, Cordless, Brushless Motor, LED Light, Bare Tool Only (DCS334B)

4.8 9,623 reviews · score 92/100
20V MAXBare tool: battery sold separatelyBest Overall
$129
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The most-reviewed, highest-rated cordless jigsaw on Amazon, carrying an actual 'Overall Pick' badge on the listing — a brushless XR motor at 3,200 SPM, all-metal keyless blade and bevel adjustments, and a dust blower to keep the cut line clear. Bare tool, so budget for a 20V MAX battery.

This is also our Best Overall cordless jigsaws pick, from any brand.

Also in our top 10: DCS335B (#2), DCS331B (#4)

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DEWALT DCD771C2 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Driver Kit
Cordless Drills · ranked #1 of 10

DEWALT DCD771C2 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Driver Kit

4.8 49,788 reviews · score 88/100
20V MAXKit: battery + chargerBest Overall
$119
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The safe default. Nearly 50,000 reviews at 4.8 stars, two batteries in the box, and enough power for almost any home job.

This is also our Best Overall cordless drills pick, from any brand.

Also in our top 10: DCD777D1 (#2)

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DEWALT DCF845B 20V MAX XR 3-Speed Impact Driver (tool only)
Cordless Impact Drivers · ranked #1 of 10

DEWALT DCF845B 20V MAX XR 3-Speed Impact Driver (tool only)

4.7 3,199 reviews · score 84/100
20V MAXBare tool: battery sold separately
$119.99
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The highest-scoring tool on this list, and the one pros pick: XR brushless, 1,825 in-lbs, and a 3-speed selector. Just remember it's bare — you'll need a 20V battery.

The highest score of any brand in our cordless impact drivers list.

Also in our top 10: DCF787D1 (#2), DCF809B (#3), DCF870B (#7)

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DEWALT DCS391B 20V MAX 6-1/2" Circular Saw (tool only)
Cordless Circular Saws · ranked #1 of 10

DEWALT DCS391B 20V MAX 6-1/2" Circular Saw (tool only)

4.6 11,173 reviews · score 79/100
20V MAXBare tool: battery sold separatelyBest Overall
$113
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The best-selling cordless saw here by a mile — 11,000+ reviews at 4.6 stars. Fast, well-balanced, and it rides the huge DEWALT 20V MAX platform. It's a bare tool, so you'll need a battery.

This is also our Best Overall cordless circular saws pick, from any brand.

Also in our top 10: DCS590B (#7)

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DEWALT DCS356 20V MAX XR Oscillating Tool 3-Speed Kit
Cordless Oscillating Tools · ranked #1 of 10

DEWALT DCS356 20V MAX XR Oscillating Tool 3-Speed Kit

4.8 12,567 reviews · score 93/100
20V MAXKit: battery + chargerMoney No Object
$99
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The same class-leading DEWALT, fully loaded: brushless 3-speed tool with a battery, charger, and a set of blades in the box. If money's no object, this is the one to own outright.

The highest score of any brand in our cordless oscillating tools list.

Also in our top 10: DCS356B (#2)

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DEWALT DCS367B 20V MAX XR Brushless Reciprocating Saw (tool only)
Cordless Reciprocating Saws · ranked #1 of 10

DEWALT DCS367B 20V MAX XR Brushless Reciprocating Saw (tool only)

4.8 10,800 reviews · score 86/100
20V MAXBare tool: battery sold separatelyMoney No Object
$199
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The best cordless recip money can buy — brushless, compact, and brutally capable, with 10,800 reviews at 4.8 stars. A 1-1/8" stroke rips through nail-embedded lumber like a corded saw. Bare tool.

The highest score of any brand in our cordless reciprocating saws list.

Also in our top 10: DCS387B (#4), DCS369B (#6)

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DEWALT 20V MAX Angle Grinder Tool Cordless Brushless, 4-1/2 Inch, Paddle Switch and Kickback Brake, Tool Only (DCG413B)
Cordless Angle Grinders · ranked #1 of 10

DEWALT 20V MAX Angle Grinder Tool Cordless Brushless, 4-1/2 Inch, Paddle Switch and Kickback Brake, Tool Only (DCG413B)

4.8 9,576 reviews · score 88/100
20V MAXBare tool: battery sold separatelyBest Overall
$150.43
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The best cordless angle grinder here by a wide margin — 9,500+ reviews at 4.8 stars and 2,000+ bought last month. A brushless DEWALT with a paddle switch and a Kickback Brake that engages with maximum force when it senses a bind-up. Bare tool, so you'll need a 20V MAX battery.

This is also our Best Overall cordless angle grinders pick, from any brand.

Also in our top 10: DCG416B (#3), DCG408B (#8)

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DEWALT 20V MAX Orbital Sander, Tool Only (DCW210B)
Cordless Random Orbital Sanders · ranked #1 of 10

DEWALT 20V MAX Orbital Sander, Tool Only (DCW210B)

4.7 13,908 reviews · score 92/100
20V MAXBare tool: battery sold separately
$96.49
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The best-selling cordless sander on Amazon by a wide margin — nearly 14,000 reviews at 4.7 stars. It's the bare-tool version of the kit above: same brushless motor, same 8,000–12,000 OPM dial, same dust-sealed switch. The obvious buy if you already own a DEWALT 20V battery.

The highest score of any brand in our cordless random orbital sanders list.

Also in our top 10: DCW210P1 (#2)

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DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless High Torque 1/2" Impact Wrench Kit with Hog Ring Anvil, Battery, Charger and Bag (DCF900P1)
Cordless Impact Wrenches · ranked #1 of 10

DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless High Torque 1/2" Impact Wrench Kit with Hog Ring Anvil, Battery, Charger and Bag (DCF900P1)

4.8 2,753 reviews · score 96/100
20V MAXKit: battery + chargerMoney No Object
$320.80
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The strongest wrench on this list, sold as a complete kit. 1,400 ft-lbs of breakaway torque breaks loose truck lug nuts and seized hardware that the budget wrenches just hammer on.

The highest score of any brand in our cordless impact wrenches list.

Also in our top 10: DCF900B (#3), DCF921B (#9)

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DEWALT 20V MAX SDS Rotary Hammer Drill, Cordless, 3 Application Modes, Bare Tool Only (DCH273B)
Cordless Rotary Hammers · ranked #1 of 10

DEWALT 20V MAX SDS Rotary Hammer Drill, Cordless, 3 Application Modes, Bare Tool Only (DCH273B)

4.7 3,446 reviews · score 85/100
20V MAXBare tool: battery sold separatelyBest Overall
$259.99
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The best-selling cordless rotary hammer on Amazon by a wide margin: a 1" L-shape hammer with DEWALT's SHOCKS vibration control, three modes including chipping, and a 3-year warranty. Sold and shipped by Amazon.

This is also our Best Overall cordless rotary hammers pick, from any brand.

Also in our top 10: DCH172B (#2), DCH133B (#4)

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Wired tools

DEWALT DWD210G 8-Amp 3/8" Corded Drill (mid-handle)
Corded Drills · ranked #3 of 10

DEWALT DWD210G 8-Amp 3/8" Corded Drill (mid-handle)

4.7 1,866 reviews · score 79/100
Best Overall
$98.65
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The best corded drill for most people. A strong 8-amp motor, a comfortable mid-handle grip for control on big bits, and the highest rating here at 4.8 stars. Pure DEWALT reliability that'll outlast a decade of batteries.

This is also our Best Overall corded drills pick, from any brand.

Also in our top 10: DWE1014 (#6), DWD520K (#7)

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DEWALT DWE575SB 7-1/4" Circular Saw (electric brake)
Corded Circular Saws · ranked #2 of 10

DEWALT DWE575SB 7-1/4" Circular Saw (electric brake)

4.8 5,196 reviews · score 87/100
Best Overall
$124.99
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The best all-around corded saw. Highest rated here at 4.8 stars, with an electric brake that stops the blade fast, a 57° bevel, and a light 8.8 lb body. The SKIL below is cheaper, but this is the better tool.

This is also our Best Overall corded circular saws pick, from any brand.

Also in our top 10: DWE575 (#5)

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DEWALT 3-Amp Corded Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit
Corded Oscillating Tools · ranked #1 of 10

DEWALT 3-Amp Corded Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit

4.8 2,695 reviews · score 88/100
Money No Object
$178.99
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The pro's corded pick. A refined DEWALT with a dual-grip body, tool-free blade change, and a big accessory kit — 4.8 stars over 2,600 reviews. Expensive, but the one to buy if price is no object.

The highest score of any brand in our corded oscillating tools list.

Also in our top 10: DWE315SK (#9)

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DEWALT DWE305 12-Amp Corded Reciprocating Saw
Corded Reciprocating Saws · ranked #1 of 10

DEWALT DWE305 12-Amp Corded Reciprocating Saw

4.8 3,900 reviews · score 86/100
Money No Object
$129
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The most powerful, best-reviewed corded recip here — a 12-amp DEWALT with a 4-position blade clamp (cut flush or at angles) and 3,900 reviews at 4.8 stars. If price is no object and you want a demolition workhorse, this is it.

The highest score of any brand in our corded reciprocating saws list.

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DEWALT Angle Grinder, One-Touch Guard, 4-1/2-Inch (DWE4011)
Corded Angle Grinders · ranked #7 of 10

DEWALT Angle Grinder, One-Touch Guard, 4-1/2-Inch (DWE4011)

4.6 2,413 reviews · score 77/100
Best Overall
$76.20
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The default pick for most people: a light 3.9-pound DEWALT with a One-Touch guard you rotate by hand, at 2,000+ sold a month. The 7-amp motor is smaller than the 11-amp tools here, but for cutting bolts, grinding welds, and stripping rust it has the power you'll actually use.

This is also our Best Overall corded angle grinders pick, from any brand.

Also in our top 10: DWE402N (#9)

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DEWALT Orbital Sander Kit, 5 inch, 3 Amp, Corded, 12,000 OPM (DWE6421K)
Corded Random Orbital Sanders · ranked #4 of 10

DEWALT Orbital Sander Kit, 5 inch, 3 Amp, Corded, 12,000 OPM (DWE6421K)

4.7 5,587 reviews · score 83/100
Best Overall
$64.89
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The everyday pick for most people. The 3-amp motor runs a fixed 12,000 OPM, the short body gets you close to the work, and the dust port clicks onto a DEWALT vac or any 1-1/4" shop-vac hose for real dust control. Ships as a kit with a dust bag and a carrying bag, and carries a 3-year warranty.

This is also our Best Overall corded random orbital sanders pick, from any brand.

Also in our top 10: DWE6423 (#5)

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DEWALT Jig Saw, Top Handle, 6.5-Amp, Corded (DW331K)
Corded Jigsaws · ranked #5 of 10

DEWALT Jig Saw, Top Handle, 6.5-Amp, Corded (DW331K)

4.7 1,316 reviews · score 83/100
Best Overall
$129
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The benchmark corded jigsaw and the pick for most people who cut often. A 6.5-amp motor, a keyless lever blade clamp, 4-position orbital action, and positive bevel detents at 0, 15, 30, and 45 degrees. All-metal gear case, T-shank blades, and it ships in a kit box with an anti-splinter base.

This is also our Best Overall corded jigsaws pick, from any brand.

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DEWALT Classic Heat Gun with LCD Display & Hard Case/Accessory Kit (D26960K)
Corded Heat Guns · ranked #2 of 10

DEWALT Classic Heat Gun with LCD Display & Hard Case/Accessory Kit (D26960K)

4.8 2,292 reviews · score 87/100
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$129.99
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The one to buy if price doesn't matter. An LCD readout that sets temperature in 50-degree steps, overload protection that shuts the element down before it burns out, a kickstand that resists tipping, and a hard case with an accessory kit.

Top score from any brand: the SEEKONE SDL-2816 (92/100), 5 points ahead.

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DEWALT SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Drill, 1-1/8 in., Vibration Control, Corded (D25263K)
Corded Rotary Hammers · ranked #3 of 10

DEWALT SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Drill, 1-1/8 in., Vibration Control, Corded (D25263K)

4.7 1,555 reviews · score 87/100
Best Overall
$176.26
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The one to buy if you drill concrete more than once in a while: an 8.5-amp D-handle hammer with DEWALT's SHOCKS vibration control, a clutch that lets go when a bit jams, and a 3-year warranty. Sold and shipped by Amazon.

This is also our Best Overall corded rotary hammers pick, from any brand.

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Hand tools

DEWALT Atomic Compact Series 25 ft. Tape Measure (DWHT38125S)
Tape Measures · ranked #9 of 10

DEWALT Atomic Compact Series 25 ft. Tape Measure (DWHT38125S)

4.8 1,600 reviews · score 75/100
20V MAX
$17.99
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The compact pro pick. DeWalt's Atomic series packs a stiff 13-foot standout and fractional blade graphics into a body 20% smaller than a standard tape, so it disappears into a pocket. A favorite for tradespeople who hate a brick on their belt.

Top score from any brand: the DURATECH 25 ft Magnetic (84/100), 9 points ahead.

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DEWALT 192-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4, 3/8 & 1/2 in Drive, SAE and Metric, Hard Shell Case (DWMT75049)
Socket Sets · ranked #1 of 10

DEWALT 192-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4, 3/8 & 1/2 in Drive, SAE and Metric, Hard Shell Case (DWMT75049)

4.8 8,012 reviews · score 93/100
Best Overall
$169.94
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The set to buy once. Three drive sizes, SAE and metric, 6-point DirectTorque sockets, combination wrenches and hex keys in one hard case, backed by DEWALT's limited lifetime warranty and 8,000 reviews at 4.8 stars.

This is also our Best Overall socket sets pick, from any brand.

Also in our top 10: DWMT74739 (#3), DWMT73801 (#10)

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Tool storage

DEWALT DWST20880 3-in-1 Rolling Mobile Work Center
Rolling Tool Chests & Cabinets · ranked #2 of 10

DEWALT DWST20880 3-in-1 Rolling Mobile Work Center

4.5 1,284 reviews · score 80/100
Best Budget
$138.98
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The grab-and-go rolling box. Three detachable cases on a wheeled base with a telescoping handle — light, cheap, and easy to wheel from truck to job.

Top score from any brand: the Milwaukee 48-22-8426 (88/100), 8 points ahead.

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DEWALT DWST17806 TSTAK Deep Tool Box
Portable Tool Boxes · ranked #1 of 10

DEWALT DWST17806 TSTAK Deep Tool Box

4.7 12,724 reviews · score 93/100
Best Overall
$34.85
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The deep TSTAK box. A tall single-latch case with a lift-out tote tray that stacks with the rest of the TSTAK line — great for a full hand-tool loadout.

This is also our Best Overall portable tool boxes pick, from any brand.

Also in our top 10: DWST17807 (#2), DWST08165 (#3), DWST17820-style (#5), DWST24070 (#6)

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DEWALT DGL573 Lighted Technician's Tool Bag, 41 Pocket
Tool Bags · ranked #2 of 10

DEWALT DGL573 Lighted Technician's Tool Bag, 41 Pocket

4.7 2,912 reviews · score 92/100
$48.98
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The one with a light. A built-in LED finds tools in a dark crawlspace or panel — 41 pockets, a hard molded base, and a full zip top.

Top score from any brand: the Klein Tools 55421BP-14 (92/100), 0 points ahead.

Also in our top 10: DG5543 (#3), DG5542 (#7)

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Where DEWALT didn't make our top 10

No DEWALT product made these lists when we last checked. Here are the best picks from any brand:

DEWALT questions

Is DEWALT 20V MAX the same as 18V?

Yes, in practice. "20V MAX" is the battery's peak voltage with no load; under load it runs at a nominal 18V, the same as other brands' 18V tools. The number is marketing, not extra power.

Do DEWALT FLEXVOLT batteries work in 20V MAX tools?

Yes. FLEXVOLT batteries switch voltage automatically and run 20V MAX tools. It doesn't work the other way: a 20V MAX battery won't power a 60V FLEXVOLT tool.

What does XR mean on DEWALT tools?

XR is DEWALT's premium 20V MAX line. XR tools are usually brushless, with more power and runtime than the standard 20V MAX versions. They cost more, and our scores show whether that premium pays off in each category.

Should I buy a bare tool or a kit?

If you already own DEWALT 20V MAX batteries and a charger, buy the bare tool ("tool only"). It's the same tool for much less money. If this is your first DEWALT cordless tool, buy a kit so you get a battery and charger in the box.

Why isn't DEWALT listed in every category?

We only show DEWALT tools that made our ranked top 10. Where no DEWALT made the cut, we link to that list so you can see the best from any brand.

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