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New Year's Day is Friday, January 1, 2027. The week between Christmas and New Year is when a lot of people spend gift cards and holiday cash, and some tool prices dip as stores clear stock. Below is every top pick on this site with the regular price we last captured. If the price you see is lower, it's a real discount.
New Year's Day: Friday, January 1, 2027. After-Christmas and New Year sales usually run from December 26 into the first days of January. Every button below opens the live Amazon listing, so you see today's price next to the regular price we recorded.
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| Category | Best Overall | Regular | Best Budget | Regular |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Tool Chests & Cabinets | Milwaukee 48-22-8426 | $179 | Goplus 5-Drawer Tool Chest | $159.99 |
| Rolling Tool Carts | WEN 73002 | $93 | Pelnuies 3-tier with drawer | $49.99 |
| Tool Cabinets | Yizosh XGG-BLACK-1 | $144.99 | GREATMEET Rolling Cabinet | $99.99 |
| Portable Tool Boxes | DEWALT DWST17806 | $29.98 | DEWALT DWST17807 | $19.97 |
| Tool Bags | WORKPRO W136007A | $25.99 | Amazon Basics 12 in, 16-pocket | $11.54 |
| Tool Backpacks | Klein Tools 55421BP-14 | $99.97 | AWP 1L-22419-2 | $32.65 |
| Cordless Jigsaws | DEWALT DCS334B | $126.99 | BLACK+DECKER BDCJS20C | $86 |
| Cordless Drills | DEWALT DCD771C2 | $119 | AVID POWER ACD305 | $39.99 |
| Cordless Hammer Drills | CRAFTSMAN CMCD711C2 | $99 | DCK KDJZ05-13 | $79.99 |
| Cordless Right Angle Drills | RYOBI PSBRA02B | $114.94 | VEVOR DJZO5030-10 | $60.29 |
| Cordless Impact Drivers | DEWALT DCF787D1 | $98.99 | AVID POWER Impact Kit | $39.99 |
| Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kits | DEWALT DCK240C2 | $149 | DEWALT DCK277D2 | $169.95 |
| Cordless Screwdrivers | SKIL SD5619-02 | $44.99 | Amazon Basics ASD2401-01 | $24.97 |
| Cordless Circular Saws | DEWALT DCS391B | $129 | RYOBI P505 | $41.99 |
| Cordless Oscillating Tools | DEWALT DCS356B | $90.88 | AVID POWER 20V Kit | $62.99 |
| Cordless Reciprocating Saws | DEWALT DCS380B | $129 | BLACK+DECKER BDCR20B | $76.99 |
| Cordless Portable Band Saws | DEWALT DCS374B | $282.98 | WORKPRO W125293AE | $109.99 |
| Cordless Angle Grinders | DEWALT DCG413B | $145.99 | AOBEN AT-102D | $79.99 |
| Cordless Die Grinders | DEWALT DCG426B | $148.09 | SEESII DG21 Pro | $94.99 |
| Cordless Random Orbital Sanders | DEWALT DCW210P1 | $187.99 | AVID POWER 20V ROS | $49.98 |
| Cordless Routers | DEWALT DCW600B | $123.99 | JEXUGK JCWR-G1 | $79.99 |
| Cordless Rotary Tools | Dremel 8240-5 | $79 | HARDELL Mini 3.7V | $23.99 |
| Cordless Ratchets | Milwaukee 2457-20 | $87 | KIMO 3302 | $74.99 |
| Rechargeable Work Lights | DEWALT DCL050 | $49.95 | Coquimbo 2-pack | $9.99 |
| Cordless Jobsite Fans | DEWALT DCE512B | $97.99 | CRAFTSMAN CMCE010B | $24.99 |
| Drywall Screw Guns | DEWALT DCF630B | $131.94 | Hoteche P800206A | $39.99 |
| Cordless Impact Wrenches | DEWALT DCF900P1 | $244 | Robustrue RT800B | $69.99 |
| Cordless Rotary Hammers | DEWALT DCH273B | $249.99 | Dong Cheng DCZC22 | $84.99 |
| Cordless Miter Saws | DEWALT DCS361M1 | $395.99 | RYOBI PBT01B | $238.99 |
| Cordless Brad Nailers | DEWALT DCN680D1 | $339 | WEN 20512 | $108 |
| Cordless Finish Nailers | DEWALT DCN660B | $349 | RYOBI P326 | $171.31 |
| Cordless Framing Nailers | Metabo HPT NR1890DRA | $359 | RYOBI PBL350B | $300 |
| Jobsite Radios | DEWALT DCR025 | $236.84 | Sangean LB-100 | $92.80 |
| Cordless Grease Guns | DEWALT DCGG571M1 | $249 | TaskStar HNNEW-SL-LD-B001 | $71.99 |
| Cordless Caulking Guns | SEESII CG120 | $69.99 | Uaoaii CZ100 | $79.98 |
| Cordless Shop Vacuums | Seesii K-903 | $109.99 | CRAFTSMAN CMCV002B | $99 |
| Cordless Heat Guns | DEWALT DCE530P1 | $162 | RYOBI P3150 | $68.95 |
| Cordless Hand Planers | DEWALT DCP580B | $163.30 | MtiolHig 20V Brushless Planer | $69.99 |
| Cordless Paint Sprayers | NANWEI WMD73 | $63.99 | TILSWALL Dreamer400 DC | $44.99 |
| Cordless Hot Glue Guns | THINKWORK W6117 | $49.99 | GoGonova GGU4-Li | $20.89 |
| Cordless Detail Sanders | BLACK+DECKER BDCMS20C | $69.97 | GALAX PRO 20V Detail Sander | $44.98 |
| Cordless Pressure Washers | WORX WG620 | $128.03 | AOODIL JH-12 | $49.99 |
| Corded Drills | Makita DP4020 | $85.88 | BLACK+DECKER DR260C | $47 |
| Corded Hammer Drills | DEWALT DW511 | $121 | GALAX PRO 5A kit | $42.99 |
| Corded Impact Wrenches | CRAFTSMAN CMEF901 | $129 | Eastvolt 800W | $42.99 |
| Corded Circular Saws | DEWALT DWE575SB | $142 | SKIL 5280-01 | $59 |
| Track Saws | Makita SP6000J1 | $589 | WEN CT1065 | $99.90 |
| Biscuit Joiners | DEWALT DW682K | $229.99 | AOBEN 3705 | $76.99 |
| Corded Oscillating Tools | AVID POWER 3.5A | $62.99 | WEN 3.5A | $44.99 |
| Corded Reciprocating Saws | CRAFTSMAN CMES300 | $89 | SKIL 9206-02 | $54.99 |
| Corded Angle Grinders | DEWALT DWE4011 | $88.98 | AVID POWER AG589 | $45.99 |
| Corded Random Orbital Sanders | DEWALT DWE6421K | $64.89 | SKIL SR211601 | $37 |
| Corded Belt Sanders | Makita 9903 | $299 | SKIL 7510-01 | $59.98 |
| Corded Detail Sanders | SKIL SR232301 | $44 | WEN 6301 | $21 |
| Bench Grinders | DEWALT DW758 | $139 | VEVOR MD150 | $67.90 |
| Benchtop Drill Presses | SKIL DP9505-00 | $219 | WOODSKIL DP-8 | $125 |
| Corded Rotary Tools | Dremel 4000-2/32 | $80.34 | WEN 2305 | $21.99 |
| Electric Hand Planers | WEN 6530 | $42.44 | WEN 6528 | $31.35 |
| Scroll Saws | WEN 3921 | $119 | Dremel MS20-01 | $110.49 |
| Band Saws | SKIL BW9501-00 | $219 | WEN BA3959 | $139 |
| Oscillating Spindle Sanders | WEN 6510T | $161.57 | WEN HA5932 | $55.72 |
| Wet Tile Saws | SKIL 3540-02 | $109 | VEVOR TC180 | $100.99 |
| Corded LED Work Lights | LUTEC 15000 lm tripod | $119.99 | Wufoty 2-head tripod | $49.99 |
| Hot Glue Guns | ROMECH 60/100W | $24.99 | SHJADE LFT-A601 | $12.99 |
| Corded Routers | Bosch 1617EVS | $171.83 | AVID POWER Compact router kit | $69.99 |
| Corded Jigsaws | Bosch JS260 | $99 | SKIL JS314901 | $54 |
| Corded Heat Guns | Wagner FURNO 500 (503063) | $54 | Genesis GHG1500A | $18.05 |
| Corded Rotary Hammers | Makita HR2641 | $255 | DESHUO DS-LD26 | $54.79 |
| Corded Table Saws | DEWALT DWE7491RS | $699 | SKIL TS6308-00 | $249 |
| Corded Miter Saws | DEWALT DWS780 | $449 | Metabo HPT C10FCG2 | $139 |
| Corded Shop Vacuums | CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17595 | $149.99 | STANLEY SL18116P | $57.15 |
| Electric Pressure Washers | Westinghouse ePX3500 | $169 | Westinghouse ePX3100 | $139 |
| Benchtop Thickness Planers | DEWALT DW735X | $754.99 | WEN PL1252 | $296.12 |
| Benchtop Jointers | Cutech 40180HI | $549.99 | WEN JT630H | $273.83 |
| Wood Lathes | JET JWL-1221VS | $927.11 | WEN LA3421 | $244.06 |
| Electric Demolition Hammers | Berserker 65H | $199.79 | VEVOR 1400W 2900 BPM | $82.90 |
| HVLP Paint Sprayers | HomeRight C800971 | $57 | VONFORN VF803-Y | $39.95 |
| Soldering Irons | YIHUA 926 III | $43.99 | Liouhoum 936H | $9.98 |
| Corded Die Grinders | DEWALT DWE4887 | $157 | SENCAN SC-702517L | $69.99 |
| Air Compressors | Metabo HPT EC914S | $219.83 | VEVOR 4.8-gal 1.2 HP | $135.90 |
| Air Hose Reels | Giraffe Tools TA | $109.99 | VEVOR NT-A15 | $73.90 |
| Air Compressor Hoses | YOTOO 3/8 x 50 coupler | $29.99 | JOROY 3/8 x 50 | $25.18 |
| Air Blow Guns | JASTIND JTABG103A | $11.99 | Milton S-148 | $10.50 |
| Pneumatic Brad Nailers | BOSTITCH BTFP12233 | $99 | NEU MASTER NPT5040 | $39.99 |
| Pneumatic Finish Nailers | Metabo HPT NT65MA4 | $135.70 | 3PLUS HT64SP | $47.88 |
| 23-Gauge Pin Nailers | DEWALT DWFP2350K | $159.98 | Arrow PT23G | $54.97 |
| Narrow Crown Staplers | BOSTITCH SX1838K | $114.99 | 3PLUS H9040SP | $38.88 |
| Air Impact Wrenches | Ingersoll Rand 231C | $136.16 | BESWELL BW-112BN | $39.99 |
| Air Ratchets | Ingersoll Rand 170G | $99.99 | Dynamic Power 43237-2 | $30.99 |
| Pneumatic Framing Nailers | Metabo HPT NR90AES1 | $169 | 3PLUS H2190SP | $91.01 |
| Roofing Nailers | BOSTITCH RN46-1 | $189.97 | 3PLUS HCN45SP | $108.88 |
| HVLP and LVLP Spray Guns | AEROPRO R500/A610 | $74.99 | ENDOZER H827 | $32.99 |
| Claw Hammers | ESTWING E3-16S | $24.98 | IRWIN 1954889 | $11.99 |
| Screwdriver Sets | Klein Tools 32500 | $15.97 | Amartisan 10-Piece Magnetic | $9.99 |
| Allen Key (Hex Key) Sets | Amazon Basics 36-Piece | $12.99 | EFFICERE 30-Piece | $12.99 |
| Pliers Sets | WORKPRO 7-Piece (Blue) | $19.99 | Amazon Basics 4-Piece | $13.48 |
| Needle-Nose Pliers | IRWIN 2078216 | $10.85 | Dykes 6-Inch | $4.99 |
| Locking Pliers Sets | IRWIN 36 | $32.85 | Crescent CLP5SETN-08 | $26.97 |
| Adjustable (Crescent) Wrenches | CRAFTSMAN CMMT12001 | $19.99 | Amazon Basics 6-Inch | $9.40 |
| Pipe Wrenches | RIDGID 31100 | $79.97 | HORUSDY 97653 | $27.99 |
| Bolt Cutters | KNIPEX 71 01 200 | $57 | WORKPRO W017004A | $15.12 |
| Wood Chisel Sets | Amazon Basics DS-CHAMZ004 | $29.38 | HURRICANE HK-BBPR-ZWV0 | $13.99 |
| Hacksaws | CRAFTSMAN CMHT20138 | $9.99 | HAUTMEC HT0398 | $9.89 |
| Tap and Die Sets | GEARWRENCH 3887 | $139.99 | EFFICERE 60-piece | $39.85 |
| Socket Sets | DEWALT DWMT75049 | $159.98 | EPAuto ST-03A-1 | $29.97 |
| Combination Wrench Sets | EFFICERE MA-24PC-MULTI-COMBO-ES | $24.95 | HORUSDY 26-Piece | $27.99 |
| Ratcheting Wrench Sets | CRAFTSMAN CMMT87220 | $69.99 | DISEN 22-piece | $44.24 |
| Utility Knives | WORKPRO W013053 | $9.98 | Amazon Basics DS-CKAMZ019 | $7.97 |
| Multi-Tools | Leatherman Wingman (831426) | $49.95 | WETOLS WE-182 | $23.97 |
| Wire Strippers | Klein Tools 11063W | $30.97 | IRWIN 2078309 | $12.99 |
| Tin Snips | Crescent Wiss M3R | $12.97 | Amazon Basics AMAS04 | $10.52 |
| Torque Wrenches | LEXIVON LX-183 | $44.97 | Hairich 6CVB | $29.99 |
| Bench Vises | Forward DT08125A | $118.99 | Yost LV-4 | $31.95 |
| Bar Clamps | JORGENSEN 370612KITAM | $37.69 | WORKPRO W001413AR | $19.15 |
| Staple Guns | Arrow T50 | $19.95 | CRAFTSMAN CMHT82643 | $30 |
| Rivet Guns | WETOLS WE-888 | $29.97 | LIBRATON 900913 | $17.99 |
| Drill Bit Sets | DEWALT DW1361 | $26.97 | COMOWARE TGHEXSHANK | $9.99 |
| Hole Saw Kits | HYCHIKA 17-piece | $35.49 | KATA 25-piece | $21.69 |
| Impact Driver Bit Sets | DEWALT DWA2T40IR | $19.89 | Amazon Basics DS-AMZ023 | $17.68 |
| Tape Measures | Komelon SL2825 | $9.99 | Amazon Basics 16 ft | $5.84 |
| Laser Levels | DEWALT DW088K | $129 | Motovera LL-T2 | $37.99 |
| Spirit Levels | Amazon Basics DS-SLAMZ003 | $8.10 | Amazon Basics DS-SLAMZ003 | $8.10 |
| Speed Squares | Swanson S0101 | $9.98 | Swanson T0118 | $4.99 |
| Laser Distance Measures | Bosch GLM165-40 | $99 | MILESEEY D5 | $24.64 |
| Moisture Meters | General Tools MMD4E | $39 | LASELION MS03 | $29.99 |
| Infrared Thermometers | Etekcity Lasergrip 1080 | $22.49 | Etekcity Lasergrip 774 | $16.99 |
| Stud Finders | Franklin Sensors ProSensor M210 | $59.97 | StudBuddy 001 | $9.97 |
| Digital Calipers | iGaging IP54 0-6 in | $37.99 | Adoric 0-6 in | $8.99 |
| Digital Multimeters | Klein Tools MM325 | $34.97 | KAIWEETS Basic DMM | $13.99 |
| Non-Contact Voltage Testers | Fluke 1AC II | $35.99 | KAIWEETS HT100s | $11.99 |
| Outlet Testers | Klein Tools RT250 | $24.97 | Klein Tools RT110 | $9.97 |
| Wheel Balancers | Hkysnoa Bubble Balancer | $59.90 | NYXOVA G08251054 | $58.99 |
| Tire Changers | KATOOL ME-T500 | $1,048 | TUFFIOM TFmtc0304 | $60.79 |
| Engine Hoists | Garvee Folding 2-Ton Hoist with Leveler | $225.99 | TUFFIOM CRANE-G33001972 | $169.90 |
| Transmission Jacks | VEVOR 1,322 lb Telescoping | $209.90 | Garvee 450 lb Low Profile | $93.99 |
| Sewer Inspection Cameras | Anysun 165 ft with Locator | $1,110.99 | VEVOR 98 ft Sewer Camera | $219.90 |
| Engine Stands | VEVOR 1,500 lb Folding Stand | $101.07 | VEVOR 750 lb Stand | $71.90 |
| Motorcycle Lifts | OTC 1545 | $458.42 | VEVOR 1,100 lb Scissor Jack | $59.90 |
| Car Lifts for Home Garages | APlusLift 8SXLT | $3,299 | Real Relax 7,000 lb Portable Lift | $1,239.99 |
| Tire Bead Seaters | TOOLUXE 30007L | $91.13 | VEVOR XJC-026 | $61.51 |
| Gantry Cranes for Garages | JEGS 1-Ton Gantry | $656.99 | Dkenicor 3 Ton Frame | $799.99 |
| Floor Jacks | AV Steel AV-300102F | $169.99 | DNA Motoring TOOLS-00234 | $53.99 |
| Jack Stands | Pro-LifT PL3300 | $39.74 | Jack Boss AS42002X | $29.99 |
| Car Ramps | Ironton 3469234 | $59.99 | ROBLOCK RBTS265 | $31.39 |
| Oil Drain Pans | NEIKO 20762A | $22.18 | Funnel King 32950 | $10.32 |
| Impact Socket Sets | NEIKO 02448A | $142.04 | SEDY 84018 | $42.99 |
| OBD2 Scanners | BlueDriver Pro (LSB2) | $139.95 | Autel AL319 | $29.99 |
| Jump Starters | NOCO GB40 | $99.95 | S ZEVZO ET03 | $59.99 |
| Car Battery Chargers and Maintainers | NOCO GENIUS5 | $69.95 | NOCO GENIUS1 | $29.95 |
| MIG Welders | YESWELDER MIG-205DS PRO | $479.99 | YESWELDER FLUX-135PRO | $149.99 |
| Mechanic Creepers | Pro-LifT PL9400 | $100.90 | DNA MOTORING TOOLS-00005 | $40.57 |
| Mechanic Stools | Pro-LifT PL9300H | $42.69 | VEVOR creeper seat | $26.90 |
| Cordless Tire Inflators | AstroAI Cordless 160 PSI | $54.99 | AstroAI L7 | $25.99 |
| Tire Pressure Gauges | ETENWOLF G200 | $11.99 | AstroAI GL-0801A | $6.99 |
| Corded Car Polishers | SPTA DAPSET-US | $125.65 | WEN 6010 | $26.50 |
| Cordless Car Polishers | BATOCA S3 (B02PO37) | $69.99 | Protmex 21V polisher | $45.99 |
| Cordless Leaf Blowers | EGO LB6151 | $219 | MZK ET1613 | $62.99 |
| Cordless String Trimmers | WORX WG163 | $117.60 | BLACK+DECKER LST300 | $79 |
| Cordless Chainsaws | Greenworks 20312 | $249.99 | SEESII M12 Studio | $88.99 |
| Corded Chainsaws | Oregon CS1500 | $133 | WEN CP1216 | $69.99 |
| Mini Chainsaws | SEESII M8 Boost | $79.99 | Tietoc MNCS-118 | $31.99 |
| Cordless Hedge Trimmers | BLACK+DECKER LHT2220 | $99 | MZK ET1609 | $49.99 |
| Cordless Pole Saws | CRAFTSMAN CMCCSP20M1 | $179 | SEESII P6 Ace | $189.89 |
| Cordless Lawn Mowers | Greenworks MO60L424 | $449.98 | MZK ET2602 | $159.98 |
| Cordless Snow Blowers | EGO SNT2112 | $749 | VOLTASK SS-20B | $129.31 |
| Corded Snow Blowers | Westinghouse WSnow20 | $179.98 | Snow Joe 324E | $124.99 |
| Corded String Trimmers | BLACK+DECKER BESTA510 | $52 | BLACK+DECKER BEST935 | $39 |
| Corded Leaf Blowers | WORX WG520 | $62.99 | Sun Joe SBJ597E | $29.67 |
| Corded Hedge Trimmers | BLACK+DECKER BEHT350FF | $59 | BLACK+DECKER BEHT150 | $44.10 |
"Regular" = the Amazon price when we last checked each category (2026-11-04 to 2026-11-09). If the New Year price is at or above it, it isn't a deal.
The modular favorite. Not a drawered steel cabinet but the platform most pros build on — impact-proof, weatherproof, and the base that every other PACKOUT box stacks onto.
Ranked #1 of 10 rolling tool chests & cabinets — see the full list →
The budget pick. A steel five-drawer chest with a top box that lifts off and carries on its own, for about $120. It's the best-selling rolling chest on Amazon right now, with more than 2,600 ratings behind it.
Ranked #3 of 10 rolling tool chests & cabinets — see the full list →
The classic garage service cart: two 4-inch-deep trays rated for 500 lbs together, a handle with small compartments and a cup holder, and 5-inch casters that won't scuff floors. Nearly 4,500 reviews at 4.7 stars.
The cheapest cart on the page: a cold-rolled steel 3-tier cart with a lockable sliding drawer, side hanging holes and two braking wheels, rated for 400 lbs.
The most-reviewed cabinet on the page: a 71-inch steel locker with five adjustable shelves rated 180 lbs each, two keyed doors that open 180 degrees, a wall anchor kit and a 2-year warranty.
The cheapest cabinet here: a compact 32-inch rolling cabinet with a push handle, side hanging holes with 6 hooks, a raised-edge top and an anti-tip kit.
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.
The shallow, flat-top TSTAK case: one open compartment, metal side latches, and a top that takes another TSTAK unit. At $19.97 it's the cheapest way into the TSTAK system and one of the best-selling boxes on Amazon.
A wide-mouth zippered bag on a molded waterproof base, with a metal frame that holds the opening wide. 16,000+ reviews at 4.7 stars and a 2-year warranty for about $26.
The most-reviewed tool bag on Amazon, with 20,000 ratings at 4.7 stars. A small zippered bag with 16 pockets and a shoulder strap for the hand tools you keep at home or in the car.
The most-reviewed tool backpack on Amazon, with 5,301 ratings at 4.7 stars. Thirty-nine interior pockets work as screwdriver and wrench sleeves, a hard molded front pocket protects safety glasses, and a fully molded bottom keeps water out.
Four zippered compartments and 23 pockets, a waterproof base, and air-mesh padded shoulder, back and waist straps for $32.65. The body is 600D polyester with 1680D reinforcement.
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.
The most-reviewed complete kit in this category by a wide margin — a jig saw, blade, POWERCONNECT battery, and charger for $86. Not the fastest or most powerful jigsaw here, but no other kit has as long a review record.
The safe default. Nearly 50,000 reviews at 4.8 stars, two batteries in the box, and enough power for almost any home job.
The value champ. 23,000+ reviews at 4.6 stars for under $50, light in the hand, and it comes ready to work with a 22-piece bit set.
The best-rated name-brand kit on the page: a V20 hammer drill with two batteries and a charger, a two-speed gearbox and a ratcheting chuck. The pick if you don't own a battery platform yet.
Ranked #6 of 10 cordless hammer drills — see the full list →
A complete brushless kit with a 4.0Ah battery, a charger, bits and a bag for under $80, and the highest blow rate on the page at 36,000 bpm.
Ranked #2 of 10 cordless hammer drills — see the full list →
A brushless RYOBI right-angle drill with 350 in-lb of torque, rated 4.7 stars, for RYOBI ONE+ owners.
Ranked #1 of 10 cordless right angle drills — see the full list →
A budget brushless kit with a battery, charger and 45 N-m of torque, for less than a bare Milwaukee.
Ranked #5 of 10 cordless right angle drills — see the full list →
The one to buy if you're starting fresh. Brushless DEWALT power, 4.8 stars, and it comes with a battery and charger so you can work the day it arrives.
Ranked #4 of 10 cordless impact drivers — see the full list →
The value champ. A brushless, two-speed impact driver with the highest torque rating of the budget kits, a battery, charger, and sockets — all for around $40.
Ranked #6 of 10 cordless impact drivers — see the full list →
The best-selling and most-reviewed kit here by a mile, with 61,353 reviews: DEWALT's compact drill and impact driver with two batteries, a charger and a bag.
Ranked #1 of 10 cordless drill and impact driver combo kits — see the full list →
A step up from the DCK240C2 with larger 2.0Ah batteries, the 1,500 in-lb DCF787 impact driver, a contractor bag and a 3-year warranty.
Ranked #3 of 10 cordless drill and impact driver combo kits — see the full list →
The best-rated screwdriver here and the one with every feature we score: a head that pivots and locks at 0, 22.5 and 45 degrees, three torque settings, an LED, USB-C charging and 28 bits in a case.
A slim stick screwdriver made by SKIL under the Amazon Basics name, with three torque settings, an LED and nine bits for about $25. Slim enough to reach into cabinets.
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.
Ranked #1 of 10 cordless circular saws — see the full list →
The cheapest way into a cordless saw — if you're on RYOBI ONE+. The 5-1/2" blade is light and handy for plywood, trim, and breaking down sheet goods. A bare tool, so grab a ONE+ battery.
Ranked #2 of 10 cordless circular saws — see the full list →
The best cordless multi-tool, and it's not close — 14,000+ reviews at 4.8 stars. A brushless, 3-speed DEWALT that takes standard blades and rides the huge 20V MAX platform. Bare tool, so add a battery.
Ranked #2 of 10 cordless oscillating tools — see the full list →
The value pick — a complete cordless kit with a battery, charger, and blades for around $60, backed by nearly 4,000 reviews. Ready to cut out of the box, no platform required.
Ranked #3 of 10 cordless oscillating tools — see the full list →
Amazon's #1 seller in power reciprocating saws: DEWALT's standard 20V MAX recip with a 1-1/8 in stroke, a 4-position blade clamp, and a 3-year warranty, at $99 sold by Amazon. It's a bare tool, so it makes the most sense if you already own a DEWALT 20V MAX battery.
Ranked #3 of 10 cordless reciprocating saws — see the full list →
A name-brand saw at $76.99: the bare-tool version of the popular BLACK+DECKER recip. Grab it if you already own 20V POWERCONNECT batteries. 4,100 reviews and tool-free blade change.
Ranked #7 of 10 cordless reciprocating saws — see the full list →
The best-selling and most-reviewed portable band saw here: DEWALT's 5-inch deep-cut saw, rated 4.8 stars, with an LED and a hang hook.
Ranked #1 of 10 cordless portable band saws — see the full list →
The cheapest band saw here, with six speeds from 324 to 587 SFPM.
Ranked #9 of 10 cordless portable band saws — see the full list →
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.
Ranked #1 of 10 cordless angle grinders — see the full list →
The value pick — a complete cordless kit with two 4.0Ah batteries, a charger, and a case full of wheels for about $80, backed by more reviews than any other kit here. Ready to cut out of the box, no platform required.
Ranked #5 of 10 cordless angle grinders — see the full list →
The most-reviewed and best-rated cordless die grinder here: brushless, up to 25,000 RPM with a variable trigger, and LEDs at the nose.
A budget right-angle kit with a brushless motor, two batteries and 23 accessories, for a fraction of Milwaukee's kit price.
The most complete package on this list. It's the same brushless DCW210B tool below, but sold with a 5.0Ah battery and charger so it's ready to sand out of the box. The variable-speed dial runs 8,000 to 12,000 OPM, and the sander attaches directly to a DEWALT dust collector or the included locking dust bag.
Ranked #2 of 10 cordless random orbital sanders — see the full list →
The budget pick, and the cheapest complete kit on this list. It comes with a 20V 2.0Ah battery, a charger, and 30 sandpapers across three grits, so there's nothing else to buy. Six speed settings from 7,000 to 11,000 RPM cover most light sanding jobs around the house.
Ranked #5 of 10 cordless random orbital sanders — see the full list →
The best-selling cordless router by a wide margin: brushless, with variable speed, soft start, electronic feedback that holds speed in the cut, an electric brake and dual LEDs. Bare tool for DEWALT 20V owners.
A complete brushless kit with two 4Ah batteries, a charger and 10 bits on an aluminum base, for about $80.
A real Dremel without the cord: 5,000 to 35,000 rpm on a 12V 2Ah battery, a wrench-free EZ Twist nose cap, a battery gauge and full compatibility with Dremel accessories and attachments.
The best-selling and cheapest rotary tool here: a pen-size 3.7V tool with five speeds, an LED and 69 accessories for resin, 3D prints and crafts.
The best-selling cordless ratchet by a wide margin: a 1-pound M12 ratchet with a low-profile head for engine bays, a recessed direction switch you won't bump, a fuel gauge and LED.
The most-reviewed ratchet here and the fastest of the kits at 400 rpm, with two batteries, a fast charger, seven sockets and a hard case for about $8 less than the AOBEN.
The highest-rated work light here: three LEDs at 1,000 or 300 lumens, a head that pivots 140°, and a telescoping hook that hangs from 2-inch pipe or studs, on any DEWALT 20V battery.
Ranked #2 of 10 rechargeable work lights — see the full list →
Two pocket-size magnetic lights for $10, the best seller here, with a hook, five modes and USB-C charging.
Ranked #1 of 10 rechargeable work lights — see the full list →
The best-selling and most-reviewed jobsite fan here: up to 650 CFM, a variable speed dial, IP54 dust and water resistance and up to 4.5 hours on a battery, rated 4.8 stars.
A small collapsible personal fan with variable speed up to 200 CFM, for about $25.
The best-selling and most-reviewed drywall screw gun here: brushless, 2.6 lb, with four modes including PushStart, where the motor only spins when the screw meets the board.
The cheapest screw gun here, a corded 4.5-amp gun for about $40 with spare brushes in the box.
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.
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A light, complete kit at about $70: two batteries, a charger, and three speed settings. The reverse auto-stop slows the tool once a nut breaks free so it doesn't spin off onto the floor.
Ranked #5 of 10 cordless impact wrenches — see the full list →
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.
Ranked #1 of 10 cordless rotary hammers — see the full list →
The cheapest way to own a real cordless SDS-Plus hammer: a brushless 2.1 J tool with a 4.0Ah battery, charger, and four bits for about $85. Fine for a weekend of anchor holes.
Ranked #7 of 10 cordless rotary hammers — see the full list →
The same DCS361 saw as the bare tool, packaged with a 4.0Ah battery and charger. For about $99 more than the tool alone, it's the cheapest way into a name-brand cordless miter saw if you own no DEWALT packs.
The cheapest name-brand slider here, and it crosscuts a 2x10. If you already own RYOBI ONE+ batteries, it does most of what the DEWALT DCS361 does for about $58 less.
The DCN680 with a battery and charger. Same 4.8-star tool as the bare version, for buyers starting on DEWALT 20V.
The cheapest real kit on the list: battery, charger, and 400 brads for $108. Fine for occasional trim work.
The most-reviewed cordless finish nailer here: a brushless 16-gauge angled nailer with a tool-free sequential/contact switch, depth adjustment and jam release.
Ranked #2 of 10 cordless finish nailers — see the full list →
The cheapest cordless finish nailer here: RYOBI's AirStrike 16-gauge with a 78% smaller nose than the P325 for tight spots and an air-pressure dial.
Ranked #10 of 10 cordless finish nailers — see the full list →
A complete kit with a 4.0Ah battery and charger. The listing quotes 120 joules of driving power, about 500 nails per charge and 8.4 lb without the battery, and Metabo HPT covers the tool body for life.
Ranked #1 of 10 cordless framing nailers — see the full list →
RYOBI's brushless ONE+ HP framer for people already on RYOBI 18V batteries. The listing claims up to 750 nails per charge on a 4.0Ah battery, with sequential and contact modes and tool-free depth adjustment.
Ranked #10 of 10 cordless framing nailers — see the full list →
A bigger DEWALT radio that doubles as a charger and power strip: plugged in, it charges 20V MAX and FLEXVOLT batteries at 3 amps and gives you two extra AC outlets.
A plain, rugged AM/FM radio that plugs into the wall. It's rain, dust and shock resistant with a 5-inch speaker and 10 presets, but no Bluetooth and no battery option on this listing.
The same DEWALT grease gun with a 4.0Ah battery and charger in the box, for anyone starting from scratch.
A complete kit with two 2.0Ah batteries, a charger, a case and a shoulder strap. It matches DEWALT's 10,000 PSI and 5 oz per minute, adds a lock-on trigger, and weighs 5.6 lb.
SEESII's brushless version, with stepless speed instead of four steps, a ring-shaped LED around the nozzle and a drip-proof plunger. It shares its review count with the CG100.
Ranked #2 of 10 cordless caulking guns — see the full list →
A kit with two batteries, four speeds, anti-drip and an LED aimed at the nozzle, at one of the lowest prices for a battery kit here.
Ranked #3 of 10 cordless caulking guns — see the full list →
A complete kit: 2.6-gallon wet/dry vac, two 4.0Ah batteries, and a charger for $109.99. It's the pick if you don't own a battery platform and don't want to start one.
A 2-gallon V20 wet/dry vac with the longest hose of the 2-gallon group. At $99 it's the cheapest name-brand bare vac on the list.
The DCE530 heat gun with a DEWALT 5.0Ah battery and charger in the box. It's the same gun as the best-selling DCE530B, and this kit is the simplest way to own one if you don't have DEWALT packs yet.
The cheapest name-brand cordless heat gun on the list, on the biggest homeowner battery platform. For RYOBI owners it's an easy add-on for shrink tubing, thawing, and light paint work.
The best-seller of this group: 1,000+ sold last month, ten times any other planer here. A brushless motor drives 30,000 cuts per minute, the depth knob is calibrated in steps of about 0.01 mm, and a kickstand keeps the blades off the work between passes.
The most-reviewed third-party planer here: a brushless 3-1/4 in planer that runs on DEWALT 20V batteries, for well under half the DCP580B's price. It has a dual-switch safety start and a 0 to 2 mm depth knob.
The cheapest complete kit here: the sprayer, two 4.0Ah batteries and a charger for $59.99. It's our Best Overall because you can start spraying out of the box without owning a battery platform, for less than most tool-only guns plus a pack.
Ranked #9 of 10 cordless paint sprayers — see the full list →
The most-reviewed cordless sprayer in the search: a light handheld HVLP gun that runs on DEWALT 20V packs, with three spray patterns and a 0 to 450 ml/min flow dial. It's sold tool-only, so it's the cheap way in only if you already own the batteries.
Ranked #1 of 10 cordless paint sprayers — see the full list →
A full-size 100 W gun that ships with everything: a 2Ah slide-on battery, a charger, 30 full-size sticks, a drip mat and a storage bag. THINKWORK rates it at up to 60 minutes per charge and 0.7 oz of glue a minute, the highest output listed by any gun here.
Ranked #6 of 10 cordless hot glue guns — see the full list →
The most-reviewed cordless gun we found and a 1,000+ a month seller. It's a mini gun with a built-in 2Ah battery that charges over USB-C in about 1.5 hours, heats in 15 seconds by GoGonova's figure, and shuts itself off after 5 idle minutes. LEDs on top show the charge left.
Ranked #3 of 10 cordless hot glue guns — see the full list →
The most-reviewed cordless detail sander, sold as a complete kit with a 1.5Ah battery and charger. It runs at 12,000 opm, has a 2-position grip, and includes a detail finger attachment for slats and tight gaps.
Ranked #1 of 10 cordless detail sanders — see the full list →
The cheapest complete kit here: sander, 1.3Ah battery, charger and 20 sheets (60 to 120 grit) for $45.68. Fine for occasional furniture and trim work.
Ranked #3 of 10 cordless detail sanders — see the full list →
The most-reviewed cordless cleaner on Amazon and the one whose numbers you can believe: 320 PSI at 0.5 GPM, a 4.0Ah battery and a 20-foot draw hose that pulls from a bucket, a pool or a 2-liter bottle. It's a power cleaner for bikes, cars, windows and patio furniture, not a driveway machine.
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The cheapest kit here at $49.99, with two batteries, a 6-in-1 nozzle and a hard case. Its 800 PSI claim is modest next to the other handhelds, which makes it more believable, and 4.2 stars backs it up for light jobs.
Ranked #9 of 10 cordless pressure washers — see the full list →
Makita's 5.5-amp 1/2-inch drill: variable speed to 3,000 rpm, a reversing switch, all-ball-bearing construction and 120 in-lb of torque, with a 1-year warranty.
The value legend, and the highest-scoring corded drill here. 7,700 reviews at 4.6 stars, a keyless chuck, and variable-speed reversible control for around $48. The one to buy if you just need a reliable drill.
A light 4.3 lb DEWALT with a 7.8-amp motor, overload protection and a 360-degree side handle with a depth rod. A good pick for overhead anchor holes where weight matters.
A 5-amp drill with a speed-setting dial, 105 accessories (bits, anchors and screws) and a case for about $43.
The best corded impact wrench you can buy new right now. 450 ft-lbs from a wall outlet, a hog-ring anvil, a variable-speed trigger, and 718 reviews at 4.6 stars. It costs more than the off-brand 7.5-amp wrenches, and the brand and track record are what you're paying for.
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The value pick: a genuine 7.5-amp corded impact wrench for about $43, rated for 450 ft-lbs, with 1,200 reviews behind it. It plugs into the wall and breaks loose lug nuts for a third of the CRAFTSMAN's price.
Ranked #3 of 10 corded impact wrenches — see the full list →
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.
The value legend, and the highest-scoring corded saw on this list. 14,000 reviews at 4.6 stars, full 15-amp power, and a laser guide for around $70. The most saw per dollar you can buy.
A complete pro kit: Makita's 12-amp plunge saw with variable speed, a 55-inch guide rail and a stackable case, so you can start cutting out of the box.
The best-selling and most-reviewed track saw here, at a fraction of pro prices: a 10-amp plunge saw that rips boards up to 2-1/3 inches thick. Tracks are sold separately.
The classic biscuit joiner and the most-reviewed here, with 2,846 reviews: a dual rack-and-pinion fence that stays parallel to the blade for accurate slots every time.
A budget joiner kit with an 8.5-amp motor, a dust bag and 110 biscuits in three sizes, rated 4.5 stars on 1,218 reviews.
The best all-around corded multi-tool. A strong 3.5-amp motor, a wide 4.5° oscillation angle that cuts fast, variable speed, and tool-free blade change — all backed by nearly 4,000 reviews for about $54.
Ranked #2 of 10 corded oscillating tools — see the full list →
The budget pick. WEN's usual formula of real power for a low price: a 3.5-amp motor with variable speed and an accessory set for under $45, from a brand that specializes in value tools.
Ranked #8 of 10 corded oscillating tools — see the full list →
The best all-around corded recip for most people. A balanced 7.5-amp CRAFTSMAN with a full 1-1/8" stroke, tool-free blade change, and 4.7 stars — enough power for pruning and remodeling without the weight of a demolition saw.
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The value pick — a genuine 7.5-amp corded recip with variable speed and a tool-free blade change for around $55, backed by nearly 2,000 reviews. Everything a homeowner needs to demo and prune, nothing they don't.
Ranked #2 of 10 corded reciprocating saws — see the full list →
The default pick for most people: a light 3.9-pound DEWALT with a One-Touch guard you rotate by hand, at 1,000+ 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.
The value pick, and the best-selling grinder on the list at 900+ a month. Under $40 gets you a 7.5-amp tool plus two cutting wheels, two grinding wheels, and a flap disc, so you can cut and grind the day it arrives. It's a DIY-grade tool, not a jobsite one, and reviewers say to keep the spare carbon brushes handy.
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.
Ranked #4 of 10 corded random orbital sanders — see the full list →
The value pick, and the best-selling random orbital sander on Amazon at 5,000+ a month. Under $40 gets you variable speed and a clear cyclonic dust box that snaps off to empty, plus three sanding sheets to start. A lot of tool for the money, and the reason it's the category's #1 seller.
Ranked #2 of 10 corded random orbital sanders — see the full list →
The pro's 3x21: an 8.8A motor with a variable speed dial, an auto-tracking belt you never adjust, and a body that sands flush to a wall on the nose and side. Rated at only 85 dB.
The best-selling, most-reviewed and cheapest belt sander here. A light 3x18 with auto-tracking, micro-filter dust collection, a vacuum port and a pressure light that warns you when you're pushing too hard.
By far the best-selling detail sander: a 4-in-1 with three tool-free attachments for corners, edges and contours, a micro-filter dust box, a 1-1/4-inch vacuum port and 12 sheets in the box.
The cheapest detail sander here and one of the best rated: a 2 lb sander with a 3.75 x 5.5-inch hook-and-loop pad, an angled tip and a dust port.
The most-reviewed bench grinder here: a 3/4 HP induction motor in a cast iron base and housing, machined aluminum tool rests, and 12-1/2 inches between the wheels for long workpieces.
A 6-inch grinder with a cast iron body, an LED work light and tool-free rests, for about $12 more than the WEN BG4260.
A 10-inch press from a major brand with a laser, LED light, depth stop bump-off switch and a 3-year warranty.
Ranked #4 of 10 benchtop drill presses — see the full list →
An 8-inch cast iron press with five belt speeds from 750 to 3,200 rpm, a laser guide and 2 inches of spindle travel, and the cheapest press here at $125.
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The rotary tool to buy if you'll use it for years: a 1.6A motor with electronic speed control that holds rpm under load, a 360-degree grip and access to Dremel's full range of attachments and accessories.
The most-reviewed and cheapest rotary tool here: variable speed, a spindle lock, a flex shaft and 80 accessories for about $22.
The best-selling and most-reviewed planer here: a 6A, 3-1/4-inch planer with 16 depth stops to 1/8 inch, a rabbeting guide for rabbets up to 1 inch, a kickstand, a dust bag and a 2-year warranty, for about $43.
The cheapest and lightest planer here: a 4.3 lb, 2-3/8-inch planer for edges, doors and small trim, with a kickstand and onboard wrench storage.
The most-reviewed scroll saw here and the go-to first saw: variable speed, a flex light, an air pump to clear sawdust, a cast iron base, and blades that mount in two directions for unlimited rip length.
A compact scroll saw that clamps to any table and detaches into a handheld coping saw, with auto-tensioning quick-change blades and a 2-year warranty.
A well-equipped 9-inch: an induction motor, two speeds with tool-free belt tensioning, quick blade tension, ball-bearing guides top and bottom, and rack-and-pinion table tilt.
The best-selling and most-reviewed band saw here: a 9-inch with 3-1/2 inches of cut depth, a rip fence, a miter gauge, a 2-1/2-inch dust port and an adjustable blade guard, for about $139.
The highest-rated and most-reviewed spindle sander here: a 1/2 HP benchtop sander with onboard storage for every spindle and a dust port, for about $162.
Ranked #2 of 10 oscillating spindle sanders — see the full list →
The cheapest sander here and the most versatile: use it handheld on work too big to lift, or clamp it upside down to the bench, with variable speed, four spindles, clamps and an edge guide.
Ranked #1 of 10 oscillating spindle sanders — see the full list →
The most-reviewed tile saw here by a wide margin: a 7-inch tabletop with a corrosion-resistant stainless steel top, a rip fence and miter gauge, a water reservoir and 0-45° bevels, for about $109.
The cheapest tabletop here: a 7-inch with a galvanized table, a detachable water reservoir, 0-45° angle cuts and a reset switch that stops it restarting after a power cut.
The most-reviewed light here with believable numbers: 15,000 lumens from 105 W, ETL-listed for wet locations, a die-cast aluminum housing and a telescoping tripod to 5 ft 6 in.
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The cheapest light here and tied for the best rating: a 2-head stand light with heads that rotate 360°.
Ranked #6 of 10 corded led work lights — see the full list →
The highest-rated glue gun here: a full-size 60/100 W dual-temp gun with a no-drip copper nozzle, 21 high-viscosity sticks and a carrying case.
A $10 mini gun and 30 sticks that sells over 10,000 a month, with a fold-up stand and a 1-3 minute warm-up.
The full-size router woodworkers have bought for decades: 2.25 HP with constant-response speed control, microfine depth adjustment, hardwood handles and a three-hole base pattern for router tables. The best-rated router here, with 900+ sold last month.
A complete compact-router starter kit for under $70: 1.25 HP, six speeds, rack-and-pinion depth, twin LEDs, five bits, edge and roller guides and a dust hood.
Bosch build quality a step down in price from the JS470E. A 6-amp top-handle with the same tool-less blade change, four orbital settings, a low-vibration plunging mechanism, and a heavy-gauge steel footplate. Ships with an anti-splinter insert, a blade, and a carrying bag.
The value pick, and the #5 best-seller in the category. About $54 gets you a 6-amp motor, tool-free blade change, 4-stage orbital, a tool-free bevel, and a bright halo LED that lights the cut line. Comes with a wood blade and a metal blade to start.
The pick for most people: 12 push-button temperature settings from 150 to 1,200°F on an LED screen, two fan speeds, and a cool-down mode, for about $54. ETL listed, sold by Amazon, and covered by a 3-year warranty.
The budget pick. A 1,500-watt, 12.5-amp gun with low and high settings, four nozzles, a 6.5 ft cord, and a 2-year warranty for about $18. Two fixed heats cover paint stripping, shrink tubing, and thawing pipes.
Makita's AVT counterweight cancels much of the hammering vibration, and a torque-limiting clutch protects the gears if the bit binds. A pro-grade D-handle with three modes and 40 chisel angle settings.
The best-selling rotary hammer in our search, at 1,000+ sold a month. At 7.2 lb it's the lightest tool here, and it has a clutch, reverse, and a lock-on trigger for about $55.
The most-reviewed 10-inch jobsite saw on Amazon and the widest rip on this list at 32-1/2 inches, enough to split a 4x8 sheet down the middle. It comes on a folding rolling stand and is sold and shipped by Amazon.
The cheapest saw here with a rack and pinion fence, from a brand with a real parts and service network. At 40 lb it's the lightest name-brand saw on the list. You'll need a bench or SKIL's folding stand.
The contractor's standard: a 12-inch double-bevel slider that crosscuts a 2x14 and marks the cut with a shadow line that never needs calibrating.
Amazon's #1 power miter saw right now and the cheapest name-brand saw here: a light 10-inch chop saw with a 5-year warranty for $139.
The big garage vac: 16 gallons, 6.5 peak HP, a 2-1/2 in. hose, and an oversized drain for flooded basements. It's 26 lb and needs floor space, but it swallows sawdust and water that would choke a small vac.
The most-reviewed shop vac on Amazon: a 6-gallon, 4 peak HP vac with a rear blower port for under $60. It suits garage, car, and small-shop cleanup where you don't need a big tank.
The best-selling pressure washer here by far: 2,000 rated PSI, a 25-foot hose, a 20 oz onboard soap tank and five quick-connect nozzles in a 19 lb body that won't tip over.
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The ePX3500's slightly smaller sibling, with the same 25-foot hose, soap tank and compact body at 1,900 rated PSI.
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The best-selling and most-reviewed planer here. It has a two-speed gearbox, a three-knife head, fan-assisted chip ejection, an automatic carriage lock against snipe, and the X kit adds infeed and outfeed tables and a spare set of knives.
Ranked #1 of 10 benchtop thickness planers — see the full list →
A basic WEN planer with two reversible blades and a 12.5-inch width for boards up to 6 inches thick.
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An 8-inch benchtop jointer with carbide inserts and cast iron tables, the kind of features usually found on floor-standing machines.
The best-selling and most-reviewed jointer here: a 6-inch benchtop with a spiral head for a fine finish, for under $300.
The most-reviewed serious lathe here: 1 HP, electronic variable speed down to 60 RPM, smooth forward-to-reverse, a digital speed readout and 24 indexing positions.
A small variable-speed lathe for pens, small bowls, cups and chess pieces, with a soft-start motor.
A 25 lb SDS-Max breaker with 45 J, six speed settings and double anti-vibration springs, a middle ground between chipping hammers and 30 lb breakers.
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The cheapest jack hammer here, with two chisels, gloves, a case and a shock-absorbing handle. It's rated 19 J, enough for tile and light chipping.
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The best-selling and most-reviewed sprayer here: a handheld HVLP with three brass tips and two air caps for furniture, cabinets, fences and decks. It needs less thinning than HomeRight's older Finish Max but isn't sold as an unthinned sprayer.
A cheap handheld sprayer with four nozzle sizes, three patterns, a flow knob and a dust-blowing attachment to clean surfaces before spraying.
A compact digital station with a built-in iron holder, adjustable sleep mode (5, 10 or 30 minutes), temperature calibration and a full set of accessories including two helping hands.
The best-selling iron in the search: an 80 W plug-in pencil iron with an LCD temperature readout, a 5-minute auto sleep on the stand and temperature memory, sold as a kit for about $10.
The best-selling corded die grinder here. A 4.2 A motor turns 25,000 rpm, the paddle switch has a lock-on button, and AC/DC capability lets it run off a welder or generator.
A budget grinder with a 6 in extended nose for reaching into engine bays and castings, a 5.5 A motor and a six-position speed dial from 10,000 to 33,000 rpm.
The pancake compressor pros use: 200 PSI and 4 CFM from a 6-gallon tank, enough to run two framing nailers or five brad nailers at once per Metabo HPT, at 42 lbs. The most-reviewed compressor on the page.
The cheapest compressor here: a 4.8-gallon unit rated at 70 dB with casters, enough for a brad nailer, tires and an airbrush.
The most-reviewed reel here, with 3,149 reviews: an all-steel auto-rewind reel with a 50 ft hybrid hose and swivel bracket.
The best seller here: a steel auto-rewind reel with a 50 ft hybrid hose, a 180-degree swivel bracket and a spring guard at the hose exit, for about $75.
A 3/8-inch hybrid hose with an industrial quick coupler already installed, rated 300 PSI with a 1,200 PSI burst, and 4.7 stars on 2,458 reviews.
A 3/8-inch three-layer hybrid hose with a coupler and plug installed, for about $25.
The best-selling and most-reviewed blow gun here: an all-metal gun with an adjustable brass nozzle and two extensions, rated 4.6 stars on 12,536 reviews.
A lever blow gun with both a mar-resistant rubber tip and a safety tip, and actual flow ratings for each, for about $10.
The best-rated brad nailer here at 4.8 stars, with every feature we score: a small Smart Point nose that fires without compressing a contact trip, oil-free operation, dial depth, tool-free jam release and a 7-year warranty.
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The best-selling budget pick: a nailer that also fires 1/4-inch crown staples, sold with 1,000 fasteners and a case for about $40.
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The most-reviewed finish nailer here: a 15-gauge angled nailer for crown, door and window casing and chair rail, with an angled magazine that reaches into corners, a 360° exhaust and a 5-year warranty.
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The cheapest finish nailer here, with tool-free depth, a 360° exhaust, quick jam release and interchangeable triggers for single or bump fire.
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A 2-inch pinner that DEWALT says sinks 2-inch pins into oak, with tool-free jam release and depth adjustment, oil-free operation and a low-nail lockout.
A compact, oil-free pinner for crafts, trim and hobby work, with an easy side-load magazine and a two-step safety trigger, rated 4.4 on 1,523 reviews.
An oil-free BOSTITCH kit with a selectable trigger and a lockout that stops it from dry-firing when the magazine runs low, in a case.
A budget narrow crown stapler with a no-mar tip and a rotating exhaust, for under $40.
The classic shop gun and the best seller here: a twin-hammer 1/2-inch with pressure-fed lubrication and an adjustable power regulator, built for daily lug nuts and bolts.
The cheapest gun here: a 4.6 lb composite gun with a 3-speed regulator for under $40. Treat the 1,180 ft-lb figure as optimistic.
The most-reviewed air ratchet here: Ingersoll Rand's general-purpose 3/8-inch with a heat-treated head, 55 ft-lbs and 170 rpm.
The cheapest ratchet here and one of the most reviewed: a basic reversible 3/8-inch for about $31.
The framing nailer most crews carry: a 7.5 lb Metabo HPT with a selectable trigger, tool-free depth and a 5-year warranty, the best-rated and best-selling nailer on the page.
Ranked #2 of 10 pneumatic framing nailers — see the full list →
The cheapest framing nailer here, with the full feature list: selectable trigger, tool-free depth, dry-fire lockout and a hardened claw tip for toe-nailing.
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The most-reviewed roofing nailer here: BOSTITCH's RN46 with an aluminum housing, carbide inserts in the nose, and a lockout that stops dry firing, rated 4.6 stars on 2,467 reviews.
A budget roofing nailer with a sequential or bump trigger, a shingle guide and skid pads that stop it sliding off the roof, for about $109.
An LVLP gun that runs on 3.0 to 3.9 CFM, so it works on smaller compressors, with three nozzles for basecoat, primer and high-build coatings, rated 4.5 stars.
Ranked #1 of 10 hvlp and lvlp spray guns — see the full list →
An HVLP gun with three stainless nozzle and needle sets and a brass air cap, for about $30.
Ranked #7 of 10 hvlp and lvlp spray guns — see the full list →
The one to own. Estwing's 16 oz rip hammer is forged from a single piece of American steel, so the head can never work loose or fly off, and the patented shock-reduction grip takes the sting out of every strike. It's the hammer most carpenters have carried for decades.
The value pick most people should buy. A 16 oz fiberglass general-purpose hammer at around twelve dollars, with 4.8 stars across thousands of reviews. The fiberglass handle absorbs more shock than bare steel and won't rot like wood. No frills, just a solid everyday hammer.
The one screwdriver to keep in your pocket. Eight bits and three nut driver sizes live in one cushion-grip handle, so it replaces a whole drawer of drivers. With 28,000-plus ratings it's the most-trusted driver on the list — and it's sixteen dollars.
The best cheap set. Ten magnetic-tip Phillips and slotted drivers in a range of sizes for ten dollars, with more than 13,000 ratings. Magnetic tips hold the screw so you're not fishing it into place. Perfect starter or drawer set.
The best all-rounder, and it's ten bucks. Thirty-six keys in both SAE and metric, in long and short arm lengths, in two hinged cases with labeled slots. Chrome vanadium steel, 29,232 ratings — this is the set to keep in a drawer for everything from furniture to bikes.
Ranked #2 of 10 allen key (hex key) sets — see the full list →
The best cheap set. Thirty chrome-vanadium keys in both SAE and metric with precise, chamfered tips and an organized case, for thirteen dollars. Chamfered tips slide into the socket easily and the value is hard to beat.
Ranked #3 of 10 allen key (hex key) sets — see the full list →
The set that covers everything for twenty bucks. Seven pliers spanning groove-joint, long-nose, slip-joint, linesman, and diagonal cutters — the five types most people actually reach for — with drop-forged steel and comfortable double-dipped grips. With 18,000-plus ratings it's the runaway best-seller for good reason.
The cheap starter set. Four full-size pliers — slip-joint, long-nose, linesman, and diagonal cutters — with induction-hardened cutting edges that meet ANSI specs, for fifteen dollars. Everything a first tool kit needs except a groove-joint.
The pair to own. Irwin's 6-inch long-nose does the two jobs you buy needle-nose pliers for — reaching into tight spots and bending wire — plus a built-in cutter for heavy-duty cutting, in nickel-chromium steel with anti-pinch grips. With 9,000-plus ratings it's the most-trusted single here, at eleven dollars.
The cheap hobby pair. Long tempered jaws with fine tips and a leaf-spring that opens the pliers for you — made for bending wire, jewelry, electronics, and gripping tiny parts in tight spots. Six dollars, and a repeat best-seller with crafters.
The original Vise-Grip in a two-piece set, tied for the best rating here at 4.8 stars on 2,770 reviews.
A brand-name five-piece set with curved and long-nose jaws, a wire cutter, padded handles and a limited lifetime warranty, for under $30.
The set to own. Three sizes — 6, 8, and 10 inch — cover almost every nut and bolt you'll meet, with wide-opening jaws, large SAE and metric markings, and a full-polish chrome finish. All-steel Craftsman build, meets ASME specs, and a brand most people already trust.
Ranked #2 of 10 adjustable (crescent) wrenches — see the full list →
The cheap single done right. A drop-forged 6-inch with a wide jaw, soft grip, and SAE/metric scales for under ten dollars — more features than most budget singles, in the compact size that lives in a kitchen drawer or glovebox.
Ranked #4 of 10 adjustable (crescent) wrenches — see the full list →
The plumber's standard: an 18-inch aluminum RIDGID that's about 40% lighter than cast iron, handles pipe up to 2-1/2 inches, and takes replacement jaws.
Four cast iron pipe wrenches with plastic-wrapped grips and a storage bag, for under $30.
KNIPEX's compact CoBolt: an 8-inch plier-size bolt cutter with induction-hardened blades and 4,315 reviews at 4.8 stars.
The best-selling bolt cutter here: a 14-inch cutter with forged Cr-Mo jaws and rubber grips that handles wire, chain and small bolts for under $20.
Six chisels from 1/4 to 1-1/2 inches with a honing guide, sharpening stone and case, rated 4.7 stars on 8,199 reviews.
The best-selling chisel set here: four CR-V bevel-edge chisels in the four sizes most people use, with blade guards, for about $13.
The most-reviewed hacksaw here: a solid metal frame that tensions the blade to 225 lb, with 90- and 180-degree blade positions for flush cuts, for about $10.
A basic high-tension steel frame with a top-mounted knob, the cheapest full-size saw here.
The best-rated set here at 4.7 stars: ratcheting T-handles that wind taps and dies with a 5-degree swing, and a Twist Lock guide that keeps dies centered so threads start straight.
A 60-piece SAE and metric set in GCr15 bearing steel hardened to 60 HRC, rated 4.5 stars on 4,090 reviews.
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.
The best cheap socket set. Chrome-vanadium sockets in SAE and metric, a 72-tooth reversible 3/8 in ratchet, and a plastic organizer case, made in Taiwan, for about $30.
The best-selling and most-reviewed set here: 24 drop-forged chrome vanadium wrenches in SAE and metric, raised-panel bodies, a heavy-duty roll pouch and a lifetime guarantee, for very little money.
Ranked #1 of 10 combination wrench sets — see the full list →
A budget SAE and metric set in drop-forged, heat-treated chrome vanadium with a roll-up pouch, and 1,419 reviews behind it.
Ranked #3 of 10 combination wrench sets — see the full list →
A 90-tooth CRAFTSMAN set that needs only a 4-degree swing, with large size markings and a case, rated 4.8 stars.
Ranked #3 of 10 ratcheting wrench sets — see the full list →
A 22-piece metric and SAE set of fixed-head ratcheting wrenches with an organizer bag, rated 4.7 stars, for about $42.
Ranked #2 of 10 ratcheting wrench sets — see the full list →
The best-selling and among the best-rated knives here: an aluminum retractable knife with three blade positions, quick blade changes and 10 spare blades, for under $10.
The cheapest folding knife here: an aluminum lock-back knife that takes standard blades with quick changes.
The best-selling Leatherman here and the cheapest way into a 25-year warranty: 14 tools, spring-action pliers and scissors, and every tool opens with one hand.
A gift-oriented budget multi-tool with 21 functions, self-locking tools, a pouch and a limited lifetime warranty from the seller.
A heavy-duty automatic stripper with a cast alloy body that strips 8-20 AWG solid wire in one squeeze and rates 4.8 stars.
The most-reviewed stripper here, with 21,344 reviews: a VISE-GRIP manual stripper with an induction-hardened cutter, a bolt cutter that leaves clean threads, and a crimper.
The most-reviewed snip here and the classic yellow-handled straight cutter, with serrated molybdenum blades rated for 18-gauge cold-rolled steel and a latch you work with one hand.
The cheapest snip here rated for 18-gauge steel, with chrome vanadium blades and a one-handed auto release.
The best-selling torque wrench here: a Taiwan-made 1/2-inch click wrench with a calibration certificate, a high-contrast dual scale that reads in low light, and a corrosion-resistant black finish.
The cheapest wrench here, and on paper one of the best equipped: ±3%, measures in both directions, a 72-tooth ratchet, a calibration certificate and a storage box.
A ductile iron vise whose head rotates 360 degrees as well as the base, so you can clamp work at any angle, with three jaw sets (microgroove, pipe and V-jaws) and at least 5,500 lbs of clamping force.
The most-reviewed vise here: a light homeowner's vise in 30,000 psi gray iron with a 240° swivel, a 3.5 x 2.7-inch anvil and pipe capacity up to 1.85 inches.
Four real steel F-clamps with 600 lbs of load capacity for under $40: cast iron heads in orange enamel, a multiple-disc clutch that holds anywhere on the bar, and swivel pads.
Two 12-inch trigger clamps that convert to spreaders with a red button, with nylon bodies on hardened steel bars and non-marring pads.
The staple gun that set the standard: an all-chromed-steel body, a high-leverage handle, a jam-resistant rear-load magazine and a staple-view window. T50 staples are sold everywhere.
A reverse-squeeze heavy-duty stapler: PUSHFIRE puts the leverage over the staple for less kickback and more control, with a pinch-latch bottom load and a lock for storage.
Amazon's top-selling riveter: four tool-free nosepieces from 3/32 to 3/16 inch, 200 rivets, matching drill bits and a hard case, with a 24-month warranty.
An all-steel one-hand riveter with four nosepieces stored on the handle, 80 rivets and four drill bits, for about $11 less than the WETOLS kit.
The most-reviewed drill bit set on Amazon and the safe default: 21 titanium nitride coated bits from 1/16 to 1/2 inch, with doubles of the five smallest sizes that break most often. Pilot Point tips start on contact, and the shanks have flats so they don't spin in the chuck.
A $9.99 hex-shank set of small bits, 1/16 to 1/4 inch, for quick-change chucks and impact drivers. Split points and an indexed holder, and nearly 21,000 reviews.
The best-rated budget bi-metal set: 11 hole saws from 19 to 68 mm with a 40 mm cutting depth, mandrels and a case, rated for soft metal, wood and PVC.
The best-selling hole saw kit on Amazon: saws from 3/4 to 6 in for recessed lights, speakers and drywall, in a case. It's carbon steel, so it's for wood, drywall and plastic, not metal.
The most-reviewed impact bit set on Amazon and the safe default: 25 one-inch bits, 9 longer 2-1/4 inch bits, two nut drivers and a magnetic holder with a screw lock sleeve, all impact rated with DEWALT's FlexTorq zone.
Ranked #1 of 10 impact driver bit sets — see the full list →
A cheap, well-reviewed S2 steel set: 32 short and 8 long bits in Phillips, square, slotted and Torx, a magnetic holder and a 3/8 inch socket adapter. The listing says impact resistant but names no torsion zone.
Ranked #6 of 10 impact driver bit sets — see the full list →
The best all-rounder, and it's ten bucks. The self-locking blade stays out until you press the button to retract it — no thumb-holding — and the nylon-coated high-carbon blade shrugs off jobsite abuse. Nearly 19,000 ratings say it just works.
The cheapest tape worth buying. Under six dollars for a 16-foot blade with both SAE and metric scales, a belt clip, and a molded impact-resistant case. It's the tape to keep in a kitchen drawer, a car, or a starter kit.
The highest-rated and most-reviewed laser here: a tough cross-line laser with a 1-meter drop rating, IP54 sealing, a built-in magnetic bracket, 1/8-inch accuracy at 30 feet and a 3-year warranty. Works with a detector out to 165 feet.
The best-selling laser here: a green cross-line with four brightness settings, a pulse mode, IP54 sealing, a 30-inch drop rating, a tripod and a 24-month warranty.
The most-reviewed level here: a 9-inch magnetic torpedo level with three vials, a stated 1 mm/m accuracy and a built-in ruler, for under $10.
The original Speed Square and the most-reviewed square here, at 17,358 reviews and 4.8 stars: die-cast aluminum, machined true at 45 and 90 degrees, made in the USA, with Swanson's Blue Book of rafter tables.
A light 8-inch composite Speed Square with scribe notches and a center-line guide, for about $5.
The best-rated laser measure here: pocket-size, 165 ft range, ±1/16 inch accuracy, a real-time mode that updates as you move and an IP54 rating against rain and dust.
Ranked #3 of 10 laser distance measures — see the full list →
A budget laser measure with an electronic angle sensor, 229 ft range and ±1/16 inch accuracy, rated IP54 with a 2-year assurance.
Ranked #1 of 10 laser distance measures — see the full list →
The best-selling and most-reviewed moisture meter here: a pin meter with a backlit display, spare 8 mm pins and a cap that checks calibration.
A cheap meter with both modes: pinless for finished surfaces and pins for exact readings in lumber and drywall, plus an ambient temperature readout.
Etekcity's step up: adjustable emissivity for accurate readings on different surfaces, a range to 1130°F for pizza ovens, and a max-temperature display.
The best-selling and most-reviewed thermometer here: 12:1 distance-to-spot, -58 to 842°F and a backlit screen, for under $20.
The best-selling stud finder here: 13 sensors light up the full width of every stud under it at once, including double studs, with no calibration, a 1.7-inch depth, live wire detection, a bubble level and a pencil caddy.
One of the cheapest stud finders here: neodymium magnets stick to the wall where a drywall screw is, and the screw is in a stud. No batteries, no calibration, no false readings from wall density.
The best all-round caliper for the money: hardened stainless steel, ±0.001-inch accuracy with 0.0005-inch resolution, an extra-large display, fraction readout and IP54 protection against shop dust and coolant.
The most-reviewed caliper here, for under $9, and fine for rough household measuring. It's plastic and reads only to ±0.01 inch, ten times coarser than a steel caliper.
Tied for the best seller here: a CAT III-rated Klein meter with LEDs that light up to show where the test leads go, a battery test mode, a backlit display and a kickstand, for about $30.
The cheapest meter here with a CAT III 600V rating: AC/DC voltage, DC current, resistance, continuity and diodes, with double fuses, a backlight and a case.
The best-selling and most-reviewed voltage tester here: Fluke's pocket VoltAlert with a CAT IV rating and a continuous self-test so you know it's working before you trust it.
Ranked #1 of 10 non-contact voltage testers — see the full list →
A budget tester with dual ranges, a screen that shows signal strength as a percentage, a flashlight and a CAT IV 600V rating.
Ranked #2 of 10 non-contact voltage testers — see the full list →
The best-selling and most-reviewed outlet tester here: a backlit LCD that shows voltage, wiring faults and how long a GFCI takes to trip, rated 4.8 stars on 11,620 reviews.
Klein's basic plug-in tester: a light sequence shows whether an outlet is wired correctly, for under $10.
The best-selling bubble balancer on Amazon, with the most reviews in the category. It balances car and light-truck wheels off the vehicle for the price of balancing one set of tires at a shop.
The same 24-inch bubble design as the rest of the field, with chrome-plated rods and springs and a solid 4.4-star record. A safe pick if the top seller is out of stock.
A full rim-clamp tire machine for a home garage, with a motorized turntable and a non-marring mount head. Buyers report it handling 20-inch truck wheels and 40-inch crawler tires.
The best-rated manual tire changer with a big review count. It breaks the bead, holds the wheel with a locking collar, and handles car, trailer, and mower tires up to 16 inches.
The highest-rated hoist we found at 4.7 stars. It includes a leveler and is one of the few listings that publishes its lift range: 39.5 to 74 inches.
The cheapest well-reviewed engine hoist we found. Four boom positions from 1,100 to 4,400 lb, six steel casters, and a frame that folds flat.
The best-selling telescoping transmission jack on Amazon. It lifts 1,322 lb from about 34 to 68 inches with a foot pedal, for cars on a two-post lift.
A $103 low-profile jack for cars up on jack stands. It rolls under at 7 inches, lifts to 23, and comes with 2-meter straps to hold the transmission down.
A full sewer inspection system: self-leveling camera, a 512Hz sonde with a handheld locator, an on-screen distance counter, a microphone for voice notes, and a stiff 7mm push cable for 165-foot runs.
Ranked #1 of 10 sewer inspection cameras — see the full list →
The cheapest real sewer camera with a solid review count. It records to a 16GB card and has distance markings on a 98-foot fiberglass cable.
Ranked #5 of 10 sewer inspection cameras — see the full list →
VEVOR's heavy stand: twice the capacity, five casters with four brakes, and a frame that folds to under 15 inches wide for storage.
One of the best-selling engine stands on Amazon right now. An H-shaped base instead of the usual T, cast-iron casters, a 20-inch rotation handle, and 750 lb capacity for four-cylinders, V6s, and small-block V8s.
The shop-grade jack: it slides under at 3.5 inches, lifts to 16.75, and has 17-inch skids for the biggest touring bikes. It has an automatic safety lock, locking casters, and two ratchet straps.
The fastest seller of the lifts we checked and the highest rated at 4.7 stars. A wide-deck scissor jack with a six-position safety pin for under $60.
A drive-on four-post that lifts 82 inches and runs on 110V. It doubles as parking storage, and the caster kit, jack tray, drip trays, and aluminum ramps are in the box.
Ranked #1 of 10 car lifts for home garages — see the full list →
A lower-priced copy of the two-frame portable design: adjustable columns, 11-inch extension plates, safety locks, and wall-hanging handles for about $1,240.
Ranked #9 of 10 car lifts for home garages — see the full list →
A CE-approved steel tank with an automatic safety valve and a lipped metal barrel, rated 4.6 stars across nearly 900 reviews.
A handheld bead blaster with a push-button trigger: you hold it like a rifle and aim the duck-bill barrel between bead and rim. Good for car and light-truck tires.
The most-reviewed gantry crane we found, from JEGS. A 1-ton frame with adjustable height and span that starts under 8 feet, so it rolls into a standard garage.
Ranked #1 of 10 gantry cranes for garages — see the full list →
Dkenicor's frame-only 3-ton gantry at $799.99, a 3-ton crane with a review history.
Ranked #9 of 10 gantry cranes for garages — see the full list →
The widest lift range here: a 3-1/8-inch entry that slides under low cars and a 19-7/8-inch top that reaches SUVs, with a dual-piston pump, a 3-ton rating and the ANSI/ASME PASE standard.
The best-selling and cheapest floor jack here: a 2-ton steel trolley jack with an overload valve and swivel casters, enough for tire changes and brakes on a car.
Double locking and a stated safety standard for about $40: a handle lock and a mobility pin, a cast ductile iron ratchet bar and testing to meet or exceed ANSI/PALD.
The cheapest pair here: 2-ton low-profile stands that start at 9.8 inches for small and low cars, with a concave saddle and a ductile iron ratchet bar.
The best-selling ramp set here: high-impact poly ramps rated 6,000 lb each with rubber feet and a non-skid tread, rated 4.7 stars, and light at 20.6 lb for the pair.
Short 2.6-inch ramps that lift a low car just enough to slide a floor jack under it.
The best-selling and most-reviewed drain pan here: a 2-gallon open pan with a curled anti-splash lip, handles on both sides and a spout, rated 4.7 stars.
A small 4.5-inch-tall pan that slides under mowers, snowblowers and cars, made in the USA for about $10.
The most-reviewed set here: 65 pieces of deep and shallow 1/2-inch impact sockets from 3/8 to 1-1/4 inches and 10 to 24 mm, in a labeled case with lever locks, rated 4.8 stars on 10,381 reviews.
A 29-piece 1/2-inch set with deep and shallow sockets to 1 inch and 24 mm and three extensions, rated 4.8 stars, for about $40.
The most complete scanner for most drivers: a Bluetooth adapter and app that read engine, ABS, airbag, TPMS and transmission codes, show live data, and give unlimited repair reports matched to your VIN, with no subscription.
A $30 reader from a pro-tool brand that adds live data, a color screen and a one-click smog readiness check with LED and speaker, plus a 12-month warranty.
The most-reviewed jump starter here by far, with nearly 130,000 reviews: spark-proof and reverse-polarity protected clamps, up to 20 starts per charge, an IP65 housing, a 100-lumen light and a USB power bank, at 2.4 lbs.
A best-selling budget pack rated for engines as big as the GB70's for well under half the price, with a force-start button for 0-volt batteries, a 74 Wh power bank, a 500-lumen light and a 2-year warranty.
The all-rounder: 5 amps is enough to charge a flat car battery overnight and gentle enough to maintain one all winter. It handles lead-acid and lithium, 6V and 12V, and adjusts for temperature.
Ranked #1 of 10 car battery chargers and maintainers — see the full list →
The best-selling and most-reviewed charger here: a small 1-amp maintainer for keeping a stored car, motorcycle, mower or boat battery topped up, lithium included.
Ranked #3 of 10 car battery chargers and maintainers — see the full list →
A 200-amp YESWELDER that adds spool-gun aluminum welding to gas MIG, flux core, stick and lift TIG, with 1,470 reviews.
The best-selling and most-reviewed welder here: a light 110V flux-core machine with synergic control, for beginners repairing gates, trailers and farm gear.
A blow-molded HDPE creeper with six 3-inch multi-terrain casters and a 350 lb capacity, rated 4.7 stars.
A one-piece plastic creeper with a shoulder recess, padded headrest, two tool trays and big 3-inch casters that roll over cracks and cords.
The most-reviewed stool here: a pneumatic seat that adjusts 5 inches, five casters, a segmented tool tray and a 300 lb rating, rated 4.6 stars on 7,459 reviews.
A low, fixed-height creeper seat with a three-section tray, for about $22.
A metal-bodied inflator that runs on its 20V battery or the car's 12V socket, with auto shut-off, a digital gauge, a storage bag and nozzles, rated 4.6 across 16,932 reviews.
Ranked #4 of 10 cordless tire inflators — see the full list →
By far the best-selling inflator here (40,000+ a month): a sub-1-lb pump with presets, auto-off and a 4,000 mAh battery that tops up about 8 tires per charge.
Ranked #9 of 10 cordless tire inflators — see the full list →
A dial gauge calibrated to ANSI Grade A (±1%) with a glow-in-the-dark face and a swivel chuck, and no batteries to die.
The best-selling and most-reviewed tire gauge here by far, with 72,978 reviews: a digital gauge calibrated to ±1 PSI with a backlit screen and a lit nozzle, for about $7.
A complete beginner-friendly correction kit: a 6.5A dual-action polisher with electronic speed control and smooth start, eight pads in two sizes, coarse and fine compound, and a bag.
The cheapest way to wax a car: a light one- or two-hand waxer with applicator and terry bonnets.
One of the most-reviewed cordless polishers here: a 3 lb dual-action kit with two batteries, a fast charger, a battery-level indicator and a tool bag.
Ranked #2 of 10 cordless car polishers — see the full list →
A budget orbital kit with temperature protection, six speeds, two batteries and sponge, wave and wool pads, with a 2-year warranty.
Ranked #1 of 10 cordless car polishers — see the full list →
The best-value EGO: 615 CFM on turbo, a speed dial with cruise lock and up to 75 minutes on the included 2.5Ah battery.
A budget 20V blower that claims 600 CFM and 200 mph with a battery in the box, for about $50.
The best seller and most-reviewed trimmer here, with 28,680 reviews: a light 20V trimmer that converts to an edger, with a push-button line feed and a head that tilts for slopes.
Ranked #2 of 10 cordless string trimmers — see the full list →
A cheap, popular trimmer-edger with BLACK+DECKER's automatic feed spool, so you never bump for line, and a 2-year warranty.
Ranked #3 of 10 cordless string trimmers — see the full list →
The most-reviewed saw here with its own review count (6,106): a 16-inch brushless Greenworks with a 4.0Ah battery and automatic oiler.
A budget 12-inch brushless saw with two 4.0Ah batteries, the cheapest full-size kit here. Its 17,345 reviews are shared across SEESII's chainsaw listings, mostly its mini saws.
The most-reviewed saw on this page and the only one that sharpens its own chain. Pull the PowerSharp lever for 3 to 5 seconds and the chain is back in shape without a file.
The cheapest saw here with a big review base: 4,300+ ratings for a 12 A, 16-inch saw with tool-free tensioning, auto oiling and a kickback brake.
SEESII's flagship mini saw with bigger 4.0Ah batteries the seller says give 150+ continuous cuts.
The most-reviewed mini saw here, with 20,265 reviews: a 3.3 lb 6-inch saw with an automatic oiler, for $31.99.
The best-selling hedge trimmer here: a 22-inch dual-action blade that cuts branches up to 3/4 inch, up to 3,000 sq ft of hedge per charge, and 4.7 stars on 7,381 reviews.
Ranked #1 of 10 cordless hedge trimmers — see the full list →
A budget kit with two 4.0Ah batteries, a 22-inch blade and a 5 lb body, for well under brand-name prices.
Ranked #5 of 10 cordless hedge trimmers — see the full list →
A CRAFTSMAN pole saw with a big 4.0Ah battery for up to 325 cuts per charge, up to 14 feet of reach and an angled head.
A budget 2-in-1 that works as a handheld mini chainsaw or a pole saw reaching 15.5 feet, with two batteries. Its review count is shared across SEESII saws.
A full-size 21-inch self-propelled mower with a brushless motor, rear-wheel drive and two 4.0Ah batteries, for well under EGO's self-propelled price.
A budget brushless 16-inch mower with two 20V 4.0Ah batteries and a 40 L bag. Its 224 reviews are shared with MZK's 13-inch mower.
Amazon's top-selling cordless snow blower. A 21" steel auger, variable auger speed and two 5.0Ah batteries in the box make it the closest thing here to a small gas single-stage.
The most-reviewed pick on the page: a 9.3 lb powered shovel with a battery and charger in the box, built for steps, decks and walks.
The best-selling corded snow blower on Amazon right now. A rubber-tipped steel auger, a 20 in path and a 2-year warranty for under $180.
The most-reviewed corded snow shovel here, with 4,877 ratings at 4.1 stars. It's light enough to carry around and clears steps and decks a blower can't reach.
The best seller and the most-reviewed corded trimmer on Amazon, with 16,327 reviews at 4.4 stars. A 6.5-amp motor, a 14-inch swath, automatic line feed and a wheeled edge guide cost $52.99.
Ranked #1 of 10 corded string trimmers — see the full list →
The cheapest BLACK+DECKER corded trimmer here at $39.00, with a 4-amp motor, a 13-inch swath and automatic line feed. It rates 4.3 stars on 745 reviews.
Ranked #9 of 10 corded string trimmers — see the full list →
A 12-amp turbine blower that moves 600 CFM, tied for the most air on this list, at 6.4 lb. It is rated 4.7 stars across 12,600+ reviews, the best combination of airflow and track record on the page.
The cheapest blower on this list and the most reviewed, with 32,300+ ratings at 4.6 stars. It moves 260 CFM, more than the BLACK+DECKER LB700, at 3.9 lb.
The corded hedge trimmer most homeowners should buy: a 22-inch dual-action blade, 3/4-inch branch capacity and a 4.0 A motor for $59, with 4.6 stars on 4,127 reviews.
The best-selling corded hedge trimmer on Amazon: 15,440 reviews at 4.6 stars and 2,000+ sold last month. The 17-inch blade and 3.9 lb weight suit small shrubs and foundation plantings.
Some. Prices on a few popular kits stay low after the holidays and some go back up. Compare against the regular price we list: below it is a deal, at or above it isn't.
Start with the tool you'll use most and buy the kit version if you don't already own batteries for that brand. Our Best Overall and Best Budget picks below are a good shortlist.
If you already own batteries for a brand, a bare tool is the cheaper way to add to it. If you don't, buy a kit; the batteries and charger are the expensive part.
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