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Cordless drills with higher official no-load speed

Cordless drills whose official maker product page lists a higher official no-load speed (RPM). Picks are drawn from the official-spec ranking in this category; commissions never change the order.

Updated 2026-11-134 picksFull drills and hammer drills ranking

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  1. 1

    DeWalt 12V MAX Brushless Cordless 3/8-in Hammer Drill (Tool Only) (DCD706B)

    Score is within our drills and hammer drills ranking
    7.2/10

    Official product page lists a no-load speed of 25500 RPM.

    What we like

    • Official maker product page lists a no-load speed of 25500 RPM.
    • Official maker product page lists a brushless motor.
    • Official maker product page lists a tool weight of 2.43 lb.

    Watch out for

    • Official maximum torque is Not listed as a specification on the official product page we used.
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  2. 2

    Milwaukee M18 1/2" Brushless Hammer Drill (2902-20)

    Score is within our drills and hammer drills ranking
    8.6/10

    Official product page lists a no-load speed of 2100 RPM.

    What we like

    • Official maker product page lists a no-load speed of 2100 RPM.
    • Official maker product page lists a brushless motor.
    • Official maker product page lists a maximum torque of 725 in-lb.
    • Official maker product page lists a tool weight of 3.1 lb.

    Watch out for

    • Official figures are for the configuration shown on the official product page, not a test we ran.
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  3. 3

    Makita 18V LXT Compact Brushless 1/2" Driver-Drill, Tool Only (XFD12Z)

    Score is within our drills and hammer drills ranking
    8.0/10

    Official product page lists a no-load speed of 2000 RPM.

    What we like

    • Official maker product page lists a no-load speed of 2000 RPM.
    • Official maker product page lists a brushless motor.
    • Official maker product page lists a maximum torque of 530 in-lb.

    Watch out for

    • Official figures are for the configuration shown on the official product page, not a test we ran.
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  4. 4

    DeWalt 60V MAX 6-3/8 in. Core Drill Kit (DCD150Z2)

    Score is within our drills and hammer drills ranking
    7.5/10

    Official product page lists a no-load speed of 2500 RPM.

    What we like

    • Official maker product page lists a no-load speed of 2500 RPM.
    • Official maker product page lists a brushless motor.

    Watch out for

    • Official maximum torque is Not listed as a specification on the official product page we used.
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