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We couldn’t find SDS drill reviews – so we decided to do them ourselves

After years of using and selling SDS drills, we’ve created this website to help you find an SDS drill that’s spot on for your needs (and budget).

As far as we know we’re the web’s only in-depth site for SDS drill advice, reviews and price comparison – there’s no like us.

If you’re new to the wonderful world of SDS technology, why not see our page on SDS drills explained or, for help choosing one, see our SDS drill buyer's guide

All our content is written by our review team – one power tool retailer, one construction journalist and several hammer drill enthusiasts from various trades. As you can imagine, we have plenty of fun testing and reviewing the best SDS drills from leading manufactures.

So what is the right SDS drill for you?

If you’ve come this far you probably know at least a little about SDS drills. Chances are you’re looking for an SDS because you need more drilling power than your standard rotary hammer drill. The options below will help you narrow your choice to find the right drill.

Corded SDS drills

There are 3 types of corded SDS drills: lightweight SDS Plus (1.5-2.5Kg), medium SDS Plus (4kg) and SDS Max demolition hammer drills (5kg+). The weight and power of the drill you need will be determined by how you intend to use it. For occasional trade or DIY use a lightweight drill may suffice; for heavy trade use you’re probably looking at a medium SDS drill; and for knocking through seriously thick concrete and breaking stuff up you’ll want one of the big boys – the SDS Max. When comparing your drills, pay specific attention to the impact energy in Joules (J) and the max drilling capacity (i.e. the max diameter of holes it can drill).

Cordless SDS drills

Cordless SDS drills keep getting lighter and more powerful. The main things to consider are voltage and battery type. Do you need 18V/24V/36V? And should it be powered by traditional NiCad; newer NiMH or a sexy – but pricey - Lithium Ion (Li-ion) battery? Again, also look out for impact energy (J) and max drilling capacity. Read our guide to cordless SDS drills

The right brand

This is the million dollar question. Bosch, Makita, DeWalt have the biggest market share; Hitachi are up and coming; Metabo and Hilti have produce excellent machines, and Draper are pushing hard. We try to be impartial and judge each drill on its individual merits (and price tag).

The best price

Of course you can pop into Argos and buy an SDS drill for thirty quid. But will it stand up to the kind of hammer you’re going to chuck at it? Mmm, maybe not. We try to stick to the best brands only and for each of the reviews we also find the lowest price from all the leading power tool retailers. So all in all, you have everything you need to get the best value drill.

And finally, a quick shout out for a friend who has recently launched a website Nothing But The Truth absolutely nothing to do with SDS drills but worth checking out if you're interested in the tools of marketing.

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