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Best combi drill under £150 UK: 11 budget cordless drills compared, including the 3 under £100

Updated 2026-11-15 · Researched by the SoleStack team · How we research

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Why this guide covers up to £150, not £100

We set out to compare the best combi drills under £100. When we checked prices on B&Q and Amazon UK on 15 Nov 2026, only three combi drills in our research came in under £100, and one of those is a bare tool that needs a separately bought battery. Three is too few for a fair comparison, so we widened the band to £150, the nearest price point that gives a real choice. The three drills under £100 come first.

We have not used these drills ourselves. Every price and spec comes from a B&Q or Amazon UK product page or the manufacturer's site, linked in the sources at the end. Where a torque figure comes only from a retailer listing we say "retailer listing states", and where a figure was not published we write "Not stated". Black Friday prices change fast, so treat every price as a snapshot and check the live price before you buy.

A combi drill is also the first tool in a battery system. If you have not picked a brand yet, read our guide to choosing an 18V battery system first.

Comparison at a glance

DrillPrice (checked 15 Nov 2026)BatteriesChargerBrushlessMax torqueBattery systemBrand warranty
Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40£49 at B&Q1 x 2AhYesNo40Nm (Bosch)Bosch Green Power for ALL2 years, 3 with registration
Einhell combi drill 4513942 (bare) plus 2.5Ah starter kit£50 + £27 = £77 at B&Q1 x 2.5Ah (separate kit)Yes (in starter kit)YesNot statedEinhell Power X Change3 years
Ryobi R18PD3-115GK£80 at B&Q1 x 1.5AhNot confirmed on listingNo50Nm (retailer listing states)Ryobi ONE+2 years, 3 with registration
Makita HP488DAEX3£105 at B&Q2 x 2AhYesNo42Nm hard (retailer listing states)Makita G Series (not LXT)1 year, 3 with registration
DeWalt DCD776D2T-GB£109 at B&Q2 x 2AhYesNo42Nm hard (DeWalt Denmark)DeWalt XR3 years when registered
Einhell TP-CD 18/60 Li-i BL kit£118.99 at B&Q (marketplace seller)2 x 4AhYesYes60Nm (retailer listing states)Einhell Power X Change3 years
Ryobi R18PD31-215S£125 at B&Q (marketplace seller)2 x 1.5AhNot confirmed on listingNo50Nm (retailer listing states)Ryobi ONE+2 years, 3 with registration
Erbauer Elite ERI1107COM£128 at B&Q2 x 5AhYesYes150Nm (retailer listing states; unverified)Erbauer EXT3 years tool, 2 years batteries
DeWalt DCD796P1-GB£129.99 on Amazon UK; £170 at B&Q1 x 5AhYesYes70Nm (retailer listing states)DeWalt XR3 years when registered
Bosch Professional GSB 18V-45£130 at B&Q2 x 2AhYesYes45Nm (retailer listing states)Bosch Professional 18VB&Q listing states 3 years
Bosch UniversalImpact 18V-60£147 at B&Q2 x 2AhYesYes60Nm (Bosch)Bosch Green Power for ALL2 years, 3 with registration

How to read this table:

Who should pick what

Under £100

Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40: £49

The cheapest complete kit in our research. B&Q's £49 kit includes one 2Ah PBA battery, an AL 18V-20 charger and a carry case, and is sold by B&Q. Bosch lists 40Nm maximum torque (38Nm hard, 20Nm soft) and 20 torque settings, with a 13mm keyless chuck. B&Q describes it as brushed. An older Bosch press release quoted 36Nm; we use the current UK page figure.

It runs on Bosch's green 18V Power for ALL battery, the same system as the UniversalImpact further down. Warranty is 2 years as standard, or 3 years if registered on MyBosch within 4 weeks, with batteries and chargers excluded from the extension.

Amazon UK also listed a one battery EasyImpact 18V-40 kit (Bosch order number 06039D8170) at £52.00, sold by Amazon. Its scope of supply lists a 1.5Ah battery, an AL 18V-20 charger and a carrying case, so it is not the same kit as B&Q's 2Ah version.

See the Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40 at B&QPrice checked 15 Nov 2026

See the EasyImpact 18V-40 kit on Amazon UK

Einhell Power X Change combi drill 4513942 (bare) plus starter kit: £77

The bare drill was £50 at B&Q and is brushless with a 13mm chuck. It comes with no battery, charger or case, so pair it with the 1 x 2.5Ah battery and charger kit, £27 at B&Q. Both were sold by B&Q. The total of £77 makes it the cheapest brushless option in our data.

The weak point is information. B&Q's page did not give a model name or a torque figure, and we could not match it on Einhell's sites, so torque is Not stated. Einhell UK runs a 3 year product warranty and a 3 year Power X Change battery warranty, with battery registration needed within 30 days; retailers disagreed on the battery term, so confirm with Einhell.

See the Einhell 2.5Ah starter kit at B&QPrice checked 15 Nov 2026

Ryobi ONE+ R18PD3-115GK: £80

This Ryobi percussion drill kit comes with one 1.5Ah battery and was £80 at B&Q, sold by B&Q. The retailer listing states 50Nm, and lists 500 and 1800 rpm speeds and a 13mm chuck. It is brushed.

Two cautions. The B&Q page did not confirm a charger is included, and B&Q also lists a refurbished version of the same code at a lower price, so check you are buying the one you want. Ryobi's warranty is 2 years as standard, or 3 years if registered within 30 days.

See the Ryobi R18PD3-115GK at B&QPrice checked 15 Nov 2026

£100 to £150

Makita HP488DAEX3: £105

This Makita kit has two 2Ah batteries, a charger and a soft bag for £105 at B&Q. The retailer listing for the same tool states 42Nm hard and 24Nm soft. It is brushed with a 13mm chuck.

The key point: B&Q states this drill runs on Makita 18V G Series batteries, which do not fit Makita's LXT tools. It is a standalone kit, not an entry to the LXT range. Makita's warranty is 1 year as standard, or 3 years if registered online within 30 days, per a UK retailer summary; confirm with Makita.

DeWalt DCD776D2T-GB: £109

The cheapest two battery kit in our research that starts a full trade brand platform. The DCD776D2T-GB includes 2 x 2Ah batteries, a charger and a TSTAK case for £109 at B&Q, sold by B&Q. DeWalt's Danish service page lists 42Nm hard and 24Nm soft. It is brushed, with a 13mm keyless chuck.

DeWalt UK states a 3 year limited warranty when registered, while the B&Q listing shows a 1 year guarantee. We could not confirm DeWalt's registration deadline, so register promptly.

See the DeWalt DCD776D2T-GB at B&QPrice checked 15 Nov 2026

Einhell TP-CD 18/60 Li-i BL kit: £118.99

A brushless Einhell drill with two 4Ah batteries, a charger and an Einhell case for £118.99 at B&Q, from a marketplace seller. The retailer listing states 60Nm, with a 13mm metal chuck. It shares Einhell's 3 year product warranty.

Ryobi ONE+ R18PD31-215S: £125

The compact Ryobi kit adds a second 1.5Ah battery and a 13mm metal ratcheting chuck for £125 from a marketplace seller on B&Q. The retailer listing states 50Nm and it is brushed. As with the cheaper Ryobi, the listing did not confirm a charger. At £45 more than the R18PD3 for one extra 1.5Ah battery, compare it with buying a Ryobi battery and charger kit separately.

Erbauer Elite ERI1107COM: £128

Erbauer is a Kingfisher own brand sold mainly at B&Q and Screwfix. The Elite kit has two 5Ah batteries and a charger for £128 at B&Q, sold by B&Q, the most battery capacity in this guide. It is brushless with a 13mm metal chuck. B&Q lists 3 years on the tool and charger and 2 years on batteries.

On torque, a B&Q listing for the bare tool states 150Nm. That is far above every other drill here, and our research flagged it as unverified, so do not choose it on that number alone.

See the Erbauer Elite kit at B&QPrice checked 15 Nov 2026

DeWalt DCD796P1-GB: £129.99 on Amazon UK

The DCD796P1-GB was £129.99 on Amazon UK, sold by Amazon, against £170 at B&Q on the same day. It is brushless and comes with one 5Ah battery, a multi voltage XR charger and a TSTAK case. DeWalt UK lists 14 clutch settings and 2000 rpm; the retailer listing states 70Nm. Warranty is DeWalt's 3 year limited warranty when registered.

See the DeWalt DCD796P1-GB on Amazon UKPrice checked 15 Nov 2026

Bosch Professional GSB 18V-45: £130

Bosch's blue professional range. The GSB 18V-45 kit at B&Q has 2 x 2Ah batteries and a GAL 18V-40 charger for £130. It is brushless; the retailer listing states 45Nm and 1900 rpm. The B&Q listing states a 3 year guarantee; we could not verify Bosch Professional's own terms. Amazon UK sold a similar 2 x 2Ah kit, 06019K3371, for £130.00, sold by Amazon, with the smaller GAL 18V-20 charger and an L-BOXX case.

Note that blue Bosch Professional and green Bosch Power for ALL are separate 18V platforms.

Bosch UniversalImpact 18V-60: £147

The step up from the EasyImpact on the green platform. The UniversalImpact 18V-60 kit at B&Q has 2 x 2Ah batteries, an AL 1810 CV charger and a carry case for £147. Bosch lists 60Nm maximum (42Nm hard, 24Nm soft), 20 torque settings and a brushless motor. It carries the same Bosch green warranty as the EasyImpact.

Also under £150 but not a starter buy

The Milwaukee M18FPD3 FUEL combi drill was £143.99 at B&Q from a marketplace seller, but that is for the bare tool with no battery or charger, and our research flags it as a pro grade tool. It belongs in our 18V battery system guide rather than a budget list.

FAQ

What is the best combi drill under £100 in the UK?

Only three drills in our research were under £100 on 15 Nov 2026. The Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40 at £49 was the cheapest complete kit with published torque figures. The Einhell 4513942 bare drill plus a battery kit (£77) was the only brushless option. The Ryobi R18PD3-115GK at £80 suits anyone starting a Ryobi ONE+ collection.

Is there a good combi drill under £50?

The Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40 kit was £49 at B&Q with battery, charger and case. The Einhell bare drill was £50, but needs a battery and charger on top.

What is the best budget cordless drill in the UK?

On price per battery capacity, the Erbauer Elite (two 5Ah batteries, £128) and the Einhell TP-CD kit (two 4Ah batteries, £118.99) stood out. For a trade brand platform, the DeWalt DCD776D2T-GB was £109 with two batteries.

Is a cheap cordless drill worth buying?

It depends on what comes in the box. The cheapest kits here have one small battery, and two Ryobi listings did not confirm a charger. Compare battery count and capacity, whether a charger is included, and how long the warranty runs if you register.

Is the Erbauer combi drill any good?

We have not used it, so we can only compare published details. The Elite ERI1107COM kit lists brushless motor, two 5Ah batteries and 3 years on the tool for £128 at B&Q. Its 150Nm torque claim comes from a retailer listing and is unverified.

Why are Guild, Terratek and Black+Decker drills not included?

We only include drills whose prices and specs we checked on B&Q or Amazon UK on 15 Nov 2026. These brands were not in that research, so we left them out rather than guess.

Sources

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