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Which Drill Bit Brand is Best? Let's find out!

Todd's Picks

Best Performance

DeWalt

Purchased for: $14.98

Made In: USA

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The DeWalt drill bit set was the fastest and delivered a very clean cut, dominating the speed tests.

Second Place

Bosch

Purchased for: $39.99

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Bosch provided a slightly cleaner finish than DeWalt and performed excellently, though at a higher price.

Best Value

Craftsman

Purchased for: $14.97

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Craftsman offered great performance at an affordable price, making it the best value among the tested brands.

Tools Tested

Black & Decker

Purchased for: $9.97

Made In: USA

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Craftsman

Purchased for: $14.97

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DeWalt

Purchased for: $14.98

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Harbor Freight (Warrior)

Purchased for: $19.99

Made In: USA

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Harbor Freight (Bauer)

Purchased for: $24.97

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Ryobi

Purchased for: $15.98

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Walmart (HyperTough)

Purchased for: $14.99

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Milwaukee

Purchased for: $29.99

Made In: USA

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Metabo

Purchased for: $18.99

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Work Force

Purchased for: $15

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MasterForce (Menards)

Purchased for: $15.97

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Bosch

Purchased for: $39.99

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This chart showcases the time each drill bit set took to drill through half-inch mild steel. DeWalt led the pack with the fastest time, followed closely by Bosch and Ryobi. Higher times indicate slower performance.

In the spring steel test, DeWalt again showed superior speed, followed by Milwaukee and MasterForce. Some brands struggled with increased downward force requirements.

When drilling into 304 stainless steel, DeWalt maintained its top speed, with MasterForce and Milwaukee also performing strongly. Bosch provided consistent results across different steel types.