The options that checked these boxes for us were the Milwaukee M18 2606-22CT and the Bosch PS31 2A-- the former for those wanting an 18-volt option and the latter for those who prefer a 12-volt tool.

Despite having the same parent company, there is a difference between popular tool manufacturers Ryobi and Milwaukee, which is highlighted in their cordless drills. Ryobi's 18-volt cordless drill ...

Its 12-volt battery can generate 1600 rpm and 300 in-lbs of torque. Milwaukee's M18 ½-inch High-Torque Impact Wrench has a four-pole motor and 18-volt battery, giving it 450 ft-lbs of torque for ...