Best Drill Driver Bit Sets in 2027

The DEWALT DWA1240 is a 14-piece cobalt set with a split point tip, and it ranks second on our Best Score at 60. Cobalt is the material that matters most here, since the data lists it as cobalt alloy steel. The set weighs 1.02 lb, which is close to the lightest models on the page.

The storage is the main feature to look at. The patented bit-bar design lets you pull bits out and place them where you want. A clear lid shows the contents at a glance, and a clip latch keeps the case closed. The listing describes this as a small bulk size that fits inside the ToughCase+ line, which is sold separately. Those details help if you want an organized case that works in a larger job box.

This set fits a buyer who wants cobalt bits and a case with a visible, adjustable layout. It is less suited to someone who needs a shank listed as anti-slip, because the data does not show one for this set. Check the spec sheet for that feature before buying if grip on an impact driver matters to you.

The CRAFTSMAN 14-piece set is the top scorer on our spec sheet, with a best score of 62. Its listing puts the gold oxide coating up front, which the maker says promotes longer life and resists corrosion. The set has a split point tip, which the listing says gives precise hole placement and clean, burr-free holes in wood, metal, or plastic. At 1 lb, it is tied for the lightest model that lists weight.

The listing mentions two storage options: a metal carrying case and a plastic carrying case, both described as compact. The spec sheet confirms a storage case is included. The data does not list material, tip angle, flute design, anti-slip shank, or warranty, so those details are open questions for this set. Check the maker's product page for them before you buy if they matter to your work.

This set suits a buyer who wants a light, case-equipped kit for general drilling in wood, metal, and plastic. It makes less sense for buyers who need cobalt for hard metals, since the data does not show that material.

The GMTOOLS 15-piece cobalt set uses a 135 degree tip, the angle most of this group lists. It ranks third on our Best Score at 58. The listing describes M35 high speed steel with 5% cobalt, which the maker says helps with heat, wear, and chip resistance. The finish is listed as gold oxide, and the tip is a split point.

The set includes a plastic storage case. The listing shows sizes from 1/16 in to 3/8 in, with several sizes doubled, such as two 1/16 in bits and two 3/32 in bits. Those duplicates help if you drill the same hole size often. The data does not list weight, so compare this set against models that do before you decide.

Pick this set if you want a 135 degree cobalt kit with a case and a size range that runs to 3/8 in. Skip it if you need a listed weight or an anti-slip shank, since the data shows neither.

The Crosstar M35 cobalt set has 21 pieces, the most of any cobalt set on this page. It ranks fourth on our Best Score at 57. The maker lists a three-flute design, a TiAlN coating, and a three-flat shank for grip in the chuck. A storage case is included, which makes this set easy to keep together.

The listing says bits from 1/16 in through 7/64 in use a two-flute design, while 3/32 in and up use three flutes. That split matters if you want one flute style for every size. The maker rates the material for drilling hardness up to 60 HRC and the coating for temperatures up to 1472°F (800°C). These are maker claims, and we have not confirmed them.

This set suits buyers who drill hard metals and want a case plus anti-slip shanks. Buyers who want one flute design across every size, or a listed weight, should check the spec sheet first.

The DEWALT DWA1184 is a 14-piece HSS set with a 135 degree split point. It ranks fifth on our Best Score at 56. The listing describes a tapered web for durability and resistance to breakage. The black and gold coating is listed as helping prevent rust and wear, and the set is listed for plastic, wood, and metal.

The shank has three flats on sizes larger than 3/16 in, which the maker says reduces spin-out in the chuck. Sizes are marked on the shank for quick identification. The set weighs 1.02 lb. The data does not list a storage case, so plan for separate storage if you need one for this set.

This set fits buyers who want an HSS set for plastic, wood, and metal, with marked shanks and a three-flat grip on larger bits. It is a weaker choice if you need cobalt for harder metals or a case included in the box.