Best Right Angle Drills in 2027

The ALLOYPOWER 20V right angle drill leads our Best Score at 71. Its brushless motor delivers up to 400 in-lb (45 Nm) of torque, by far the most on this page, so it can drill larger holes through studs and drive long screws that the 12V drills struggle with.

Its front-to-back length is only 3.8 in, the most compact head listed here, which lets it fit between joists and inside cabinets. A 3/8-in ratcheting chuck grips bits firmly. Two speed ranges, 0-500 rpm for fastening and 0-1900 rpm for drilling, cover both jobs.

A multi-grip trigger lets you hold the drill in several positions and still reach the trigger in confined spaces. Unlike the brand-name tools here, it comes with a battery listed at 80 Wh. The brand is less well known, so check the seller's warranty, but on specs it leads clearly.

Second with a Best Score of 66, the Milwaukee 2415-20 is a 12V right angle drill. At 2.25 lb it is the lightest drill on this page, which matters when you hold it at arm's length under a sink or inside a cabinet for long periods.

It has a 3/8-in single-sleeve ratcheting chuck for strong bit grip. An electronic clutch helps control torque when driving screws, and an LED light illuminates dark spaces, a common need for this kind of tool.

Its 100 in-lb of torque is the lowest listed here, so it suits pilot holes, small screws and light drilling rather than large holes through studs. It is a bare tool for M12 batteries. For electricians and plumbers already using M12 tools, it is a popular, light choice. Add a compact M12 battery to keep the tool short and light, since bigger packs make it harder to fit into tight cavities.

The DEWALT DCD740B ranks third with a Best Score of 50. Its dual speed ranges of 0-650 and 0-2000 rpm give the highest top speed on this page, which speeds up drilling in wood and metal.

A compact front-to-back length of 4.0 in lets it reach into tight spaces, and a multi-grip trigger keeps the trigger in reach as you change your grip. Its 3/8 in ratcheting chuck has a deep hex pocket that takes a 2 in (50 mm) hex bit fully inserted, so you can drive screws in very tight spaces.

At 3.4 lb it is the heaviest drill here, and it uses a brushed motor. Torque is not listed in our data. It is sold as a bare tool for DEWALT 20V MAX batteries. For DEWALT users, it is a capable right angle drill that adds reach to the kit they already own.

Fourth with a Best Score of 34, the Bosch PS11-102 is the most flexible design here. Its 5-position pivoting head moves from 90 degrees to 180 degrees, so it works as a right angle drill or a straight drill driver.

A 12V motor gives 1,300 RPM and 115 in-lbs of max torque. Bosch says it can drive 3 in screws and drill pilot holes. A 3/8 in auto lock chuck makes bit changes simple, and a variable-speed trigger gives control.

At 2.75 lbs it is light, and it comes as a kit with a battery listed at 24 Wh. Its lower speed and torque limit it to lighter jobs. The pivoting head is the reason to choose it: one tool for both straight and angled work in cabinets and tight spaces. It suits cabinet installers and DIYers who want a small, light kit that does double duty, rather than a dedicated pro tool for heavy drilling.

The Makita XAD02Z completes our top five with a Best Score of 33. A Makita-built 4-pole motor delivers 121 in.lbs. of max torque, and variable speed runs from 0 to 1,800 RPM for drilling and driving.

Its 3-1/2 in angle head height fits close quarters such as between studs and joists. A 3/8 in keyless chuck allows fast bit changes. It weighs 3 lb as a bare tool.

Its overall length of 12.875 in is long, so it reaches deep into cavities but needs space behind the tool. It uses a brushed motor and is sold without a battery. For Makita 18V LXT users who need an angle drill, it fills the gap in their kit. Pair it with a compact LXT battery to keep weight down. Its long body is useful when you need to reach deep inside a cabinet or wall cavity from the outside.