When it comes to electric drills, there are cordless, or battery-powered, and there are corded. Cordless drills rely solely on the battery for their power source; corded drills plug into a power outlet. Both types of drills are used by contractors and handymen for specific needs. Each type does essentially the same thing, but each are better in certain circumstances.

When talking about power versus convenience, then that is where they start to differ. Basically, it’s like this: Cordless drills are for more convenience; corded drills are for more power. Cordless drills are great when you are not close to a wall outlet; maybe you’re working on building a home, for instance, and there is no power. Or, you are working in a tight, confined area. Both scenarios are better suited for a cordless drill.

However, if you do have access to an outlet, and you have work that requires more torque, more efficiency, and more durability to handle different materials, then going corded is definitely the smarter choice. Many contractors use both types of models, and for good reason.

There seems to be a vast amount of advantages to using a corded drill over a cordless one. The best reason is of course, power. Corded drills, by far, provide more consistency in torque. Although there are some very high quality cordless models out there that compare well in this area, corded drills are still a much more reliable means of drilling and driving.

The twisting force in torque is powered optimally by the constant flow of electricity, so there are no interruptions or limitations in voltage. Ask a carpenter or contractor what option they would choose, and it will almost always be a corded drill.