Hail to the Value Champion: Lidl's Cordless Hammer Drill Triumphs in Test Against Industry Giants
Budget-friendly drills prove their worth in battery-powered testing
DIY enthusiasts, prepare to be amazed! A recent test by Stiftung Warentest puts the affordable Parkside cordless hammer drill from Lidl to the test against heavyweights like Bosch and Makita, and it emerges victorious. Despite costing around 50 euros, this budget-friendly device outperformed pricier models, making it the price-performance winner and the second-best drill overall. The number one spot is also claimed by an affordable tool, proving that high cost doesn't always guarantee high quality[1][2].
Cordless drills are an essential tool for DIY projects, offering both drilling and screwdriving capabilities, with some models equipped with a hammer function for tackling concrete walls. In this test, 16 current drills, 13 of which included a hammer function, were put to the test.
Cordless Hammer Drills
If you're working on tough materials like concrete, you might want to look at hammer drills. Only three devices in the test lacked this feature, with the remaining 13 offering the hammer function. The overall winner of the test is the Einhell Professional TP-CD 18/70 Li-i BL - Solo, with a quality rating of 1.8. This device offers excellent functions, handling, and durability, with no questionable safety defects or pollutant loads[1]. The average price hovers around 105 euros.
Coming in a close second is the Parkside 20 V PSBSAP 20-Li C3, available at Lidl for just 50 euros. Although it's slightly worse than the number one, it performs exceptionally well compared to more expensive models. With an overall rating of 1.9, it even outperforms the hammer function of the top-rated drills. Both performance and durability of this tool are rated as very good, and it aces safety and pollutant tests[1]. However, it's currently out of stock on Lidl's online shop.
If the Parkside 10 V PSBSAP 20-Li C3 isn't available, consider the overall best and price-performance winner. The other good devices tend to be pricier and less powerful, with an exception being the Hikoki DV18DDW4Z, which costs around 100 euros and received a quality rating of 2.4[1]. It's a fair hammer drill, although its hammer function did not impress the testers.
The Makita DHP489Z, offered on average for 175 euros, is the only device with a hammer mechanism that received a poor rating. The testers found that it stops too late when the screw is in or the drill gets stuck, potentially leading to injuries[1].
Cordless Drills Without Hammer Mechanism
If you don't require a hammer function, your choice is simple. The best budget-friendly cordless drill in this category is the Lux-Tools 1PowerSystem A-BS-20 B Solo from Obi, with an overall rating of 1.9. Stiftung Warentest rates the functions, handling, pollutant load, and durability as good to very good, while safety is outstanding[1]. At just 50 euros, this drill is almost a steal.
While the Festool TXS 18-Basic isn't much worse with an overall score of 2.1, it's considerably more expensive, averaging around 210 euros. The B1 Cordless Drill with Battery and Charger 20 V 2 Ah offered by Toom for just 40 euros failed due to a worn-out motor in the endurance test[1].
In summary, if you're looking for an affordable, reliable, and high-performing cordless hammer drill, Lidl's Parkside 20 V PSBSAP 20-Li C3 is a solid choice, winning the recent Stiftung Warentest test[1][2]. And if hammer functionality is not necessary, the Lux-Tools 1PowerSystem A-BS-20 B Solo from Obi is a fantastic, budget-friendly alternative[1].
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