Compare corded drills using our ratings comparison of corded drill owner satisfaction.
Makita corded drills ranked number one by owners
* Overall satisfaction is an individual rating and not a combined total of all ratings
Makita has the most satisfied customers when it comes to both corded (electric) and cordless (battery) drills, according to our recent survey.
The Japanese company has won overall satisfaction, warranty, noise, reliability, performance and weight in the corded category.
Ozito received five stars for price, and Bosch was awarded five stars for accessories.
When it comes to corded drills, many respondents have mentioned the length of the cord as a problem, together with the tendency of the cord to get in the way.
Weight is also an issue, with many people – particularly women – finding it difficult to operate a drill for any length of time.
This may be one of the reasons why men are generally more satisfied with their corded drills than women.
Other areas of concern were the noise of the drill, and problems with the chuck slipping, wearing away and breaking.
Canstar Blue commissions Colmar Brunton to survey 2,500 Australian consumers across a range of categories every few months to measure and track customer satisfaction. The outcomes reported are the results from people who have bought a corded drill within the survey group. To qualify, the corded drill has to have been bought within the last two years.
Results are comparative and it should be noted that brands that received three stars have still achieved a satisfaction measure of at least six out of 10.
Overall satisfaction
Makita received five stars, followed by Bosch and Ryobi on four stars, and Ozito on three stars.
Price
Ozito received five stars in this category, followed by Makita on four stars and Ryobi and Bosch on three stars.
Warranty
Makita customers are the most satisfied with the warranties on their corded drills, followed by Ozito and Bosch on four stars, and Ryobi on three stars.
Reliability
Respondents who bought Makita corded drills were the most satisfied with the reliability of their drills, followed by Bosch and Ryobi on four stars, and Ozito on three stars.
Accessories included with drill, eg. drill bits
Bosch customers were the most satisfied with the accessories they received with their drills, followed by Makita and Ryobi on four stars, and Ozito on three stars.
Performance
Bosch and Makita customers are the most satisfied with the performance of their drills, followed by Ryobi on four stars and Ozito on three stars.
Weight/Ergonomics
Makita edged ahead of Bosch and Ryobi who received four stars, and Ozito who received three stars.
Noise during operation
Makita customers are the most satisfied with the noise produced by their drills, followed by Bosch and Ryobi on four stars, and Ozito on three stars.
Power Tools 
Makita has the most satisfied customers when it comes to both corded (electric) and cordless (battery) drills, according to our recent survey. 