Affordable Powerhouse: Lidl's Parkside Drill Triumphs in Stiftung Warentest's Test
Affordable Battery-Powered Drills Prove Effective During Performance Test
DIY fanatics and budget-conscious consumers, take note! Stiftung Warentest, a prestigious testing organization, has recently put 16 cordless drills to the test, leaving us with some surprising findings. The priciest drill ain't always the most powerful, and sometimes, the best bang for your buck comes from an unexpected source — in this case, Lidl's Parkside brand.
Cordless drills are a must-have for DIY enthusiasts, as they can handle everything from drilling holes to driving screws. If you've got a drill with a hammer function, you've got the power to drill into hard materials like concrete. An adjustable torque and gear shift allow for more precise use, and the differences between price and quality can be astounding.
The Cordless Hammer Drills
Out of the tested tools, only three didn't have a hammer function. The remaining 13 did, making them more versatile for tougher jobs.
Topping the charts with an overall rating of 1.8 is the Einhell Professional TP-CD 18/70 Li-i BL - Solo sold on Amazon. This drill impressed testers with its functionality, handling, and durability. It's FREE of problematic pollutants and safety defects. However, it's priced at an average of 105 euros.
The runner-up, the Parkside 20 V PSBSAP 20-Li C3, offered by Lidl costs only 50 euros. Despite being cheaper, it notched an overall rating of 1.9 and even outperformed the top drill in the hammerdrilling category. Everything about the functions, such as handling, durability, and pollutants, is rated as good, and the device's safety is exemplary. Unfortunately, it's currently out of stock in Lidl's online shop.
If you can't get your hands on the Parkside, the overall winner is your next best option. Other decent devices are generally more expensive and weaker, except for the Hikoki DV18DDW4Z, which costs around 100 euros and received a quality rating of 2.4. However, it struggles with hammer drilling, warranting only a satisfactory rating in that category [1][4].
The Cordless Drills Without Hammer Function
You don't need a hammer function to land an excellent cordless drill. In this category, the Lux-Tools 1PowerSystem A-BS-20 B Solo from DIY store Obi takes the cake with an overall rating of 1.9. Testers ranked its functions, handling, and pollutant load as good, and durability and safety as very good. At just 50 euros, it's almost a steal [1][4].
The Festool TXS 18-Basic isn't far behind, boasting an overall score of 2.1. Its ratings for details like functions, handling, and pollutant load are good or very good, but it's priced four times as much as the budget-friendly Obi-Champion, averaging around 210 euros [1][4].
The 20 V 2 Ah B1 Cordless Drill with Battery and Charger offered by DIY store Toom falls flat, as it failed the endurance test due to worn-out carbon brushes [1][3].
Sources:[1] Stiftung Warentest: www.stiftung-warentest.de[2] ntv.de: www.ntv.de[3] kwe: kwe.de
- Stiftung Warentest
- Tech Tests
- The affordability and reliability of cordless drills for the community can be significantly improved with the aid of technology, as demonstrated by the success of Lidl's Parkside 20 V PSBSAP 20-Li C3 drill, which outperformed more expensive models despite its budget-friendly price of 50 euros.
- While the construction of new buildings may not immediately seem related to gadgets like cordless drills, the advancements in technology have led to the development of high-performance, affordable tools like the Parkside drill, offering a cost-effective solution for both DIY enthusiasts and construction professionals.
