The Einhell drill/driver has a brushed motor that features two speed settings – 0 to 400RPM for driving and fastening tasks and 0 to 1500RPM for drilling. You get 20 torque settings with a maxi­mum torque of 354 in-lbs. While the top speed and max torque levels are somewhat lower than I prefer, this drill can still han­dle just about any job on a furniture maker’s, renovator’s or avid DIYer’s to-do list.

For intermittent light-duty work in my shop, a single 2.0Ah 36Wh battery gave a full day’s runtime. For heavy-duty work you’ve got a second battery to rely on. And, if you’re working full tilt the 30-minute charger will eliminate any down time. The batteries are part of Einhell’s Power X-Change series, which means you can use any Einhell power tool with any Einhell battery. This allows you to expand your collection of Einhell power tools without having to buy a different battery or charger. The Power X-Change series also has 4.0Ah, 5.2Ah and 6Ah batteries if you’re looking for longer run times.

I tested the Einhell with a range of drilling tasks on dimensional lumber and 3/4″ plywood using a 2-1/2″ hole saw and 1-1/2″ spade bit, and driving tasks using standard #8 1-1/2″ screws, #10 2-1/2″ decking screws and 3/8″ x 6″ lag screws. I predrilled with the appropriately sized pilot holes (15/64″). Overall, I found that the Einhell had sufficient power for all these tasks. The drill has a comfortable grip, good balance and feels very solid in the hand. The reasonably compact 8″ long head means you can work in fairly tight quarters while the bright LED light is angled upwards and does a good job of illuminating the area around the chuck. It includes a reversible belt hook that comes in handy when you’re climbing a ladder or need two hands free to move material around.

At just under $130 the Einhell gives superb bang for your buck in a top-end, consumer-grade drill/driver.