For average small home projects, it’s not worth the extra money. Metabo (formerly known as Hitatchi) offers good value with its D13VF Corded Drill, a sturdy tool with a 1/2-in. keyed chuck.

Rewind a few years and only corded drills really packed the power to offer this level of versatility, leaving the burgeoning battery-powered market to deal with the flimsy stuff, like drilling ...