Makita HP457DWE10 Combi Drill, 18 V, Multi-Colour

Love it! Ok, this may not be the pro-level Makita kit, but for me as an average DIYer, I’ve found it really very good. It’s a pro brand, and I can see why. Until I got this my only drill for the last 20 years had been a trustworthy old Black & Decker (plug in) with its obvious limitations. So far the new Makita combi drill has been brilliant - I’ve set about lots of projects (using both drill and driver), from screw-fixing timber edging to completely shelving out the tool shed and it’s not let me down. Great selection of drivers, drill bits and accessories. Battery life could be slightly better maybe but as it comes with two, as long as you keep one charged, this isn’t a problem. Overall very impressive and good value for money. It’s made every job so much quicker, more professional and given me the confidence to tackle things I previously wouldn’t.

The first thing you need to be aware of here is that the battery does not fit every other makita product. Many users like the fact that they only need 2 batteries across all their cordless tools but I only want a drill so opted for this because it is cheaper with this battery style. You get so much for the money it's incredible. Drill bits, a spare battery, accessories and more. The case is heavy duty and you have everything you will need right there. Previously I had to carry a few different accessory cases with my old drill. No more! Works great, feels like a high quality piece of kit that will last for years. Boughf it to lay decking and renovate our house and it is standing upto the job. If you don't need the felxivity of batteries for all your cordless tools then go for this and save yourself a packet whilst getting hold of superior makita quality.

After wanting a Makita drill for years, I decided to buy this on a deal and I am so glad I did! After over 2 years it has been faultless. It’s drilled holes, screwed into metal and wood and even cleaned car mats with a brush attachment. It is very well made too. The accessories it comes with are really decent quality for DIY use around the house and there is loads in it. The battery life from the batteries is superb and charging time is pretty quick too. Getting 2 batteries in the kit is an added bonus. The only small negative is that the batteries that come with this kit aren’t compatible with a lot of the Makita range, only selected models. So it might be worth a check if you already have Makita power tools the batteries might not be compatible or vice versa. Overall though, a solid product for the money that covers all the bases for a home DIYer.

My husband bought me this for my birthday and I love it. We have had lots and lots of cheap tools over the years and they do not even compare to this one. I finally asked him to buy me the best and he did and I LOVE it!! It's excellent quality, the box and drill bits are all very handy and great quality and overall I think this will last a long time. As a woman, it isn't too heavy or too bulky in my hand and my husband has used it too and he loves it too. I'd recommend it for a long lasting, high quality household tool

Drill fine but found accessories (drill bits) etc very difficult to remove from carrying case and even more difficult to put back. Am I missing a trick ?

This is a great drill but I wish I had bought the one with the better battery so I could use the battery with other tools, but I did not know they used different batteries. The drill is good though and I am happy with it.

Great value. This drill is brilliant for the price. The battery is great for general use but not recommended for a day’s work.I use this drill for all the odd jobs around my home and rarely need to swap out the battery.My only negative would be about how one or two of the drill bits won’t go back into their slots once used. This is just a minor complaint about the case. Doesn’t affect the product as a whole.

This drill meets all my requirements including an extra battery, lightness and easy to handle, powerful hammer drill action, and comes with a vast selection of drills for every need. Overall, an excellent product and value for money.