Not sure if you need Milwaukee, Hercules, or Ryobi? We split brands into three simple tiers — Pro, Prosumer, and DIY — and show only the core tools worth buying first.
Start by picking the tier that matches how often you’ll use your tools. Then choose a brand and starter kit.
Use this as your mental model before picking a brand. It keeps you from overspending on tools you’ll barely use — or underbuying and burning them out.
Built for 8+ hour days, harsh conditions, and frequent drops. Higher upfront cost, but cheaper long-term if you’re working for pay.
Typical brands: Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, Hilti (and similar).
Strong performance without full pro pricing. Great for home shops, light contractor work, or if you just love building things.
Typical brands: Hercules, Ridgid, Kobalt, some Ryobi HP tools.
Perfect if you mainly fix things around the house and build occasionally. Lower cost, plenty of power for most homeowners.
Typical brands: Ryobi, Craftsman, Skil, Black+Decker.
Most people stay inside one battery line for years. Choose the tier first, then the brand, then your starter kit. You can always add tools later.
Here you can list your favorite “Day 1” tool kits for each brand: drill + impact driver bundles, combo kits, or homeowner starter sets. For now, this is just a placeholder section.
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