Power Tool Buying Guides for Cordless and Corded Tools

Buying Guides

Our power tool buying guides let you research, shop and compare products. You can see our recommendations for the best power tools or even check out our tool shootouts. That’s where we compare dozens of the latest and greatest power tools, hand tools, and pneumatic air tools. We also rate and provide recommendations for hot products in our tool gift guides. We’re frequently asked the question: Which tool should I buy? We’ve assembled some tool buying guides, gift guides, and helpful tool comparison grids to make the process of choosing the best tool an easier one. Check out the tool guides below, and learn which tools present the most torque, the highest cutting or driving speeds, and the best values in the industry. For those interested in understanding who provides the best value, performance, and features, our power tool buying guides are the perfect place to start.

July 21, 2025 0

Best Laser Distance Measures 2025: Quick, Convenient Measuring

by Kenny Koehler

Finding the best laser distance measure is like trying to identify the best work boots—one size most definitely doesn’t fit […]

July 17, 2025 0

How to Build a Basic Tool Set: Everything You Need to Know

by Thomas Gaige

Many of our readers have asked how to build a basic tool set. Even the non-handiest person needs to make […]

July 14, 2025 0

Best Cordless Impact Wrench Head-to-Head Review 2025

by Thomas Gaige

Our 2025 search for the best cordless impact wrench featured ten mid-torque models that reached our head-to-head testing stage. Paired […]

July 7, 2025 0

8 Best Track Saws for Woodworkers and Carpenters in 2025

by Kenny Koehler

It’s hard to beat a quality track saw when you’re making long cuts that require precision. The landscape of what’s […]

July 2, 2025 0

What is Orbital Action on a Reciprocating Saw and Do You Need It?

by Kenny Koehler

What is orbital action in a reciprocating saw? Do you need it? Those are common questions we hear, so I […]

June 30, 2025 0

Best Shop Vac and Wet-Dry Vacuums: Expert Picks for 2025

by Kenny Koehler

At Pro Tool Reviews, we’re constantly testing tools (it’s in the name), which means we also have a lot of […]

June 19, 2025 0

Flex VS Milwaukee Impact Driver Head-To-Head Review

by Josh McGaffigan

Over the years, we’ve had the opportunity to test some of the best impact drivers on the market, and today […]

June 16, 2025 0

Best Cordless Drills Head-to-Head Review 2025

by Kenny Koehler

Who makes the best cordless drill? DeWalt? Makita? Milwaukee? Harbor Freight??? We evaluated 9 of the highest-performing cordless hammer drills from […]