How to differentiate Cordless Drills and Electric Screwdrivers

1.Drills Chuck and screwdrivers Socket

A drill is a versatile power that can be used for drilling holes, driving fasteners, polishing etc., whereas an electric screwdriver is primarily used for driving screws.

The main difference between a cordless drill and a screwdriver is that the drill has a chuck , which opens and closes to hold onto drill bits, driver bits, and other related tools, while cordless screwdrivers have hexagonal sockets that accept ¼-inch driver bits. the electric screwdriver typically has a quick-change socket, limiting its use to hexagonal shank driver bits (usually ¼ inch in size).

 2.Function

Cordless drills are versatile and can be used for many jobs. These include drilling holes, installing screws, polishing, sanding, mixing paint, and even cleaning drains if you have the correct attachments.

Electric screwdrivers are small and lightweight and are designed for the sole purpose of driving screws. They’re well-suited to work in confined spaces, at odd angles, and can be operated with one hand. They’re not very versatile, though, since they’re only suitable for driving fasteners, nothing else.

 3. Torque

Cordless drills typically deliver higher torque than electric screwdrivers since they’re meant for more demanding jobs. Generally, cordless drills have far higher power rating with a higher battery voltage, ranging from 12V to 24V. Electric screwdrivers have a lower battery voltage, ranging from 3.6V to 10V.

Here’s why an electric screwdriver won’t break off screws, but drills might: electric screwdrivers have a torque limiting clutch, which prevents the head from rotating after reaching a set amount of torque. This means that the screwdriver senses when your screw is tight and thus stops turning.

4. Speed

The drills are designed to run faster, usually 1500 RPM and above, since drilling small holes require high spindle speed. On the other hand, a typical battery-operated screw driver spins at a much lower speed, usually in the range of 0 – 400 RPM. This gives you better control over the tool when driving fasteners.

A good quality cordless drill with driver mode will have variable speeds and different torque settings which will allow you to adjust the output force according to the type of screw and the material into which you are driving the screw into.

most cordless screwdrivers come with a torque limiter and runs at a slower speed compared to a drill.