These Are the Best Cordless Tools on Sale for Prime Day

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Amazon Big Deal Days end tonight, Oct. 8, and until then, Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. 

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Cordless tool kits can be expensive, but tracking prices and taking advantage of deals can save you money now as well as in the long term. I previously covered the best Prime Day deals on tools, but here are my picks that are specifically cordless tools on sale for Prime Day.

Sales on DeWalt, Makita, Ryobi, and Milwaukee cordless power tools

A cordless drill and driver set is the cornerstone of a home tool set. These tools enable you to tackle basic home DIY projects, such as installing shelves or hanging a TV, and they will also be useful for more advanced projects, like building furniture or repairing fencing. The Dewalt 20-volt Max Drill and driver set is $159, 39% off its regular price. This set comes with a drill, a driver, two 20-volt batteries, a charger, and a tool bag. This is the driver set I use at work, and it withstands a lot of abuse. The batteries can last up to 10 years without needing replacement, even with daily use.

This refurbished Makita 18-volt subcompact drill and driver set is now $164.99, 31% off its typical price. This set comes with a drill, impact driver, two 18-volt, 1.5-amp-hour batteries, a charger, and a tool bag. A sub-compact drill or driver weighs less than three pounds, making it ideal for portability. These tools are also smaller than the average drill and driver, so they’re good for fitting into tight spaces.

Makita CX203SYB 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Sub-Compact Brushless Cordless 2-Pc. Combo Kit (1.5Ah) (Renewed)

$164.99 at Amazon

$233.70 Save $68.71

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$164.99 at Amazon

$233.70 Save $68.71

This 18-volt Ryobi cordless power drill is priced at $45, and the set includes a drill, a 1.5-amp-hour battery, and a charger. This is a great set for beginners; it covers everything you need for basic projects. The battery will hold a charge for approximately 1.5 hours with moderate use.

Cordless power tools have become lighter and more advanced over the last couple of years, allowing you to use power saws for hours without needing to swap batteries and to complete work without dragging an extension cord behind you. The Milwaukee 18-volt cordless random orbital sander is $99, 39% off its regular price. This is the sander I use in my personal tool kit, and it works just as well as the corded version without needing an outlet and an extension cord. It comes with a dust catcher attachment and a couple of sanding discs, but you’ll need an 18-volt Milwaukee battery to use it.

The DeWalt 18-volt jig saw is $168, 30% off its regular price. This saw is ideal for creating custom shapes and making small, precise cuts. It comes with a starter multipurpose blade, but you’ll need a DeWalt 18-volt battery to use it.

The DeWalt 18-volt cordless random orbital sander is also on sale for $118.99, 52% off its regular price. This sander is a reliable finishing tool for woodworking, and it can also be used for sanding drywall repairs. It comes with a 2-amp-hour battery, a charger, and a tool bag, making it a great addition to your tool set or a great starting point.

And the Ryobi 18-volt three-inch cutoff tool is $99.99, 29% off its regular price. This is a saw designed for cutting metal, wood, or PVC, making it a versatile addition to your home DIY toolkit. It comes with a three-inch metal cut-off blade, but you’ll need an 18-volt Ryobi battery set to use it.

Ryobi PSBCS02 ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless Compact Light Weight Cut-Off Tool (Tool Only, Battery Not Included)

$98.50 at Amazon

$139.99 Save $41.49

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$98.50 at Amazon

$139.99 Save $41.49

Looking for something else? Retailers like Walmart and Best Buy have Prime Day competition sales that are especially useful if you don’t have Amazon Prime.

• Walmart’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. ET through Oct. 12 and includes deals up to 50% off. It’s an especially good option if you have Walmart+.

• Best Buy’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Sept. 27 through Oct. 12, and has some of the best tech sales online. It’s an especially good option if you’re a My Best Buy “Plus” or “Total” member.

• Target’s Prime Day competition sale, runs from Oct. 5 through Oct. 11, and it has deals going up to 50% off. You can become a Circle member for free.

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