Best Drill Bits of 2026

DeWALT consistently delivers reliable accessories, and this 14-piece titanium-coated set is our top pick for general use. These bits handle both wood and metal with ease, making them perfect for the average homeowner’s toolbox.

The standout feature is the “Pilot Point” tip. It starts drilling on contact, preventing the bit from walking across your material. This clean start means you rarely need to use a center punch.

The sizes run from 1/16-inch to 1/2-inch. We also appreciate the “no-spin” shanks on the larger bits; they have flat sides ground onto the shaft so the chuck can grip them tightly without slipping. DeWALT claims the titanium coating extends the life of these bits two times beyond standard options.

When you are setting up a drill press, you want a wide range of sizes readily available. This DeWALT 21-piece kit offers granular size options from 1/16-inch up to 1/2-inch, ensuring you always have the precise diameter for the job.

Like the smaller set, these feature the titanium coating for heat resistance and the Pilot Point tip. The tip design is excellent for drill presses because it self-centers, reducing the need for clamping and center punching on softer materials.

The tough plastic case keeps everything organized, which is essential in a busy shop environment. The titanium coating should outlast black oxide bits significantly, especially when used for repetitive drilling tasks.

If you want one twist-bit set that moves between wood, softwood, and harder metals without swapping kits, this Drill America KFD29J set earns the spot. It is a contractor-grade workhorse rather than a specialist tool, which is exactly what most home shops actually reach for.

The set spreads 29 sizes from 1/16-inch to 1/2-inch in 1/64-inch increments, so you rarely have to round up or down to the wrong diameter. Each bit is high-speed steel finished with a black-and-gold oxide coating that resists rust and cuts friction on hard material.

The detail that sets it apart from a budget HSS set is the 135-degree split-point tip. It bites on contact and stops the bit from skating across sheet metal or a glazed knot, so you can skip the center punch on most starts. The bits resharpen on a bench grinder, which stretches the kit’s life well past a coated-only set.

Standard HSS bits burn up the moment they touch stainless steel or cast iron, which is why hard-metal work calls for cobalt. This Irwin set is built from M35 alloy, meaning roughly 5% cobalt is melted into the steel itself rather than coated on top. That heat tolerance is what lets the cutting edge survive the friction these metals throw off.

The 29-bit lineup runs from 1/16-inch to 1/2-inch in 1/64-inch increments, so it covers fine fabrication sizes most cobalt sets skip. Each bit uses a 135-degree split point that starts on contact, which matters even more on metal because a wandering bit ruins the workpiece.

Irwin builds these with a heavy-duty web for rigidity, and the three-cartridge index case keeps the sizes findable on a busy bench. The honest trade-off is the one every cobalt bit shares: the alloy is hard but brittle, so a side-load or a tilted drill can snap the thinner sizes. Run it slow with cutting fluid and keep the bit straight.

If you own a rotary hammer drill, you need SDS-Plus bits. This Makita set is designed specifically for that purpose. The slotted shank locks into the drill, allowing it to hammer back and forth with massive force without slipping.

These are the bits you want for punching holes in concrete or brick. The tips feature tungsten carbide, which is hard enough to crush masonry and cut through rebar. Makita claims these tips last up to four times longer than standard masonry bits.

The set includes five essential sizes from 3/16-inch to 1/2-inch. The flute design effectively channels concrete dust out of the hole, which keeps the bit cooler and speeds up your work.

Mechanics know the pain of a snapped bolt or a stripped screw head. This Irwin 35-piece set is a lifesaver for automotive work. It isn’t just a drill bit set; it’s a full extraction kit.

You get high-quality drill bits to bore into the damaged fastener, plus spiral screw extractors to grip and reverse it out. The included drill bits are cobalt alloy, meaning they can drill into hardened automotive bolts without dulling instantly.

The left-hand bits are particularly clever, often, the act of drilling into the bolt in reverse is enough to loosen it. Sizes range from tiny 5/64-inch bits for small fittings up to 1/2-inch for larger bolts.

This 7-piece set from DeWALT is a great companion for standard hammer drills (non-SDS). If you need to mount a TV bracket into brick or anchor a shelf into a concrete wall, this kit has you covered.

The sizes range from 3/16-inch to 1/2-inch. DeWALT uses a Rock Carbide tip designed to withstand the percussion impact of drilling into stone and concrete. The shanks have three flat sides, which is a massive plus; it prevents the bit from spinning inside the chuck under high torque.

The spiral flutes are engineered to pull dust out efficiently. While not as heavy-duty as SDS bits, these are perfect for DIY masonry jobs around the house.

Black oxide is the coating most pros default to for general drilling, and this DeWALT 21-piece set shows why. The conversion coating holds lubricant and shrugs off rust, so the bits keep cutting cleanly in wood, hardwood, PVC, fiberglass, and mild steel without the price jump of titanium or cobalt.

The sizes span 1/16-inch to 1/2-inch, with a few of the most-used small diameters doubled up so the first bit you snap doesn’t end the job. A 135-degree split point starts the hole on contact and keeps the bit from walking on metal.

What lifts this above a basic black-oxide kit is the parabolic flute paired with a 31-degree helix. The wide flute clears chips fast in deep holes, while the reduced helix angle tames the aggressiveness that makes true parabolic bits grab. It is a sensible all-rounder for someone who wants durable, sharpenable bits without overpaying.

Not every job needs industrial steel. For curtain rods, PVC pipe, and the steady stream of small holes a household generates, this COMOWARE set is the budget pick that does the work without overspending.

The bits are titanium-coated high-speed steel, so they slide through plastic, wood, and aluminum with low friction and shrug off the rust that kills cheap bare-steel bits in a damp garage. Sizes run from 1/16-inch to 1/4-inch, covering the light-duty range and nothing heavier.

The useful twist here is the 1/4-inch hex shank on every bit. That means they snap straight into an impact driver or a quick-change chuck, no adapter needed, which is handy if your everyday tool is a driver rather than a full drill. The two-flute geometry clears chips fast on soft material. Treat it as a starter or glovebox kit, not a metalworking set.

Drilling through tile is risky; one wrong move and the tile cracks. Bosch designed these carbide-tipped bits specifically to reduce that stress. They feature a spear-point design that grinds through the hard glaze of ceramic and glass without shattering it.

The set ranges from 1/8-inch to 3/4-inch. Bosch uses a three-sided flat shank to ensure the bit doesn’t slip in the chuck, which is critical when you need precise control on slippery surfaces.

These aren’t for hammer drills, use them on a low-speed rotary setting with water for cooling, and they will cut clean holes for bathroom fixtures and mirrors effortlessly.