AVID POWER Cordless Drill 20V

Highlights

For assembling furniture, hanging pictures, and handling small repairs around the house, a cordless drill can save time over driving every screw by hand. This AVID POWER 20V set is aimed at those lighter DIY jobs.

Its two speed ranges offer a slower setting for screwdriving and a faster one for drilling. The 18+1 clutch settings add control when you want to avoid driving a screw too far.

The kit includes a battery, charger, and 22 accessories, so you can get started without choosing drill and driver bits separately. It weighs 2.49 lbs with the battery, and the rubber grip is designed for one-handed handling.

How to use it

Choose the slower 0–400 RPM range for controlled screwdriving and the faster 0–1,400 RPM range for drilling. The clutch has 18 torque settings plus a drilling position, which can help match the tool to the task and reduce the chance of stripping a screw. Its listed maximum torque is 220 in-lbs (25 N.m).

For example, when putting together a bookcase, start with a lower clutch setting and increase it only if the screw is not seating properly. For a quick repair in a dim corner, the trigger-delay LED work light can illuminate the work area. Keep in mind that this drill is not intended for concrete, heavy construction, or professional use, a tool designed for those demands is a better fit for that work.

The set includes 10 drill bits, 10 screw bits, an extension bar, and a flexible shaft for reaching awkward spots. The battery is compatible with the ACD136 drill only, not other AVID POWER drills. The maker also recommends fully charging it on arrival, then removing it from the drill when stored and recharging it every 3 months.

Practical tips

Use the clutch rather than relying on speed alone when driving screws into wood, plastic, or drywall. Keep the bit aligned with the screw and let the drill do the work, pushing hard can make control more difficult, especially during one-handed tasks. Switch to the faster range when the job calls for quicker drilling, and use the flexible shaft or extension bar when a straight approach is awkward.

The cordless design avoids a power cord trailing across a room, which is handy when moving between furniture assembly and small fixes. The battery is rated at 1500mAh, but the product details do not give a runtime, so the amount of work per charge will depend on the task. It suits you if your projects are occasional household repairs and basic drilling or driving. You may want to skip it if you need a drill for concrete or sustained, demanding work.

Questions before you buy

What materials is it intended for? The listed uses include wood, plastic, and drywall, along with everyday household drilling and screwdriving. Concrete is specifically outside its intended use.

What comes in the box? The set includes the drill, a 20V battery, charger, 10 drill bits, 10 screw bits, an extension bar, and a flexible shaft.

Can I use the battery with another AVID POWER drill? The product information says this battery is compatible with the ACD136 drill and not with other AVID POWER drills.

When it makes sense

Choose this set if you want one cordless tool for common home tasks and value having the battery, charger, and starter bits together. The two speeds, clutch settings, and compact accessory mix make it more suited to controlled household work than to a basic manual screwdriver, while its stated limits matter if your plans include concrete or construction. For a bookcase, picture hooks, or routine fixes, its purpose is clear, for a more demanding job, look for a drill intended for that workload.