The 3 Best Drill Bit Sets 2025

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With an abundance of the essentials, a lot of useful extras, and a durable case, this is the best all-purpose set (even if its bits are no better than those in other sets we’ve tried).

The Ryobi 300-Piece Drill and Drive Kit is the most versatile drill bit set we’ve found. It offers a well-balanced mix of hardware that stands out for the sheer variety and usefulness of its parts. With its combination of drill bits, driver bits, and time-saving accessories, the Ryobi set meets the needs of those who want to be ready for anything, with a complete collection in one organized, easily accessible spot.

It has a huge selection of drill and driver bits. For drilling, the Ryobi comes with a full set of black oxide twist bits (1/32 up to 7/16) and a full set of titanium-coated drill bits (1/32 up to 5/16). Each set has multiples of the most commonly used sizes, so breaking a bit won’t automatically involve a trip to the hardware store. Beyond the general-use bits, the kit also has a set of brad point bits, for high-precision work, and an assortment of masonry bits, for drilling into brick or concrete. For larger holes there is a set of spade bits (5/16 up to 1¼), four of which are a foot long (useful for electrical work or hard-to-reach spots). A hole saw kit is also included, ranging in size from 1¼ to 2⅛.

In practical terms, this means the Ryobi covers nearly any repair or project that could pop up around your house or apartment. The larger bits are good for a birdhouse project or putting a hole in a desk for a cord pass-through, and the smaller bits help with drywall anchors and pre-drilling for screws.

For driver bits, the Ryobi set has an ample supply of both 1- and 2-inch bits. It also comes with a bit holder and a set of nut drivers. As with the drill bits, there are a lot of drive bit duplicates, especially of the most-used bits, like the Phillips #2.

The accessories are nice too. In addition to this vast selection of drill bits, Ryobi includes a number of accessories that add precision, ease, and aesthetics to the drilling process. A countersink gives screwheads a clean, finished look, and depth stops prevent overdrilling. There is also a center punch for making an indentation in thin metal or wood, so the bit won’t wander when you’re drilling.

The case is durable and smartly designed. It’s shaped like a large laptop, about 3 inches thick, and unfolds accordion-style to expose four separate panels. The bits are organized, and the case is labeled, as are (in most instances) the bits. So it’s fairly clear what goes where. The bright green color contrasts with the bits, making them easier to see. Other companies’ kits have black cases, making it difficult to quickly locate specific bits.

Years of testing has shown that Ryobi bits are durable but not indestructible. Ryobi kits in years of testing have proven to be adequately durable. But no drill or driver bit is indestructible, and in fact, driver bits are borderline disposable. The bottom line is that it would be a mistake to go into this purchase thinking that your needs in the driver bit department will be permanently solved. The good news is that it’s easy enough to get a pack of additional bits, like these DeWalt bits.

Also great

Phillips #2 bits are the most commonly used ones, and they wear out quickly. So it’s wise to have a backup supply.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

It can be difficult to get the bits out of the case. We appreciate that they’re held tightly enough so that they don’t become loose and fall out (which would be a disaster), but we often had to pry the bits free. We found that the center punch came out easily, and that became our bit-prying tool. The intense hold of the case seemed to lessen after we pried a bit out a few times.

We’re thankful, though, that the driver bits were held with much less force. The 1-inch drive bits are bunched in removable rubber holders, bypassing the case entirely. The rubber holders add an extra step, though, which was tedious. But at least we didn’t need pliers to get the bits out, as we did with some kits we tested.