VEVOR 1300W 1.57 in Mag Drill
A starter kit for bolt-size holes in structural steel. The 2 in VEVORs cost less and cut larger.
Amazon $249.90$249.90
The VEVOR 1300W 1.57 in Mag Drill is the better magnetic drill overall, rated 4.3 to 3.2. The VEVOR 1300W 1.57 in Mag Drill leads on value, magnet and power. The VEVOR 1300W 1.57 in Mag Drill costs $857.10 less ($249.90 vs $1,107).
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Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill
#11 in Up to 1 5/8 inFull review
A 1 1/2 in mag drill built for daily fabrication use. Buy it for the warranty and safety features, not the price.
Amazon $1,107$1,107
Which should you buy?
- Choose the VEVOR 1300W 1.57 in Mag Drill for value ($159.17 per inch of cutter ($249.90, 1.6 in) vs $738 per inch of cutter ($1,107, 1 1/2 in)), magnet (2,922 lbf stated magnet force vs 1,750 lbf stated magnet force) and power (1,300 W motor vs 1,035 W motor).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 1 5/8 in magnetic drill; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | VEVOR 1300W 1.57 in Mag Drill | Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 84 $159.17 per inch of cutter ($249.90, 1.6 in) | 31 $738 per inch of cutter ($1,107, 1 1/2 in) |
| Cutter size 20% | 91 1.6 in largest annular cutter | 80 1 1/2 in largest annular cutter |
| Power 20% | 56 1,300 W motor | 26 1,035 W motor |
| Magnet 15% | 96 2,922 lbf stated magnet force | 38 1,750 lbf stated magnet force |
| Weight 15% | 80 28.2 lb | 75 30 lb |
Specifications
| VEVOR 1300W 1.57 in Mag Drill | Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | Corded, 120 V | Corded, 120 V |
| Motor | 1,300 W | 1,035 W (8 A) |
| Largest annular cutter | 1.6 in | 1 1/2 in |
| Cutting depth | 2 in | 2 in |
| Speed | Single speed, up to 810 rpm | Single speed, up to 450 rpm |
| Base and build | ||
| Magnet force (stated) | 2,922 lbf | 1,750 lbf |
| Weight | 28.2 lb | 30 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |