VEVOR ZT-45H 1.6 in Mag Drill
Fine for holes up to about 1 5/8 in. For $40 less the VEVOR 8850E cuts 2 in.
Amazon $229.90$229.90
The VEVOR ZT-45H 1.6 in Mag Drill is the better magnetic drill overall, rated 4.5 to 3.2. The VEVOR ZT-45H 1.6 in Mag Drill leads on value, power and magnet. The VEVOR ZT-45H 1.6 in Mag Drill costs $877.10 less ($229.90 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 ZT-45H 1.6 in Mag Drill for value ($143.69 per inch of cutter ($229.90, 1.6 in) vs $738 per inch of cutter ($1,107, 1 1/2 in)), power (1,450 W motor vs 1,035 W motor) and magnet (2,810 lbf stated magnet force vs 1,750 lbf stated magnet force).
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 ZT-45H 1.6 in Mag Drill | Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 87 $143.69 per inch of cutter ($229.90, 1.6 in) | 31 $738 per inch of cutter ($1,107, 1 1/2 in) |
| Cutter size 20% | 96 1.6 in largest annular cutter | 80 1 1/2 in largest annular cutter |
| Power 20% | 72 1,450 W motor | 26 1,035 W motor |
| Magnet 15% | 90 2,810 lbf stated magnet force | 38 1,750 lbf stated magnet force |
| Weight 15% | 84 26.5 lb | 75 30 lb |
Specifications
| VEVOR ZT-45H 1.6 in Mag Drill | Hougen HMD904 Magnetic Drill | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | Corded, 120 V | Corded, 120 V |
| Motor | 1,450 W | 1,035 W (8 A) |
| Largest annular cutter | 1.6 in | 1 1/2 in |
| Cutting depth | 2 in | 2 in |
| Speed | Variable, up to 800 rpm | Single speed, up to 450 rpm |
| Base and build | ||
| Magnet force (stated) | 2,810 lbf | 1,750 lbf |
| Weight | 26.5 lb | 30 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |