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 4.2. The VEVOR 1300W 1.57 in Mag Drill leads on magnet, cutter size and power. The VEVOR MD-35D 1.5 in Mag Drill wins on value and weight. The VEVOR MD-35D 1.5 in Mag Drill costs $96 less ($153.90 vs $249.90).
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VEVOR MD-35D 1.5 in Mag Drill
The entry price for a magnetic drill, for light fabrication where a 1 1/2 in hole is the biggest you cut.
Amazon $153.90$153.90
Which should you buy?
- Choose the VEVOR 1300W 1.57 in Mag Drill for magnet (2,922 lbf stated magnet force vs 2,248 lbf stated magnet force), cutter size (1.6 in largest annular cutter vs 1 1/2 in largest annular cutter) and power (1,300 W motor vs 1,200 W motor).
- Choose the VEVOR MD-35D 1.5 in Mag Drill for value ($102.60 per inch of cutter ($153.90, 1 1/2 in) vs $159.17 per inch of cutter ($249.90, 1.6 in)) and weight (23.4 lb vs 28.2 lb).
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 | VEVOR MD-35D 1.5 in Mag Drill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 84 $159.17 per inch of cutter ($249.90, 1.6 in) | 99 $102.60 per inch of cutter ($153.90, 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 | 44 1,200 W motor |
| Magnet 15% | 96 2,922 lbf stated magnet force | 62 2,248 lbf stated magnet force |
| Weight 15% | 80 28.2 lb | 92 23.4 lb |
Specifications
| VEVOR 1300W 1.57 in Mag Drill | VEVOR MD-35D 1.5 in Mag Drill | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | Corded, 120 V | Corded, 120 V |
| Motor | 1,300 W | 1,200 W |
| Largest annular cutter | 1.6 in | 1 1/2 in |
| Cutting depth | 2 in | - |
| Largest twist drill | - | 0.6 in |
| Speed | Single speed, up to 810 rpm | Single speed, up to 900 rpm |
| Base and build | ||
| Magnet force (stated) | 2,922 lbf | 2,248 lbf |
| Weight | 28.2 lb | 23.4 lb |