Trying to choose the right type of power tools is never easy and much depends on what you intend to use them for and with all the technological growth in this area, tools are becoming more and more advanced, even tools like screwdrivers and angle grinders. Choosing between cordless and corded used to be an easy decision, however new battery technology is making the decision less straight forward.

Even though there has been so many advancements in power tool technology, this doesn’t mean that good old fashioned corded tools have been left on the shelf. In fact the old corded tools that many of us may remember have been transformed into effective, accurate and light weight devices and generally perform better than any cordless equivalent.

Obviously cordless equipment can never be written off as what it lacks in power and performance, it makes up for in far superior mobility and nimbleness. Trying to decide which type of tool is right for your situation and a few general factors needs to be considered before committing.

There are some really basic things you need to consider before deciding on what kind of tool is going to suit your needs, for example how are the tools going to be used? Who will be using them and probably most importantly what materials are they going to be used on? If you simply want something to use every now and again get a cordless tool and make sure it’s well recharged, however if you’re facing something a little more challenging corded would be a viable option.

Cordless tools create simple convenience, you don’t have to worry about power supplies or extensions, you simply take you tools to the job in hand. This along with better battery life and longer performance helps to make any job a lot easier. Battery technology has improved significantly over the years and even though it will still not beat the high performance of corded, it has given many tradesmen something to think about with the cordless range getting more and more attention. There is also health and safety to think about, less cords equates to less accidents.

Regardless of the clear benefits of the cordless range of tools you cannot escape the fact that corded tools supply unrivalled power and performance. Regardless of how advanced a battery is or long it lasts it will never out do a tool that delivers a consistent power supply. As well as this batteries do tend to be heavy both on the wallet and on the arms, they are expensive and add a little extra time to any job. Time is paramount if you’re working on a job and therefore corded tools in many instances can be the best option.

At the end of the day cordless tools are a great option for those ’round the house’ jobs or for workers who are very often away from a consistent power supply. However if your job is more labour intensive and you are working with heavy duty materials then a corded option will most likely be best. Each set of tools have clear benefits, just be sure about what you are going to use it for and pick the best fit.