The best new power tools of 2026, according to the award lists

Bob Vila's 2026 Tool of the Year picks, with our crew's take on each.

Festool Cordless Domino DFC 500 · Amazing for cabinet shops; overkill for maintenance crews

DeWalt 20V MAX XR 18-gauge brad nailer · Kills the compressor hose on trim jobs; high on our list

DeWalt 20V MAX XR 6-1/2 in plunge track saw · Straight sheet-goods cuts without a table saw

Black+Decker 20V MAX PowerConnect recip saw · Fine for homeowners; crews should step up to a pro line

Craftsman V20 RP 3 in dual-action polisher · Handy for trucks and fixtures

Runners-up included DeWalt 5 in and 6 in random orbit sanders, the Karcher K 3000 E electric pressure washer and a Craftsman V20 6Ah battery kit.

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