Greenworks Pro 24V Lineup Has Three Cordless Drills that Target Different Performance Levels
Greenworks recently revealed its new Pro 24V PowerAll lineup. In its current form, the Pro line consists of 14 core tools targeting a variety of applications and performance levels, but there are over 200 24V compatible tools on the PowerAll roster in total. This includes three new Greenworks Pro 24V cordless drills: two hammer drills and one drill/driver. I’ll walk you through the specs, features, and performance of each of these drills to help you decide which one is right for the way you work.
Greenworks 24V Pro Drill Driver DD560A1
The Greenworks 24V Pro DD560A1 drill is the only dedicated drill/driver (non-hammer drill) in the Pro lineup so far. Greenworks tells us it delivers up to 530 in-lbs of torque, with a 2-speed gearbox that reaches speeds of up to 2,000 RPM for a wide range of drilling and fastening applications. Like the other tools in the 24V Pro roster, it features a brushless motor, which is something we look out for with pro-grade models.
The listed specs for the DD560A1 are in the same ballpark as Pro-grade drills like the Makita XFD12Z and Milwaukee’s compact brushless 3602.
On the design side, this model is also comparable to those professional models in weight, at just 2.7 pounds for the bare tool. Despite the low weight, it stands up in the durability department, with a die-cast aluminum gear housing and an all-metal ratcheting chuck. It’s also outfitted with Spin-Stop technology, which is a form of kickback control that automatically detects quick inertia changes and helps to prevent injury or damage from excessive wrist torquing.
Should You Buy It?
While the Greenworks DD560A1 doesn’t quite stand next to flagship drills, it puts the brand on the map as a true competitor in the Prosumer space. With the DD560A1, you get decent mileage on paper for a variety of applications, even when compared to entry-level pro models from Milwaukee and Makita.
However, the price is a real positive here, at just under $100 for the kit at Walmart. That’s significantly less than many professional models with comparable specs. Plus, Walmart can deliver it where you need it in a matter of minutes, in some cases. For those already on the Greenworks 24V lineup for their other power tools, the PowerAll battery that comes with the DD560A1 is also compatible with the rest of your roster.
Price: $99.97 (kit, including 2.0Ah battery and charger)
Greenworks 24V Pro Hammer Drill HD595
The HD595 is the next step up from the DD560A1 above, one of two hammer drills currently available in the Greenworks Pro 24V lineup. Like the rest of the roster, it features a brushless motor, providing torque levels of up to 850 in-lbs. With two speed modes, this model’s speed tops out at 450 RPM in low and 2100 RPM in high.
As a hammer drill, this model can be used for a wider range of applications than a drill/driver, such as drilling and fastening into stone, concrete, brick, and other hard materials, although Greenworks doesn’t provide a hammer rate for this model at this time. Like the drill/driver, this hammer drill is equipped with SpinStop technology for kickback control.
Should You Buy It?
The Greenworks Pro 24V line currently has two hammer drill models at two different price points. When you add in the drill/driver, it could be tough to narrow down which one is the best fit for your job. The Greenworks HD595’s 850 in-lb max torque makes it suitable for general home maintenance and repairs, shelving or cabinet installation, and other drilling and fastening tasks.
The hammer mode is also a nice step up from the DD560A1, giving you the ability to drill into stone and harder materials more effectively than you can with a drill/driver. While it doesn’t offer the highest performance specs on Greenworks’ 24V Pro PowerAll platform, it’s capable of most medium-duty applications you should throw at it.
Price: $119 (kit, including 2.0Ah battery and charger)
Greenworks 24V Pro Hammer Drill HD5150
Finally, the HD5150 is the third new drill joining the 24V PowerAll Pro lineup, and it’s currently the highest-performing hammer drill in Greenworks’ 24V roster. Like the rest of the Pro lineup, it features a brushless motor, which is something we expect from models marketed towards pro-grade use.
Greenworks tells us that the HD5150 produces up to 1,350 in-lbs of torque, making it better suited for applications like driving long structural screws, drilling into denser material, and boring with large hole saws or self-feed bits. SpinStop control also helps protect you and your surroundings from damage and injury caused by kickback.
Looking at the rest of the numbers, this model has a two-speed gearbox that offers 550 RPM on low and the same 2,100 RPM on high as we see in the HD595 hammer drill above. However, like that model, Greenworks hasn’t published the HD5150’s hammer rate.
Based on the specs we do know, this puts the Greenworks HD5150 in the same ballpark as serious Pro-grade flagship models from other brands, like the Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2904 and DeWalt’s DCD999. That’s pretty impressive from Greenworks, which until now has been content in the DIY space.
Should You Buy It?
Though it has the same top speed level as the HD595 hammer drill, the HD5150A1 steps things up with 1,350 in-lbs of torque—nearly 60% more than that model—for tackling more demanding drilling and fastening applications. What’s truly impressive is its company, sitting on the same level as flagship Pro-grade models from brands like Milwaukee and DeWalt on paper.
If I were debating between the two Greenworks 24V Pro hammer drills, selecting the HD5150 would be an easy choice. You never know when you need that extra power, and I think the $20 difference in price is worth it for the higher torque levels.
Price: $139 (kit, including 2.0Ah battery and charger)
