Best Hex Shank Drill Bit Set (2026)

Compared on paper

Specifications are manufacturer rated, as published on each listing and collected 29 October 2026. Where a listing contradicts itself, both figures are shown.

How the points were given

Each set is scored on performance, build, value, safety and warranty, with the weights published on our How We Pick page. None states a UL, ETL or CSA listing, so all score zero on safety, and none states a clear warranty term.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each product’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Safety counts only for powered gear or where the listing states safety features; where it does not apply, the score is taken over the remaining 90 points.

What the listings tell you

We read 4 drill bit listings. All 4 stated a point angle and a flute count, and all 4 gave a piece count, though one listing contradicts itself on that count. None stated a clear warranty term, and none a safety listing.

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Piece count and size range

Piece count and size range decide how many holes one set covers. The MACXCOIP set lists 30 sizes from 1/16 to 1/2 in, and the Makita set runs 1/16 to 1/2 in with a doubled 1/8 in bit. The ENERTWIST kit holds 112 pieces, but only 18 are titanium drill bits, with the rest made up of driver bits, sockets and holders. The COMOWARE set runs 1/16 to 1/4 in, and its title says 16 pieces while its spec table lists 13, so check that count before buying.

Point angle and flutes

Three sets use a 135-degree point, while the ENERTWIST set uses a 118-degree point. The Makita listing says its 135-degree split point gives faster starts and reduced walking. All four sets list 2 flutes, and the COMOWARE listing says its 2 flutes help clear chips and debris away from the bit for a faster, cooler drilling process.

Shank fit and drivers

All four sets use a 1/4 in hex shank. The COMOWARE and MACXCOIP listings say the shank locks into a quick-change chuck, and the Makita set is impact rated for 1/4 in hex impact drivers. The ENERTWIST listing says its bits fit 1/4 in impact drivers, screwdrivers and 3/8 or 1/2 in drill/drivers. If the driver question is still open, read our cordless drill vs impact driver comparison before choosing.

Cases and storage

Storage separates the twist-bit sets from the mixed kit. The COMOWARE and MACXCOIP sets come with indexed holders that give each bit its own place, and the ENERTWIST kit comes in a tough transparent case with a sponge cushion between the halves. The Makita listing names no storage case, so plan a place to keep its 14 bits. A cordless drill for the home garage pairs with any of these sets.

Garage Fit Check

• Check the chuck: all four sets use a 1/4 in hex shank made for quick-change chucks.
• Check the size range: the COMOWARE set stops at 1/4 in, while the Makita and MACXCOIP sets run to 1/2 in.
• Check storage: the COMOWARE and MACXCOIP sets come with indexed holders, and the ENERTWIST kit comes in a transparent case.
• Check the warranty line: none of these four listings states a clear warranty term, and the Makita listing states no manufacturer warranty.

FAQ: garage tools

How do you get a bit out of a drill?

Open the quick-change chuck and pull the hex shank straight out. All four sets use a 1/4 in hex shank made for fast bit changes, and the ENERTWIST listing says its bits fit for fast and easy bit changes with no drill bit spin out.

What size drill bit do I need?

Match the hole to the size list. The MACXCOIP set lists 30 sizes from 1/16 to 1/2 in, the Makita set runs 1/16 to 1/2 in with a doubled 1/8 in bit, and the COMOWARE set runs 1/16 to 1/4 in. Pick the set whose range covers the holes you drill most.

Do hex shank bits fit a regular drill?

The ENERTWIST listing says its bits fit 1/4 in impact drivers, screwdrivers and 3/8 or 1/2 in drill/drivers, and the COMOWARE listing says its shank fits into all power tools more easily. Check the chuck on the drill you own against the 1/4 in hex shank.

Can these sets drill masonry?

Only the ENERTWIST kit names masonry bits, with 5 masonry bits among its 112 pieces. The other three sets name wood, metal and plastic surfaces, so check the surface list before drilling masonry.

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