Best Drill Bit Sets UK 2026: 7 Compared

Bosch MS4041 41-Piece Drilling and Driving Mixed Set.

41 pieces · Titanium-coated drill bits for wood, metal and masonry · Screwdriver bits · Sockets · Bit holder · Removable-section case

The Bosch MS4041 is the set most UK makers should buy first, because it covers the three jobs you will actually do: drilling wood, drilling metal, and driving screws. The drill bits are titanium-coated HSS, which means the cutting edges run cooler and stay sharp longer than plain steel, and the set includes both masonry bits for brick walls and a solid selection of screwdriver bits so you can switch from drilling a pilot hole to driving the screw without opening a second box.

What sells it over cheaper rivals is the case: rigid, clearly laid out, with removable trays you can take to the job. Bits stay organised, sizes stay labelled, and nothing rattles around loose in a drawer. It is not the biggest set on this list, but it is the one you will reach for every weekend.

Bosch 25-Piece HSS-R Metal Drill Bit Set.

25 sizes from 1mm to 13mm · HSS-R high-speed steel · 135° split point · Plastic display case

If you drill steel regularly - fixing brackets to a steel frame, enlarging holes in aluminium, working on the car - this Bosch set is the one to own. The 25 bits step up in half-millimetre increments from 1mm to 13mm, which is the full range you need for pilot holes, clearance holes and tapping sizes, all with the 135-degree split point that stops the bit wandering when you start the hole.

HSS-R means the steel is rolled rather than ground, which keeps the price sensible while still cutting cleanly through mild steel and aluminium. The bits are arranged in a moulded display case with the size printed on each slot, so there is no guessing which one you grabbed.

It does one job and does it properly - which is exactly what a metal drill set should do.

VonHaus 246-Piece Combination Drill Bit Set.

246 pieces · HSS titanium twist bits · Masonry bits · Wood bits · Screwdriver bits · Countersinks · Storage case

The VonHaus 246-piece set is the answer to the classic problem of owning one drill and needing every bit under the sun. For £35 you get titanium-coated HSS twist bits for metal, dedicated masonry bits for brick, brad-point wood bits that bore clean holes in timber, screwdriver bits in every common drive type, and even countersinks and a magnetic bit holder.

That is more coverage per pound than anything else on this list. The bits themselves are good rather than exceptional - they will blunt faster under heavy use than the Bosch options - but for a home maker who drills a few holes most weekends, they last plenty long enough.

The case is a sturdy two-layer organiser with clear size markings. If you want one box that genuinely does everything without breaking the bank, this is it.

STANLEY 100-Piece Hex Drill Bit Set.

100 pieces · Hex-shank drill bits · Hole saws · Socket adapters · Screwdriver bits · Carry case

Impact drivers are brilliant at driving screws, but they take hex-shank bits, not the round-shank bits that come in most drill sets. That is where the STANLEY 100-piece set earns its place: every drill bit in it has a 1/4-inch hex shank, so it clicks straight into an impact driver or a quick-change chuck with no adapter needed.

The set covers hex drill bits for wood and metal, plus hole saws, sockets, screwdriver bits and a magnetic holder. For anyone who owns an impact driver - and honestly, every UK maker should - this removes the adapter faff that makes most drill sets annoying to use.

STANLEY build quality is dependable mid-range: not premium, but tough enough for years of weekend use. The case keeps everything organised, though the sockets are the small sizes, so plan to add a proper socket set separately.

99-Piece Titanium-Coated Twist Drill Bit Set.

99 pieces · 4241 HSS titanium-coated · 135° split point · 1.5mm to 10mm · Moulded case

Here is the honest truth about budget drill sets: for £11.99, this titanium-coated 99-piece set is remarkable value, and for light DIY it is genuinely all you need. It covers every size from 1.5mm to 10mm in the two most common step increments, the 135-degree split point self-centres on metal, and the titanium nitride coating helps the bits survive more holes than plain HSS.

The downsides appear under real use: the steel is softer than Bosch or VonHaus, so it dulls noticeably faster drilling into hardwood or thick steel, and the moulded case is flimsy - fine for a drawer, not for a tool bag. But for a first set, a rental flat, or the shed drawer where you want spares, it is unbeatable at the price.

Buy two and you have a lifetime supply of sizes you will rarely use.

US PRO 99-Piece HSS Metric Drill Bit Set.

99 pieces · 4241 HSS steel · DIN 338 standard · 135° split point · 1.5mm to 10mm · Moulded case

The US PRO 99-piece set sits in the sweet spot between the £12 budget set and the £27 Bosch options. The bits are made from 4241 HSS to the DIN 338 standard, which means the geometry is consistent and the tolerances are tight - every bit drills true and the 135-degree split points self-centre cleanly.

You get the same 1.5mm to 10mm range as the cheaper set, but the steel is a step up, so the cutting edges hold up noticeably longer in soft steel and hardwood. It is a metal-first set, so do not expect masonry or wood spurs, but for drilling metal and pilot holes it punches well above its £19 price.

The moulded case is basic but functional with clear size labelling. For a maker who wants better than budget without paying Bosch money, this is the pick.

YG8 Tungsten 10-Piece Masonry Drill Bit Set.

10 pieces · 3mm to 12mm · YG8 tungsten carbide tips · Triangle handles · For brick, block, tile and glass

Drilling into brick is the fastest way to destroy an HSS drill bit, which is why every UK home needs a dedicated masonry set. This 10-piece option covers the sizes that matter - 3mm up to 12mm - with YG8 tungsten carbide tips that grind through brick, thermalite block, concrete and even tile and glass without blunting the way steel does.

The triangle handles grip a standard keyless chuck firmly and stop the bit spinning under load, which is exactly when round-shank bits slip. Pair it with the hammer function on your combi drill and you can hang shelves, curtain rails and TV brackets without a second thought.

It is a small set - you will not find screwdriver bits or wood spurs in the box - but as a specialist tool it does its job better than any all-in-one set possibly could. For £15, buy it alongside a general set and you are covered for every material in the house.