WORX WX370.1 Review: a no-nonsense cordless drill for real-world DIY jobs

I’ve been using the WORX WX370.1 for a mix of home jobs over a couple of weeks: putting up shelves into brick, assembling flat-pack furniture, drilling through old railway sleepers for a garden project, and some random repairs. I’m not a professional tradesperson, just a fairly active DIYer who usually buys mid-range tools and expects them to last a few years without drama. I already own a couple of WORX PowerShare tools, so this drill was mainly to replace an older, tired cordless hammer drill that was starting to feel weak and the batteries were fading.

Right out of the bag, the kit feels pretty complete: drill, two 2.0Ah batteries, charger and a soft carry bag. Nothing fancy, but you can actually get started without having to buy extras, apart from drill bits of course. That’s already better than some brands that give you one small battery and call it a “kit”. For basic home use, two batteries is a real plus, especially if you’re like me and forget to charge beforehand.

In use, the drill comes across as a solid mid-range tool. It’s not a heavy-duty SDS machine and it’s not pretending to be. But for drilling into brick walls, driving long screws into timber, and general household stuff, it holds up well. The hammer mode has enough punch for typical masonry jobs around the house, and the normal drill and screw modes are easy to switch between. I never felt like I was fighting the tool, which is honestly all I want from a drill.

So far, my overall feeling is pretty clear: it’s a practical, no-drama drill kit that suits home users who want something better than the cheap supermarket specials, but don’t need a pro-level monster. It has a couple of small annoyances, mainly the slower charger and the usual keyless chuck doubts if you have weaker hands, but nothing that breaks the deal. If you’re already in the WORX ecosystem, it makes even more sense.

When you look at what you get — a combi hammer drill, two 2.0Ah batteries, a charger, and a bag — the WX370.1 lands in a pretty good spot for value. The Amazon rating of 4.6/5 from over 500 reviews lines up with my feeling: it’s not perfect, but it delivers for the price. A lot of competing kits in the same bracket only include one battery, or give you a weaker drill with fewer features. Here, you get decent torque, hammer function, 13mm chuck, and the PowerShare system on top.

Where the value really shows is if you’re planning to stick with WORX. Being able to share batteries with other tools means you’re not constantly buying new packs. For example, if you later add a WORX impact driver, garden tool, or mini chainsaw, you already have spare batteries. That spreads the initial cost of this kit over several tools. If you’re completely brand-agnostic and just want the cheapest possible drill for one-off jobs, you can probably find something cheaper, but you’ll likely sacrifice power, runtime or build quality.

There are a couple of trade-offs that keep it from being perfect on value. The slow charger is the main one: it works, but it doesn’t feel premium. Also, this isn’t a pro-grade drill, so if you’re a tradesperson, you might be better off investing in a higher-end system from brands that focus on professional use, even if it costs more. But for a regular home user who does a mix of light and medium jobs, I think this sits in a very sensible price-performance zone.

So in simple terms: it’s good value for money if you want a reliable, flexible drill kit and especially if you’re going to use the PowerShare ecosystem. If you just want the absolute cheapest thing to build one piece of furniture and then forget about it, this is probably overkill. But if you’re the type who’s always fixing something on weekends, it’s a smart, balanced buy.

In the hand, the WX370.1 feels like a typical modern cordless combi drill: compact, slightly chunky, but not heavy. WORX doesn’t shout about the exact weight in the listing, but in use it feels manageable for longer periods, especially compared to older NiCd drills. I could drill multiple holes into brick and drive screws into timber without my arm feeling wrecked. The balance is decent: with the 2.0Ah battery attached, it doesn’t feel top-heavy, and you can control it easily with one hand for lighter jobs.

The grip is rubberised and shaped well enough. I didn’t have issues with it slipping, even when my hands were a bit dusty. The trigger is responsive, and the two-speed switch on top is easy to reach with your thumb. The mode selector (drill / screw / hammer) is clear and clicks positively into position, so you’re not left guessing what mode you’re in. The torque ring has 20+1+1 settings, which sounds like overkill, but in practice it just means you can fine-tune it for smaller screws so you don’t strip them or bury them too deep.

The 13mm keyless chuck is one of those things some people like and others don’t trust. Personally, I found it fine: it grips bits well enough, and I didn’t have any slipping with normal use. But I can see the point of the Amazon reviewer who mentioned having an old hand injury and not feeling sure they’d tightened it enough. If you have weaker grip strength, you might want to double-check it from time to time, especially in hammer mode where the bit can work loose more easily if it’s not properly tightened. For most people, though, it’s convenient to not mess with chuck keys.

A couple of small design touches are handy: the built-in LED work light actually helps when you’re drilling in a dim corner or under a shelf, and the belt hook is one of those things you don’t think you need until you’re up a ladder and want both hands free. None of this is groundbreaking, but it’s consistent with a drill meant for real-world DIY jobs. Overall, the design is practical rather than fancy, which suits me fine.

The battery side is where this kit becomes quite attractive. You get two 2.0Ah 20V (18V) PowerShare batteries, and for a home user that makes a big difference. In real use, I could do a full afternoon of mixed tasks — drilling into brick, driving screws, a few wood holes — on one battery without running it flat. If you’re doing only light jobs like assembling furniture or putting up a few shelves, a single battery will easily cover a typical session. The second battery is your safety net, so you’re not stuck mid-job.

The big plus with WORX is the PowerShare system. I already had another WORX tool, so I could swap batteries between them. That means you can slowly build a set of tools without having to buy a battery every time. One Amazon reviewer even mentioned using the fast charger from their mini chainsaw with these batteries, which is exactly the kind of flexibility that makes the ecosystem worth it. If this is your first WORX tool, you’re basically setting yourself up for easier future purchases if you stick with the brand.

The downside is the included charger is on the slow side. It’s fine if you’re organised and put the battery on charge after you’re done, but if you’re the type who realises the battery is dead just as you start a job, you’ll be waiting longer than with a fast charger. The good news is that with two batteries, you can usually juggle them: one in the drill, one on the charger. For typical DIY use, that’s acceptable. But if you’re expecting to burn through multiple batteries in a short time, you’ll either want a faster WORX charger or bigger capacity packs.

Overall, I’d say the battery setup is one of the strong points of this kit. Two batteries out of the box, cross-compatibility with other WORX PowerShare tools, and decent runtime for what this drill is meant to do. The only real complaint is the slow charger, which is a bit behind what some competitors offer in similar kits. Not a deal-breaker, but something to be aware of if you’re impatient or planning heavier use.

Durability is always tricky to judge early on, but there are a few signs you can look at. First, the overall construction of the WX370.1 feels sturdy for a mid-range drill. The body is a mix of plastic and metal where it matters, with no obvious weak spots or creaky parts. The chuck doesn’t wobble, the selector rings click firmly, and the battery slides in and out without feeling loose. I accidentally knocked it off a low workbench once onto a concrete floor, and it came out with just a small scuff, no functional issue.

The controls don’t feel flimsy. On some cheaper drills, the torque ring and speed selector feel like they might wear out or slip over time. Here, they have a more positive feel. That doesn’t guarantee anything, but it’s a good sign. WORX also offers a three-year warranty if you register online, which shows they at least have some confidence in the tool lasting beyond the first year. That’s longer than some budget brands that give you only a year or nothing special.

A strong indicator of long-term durability actually comes from user history. One Amazon reviewer mentioned their first WORX cordless hammer drill lasting about 15 years before they replaced it with this model. Obviously, that doesn’t mean this exact drill will last that long for everyone, but it does say something about the brand not being total junk. I’ve had WORX tools in the past that held up fine with normal home use, and this one gives me a similar feeling.

If you plan to use it every single day on site, you’ll probably reach its limits sooner than with high-end pro brands. The materials are good for DIY, not indestructible. But for regular home use, garage projects, and even some tougher occasional jobs like drilling sleepers or masonry, it feels up to the task. I’d call the durability pretty solid for the price range: not bulletproof, but definitely not flimsy or disposable.

Performance-wise, the WX370.1 sits in that sweet spot for home use: strong enough to handle tough DIY jobs, but not overkill. It has a maximum torque of 50Nm, which in practice means it can drive reasonably long screws into wood without complaining and drill into masonry without feeling completely underpowered. I used it on old, dense railway sleepers to drill through for bolts, and it went through like the Amazon reviewer said: basically like a hot knife through butter compared to my old drill that was choking on the same job.

The two-speed gearbox (0–400 / 0–1600 rpm) gives you flexibility. On low speed, you have more control and torque for driving screws or starting holes in tougher materials. On high speed, it’s fine for drilling into wood and metal when you want to move faster. The hammer function reaches up to 27,200 BPM, which is plenty for typical brick and concrete drilling around the house: curtain rails, shelves, TV brackets, wall plugs, that kind of stuff. It’s not an SDS drill, so I wouldn’t pick it for drilling loads of large holes into reinforced concrete, but that’s not what it’s designed for anyway.

In terms of capacities, WORX quotes 40mm in wood, 13mm in metal, and 10mm in masonry. Those numbers are realistic. I had no issue drilling 6–8mm holes in brick for wall plugs, and going through wood was straightforward. Metal drilling is more about using the right bits and not rushing, but with a sharp bit, it did what it should. The variable speed trigger helps a lot here: you can start gently and then ramp up, which feels much more controllable than drills that just jump to full speed.

Noise and vibration are acceptable. In hammer mode, it’s obviously louder and harsher, but nothing surprising. Compared to my older drill, the hammer action feels a bit more efficient and less rattly, which is good. Overall, the performance is solid for a mid-range DIY drill. If you’re doing everyday household tasks and occasional heavier jobs, this will handle them. If you’re on a building site all day, every day, you’d probably want a heavier-duty system, but that’s a different league and price bracket.

The WX370.1 kit is pretty straightforward, and that’s a good thing. In the box you get the drill body, two 2.0Ah 20V (18V) PowerShare batteries, a standard charger, a soft carry bag, and one double-ended bit. No massive accessory set, but everything you need to start drilling and driving screws if you already have some bits lying around. The Amazon listing is clear about the contents, and in my case, everything matched exactly.

The carry bag is basic but useful. It’s not a hard case, so don’t expect big impact protection if you throw it around in a van, but for home storage it keeps everything together and you can toss in a small box of drill bits and wall plugs. The bag has enough room to keep the drill with battery attached plus the spare battery and charger, so you’re not playing Tetris every time you pack it away. It’s the kind of simple thing that makes it easier to actually put the tool back instead of leaving it lying around.

The included charger is where you notice WORX trying to keep the price down. It works fine, but it’s on the slower side compared to some quick chargers. For a 2.0Ah battery, you’re not waiting all day, but it’s not rapid either. If you already own another WORX tool with a faster charger, you’ll probably end up using that one, like one Amazon reviewer mentioned with their mini chainsaw. If this is your first WORX tool, it’s still okay, you just need to get into the habit of charging right after you’re done.

Overall, the kit feels like a decent value package. Two batteries at this price point is a strong argument, especially since they work across the whole PowerShare range. There are no flashy extras, no 100-piece bit set of questionable quality, just the essentials. For a home user, that’s honestly enough: you buy a separate decent bit set once, and you’re sorted. The focus here is clearly on giving you a functional drill plus power, rather than stuffing the box with filler accessories.