What's the best cordless drill for a beginner or homeowner?

Reviewers and tool-subreddit users repeatedly point first-time buyers toward DeWalt's 20V MAX kits and Ryobi's ONE+ system. Both are widely praised as forgiving, well-supported ecosystems with large battery lineups. The DeWalt DCD771C2 and Ryobi PCL206B come up most often as solid, affordable starting points.