{"id":103440,"date":"2023-04-05T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.protoolreviews.com\/?p=103440"},"modified":"2024-06-12T11:02:06","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T15:02:06","slug":"best-cordless-router-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.protoolreviews.com\/best-cordless-router-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Cordless Router Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I have a confession\u2014I love routing. I find it therapeutic and I enjoy using all types of routers<\/a>. There’s something about running a bit down an edge and adding an element of creativity that’s enjoyable. Recent upgrades in battery and motor technology are letting us cut the cord on trim routers and making the experience that much better. We decided to bring in the best cordless router models and test them head-to-head in a review that also happens to be great for my mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor’s Note:<\/strong> Check out our article on How to Use a Router<\/a> if you want some tips and tricks suitable for both beginners and experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Cordless Battery-Powered Wood Router<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Metabo HPT 36V Cordless Plunge Router M3612DA<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Metabo HPT took a while to get into the cordless router category\u2014even taking longer than Milwaukee Tool! When they did, however, they quickly followed up with a full-size 36V cordless plunge router. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No one else in the industry\u2014to our knowledge\u2014released a full-size 1\/2″ plunge router. This was big news. Add to that the fact that Metabo HPT remains the only tool manufacturer with an option to convert any of its 36V MultiVolt tools<\/a> to corded, and you have a solid solution. The company claims the equivalent power of a 2.5 hp corded router. We believe it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The $379 kit includes a soft tool bag, two collets, wrench, guides, dust collector set, 2.5Ah MultiVolt battery, and charger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buy at Acme Tools<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Buy at Lowe’s<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Best Cordless Trim Router for Pros<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Compact Router 2723<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Milwaukee was one of the latest to the cordless router party, but the extra time allowed them to put together a complete package. It’s near the top in bit speed and power. It also has excellent visibility to your workpiece, provides a solid grip, and features precise adjustments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even Milwaukee’s add-on bases seem to be a notch better in design compared to the others. It’s pretty clear the design team did their homework on this model. You can find this model for around $199 for the bare tool. For a little more you can find kits that include plunge and offset bases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buy at Acme Tools<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Best Cordless Trim Router for the Money<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ryobi 18V Trim Router PCL424<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Ryobi is by far the least expensive of our cordless routers. In fact, $119 gets you the router, a 2.0Ah battery, and charger. Already have plenty of batteries? The bare tool costs around $99. No matter how you look at it, that’s an easy way to get into cordless routing. Updating their single-speed brushed motor router, the new model features a variable speed dial and maxes out at 30,000 RPM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s fairly lightweight as a bare tool, weighing 2.6 pounds. You get an LED work light, a micro-adjust dial, and included dust port attachment. More compact than ever, this router simply amazed us with its affordable value for the performance you get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buy at The Home Depot<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Router Bits We Used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of routers bits to choose from. We frequently turn to Bosch for our router bits because of how long their carbide cutting edges last and the wide variety of bits they make. If all you need is a trim router, check out Bosch’s 6-piece, 1\/4-inch bit set (RBS006). It runs $115.99 and includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n