If you want to drill holes into brick, concrete or stone with your rotary hammer drill, a set of SDS Plus drill bits is what you need. Here’s our quick guide to the best SDS Plus drill bit sets you can buy.
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SDS Plus Drill Bit Features and Terminology
Drill Bit Diameter – The diameter of SDS Plus drill bits range from 4 mm to 30 mm.
Drill Bit Length – 110 mm and 160 mm are the most popular length of SDS Plus drill bits. However, they can be as long as 1000 mm for drilling holes through walls. The length includes the body and shank.
Carbide Tips – Carbide tips are stronger and more durable than steel tip drill bits. This makes them better suited for drilling in masonry.
Centring Point – A feature on a drill bit that helps to keep it centred when you drill.
Flute Design – The flutes on a drill bit remove dust and prevent clogging at the drill tip. SDS Plus drill bits usually have a 3 or 4-flute design for efficient dust removal.
Makita D-03888 Standard SDS Plus 5pc Set
- 5 pieces
- 1 x 5.5/6/8 mm, 2 x 7 mm
- 110/160 mm long drill bits
The Makita D-03888 is the most affordable SDS Plus drill bit set on our list. The drill bits feature solid carbide tips with centring points for added precision when drilling. They range from 5.5 to 8 mm in diameter and come in 110 mm and 160 mm lengths.
Bosch 2607019448 SDS Plus Hammer Drill Bit Set
- 6 pieces
- 1 x 5/5.5/7/8 mm, 2 x 6 mm
- 110/160 mm long drill bits
Like the Makita D-03888, this drill bit set from Bosch comes with 110 mm and 160 mm long drill bits. The Bosch drill bits have high-grade carbide tips for longer life and an optimised spiral shape for fast removal of drilling dust. The bits range from 5 to 8 mm in size and are suitable for drilling in concrete and natural stone.
DeWalt DT9399-QZ Hammer Drill Bit Set
- 5 pieces
- 1 x 5 mm, 2 x 6/8 mm
- 110 mm long drill bits
The DeWalt DT9399-QZ is a good value starter set for SDS Plus drill users. It comes with five 110 mm long drill bits in a handy plastic case. The drill bits have a carbide drill tip and are ideal for fast drilling of fixing holes in stone, concrete and brick.
Bosch Professional 2607019927 Robust Line SDS Plus-5 Drill Bit Set
- 5 pieces
- 1 x 5/8/10 mm, 2 x 6 mm
- 115/165 mm long drill bits
The Bosch Robust Line is a range of extra tough accessories for professionals. They come in pocket-sized cases with a shock-absorbing outer frame. The carbide drill bits in this set vary from 5 to 10 mm and feature a patented 4-flute design for efficient dust removal.
Bosch 2607019904 SDS Plus Drill Bit Set
- 8 pieces
- 1 x 5/6/8/10 mm, 2 x 5.5/7 mm
- 160 mm long drill bits
If it’s purely 160 mm long drill bits, you’re after this Bosch SDS Plus Drill Bit Set is a good choice. Designed for drilling in concrete and masonry, the high-alloy steel bits feature a centring tip and a 4-flute dura design for effective dust removal. The drill bits come in a tough plastic case.
Makita P-66070 10 Piece SDS Plus Hammer Bit Set
- 10 pieces
- 1 x 5/8/9/10 mm, 2 x 5.5/6/7 mm
- 110/160 mm long drill bits
The Makita P-66070 is another SDS Plus drill bit set that’s aimed at professionals. It comes with 100 mm and 160 mm drill bits that range in size from 5 to 10 mm in diameter. The bits have self-centring tips and reinforced flutes that channel drilling dust away.
Presch SDS Plus Carbide Drill Bit Set X4 7 pcs
- 7 pieces
- 1 x 5/7/8/9/10 mm, 2 x 6 mm
- 110/160 mm long drill bits
Made in Austria, this 7-piece SDS Plus drill bit set from Presch comes in a transparent drill bit box. Each bit features a patented carbide plated tip, a dowel length indicator, and four cutting edges for faster drilling. The bits range from 5 to 10 mm in size and are suitable for drilling into concrete, masonry, stone and marble. A 5-piece set is also available, but we think this is better value.
DeWalt DT7935B-QZ Extreme 2 SDS Plus
- 10 pieces
- 1 x 5/7/8/10/12 mm, 4 x 6 mm
- 110/160 mm long drill bits
It may be one of the more expensive drill bit sets on our list, but the DeWalt DT7935B-QZ is also one of the most highly rated on Amazon. The SDS Plus drill bits have a chrome-vanadium shank for extra strength and a hardened steel body to reduce breakage. The drill bits come in 110 mm and 160 mm lengths and range from 5 to 12 mm in size.