This category is for the best 14.4v cordless drill. This category is closer to the 18v cordless drill than the 12v. A few of the 14.4v drills out there compare quite favorably to the 18v models, having almost as much power and run time. While the 12v drills are "tight spot" and "easy on the hands" drills, 14.4v models tend to be performers that don't weight quite as much.
For the 14.4v cordless drill category we think the best is the
Makita 6935FDWDEX 14.4-Volt NiMH Cordless Impact Driver Kit with 6337 MForce Drill and ML143 Fluorescent Work Light
We've linked to the kit including the impact driver and flourescent work light here because it's barely more than the drill itself. The batteries that come with this drill are 2.6 amp-hours. That's almost as much as some 18v cordless drills. This is a drill that you can use all day for serious work. It's not as powerful as our 18v choice, but it will do the job for most workloads. It's also a high quality build that should stand up day-in, day-out work. Plus it has some nice clutch features and a built-in LED to light up your work area.