Best Cordless Impact Driver

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** CORRECTION ** The Makita tools were incorrectly weighed with their batteries. A sharp reader alerted us to this error and we corrected it iin the article. The final rankings changed: 3rd Best Impact is Makita 40V, 4th Makita 18v and 5th was Flex.
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Hilti - homedepot.sjv....
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In our Best Cordless Impact Driver Head-To-Head test, we’ve selected 19 full-size impact drivers from a wide range of manufacturers.
BOSCH
• Model: GDX18V-1860CB25
• Voltage: 18v
• RPMs: 0-3,400 RPMs
• BPMs: 0-4,100 BPM
• IN-LBS Torque: 1,860 In-Lbs
• Weight: 2.6 Lbs
• Price: $99.00
DEWALT
• Model: DCF850B
• Voltage: 20v
• RPMs: 0-3,250 RPMs
• BPMs: 3,800 BPM
• IN-LBS Torque: 1,825 In-Lbs
• Weight: 2.1 Lbs
• Price: $149.00
FEIN
• Model: ASCD18-200 W4 Select
• Voltage: 18v
• RPMs: 0-1,500 RPMs
• BPMs: 0-3,000 BPMs
• IN-LBS Torque: 1,859 In-Lbs
• Weight: 2.20 Lbs
• Price: $308.00
Festool
• Model: TID18
• Voltage: 18v
• RPMs: 0-3,200 RPMs
• BPMs:
• IN-LBS Torque: 1,593 In-Lbs
• Weight: 2.12 Lbs
• Price: $ 219.00
FLEX
• X1371A-Z
• Voltage: 24v
• RPMs 0-4,000 RPMs
• BPMs: 0-4,450 BPM
• IN-LBS Torque: 2,500 In-Lbs
• Weight: 2.7 Lbs
• Price: $159.00
Hart
• Model: HPID26
• Voltage: 20v
• RPMs: 0-3.000 RPMs
• BPMs: 0-3,000 BPMs
• IN-LBS Torque: 2,200 In-Lbs
• Weight: 2.5
• Price: $77.86
Hilti
• Model: SID6-22
• Voltage: 22v
• RPMs: 0-3,600 RPMs
• BPMs: 0-4,250 BPMs
• IN-LBS Torque: 2,655 In-Lbs
• Weight: 2.2 Lbs
• Price: $199.00
Kobalt
• Model: KID 124B-03
• Voltage: 24v
• RPMs: 0-3,100 RPMs
• BPMs: 0-3,800 BPMs
• IN-LBS Torque: 2,000 In-Lbs
• Weight: 2.4 Lbs
• Price: $149.00 (Kit only)
Makita 18V
• XDT19
• Voltage: 18v
• RPMs: 0-2,700 RPM
• BPMs: 0-3,200 BPMs
• IN-LBS Torque: 1,330 In-Lbs
• Weight: 3.31 Lbs
• Price: $219.00
Makita 40V
• Model: GDT01Z
• Voltage: 40v
• RPMs: 0-3,700 RPMs
• BPMs: 0-4,400 BPMs
• IN-LBS Torque: 1,950 In-Lbs
• Weight: 2.76 Lbs
• Price: $217.00
Metabo 18v LTX
• Model: 602396520
• Voltage: 18v
• RPMs: 0-2,900 RPMs
• BPMs: 0-4,000 BPM
• IN-LBS Torque: 1,800 In-Lbs
• Weight: 2.1 Lbs
• Price: $179.99
Metabo 18V LT
• Model: 602397850
• Voltage: 18v
• RPMs: 0-3,050 RPMs
• BPMs: 0-3,750 BPM
• IN-LBS Torque: 2,400 In-Lbs
• Weight: 2.6 Lbs
• Price: $131.99
Metabo HPT 18V
• Model: WH18DBDL2C
• Voltage: 18v
• RPMs: 0-2,900 RPM
• BPMs: 0-4,000 BPM
• IN-LBS Torque: 1,832 In-Lbs
• Weight: 2.9 Lbs
• Price: $129.00
Metabo HPT 18V
• Model: WH18DC
• Voltage: 18v
• RPMs: 0-3,700 RPM
• BPMs: 0-4,000 BPM
• IN-LBS Torque: 1,859 In-Lbs
• Weight: 2.0 Lbs
• Price: $129.00
Metabo HPT 36V
• Model: WH36DBG
• Voltage: 36v
• RPMs: 0-2,900 RPM
• BPMs: 0-4,100 BPM
• IN-LBS Torque: 1,859 In-Lbs
• Weight: 4.1 Lbs
• Price: $189.00
Milwaukee
• Model: 2953-20
• Voltage: 18v
• RPMs: 0-3,900 RPMs
• BPMs: 0-4,400 BPMs
• IN-LBS Torque: 2,000 In-Lbs
• Weight: 2.24 Lbs
• Price: $149.00
Rigid
• Model: R862312
• Voltage: 18v
• RPMs: 0-3,400 RPM
• BPMs: 0-4,300 BPM
• IN-LBS Torque: 2,400 In-Lbs
• Weight: 2.26 Lbs
• Price: $139.00
Ryobi
• Model: PSBID02B
• Voltage: 18v
• RPMs: 0-2,900 RPMs
• BPMs: 0-3,800 BPM
• IN-LBS Torque: 1,920 In-Lbs
• Weight: 2.55 Lbs
• Price: $119.00
Skil
• Model: ID6739B-40
• Voltage: 20v
• RPMs: 0-2,700 RPMs
• IPMs: 0-3,400 BPM
• IN-LBS Torque: 1,800 In-Lbs
• Weight: 2.47 Lbs
• Price: $69.99
Cordless Impact Driver Evaluation Criteria
For our Best Cordless Impact Driver Head-To-Head test we tried to develop tests that focus on productivity and performance that relate to PRO users in the field.
We did not consider run-time. We feel that most of the major tool brands that are offering full-size impact drivers are using good lithium-ion battery packs along with brushless motors. In most situations, these tools will run long enough for the average worker to complete his or her work in a workday. Furthermore, if the user owns two or more battery packs, it’s extremely unlikely they will drain one battery before the second one is charged and ready to work.
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Cordless Impact Testing - 7 Scoring Criteria
1. Performance Test-
2. Performance Test
3. Performance Test
4. Applied Torque Test
5. Ergonomics
6. Features
7. Size and Weight
8. Best Value
9. Price

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@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

*** CORRECTION *** The Makita tools were incorrectly weighed with their batteries. A sharp reader alerted us to this error and we corrected it iin the article. The final rankings changed: 3rd Best Impact is Makita 40V, 4th Makita 18v and 5th was Flex. We appreciate your input and believe in extreme ownership! Thanks for your input guys!!

@davidr9876 Год назад

This should be pinned to the top

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

@@davidr9876 it is

@manuelsnow2276 Год назад

What about HP brushless RYOBI if u run it with the 9amp batterys it eats DeWalt and Makita I've test it at work cause my boys at work are Makita and DeWalts but only if u use the 9amps on the HP line

@TorqueTestChannel Год назад

Phenomenal video. We of course have some torque testing opinions, but it's obviously not the #1 consideration on these tools anyways. Fantastic work

@riba2233 Год назад

Oh look you are here, hi :)

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Yes sir - thanks for the comment

@danielfalk8702 Год назад

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@danielfalk8702 Год назад

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@steffendetrick Год назад

These are the best, tool reviews, hands-down on the Internet.

@saiiiiiii1 Год назад

As objective as your testing is, it really only tells half of the story. I do own the Gen4 Milwaukee and the Makita LXT and 95% of the time I grab the LXT, because it's so much nicer and smoother to use. Appreciate all the effort of the TBB team 👍

@TheOMEGANOX Год назад

I run the 3 latest Japanese makitas and gave away the Milwaukee for the same reason. For the biggest structural screws I use the TD002 and I can leave it on the highest speed because the trigger is so precise, the Milwaukee on speed 3 is almost uncontrollable. Why would I care if it drives big lags a second or 2 faster? I find when I’m running headlocks or GRK’s or big Simpson LVL screws I’m trying to be super precise on angle and thread path cause you only get one chance to get those perfect.

@igorkuzmanovski5552 Год назад

I’m in a similar situation I have 2 makita impact drivers the dewalt in the test and the gen 4 Milwaukee however I tend to grab the m12 surge first then the makita if they are larger fasteners. The makita drivers are very smooth in the hand compared to the vibration from gen4 and the dewalt is very noticeable

@evictioncarpentry2628 Год назад

Agreed. Also own some Dewalt, M18, M12 and various makita models. If I'm not grabbing the M12s from my service bag it's the Makitas hands down. They make the best drills and impacts.

@trentroberdeau6399 Год назад

@@evictioncarpentry2628 just your opinion. Lol I love

@trentroberdeau6399 Год назад

@@TheOMEGANOX lol, I found the opposite to be true….

@paulhopkins1905 Год назад

Using the urethane instead of wood is such a great decision, and makes for a very scientific test. Great job!

@CrookedSkew Год назад

Hot damn, now that's some line up! In fact, the most comprehensive coverage given all the brands. Chapeau my good men and women! Another solid review. Your giving Todd at Project Farm a heck of a run for his money with those rigs : ) Loving the plastic sheeting with a homogeneous structure for comparison. No surprises on the Milwaukee coming out tops. They've appeared to have solid drills and as you say, they care about them enough to update regularly. As long as they don't turn the mechanical reverse switch into an electronic button like their Festool CXS competitor!

@georgedavall9449 Год назад

C’est la Freak

@uprightcr2744 Год назад

I ran milwaukees for a long time as a handyman. I did loads of work on that impact, and I love it. However, I started a finish carpentry business, and I switched over to makita. The makita impact and drill have incredible trigger control. They sound better and they have much less vibration and hand abuse.

@JimTom. Год назад

i did the same. The Milwaukee impact drivers are too aggressive, especially with smaller screws, the trigger control is awful. Makita is simple and easy

@Jacob_Dwyer Год назад

I wore out an m18 Fuel Surge driver (7+ years, it just stopped working when you pull the trigger) and replaced it with an m12 surge. The hydraulics take care of the "big tool" problems (too much torque and noise) and now am in transition to Hilti Nuron. I don't have their impact driver, because my m12 is plenty, and relatively quiet. My first Fuel impact driver (gen 1, 3 speed without self-tapping mode) is still working fine, mostly because I stopped using it as it was too noisy and overpowered for indoor work.

@JimTom. Год назад

@@Jacob_Dwyer That generation of Milwaukee was pretty reliable. Thats interesting about the M12 you bought, their 12v line is really good. The m18 Fuel stuff are super powered and fast, which is why it draws so many people in, but they arent built for longevity. You cant have it all i guess

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

I have a bunch of Milwaukee impact in 2 trucks and they’ve taken a beating - still going

@Meme-zc4cw Год назад

I bought into the M12 line for the finish carpentry stuff. I am a DeWalt guy but their XR stuff is too aggressive for finish stuff. M12 has less power and seems to work better.

@nicko5945 Год назад

Can’t thank you and your team enough for all the work you put into these comparison videos!! They are some of my very favorite tools videos period and this is another home run.

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

thanks for letting us know - we appreciate the support

@NextLevelCraftworks Год назад

Thanks for posting this test! I have both Dewalt and Milwaukee. Gotta say i love the 1st setting on Dewalt because it just works so well with small fasteners. On the other hand i love my Milwaukee when i need to drive a bunch of 3 inch or bigger screws fast. Dewalts compact head also is outstanding for those hard to reach places.

@randysmith9636 Год назад

While doing a complete garage rebuild at my moms last summer, siding, trim, shelving, etc. I bought her the Skil power core 20 tools (she wanted her own tools for around the house) and I was very impressed, especially for the money. I run Milwaukee at home and on the job site but she didn't need that level of tools. Not a single problem or was never under powered. Driving 2.5 - 3.5 screws, drilling 1/2 holes through 4×4. Cutting with both the reciprocating and circular saws. You do have to understand their "power core" system though. Even their cheaper use this battery technology, I did buy the best tool Skil offers. The reciprocating saw was 149 with saw, 4 amp battery, charger and the adapter for phone charging. Great battery life and the jump charging feature is nice. For the DIY, even every weekend user I highly recommend the SKIL brand. I also bought her the weed eater with quick attachment system and blower. Both was pretty impressive with the 4 amp battery.

@dirkslifeadvice5339 10 месяцев назад

I ordered one of those hpt bolts. That thing is awesome. Definitely a joy to use.

@tgsgardenmaintenance4627 Год назад

As a gardener, I don't use these tools very often, I use a Bosch GDX 18V - 200, and it does everything I need!

@iamnucleus Год назад

This is the most comprehensive tool test i have ever viewed. great balanced between real world function and controlled environment! Great job guys!!!💥

@NWGR Год назад

Thanks for the test Rob & crew! Very well done. The dewalt with a 1.7 powerstack is amazingly compact and light. That's my go-to.

@aurelio-reymilaorcabal9669 Год назад

I'm very happy with Milwaukee products, from the M12 Fuel line to the M18 Fuel line, I have the other brands like Ridgids and Dewalt, but the Milwaukee brand outlast them all. In most of my impact driving I use the M12 Fuels and the M12 drills as well, waiting to upgrade from XRP De Walt oscillating tool to the M12 Milwaukee Oscillating .

@markk3948 6 месяцев назад

Yeah out lasts and most power

@user-bw5xf3yr3m Год назад

They put so much work into this channel they work as a team because they have a good leader, wish my family understood leadership and working together.

@cmelft2463 Год назад

Owned metabo hpt (hitachi/hikoki here in Australia) since 2010,I still have batteries from 2010 and 2012 still holding charge with daily use (electrician), only ever killed two drills, one the apprentice dropped it off a 2 story scissor lift, the other left in the rain over night- ive upgraded before the tools have ever died. Ive got mates that love milwaukee but have had battery fails within 1-2 years, and drill/impact driver trigger fails within 6months of ownership (one of ours worker's drill trigger failed within the first month with light duties - Not used in dusty environments etc) One strong thing to consider before purchase as well with these brands is the other tools they have as part of the range that utilise the same battery as that will help determine what you may require later on down the track.

@Stefan_Kawalec Год назад

It's interesting that given your dedication and thoroughness of these test you don't have 2M subscribers. As always, excellent video.

@bearkawiboy6246 Год назад

Great job. I really like how you tried to eliminate the substrate inconsistency as best as possible. I’ve mentioned that issue a lot on other tool test videos that use wood to compare tools. Wood is very inconsistent and produces inaccurate results many times.

@AF-O6 Год назад

Yep. With $2K invested in batteries, it’s hard for me to consider anything beyond my brand

@motowipeout5670 Год назад

Epic review! I bought a Milwaukee Impact driver a few years back and just keep adding tools as I need to stay on their battery platform and have been pleased. I've used tools from a few of the other manufactures mentioned here and the all worked great too. As a DIY'er, I don't think you could make a bad choice from the group that you tested, just pick your price point and favorite color and pull the trigger. 🏁

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Right on!

@Joethetoolguy Год назад

Phenomenal video! Most new impacts are so powerful and fast that I tend to go with comfort over everything.

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Thanks Joe

@adammcbride6159 Год назад

This is amazing! The information in this video is fantastic. Consumer reports has nothing on you and your crew! Great job!

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Thanks for commenting!! ROB

@Metroid-rg9pn Год назад

Why hasn't this channel blown up yet? They've been doing the best tool tests for years

@poman8772 Год назад

Top notch reviews, the only channel I trust for tool reviews! Thanks Rob and team !

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

rhanks

@MovingToMnPro Год назад

Thank you SO much. As always, you guys do it best. Please please please do a cordless shop-vac shootout next. Ridgid has new NXT vacs, including a sweet 3 gallon unit, and Milwaukee has a brushless packout and a big new 6/9 gallon one.

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Thanks

@gric111 Год назад

Love these videos would love to see an updated dust extractor video

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Coming soon!

@MongooseReflexes Год назад

These are the kinda tests that the consumers need! Thank you for all of your hard work!

@MrArcticPOWER Год назад

Wow, what a great unbiased h2h once again! You're setting the bar for what real comparison tests should be. My winner is the DCF850 paired with a powerstack battery because size and weight is the most important part for me.

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Good choice

@gts5930 Год назад

You guys are incredible! Loved your Battery mower shootout last year too. Thanks!

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@ToolHombre Год назад

I still love my Milwaukee Surge even though it delivers power a bit differently than a traditional anvi impactl. Even if some applications it wouldn't be as fast, I can use it indoors or right near a neighbor's house and it's a relaxing experience. I'll sacrifice a second or 2 per job for that alone.

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

me too

@TheOMEGANOX Год назад

You guys both really need to try any of the 3 latest Japanese market makitas, or like me buy all 3. You’ll never want to touch anything else. It’s really a Rolex vs Timex comparison.

@jps101574 Год назад

I've had mine since 2016 and I wouldn't consider trading it for any of these traditional impacts even if they perform better.

@sidewinderam9m Год назад

I was just looking for a more recent video on impact drivers yesterday! Perfect timing! Thanks again!

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Perfect!

@IMPACT-NATION Год назад

Tool testing at its best right here!!! Yeah the 6 yr gap from the last video…. A lot of new technology to say the least. A bunch of powerhouses in the lineup gentlemen. Always a pleasure Rob. My best to you and the team that bring these videos to the channel

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

ditto sir and thanks

@TacticalThib Год назад

Wish they would have used the stacked lithium batteries 😂

@TacticalThib Год назад

Go team red brother 🙌💪💪

@IMPACT-NATION Год назад

@@TacticalThib 👌😂

@IMPACT-NATION Год назад

@@TacticalThib no denying M18 fuel has been putting in work going on a decade💯✊. One of the most heavyweight impacts on the scene

@LKN4WAR Год назад

Great video content. I own over 20 milwaukee tools. Had a previous gen impact drvr die out of the blue, lightly used. Got it swapped for a dispaly model at HD, they no longer do this.🙄 Milwaukee sucks on upholding their warranty. I bought a 2145 site light with One key, only for home use, maybe used 4 times total, it Sat in a room for maybe 6-9 months unused, I go to get it and see that from every lens screw location there were cracks all through the lens. Obviously someone in china over torqued the screws. Light was never dropped or abused still looks new. STILL under warranty they refused to replace the plastic lens at an authorized service center. They just don't give AF. This light is still 300 dollars on Acme and Home depot. The one key no longer connects to the phone also. Ive had a few milwaukee tools ive had to file the openings to get the milwaukee batteries from jamming in them. Tolerances were way too tight. I still buy some milwaukee tools but have added Dewalt, Mak, Fein, Ryobi, and Snap On battery systems a while back. I think the dewalt head size leading is significant for tight spaces.

@shawnlachance4427 11 месяцев назад

Best impact tool test ever! Just a thorough , informative, straight forward tool test. Fantastic! You guys leave nothing out, content such as this really sets the bar for other run of the mill creators out there. This is now my go-to channel when researching any/all tools I plan to purchase in the future. I can't emphasize enough how well thought out and informative your content is. Well done ! thank you for your time and effort creating stellar videos that are very valuable to everyone!! Out of the park

@Jeff-rk8hq Год назад

Good test rob. I love the metabo hpt triple hammer and the trip hammer bolt which is the gen 2 and the rest of the multivolt gen 2 tools are already in the works and many are already out in Japan just waiting on em to hit the states.

@d1986ben Год назад

Thank you for the reviews. I’m tied into bosch and overall happy with them. The past 3 years they’ve actually looked like they are trying to compete in the North American market by expanding their offerings. Also, they do a really good job with their warranty service.

@ryu-ken Год назад

They're good and last long but just underpowered as this channel and others have shown. I love the ergonomics too

@Bornintheseat Год назад

Best impact review on youtube for certain. I really appreciate the brand coverage and efforts made to eliminate variables. When I choose a tool though, like you said my biggest consideration is probably durability, and I'd love to see you guys find a way to test that too.

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Wow, thank you!

@snodir Год назад

I wish u added the Hercules (from HF) impact driver

@2chipped Год назад

Great job guys...again! As a pro user, and as cordless as possible since 2004,I like others have a my own algorithm . It's based on price,freebies/promotios, sales,quantity of tool lineup, warranty ,life span,etc. A single tool must be 3X better than my current platforms to join my tool bag. M12 is my preferred set for weight savings,next is Makita 18,followed by m18. M12 surge is lightweight and quiet,unfortunately 12v has poor performance for tools that rely only on circular torque. Drills and circular saws do not have the power to cut/holewsaw plywood for cabinet installs. So both are Makita 18v. Omt, hackzall,impact wrench, bandsaw,caulkgun,greasegun,inspection camera,23G pinner, die grinders,ratchets,and surge will always have a place in the bag ...even at 12v.

@2chipped Год назад

And have added the Bosch 12 orbital sander,planer,and future orbital sander. Because they were 3x better than the m18 sander,and the only 12v planer at the time of purchase.

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Thanks for sharing your algorithm - interesting!

@HFRajuncajun Год назад

Awesome test. I love how the testing rigs just get better with each shootout.

@VineV-Dutch Год назад

Fantastic!! Another impact driver comparison. Love it! Good to see your channel is going so many years already. Now there's an additional added value: comparisons over time, model after model to see what changes between brands and who keeps up supporting platforms and which brand wants you to change batteries and milk you like a cow financially. Now, now we're getting somewhere!!! Good for you Rob & crew. Greetings from the Netherlands

@baseballdude8491 Год назад

The old and new Metabo HPT' triple hammers have been our go to impact drivers replacing our Milwaukees and Makita both due to real world use , price, warranty etc for the last 4-5yrs Too many tests just in raw power to drive large fasteners that we use other tools for that are better than an impact driver and would significantly lessen the lifetime of even the most powerful impact drive(Ie two burned up Milwaukee's we have doing just that)

@The40Glock1 Год назад

My triple hammer is my favorite impact driver to use over the dewalt

@Tool_Addicted_Carpenter Год назад

Awesome tests. I just buy based on yellow tags these days. I have 3 metabo impacts and a DeWalt 887 I paid less than $130 total for in Lowes. Not bad for 4 impacts. Tens of thousands of screws later I have no issues. I do wish the Metabos had a quick change collet though. I found the 18v triple hammer to be as strong or stronger than the 36v. I thought that was interesting.

@Meme-zc4cw Год назад

The 887 is my workhorse too. I have dropped that thing off decks, in pouring rain and mud, and that damn thing just won't die. Best $130 I ever spent.

@strizzy239 Год назад

Wow, by the numbers the Milwaukee really stood out from the next. I love mine. The new lights are awesome and i use it as a flashlight all the time in dark places when it’s sitting next to me. Hate that the light goes off so quick though. Would be really cool if they added a switch like the metabo? I believe it was. I like that. Or even like 8 seconds would be nice. It goes off real quick.

@johnschroeder1912 Год назад

Great video. You should do a head to head on best warranty. Ridgid warranty has become a nightmare. I had a milwaukee tool stop working and all I had to do is fill out a form online, print a free shipping label and drop it off to be shipped. I think I got it back in a 7 days.

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Thanks for the tip! we looked into it too much fine print and different requirements to wade thru

@brockhunter2021 Год назад

Awesome review! I'm a dewalt guy, but every test you did was very well thought out. Keep up the great work.

@superspeeder Год назад

Great test, as usual!!! I’d really like to see an impact driver test centered on small-to-medium size fasteners. It seems most tests are on large-ish fasteners which is great for certain applications, but I personally rarely use screws longer than 3” and feel many folks are likely in a similar situation. As the hammer and spring mechanisms are wound tighter and tighter to apply more static torque, the drivers get less controllable on the most often used fasteners. Perhaps this is why I like hydraulic impacts a lot, especially when noise is considered.

@CygnusRising Год назад

It would be interesting to throw in a handful of 12V brushless models into the mix to see if/where 12V impacts drop off in real-world usage. Brushless and battery tech has gotten so good that (at least I think) a lot of people can get 95%+ of their required functionality from a 12V tool.

@isaiahsexton1423 Год назад

amazing work on the video i just wish the new hercules impact and dewalt dcf845 were included but i know they don’t always send in the tools but besides that i loved it

@ryanmontgomery6248 Год назад

Great comparison- thank ToolBox crew for all your effort. Love these tests- amazing to see how far these tools have advanced over the past few years. Plenty of great options available.

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Thank you!

@FlorinArjocu 6 месяцев назад

The one I go to and really like the mixture of finese and power is Bosch. It does not destroy the work as the Dewalt I also used for a while, it feels great and has some nice tricks up the sleeve.

@MadLadsAnonymous Год назад

Rob, I must've missed comments on trigger sensitivity & smoothness. How did the Makita 40V fare against the Festool? How's the Flex trigger, since nobody else seems to talk about it? As always, some of the most honest and thorough testing anywhere. Cheers.

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Festool is amazing, MAKITA TOO

@scottbionicnerf8727 Год назад

How many screws per minute. How much does it weigh. How long does it run on 2Ah battery and how long does it run on 4 or 5Ah battery (Likely, the biggest battery I would ever deploy on an impact driver. Not that cost isn't a real factor, comfort is just as important.

@MattC86 Год назад

Great video… BUT you guys left out the Kobalt XTR variant and only used the 2nd gen Kobalt variant? Wondering why you did that, as it’s regarded as one of the best out there. I have the Metabo HPT 36v and the XTR driver and prefer it out of the 2. Thanks for the review though, it was awesome to watch!

@feralcruz2093 Год назад

Love the new gen 4 milwaukee and I still keep my gen 3 around just in case. Great comparisons and testing 🎉

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Right on

@Gingernaut7 11 месяцев назад

Ive got the Dewalt and it is perfect for me. I carry about 7 different tools in one bag and size, weight, power, and ruggedness are critical for me. You could get different results simply based on what you need. My buddy does sheet metal and uses Milwaukee because it suits his needs and he doesnt carry many tools around with him all at once and doesnt change bits often. I need to save weight and space without sacrificing capability. Speed is really a low priority, and rugedness and dependability is critical.

@annquach6613 Год назад

Appreciate the work which went into this video

@jacobkomnath7961 2 месяца назад

With Bosch, I find that it wont get the job done the fastest but it will always get it done and it's nice to work with.

@actionjksn Год назад

This guy does the best tests that I've seen. It looks more like a real tool testing company rather than a contractor who is just trying to wing it and make the tests look as legitimate as possible. I'm still using the old DeWalt 887 drivers. I may end up getting some Power Stack batteries for them to make them lighter. Those homeowner brands would never hold up to professional use very long. I've even burned up the Dewalt's and they're pretty well made. DeWalt rarely wins these contests but it always does pretty well and you can find these tools for good prices.

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Thanks

@TarekNicoMaxim 8 месяцев назад

its incredible how precise this test was made! much respect! i'd love to see how the td173 would score in this

@luckynyaa2826 Год назад

All were good. Thank you!

@ecospider5 Год назад

The size of that Dewalt is downright impressive. That is some great engineering.

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Agreed

@JoeTheDIY Год назад

Brilliant stuff guys. Very useful. Thanks for the hard work.

@WillLeingang Год назад

Guys, which impact drivers should we test? All of them! Love it!

@aapoapina7390 Год назад

Ergonomics are almost always number one reason to use a tool. Power doesnt matter if its terrible to use

@coltonjacobs5383 Год назад

Thanks for the comprehensive review

@wally6193 Год назад

I'm more interested in which one will last the longest- as in which one has more weak plastic internal parts which of course won't last long and you'll be replacing it sooner than you want.

@jeffalan6339 Год назад

ACME tool in my area, has salesman that isn't pushy he listens to your needs, gives tool demo without the pressure. I see only pros shopping at ACME.. Yet prices are competitive or less than Lowes and Home Depot. It is worth the money to buy bar tool in your budget. Unlike the black and decker drills few months to a year. Bought a yellow drill corded ( DeWalt) and red cordless (Milwaukee) Both are pushed to their limits. Over 15 years old still at it. I go by economics. Price spent verses the longevity. My Milwaukee 350 used hard not abused 15 still doing it. But hart from Walmart a friend bought one to mess around, it lasted one hike stopped drilling. He took it apart had plastic gears, they stripped. Imagine that a less than 100 $ drill failed. Tools, optics and audio you get what you pay for. Good job Rob and crew

@johnd3557 Год назад

Man you guys left out Hercules from harbor freight lineup. 5 year warranty and packs a huge punch missed out on a great test.

@johndessoye Год назад

Yo, Another John D!

@Dirtyharry70585 Год назад

Wow what test! I’d like to see a 12v comparison next for drill drivers and impacts. It’s a product that changed my battery platform… to M12. I was using dewalt 12v, but it’s brushless driver power settings has faded over the year of ownership.

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

we did one

@dashcammer4322 Год назад

This vid opens with what could almost pass for an establishing shot.

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

a what?

@alexv9569 8 месяцев назад

Great video, I love my milwaukee gen 4, but it's definitely not built as well as the gen 3. It has a better chuck, but that's about it. I'm already on my 3rd 4th gen. As a garage door installer in FL, installing hurricane rated garage doors. I typically run over a hundred self tappers in an hour or two . Gen 4 just doesn't cut it for me, unfortunately.

@hanssteiner-nv3lf 7 месяцев назад

Give Bosch a try.

@ecospider5 Год назад

Ryobi comes with a 3-5 year warranty on all of their cordless tools for DIY. That can be extended another 1-2 years when purchased with a quality credit card. They only give a 90 day warranty if used professionally

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Thats definitely a consideration

@weldonpinder7295 Год назад

Hey Rob I've been waiting since the last head to head impact driver test for this one thanks so much. Now it's time for a hammer drill head to head

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Probably leaf blowers and vacuums next

@weldonpinder7295 Год назад

@A Concord Carpenter / ToolBoxBuzz whatever it is u guys do a great job. With all the new generation of tools out now I'm eager to see these head to head tests

@duncdunc76 Год назад

Great vid! Too bad my Dewalt 850 just broke on me the other day when using it on impacting a smal 3/8 inch nut onto a peice of exercise equipment I was repairing. I've been a Dewalt platform guy for a long time using their tools professionally in the building trades and have praised their saws and the 885 impact up and down for years as I've used and abused them and they just keep going. However I'm quite disappointed with my newer Dewalt impact drivers. My 850 just broke where the motor spins but the bit shaft doesn't turn. And my 840 and my 887s which replaced my worn but still working 885s all have collet issues where bits will not release quite often. At this point I'm starting to worry about a possible slide in Dewalts production quality. Maybe I'm just unlucky. I certianly don't want the quality issues to be true because I've been a Big Dewalt fan for over a decade because their tools have served me well and helped me to earn a living. But to be honest I'm a bit worried at this point.

@ckone671 Год назад

awesome review guys!!!!

@drscopeify Год назад

Skill, Flex and Kobalt are all the same company like Ryobi, Ridgid and Milwaukee are also all the same company but what is interesting is that Chervon that makes Skill/Flex/Kobalt somehow really really manages to make 3 very different and unique tools, they do a really good job with that and the price aspect is also very fair.

@bret9741 Год назад

Man I love the ejected bit. I just put my hand in front of it or the case to catch.

@riba2233 Год назад

Wow, what an awesome test, thank you a lot! Btw makitas also have a flashlight mode, you put the selector in the middle position and press the trigger to enter it and again to exit it. Also some tools are short but have a wide head, and some have a more narrow head for a better approach angle, that is also a factor :)

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Yes, they do and apparently, I breezed over that bullet. Both Makitas are4 solid tools!!!

@riba2233 Год назад

@@ConcordCarpenter np, thank you a lot and can't wait for the next one!

@peterryan7340 Год назад

@ConcordCarpenter the Makitas are one handed bit install too Rob

@riba2233 Год назад

@@peterryan7340 he did say that though :)

@badopinion Год назад

You guys put on a good show and I appreciate it. Funny thing is I’ve used most of these drivers and the dewalt and milwaukee are some of my least favorite. Makita/Metabo/Hikoki/Hilti are my favs.

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Thanks for sharing

@bret9741 Год назад

Rob. I don’t have as many tools as you all do…. I own a new construction and remodeling business. We’re small. Most of my trades are 1099. Along with being an airline captain, I’ve always had a passion for building very high quality homes. We actually behave a life time warranty for craftsmanship… never had a call for warranty where we messed up so far. Anyway I own the vast majority of Milwaukees M-18 and M-12 line. I also own festool sanders vacs and drywall sander. Currently running the Makita 36V 10” compound miter a 2020 model year. My main complaint on the Milwaukee is the batteries. They have a short warranty and the larger 12.0, 8.0 and 9.0 (the 9.0 were a short run production of about 2 years) they all die after a couple of years of use. I just threw 8 batteries into a recycle bin. Two 12.0, four 9.0, one 8.0 and one 6.0. Both 12.0 died a month after the warranty expired. They would charge to 3 bars and or would show a charging error flashing green / red. Neither battery had more than 100 charging cycles. The 9.0’s died within a 6 month period, all of them. Warranty replacements always are etched by Milwaukee stating “warranty battery” which looks like crap. Worse they All died again within 1-12 months of warranty expiration. Same issue with all of the large Milwaukee batteries. I keep the batteries on a work van (ford transit extended high cab) that is heated 24/7 my chargers and batteries are kept in an insulated charging cabinet. I have a small LED bulb that turns on when temperature drops below 6O degrees and it keeps the cabinet above 60 no matter what the temperature in winter. Now. I own makita 36v miter and track saw. I use these a lot. I’ve never had a single battery fail on the Makita. On the M-12 line of Milwaukee. I love these powerful light weigh tools. But the battery design is absolutely horrible. It’s difficult to remove the batteries and if using the high capacity battery (the “L” shape base) and if it’s dropped, it is very easy to break the base off from the stem. I’ve had to replace a half dozen of these batteries. We’re taking falls of anywhere between 3’-5’. It’s love feedback from everyone who have experience with the various pro tool lines. Leaning towards selling everything and starting with a new line of tools and battery group. I’m open to multiple lines and batteries. It’s not absolutely imperative to keep a common battery when you have a work shop and work van completely loaded with tools. I would like to keep the hand power tools like drills, impact, sawzalls, skill saws, concrete saw, grinders etc in the same line. Im ok with miter even track saws using a different battery. Also, on the light weight 12v tools, it can also be a different line. I’ve been impressed with Makita 40v line. But wow… they are super expensive. I really want the highest quality build and good performance. I’d like these tools to last until I retire in 12 years. What Id really like to see is Rob make a video on “if all my tools were stolen”…. Scenario what would I replace them all with. That could be a series of 4-5 videos. Problem is it might make some of the manufacturers angry.

@recondax 7 месяцев назад

Just my observation but I started with the Ridgid line about 10 years ago (I am a DYI person) with a impact driver and a drill (my work horse tools) with 2 1.5A batteries. One of the two 1.5A batteries still good strong. The other one was not wanting to hold a charge. But after getting one of the new chargers Ridgid have out and putting that battery on that charger, the battery was able to be reconditioned and now holds a charge. Also, when I want new batteries, I get the two battery pack that can be a seasonal sale item. I have none to very little trouble with my Ridgid tools over the years. I have added two corded saws (the morter saw has been exposed to some rain but still going strong), one corded router (fixed and plunge bases), and numerous battery operated tools.

@TacticalThib Год назад

Brilliant guys only thing why no stacked lithium batteries the flex would have been a different tool with the 6.0 it comes with in a kit but it was an even playing field, and that's awesome!!! I'm not understanding how Ryobi won the torque test or DeWalt for that matter I have these two tools and assure you there far from the most powerful 😂.. let me stop and thank you guys for all of your hard work 🙏

@kevinmunz Год назад

Great video. Makita actually has 2 newer models of the 40v and 18v than what was tested here. 1 with 3 lights and the latest and greatest with a ring light.

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Thanks for the info!

@UncleIvan1 Год назад

xgt dual spring actually has 4 lights

@steffendetrick Год назад

Tools and stuff reviewed those and as far as performance goes, not much improvement they seem pretty content with the performance of their impact where they are now. So, as far as this Test goes, don’t think it would’ve made much of a difference.

@joerghoppe8427 Год назад

Thank You very much for conducting such a comprehensive test. I like the balance between hard facts and subjective, yet important, impressions. Very useful and interesting to watch. It is also a testament to how far technology has come with such tools and what excellent quality and variety is available at various price points. Greetings to you and the team from a fan in Northern Germany!

@Bamamike223 Год назад

Great job guys. 1 question: Why not put the Hercules Brushless in the lineup?

@kentuckybeardsman Год назад

Great video. I would personally swap the DeWalt and flex placement but overall great rankings and testing. I always refer to your rankings bc they don't seem sponsor biased

@free2chasehappy Год назад

Amazing work you and your team have accomplished! Milwaukee puts out amazing tools, and this is me saying as a Dewalt fan. Funny enough, I keep checking out Makita as I recently been involved with more woodworking projects!

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Thank you very much!

@jackattack4851 Год назад

You guys always say you not a profession testing facility, if your not, then I don’t know who is! Great video!

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Thansk Jack

@olgajoachimosmundsen4647 Год назад

I would never have thought milwukee would be that far down on the list in maximum torque - especially as it's crushing it in every test on big bolts. I wonder if Bosch did so well because it doesn't use an adapter, and therefore has less inefficiency in the drive-train. I think the results would have been different if it used an adapter as well. Very good test/review. I use a DCF850 myself, but have tried the Milwaukee gen 4. It is also a excellent driver with very good lighting.

@rickyperkins232 Год назад

How about Ryobi beating out all the top tiered impacts on bolts

@thepewplace1370 Год назад

@@rickyperkins232 not at all surprising really. The pro tools are competing for size and speed, max torque is not really relevant in an impact driver. Ryobi, by contrast, has a much larger, longer footprint, enabling a larger hammer and longer/heavier spring (this will make up some performance from a slower motor), which has the effect of increasing max torque, while not translating to real world performance. Impact drivers are a balance between torque and speed of blow. Ryobi is heavy and slow, and it cost it's performance. The Metabo HPT triple hammer is an example of going too far the other direction, lower in torque but extremely rapid blows: it was extremely fast in small fasteners, but fell way out of the running with larger applications.

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

@@thepewplace1370 Agreeds and the Pro Tools have an electronic governor that protects the tool for longevity. Many of the lesser-priced or DIY tools do not

@joshuadelgado503 Год назад

Hey tool buzz I think Milwaukee kill it so bad it'd looks and how it works I think Milwaukee fits good! I love Milwaukee I love there tools there best I think well worth I'm glad you mark it first place! There amazing how the work in the job site!!

@iaov Год назад

Excellent!!

@shifty277 Год назад

PHENOMENAL.... JUST F***ING PHENOMENAL EFFORT AND EXECUTION! BLOWN AWAY BY THE EFFORT HERE GUYS! THUMBS UP!

@contax50mm Год назад

Why did you use the previous gen metabo hpt 36v? Or maybe you did. In the article it shows the 36DC but labels it as 36DB. The link on the video goes to the DB

@e.z.e.932 Год назад

Very nicely done! What a great review. My only nitpick is regarding Kobalt - I wish the Kobalt XTR impact driver was also tested along with the gen 2 Kobalt

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Great point!

@geoffreycunningham7126 Год назад

Great video! I appreciate the time and effort you all put into this. I do however wish you would have put the stacked lithium batteries for those that offer it into the running.

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

We typically run what comes in their kits

@geoffreycunningham7126 Год назад

@@ConcordCarpenter The title says best impact driver. Both DeWalt and Flex both have new battery technologies that would have blown the competition away and also come as a kit. So basically flex and DeWalt get punished because the other brands don't have that technology yet.

@d...c... Год назад

Surprising that the Flex quick bit removal feature lacked mention in all the discussion of ease of insertion and eject.

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

Agreed, i missed that mention, fazed right past my bullet. At the end of the day, it's not a one-handed operation. The button is great for ejection but it not one-handed insertion.. In hindsight maybe we could have bumped it up a notch.

@PeatedSander Год назад

It’s a real shame you didn’t consider decibel levels. I use an oil-impulse driver and I absolutely love it, I actually won’t go back to a hammer/anvil impact driver ever again. It’s got all the power I need and it’s way easier on my hearing plus it disturbs my clients far less. It would have been great to see how it stacks up against normal hammer/anvil drivers. I have the Makita oil-impulse driver and highly recommend it

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

I use the M18 version and love it

@ConcordCarpenter Год назад

BTW - they're all loud

@gnorpflorbsen8665 9 месяцев назад

Wow how have i never seen these before. This is my kinda reviewing!! I wish every product was sent to a 3rd parties that compare them like this.

@orijimi Год назад

What the hell? Your guys' findings with the Freak are the reverse of anyone else.

@jaggedscar Год назад

Did you guys go over variable speed trigger control? The Dewalt does have modes. I have used Dewalt and Milwaukee and I gotta say I prefer Dewalt. Your “features” category doesn’t make sense to me. It’s an impact. Also in my experience the Dewalt batteries last longer