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| Product | Compare | Image | Category | Manufacturer | Model | Avg. Price | Links | Avg. Rating | Total Rating Count | Ratings | Dimensions (HxWxD) | Weight | Power Type | Battery System | Motor Type | Amps | Battery Type | Voltage | Cord Length | Collet Size | Max Torque | Max Impacts/Blows Per Minute | Max Speed | Drive Control | Form Factor | Air Inlet Size | Included | Extra Features | Certifications | Manufacturer Warranty | Price |
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| Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP BRUSHLESS 1/4" IMPACT DRIVER (PBLID01B) |  Image provided by: www.ryobitools.com | Impact Drivers | Ryobi | PBLID01B | 1 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.840 | 337 | Home Depot4.8 / 5.0 (202) Ryobi4.9 / 5.0 (135) | 7.56 in x 2.98 in x 5.62 in (19.2 cm x 7.57 cm x 14.27 cm) | 2.33 | Cordless | RYOBI 18V | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 183.330 | 4,000 | 2,900 | Standard | LED Light | UL Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||||
| Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP BRUSHLESS 4-MODE 1/4" IMPACT DRIVER (PBLID02B, PBLID02K) |  Image provided by: www.ryobitools.com | Impact Drivers | Ryobi | PBLID02B | 2 | Check Price at Home Depot | 4.720 | 586 | Home Depot4.7 / 5.0 (449) Ryobi4.8 / 5.0 (137) | 7.56 in x 2.98 in x 5.62 in (19.2 cm x 7.57 cm x 14.27 cm) | 2.55 | Cordless | RYOBI 18V | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 183.330 | 4,000 | 2,900 | 4 Modes | Standard | Bits | LED Light, 3 Speed Modes | UL Listed | 3-Year Manufacturer's Warranty | Check Price at Home Depot | |||
| Ryobi 18V ONE+ BRUSHLESS 3-SPEED IMPACT DRIVER (P238) |  Image provided by: www.ryobitools.com | Impact Drivers | Ryobi | P238 | 1 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.900 | 460 | Ryobi4.9 / 5.0 (460) | 2.70 | Cordless | RYOBI 18V | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 183.330 | 4,000 | 3,200 | 3-Speed | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light, Bit Holder | 1-UL Listed | 3-Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | ||||
| Ryobi 18V ONE+ 3-SPEED 1/4" IMPACT DRIVER (P237) |  Image provided by: www.ryobitools.com | Impact Drivers | Ryobi | P237 | 1 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.900 | 658 | Ryobi4.9 / 5.0 (658) | 7.4 in x 3.39 in x 7.68 in (18.8 cm x 8.61 cm x 19.51 cm) | 2.75 | Cordless | RYOBI 18V | Brushed | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 150.000 | 3,200 | 3,200 | 3-Speed | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light, Bit Holder, Magnetic Tray | UL Listed | 3 Year Manufacturer's Warranty | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Ryobi 18V ONE+ 1/4" IMPACT DRIVER (PCL235B, PCL235K2) |  Image provided by: www.ryobitools.com | Impact Drivers | Ryobi | PCL235B | 1 | Check Price at Home Depot | 4.900 | 1,560 | Home Depot4.9 / 5.0 (820) Ryobi4.9 / 5.0 (740) | 7.4 in x 2.9 in x 6.7 in (18.8 cm x 7.37 cm x 17.02 cm) | 2.91 | Cordless | RYOBI 18V | Brushed | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 150.000 | 3,400 | 2,700 | Standard | LED Light | UL Certified | 3-Year Limited | Check Price at Home Depot | |||||
| Ryobi 18V ONE+ CORDLESS 1/4" IMPACT DRIVER (P235AB, P235AK) |  Image provided by: www.ryobitools.com | Impact Drivers | Ryobi | P235AB | 1 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.820 | 521 | Home Depot4.8 / 5.0 (420) Ryobi4.9 / 5.0 (101) | 7.3 in x 2.9 in x 7.1 in (18.54 cm x 7.37 cm x 18.03 cm) | 2.65 | Cordless | RYOBI 18V | Brushed | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 150.000 | 3,200 | 2,800 | Variable Speed Trigger | Standard | Bit Holder, Magnetic Tray | UL Listed | 3-Year Manufacturer's Warranty | Check Price at Amazon | ||||
| Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP IMPACT DRIVER (PSBID01B, PSBID01K) |  Image provided by: www.ryobitools.com | Impact Drivers | Ryobi | PSBID01B | 1 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.620 | 706 | Home Depot4.6 / 5.0 (646) Ryobi4.8 / 5.0 (60) | 7.4 in x 2.98 in x 5.3 in (18.8 cm x 7.57 cm x 13.46 cm) | 1.84 | Cordless | RYOBI 18V | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 141.667 | 3,800 | 2,900 | Variable Speed Trigger | Standard | LED Light | UL Listed | 3-Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | ||||
| Ryobi 18V ONE+ QUIETSTRIKE PULSE DRIVER (P290) |  Image provided by: www.ryobitools.com | Impact Drivers | Ryobi | P290 | 1 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.800 | 176 | Ryobi4.8 / 5.0 (176) | 7.75 in x 3.5 in x 8.63 in (19.68 cm x 8.89 cm x 21.92 cm) | 4.00 | Cordless | RYOBI 18V | Brushed | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 37.500 | 2,200 | 3,200 | Variable Speed Trigger | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light, QuietSTRIKE Technology, Magnetic Tray, Bit Holder | UL Listed | 3-Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Ryobi 18V ONE+ Brushless 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (P239) |  Image provided by: www.walmart.com | Impact Drivers | Ryobi | P239 | 1 | Check Price at Amazon | 0.000 | 0 | 0.00 | Cordless | RYOBI 18V | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 166.667 | 4,350 | 2,000 | Standard | Belt Clip | Bit Holder, Magnetic Tray, LED Light | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||||||
| Ridgid 18V Brushless SubCompact 1/4 in Impact Driver (R8723B) |  Image provided by: www.homedepot.com | Impact Drivers | Ridgid | R8723B | 1 | Check Price at Home Depot | 4.400 | 53 | Home Depot4.4 / 5.0 (53) | 6.1 in x 7.8 in x 3.1 in (15.49 cm x 19.81 cm x 7.87 cm) | 2.00 | Cordless | RIDGID 18V | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 150.000 | 3,800 | 2,900 | Standard | Belt Hook, Bit Holder | LED Light | UL Listed | Lifetime Service Agreement | Check Price at Home Depot | ||||
| Ridgid 18V Brushless 1/4 in. Impact Driver (R862301B) |  Image provided by: www.homedepot.com | Impact Drivers | Ridgid | R862301B | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.600 | 27 | Home Depot4.6 / 5.0 (27) | 7.5 in x 2.5 in x 5.375 in (19.05 cm x 6.35 cm x 13.65 cm) | 2.30 | Cordless | RIDGID 18V | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 191.670 | 4,200 | 2,900 | Standard | Belt Hook, Bit Holder | LED Light | UL Listed | Lifetime Service Agreement | Check Price at Amazon | ||||
| Ridgid 18v Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (R862311B) |  Image provided by: www.homedepot.com | Impact Drivers | Ridgid | R862311B | 2 | Check Price at Home Depot | 4.600 | 151 | Home Depot4.6 / 5.0 (151) | 7.5 in x 2.5 in x 5.375 in (19.05 cm x 6.35 cm x 13.65 cm) | 2.30 | Cordless | RIDGID 18V | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 191.660 | 4,200 | 2,900 | 3 Speed Selector | Standard | Bit Holder, Belt Clip | LED Light | UL Listed | Lifetime Service Agreement | Check Price at Home Depot | |||
| Ridgid 18V Impact Driver (R86002B) |  Image provided by: www.ridgid.com/ | Impact Drivers | Ridgid | R86002B | 1 | Check Price at Amazon | 0.000 | 0 | 7.5 in x 2.375 in x 6.25 in (19.05 cm x 6.03 cm x 15.88 cm) | 2.48 | Cordless | RIDGID 18V | Brushed | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 154.167 | 3,600 | 2,800 | Standard | LED Light, Lanyard Loop | UL Listed | Lifetime Service Agreement | Check Price at Amazon | ||||||
| Ridgid OCTANE™ Brushless 18V 6-Mode Impact Driver (R86039B) |  Image provided by: www.ridgid.com/ | Impact Drivers | Ridgid | R86039B | 0 | Check Price at Amazon | 3.500 | 10 | Ridgid3.5 / 5.0 (10) | 0.00 | Cordless | RIDGID 18V | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 200.000 | 3,900 | 3,000 | 6-Mode Settings | Standard | Belt Hook, Driving Bit | Lifetime Service Agreement | Check Price at Amazon | ||||||
| Dewalt ATOMIC™ 20V MAX* 1/4" Brushless 3-Speed Impact Driver (DCF850B) |  Image provided by: www.dewalt.com | Impact Drivers | Dewalt | DCF850B | 2 | Check Price at Home Depot | 4.480 | 1,336 | Ace Hardware4.4 / 5.0 (17) Dewalt3.8 / 5.0 (24) Factory Authorized Outlet4.2 / 5.0 (24) Home Depot4.5 / 5.0 (1271) | 8 in x 3.375 in x 3.97 in (20.32 cm x 8.57 cm x 10.08 cm) | 2.10 | Cordless | DEWALT 20V | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 20 | 0.250 | 152.083 | 3,800 | 3,250 | 3 Speed Trigger | Standard | Belt Hook | LED Light | CSA Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Home Depot | |||
| Dewalt ATOMIC™ 20V MAX* Brushless Compact 1/4" Impact Driver (DCF809B) |  Image provided by: www.dewalt.com | Impact Drivers | Dewalt | DCF809B | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.600 | 2,706 | Dewalt4.5 / 5.0 (73) Home Depot4.6 / 5.0 (2633) | 3.062 in x 5.75 in x 12.987 in (7.78 cm x 14.61 cm x 32.99 cm) | 2.10 | Cordless | DEWALT 20V | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 20 | 0.250 | 141.667 | 3,200 | 2,800 | Variable Speed Trigger | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Lights | CSA Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Dewalt XTREME™ 12V MAX* Brushless 1/4" Impact Driver (DCF801B) |  Image provided by: www.dewalt.com | Impact Drivers | Dewalt | DCF801B | 1 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.800 | 38 | Acme Tools4.8 / 5.0 (20) Dewalt4.8 / 5.0 (18) | ? in x ? in x 5.05 in (? cm x ? cm x 12.83 cm) | 1.75 | Cordless | DEWALT 12V | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 12 | 0.250 | 120.833 | 3,600 | 2,850 | 3 Modes Including the Precision Drive™ Feature | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Lights | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | ||||
| Dewalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Tool Connect Impact Driver (DCF888B) |  Image provided by: www.dewalt.com | Impact Drivers | Dewalt | DCF888B | 3 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.480 | 95 | Dewalt4.4 / 5.0 (16) Home Depot4.5 / 5.0 (79) | 5.875 in x 3 in x 8.25 in (14.92 cm x 7.62 cm x 20.96 cm) | 2.65 | Cordless | DEWALT 20V | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 20 | 0.250 | 152.080 | 3,600 | 3,250 | 3 Programmable Modes + Default Home Mode | Standard | LED Light, Tool Connect Mobile App Integration, Keyless Chuck | CSA Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | ||||
| Dewalt 20V MAX XR 1/4" 3 Speed Impact Driver (DCF887B, DCF887M2) |  Image provided by: www.dewalt.com | Impact Drivers | Dewalt | DCF887B | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.700 | 8,290 | Ace Hardware4.6 / 5.0 (93) Dewalt4.4 / 5.0 (107) Home Depot4.7 / 5.0 (8090) | 5.875 in x 3 in x 8 in (14.92 cm x 7.62 cm x 20.32 cm) | 2.00 | Cordless | DEWALT 20V | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 20 | 0.250 | 152.080 | 3,800 | 3,250 | 3 Speed Settings | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light | ETL Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Dewalt 20V MAX 1/4 in Impact Driver (DCF885B) |  Image provided by: www.dewalt.com | Impact Drivers | Dewalt | DCF885B | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.600 | 3,955 | Dewalt4.6 / 5.0 (51) Home Depot4.6 / 5.0 (3904) | 3.9 in x 9.37 in x 6.25 in (9.91 cm x 23.8 cm x 15.88 cm) | 2.80 | Cordless | DEWALT 20V | Brushed | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 20 | 0.250 | 117.000 | 3,200 | 2,800 | Standard | Belt Hook | LED Lights | CSA and UL Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | ||||
| Makita 18V LXT® Lithium‑Ion Brushless Cordless Hybrid 4‑Function Impact‑Hammer‑Driver‑Drill (XPT02Z) |  Image provided by: www.makitatools.com | Impact Drivers | Makita | XPT02Z | 5 | Check Price at Amazon | 5.000 | 6 | Home Depot5 / 5.0 (6) | ? in x ? in x 6.75 in (? cm x ? cm x 17.15 cm) | 3.31 | Cordless | MAKITA 18V LXT | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 110.833 | 3,200 | 2,700 | 2 Speed Driver-Drill Modes, 2 Speed Hammer Driver-Drill Modes, 3 Speed Impact Driver Modes, 2 Speed Screwdriver Modes | Standard | LED Light | UL Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | ||||
| Makita 12V max CXT® Brushless Impact Driver (DT04Z) |  Image provided by: www.makitatools.com | Impact Drivers | Makita | DT04Z | 3 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.700 | 30 | Home Depot4.7 / 5.0 (30) | ? in x ? in x 5.313 in (? cm x ? cm x 13.5 cm) | 2.10 | Cordless | MAKITA 12V CXT | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 12 | 0.250 | 100.000 | 3,900 | 3,900 | 2 Speed Modes | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light | UL Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Makita 12V max CXT® Impact Driver (DT03Z) |  Image provided by: www.makitatools.com | Impact Drivers | Makita | DT03Z | 1 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.600 | 74 | Home Depot4.6 / 5.0 (74) | ? in x ? in x 6 in (? cm x ? cm x 15.24 cm) | 2.30 | Cordless | MAKITA 12V CXT | Brushed | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 12 | 0.250 | 80.833 | 3,200 | 2,600 | Variable Speed | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light | UL Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Makita 18V LXT® Brushless Quick‑Shift Mode™ 4‑Speed Impact Driver (XDT19Z) |  Image provided by: www.makitatools.com | Impact Drivers | Makita | XDT19Z | 3 | Check Price at Amazon | 5.000 | 8 | CPO Outlets5 / 5.0 (1) Home Depot5 / 5.0 (7) | ? in x ? in x 4.5 in (? cm x ? cm x 11.43 cm) | 2.38 | Cordless | MAKITA 18V LXT | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 132.500 | 3,800 | 3,600 | 4 Speed Modes | Standard | LED Lights, Assist Mode, 2 Tightening Modes | UL Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | ||||
| Makita 18V LXT® Sub‑Compact Brushless Impact Driver (XDT18ZB) |  Image provided by: www.makitatools.com | Impact Drivers | Makita | XDT18ZB | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.760 | 95 | CPO Outlets3 / 5.0 (2) Home Depot4.8 / 5.0 (93) | ? in x ? in x 5.25 in (? cm x ? cm x 13.34 cm) | 2.32 | Cordless | MAKITA 18V LXT | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 103.330 | 4,100 | 3,000 | 2 Speed Modes | Standard | LED Lights, Assist Mode | UL Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | ||||
| Makita 18V LXT® Brushless Quick‑Shift Mode 4‑Speed Impact Driver (XDT16Z) |  Image provided by: www.makitatools.com | Impact Drivers | Makita | XDT16Z | 3 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.900 | 78 | Home Depot4.9 / 5.0 (78) | ? in x ? in x 4.563 in (? cm x ? cm x 11.59 cm) | 2.43 | Cordless | MAKITA 18V LXT | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 133.330 | 3,800 | 3,600 | 4 Speed Power Selector, Two Tightening Modes, Assist Mode | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Lights | UL Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Makita 40V max XGT® Brushless 4‑Speed Impact Driver (GDT01Z) |  Image provided by: www.makitatools.com | Impact Drivers | Makita | GDT01Z | 3 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.730 | 12 | CPO Outlets5 / 5.0 (1) Home Depot4.7 / 5.0 (11) | ? in x ? in x 4.75 in (? cm x ? cm x 12.07 cm) | 2.76 | Cordless | MAKITA 40V XGT | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 40 | 0.250 | 162.500 | 4,400 | 3,700 | 4-Speed Power Selector Button, Two Tightening Modes, Assist Mode | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light | UL Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Makita 18V LXT® Brushless Impact Driver (XDT13Z) |  Image provided by: www.makitatools.com | Impact Drivers | Makita | XDT13Z | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.800 | 1,314 | Acme Tools4 / 5.0 (1) CPO Outlets4 / 5.0 (2) Home Depot4.8 / 5.0 (1311) | ? in x ? in x 5 in (? cm x ? cm x 12.7 cm) | 3.30 | Cordless | MAKITA 18V LXT | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 125.000 | 3,600 | 3,400 | Variable Speed | Standard | Belt CLip | LED Lights | UL Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Makita 18V LXT® Brushless Quick‑Shift Mode™ 3‑Speed Impact Driver (XDT14Z) |  Image provided by: www.makitatools.com | Impact Drivers | Makita | XDT14Z | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.800 | 223 | Acme Tools4.7 / 5.0 (7) CPO Outlets4.7 / 5.0 (3) Home Depot4.8 / 5.0 (213) | ? in x ? in x 4.625 in (? cm x ? cm x 11.75 cm) | 2.48 | Cordless | MAKITA 18V LXT | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 129.167 | 3,800 | 3,600 | 3-Speed Power Selection Switch, Tightening Mode | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Lights, Quick-Shift Mode™ | UL Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Makita 18V LXT® Lithium‑Ion Impact Driver (XDT11Z) |  Image provided by: www.makitatools.com | Impact Drivers | Makita | XDT11Z | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.600 | 181 | Acme Tools5 / 5.0 (2) Home Depot4.6 / 5.0 (179) | ? in x ? in x 5.375 in (? cm x ? cm x 13.65 cm) | 2.52 | Cordless | MAKITA 18V LXT | Brushed | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 121.667 | 3,500 | 2,900 | Variable Speed | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light | UL Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Makita 18V LXT® Brushless Oil‑Impulse 3‑Speed Impact Driver (XST01Z) |  Image provided by: www.makitatools.com | Impact Drivers | Makita | XST01Z | 4 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.620 | 76 | Acme Tools4.8 / 5.0 (8) Home Depot4.6 / 5.0 (68) | ? in x ? in x 5.375 in (? cm x ? cm x 13.65 cm) | 3.30 | Cordless | MAKITA 18V LXT | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 29.583 | 2,700 | 3,200 | 3-Speed Power Selection Switch | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light with independent on/off switch, Quick-Shift Mode™, Oil-Impulse™ Technology for lower noise and increased efficiency | UL Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Makita 18V LXT® Lithium‑Ion Angle Impact Driver (XLT01Z) |  Image provided by: www.makitatools.com | Right Angle Impact Drivers | Makita | XLT01Z | 4 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.840 | 55 | Acme Tools4.8 / 5.0 (4) CPO Outlets5 / 5.0 (10) Home Depot4.8 / 5.0 (41) | ? in x ? in x 15.25 in (? cm x ? cm x 38.74 cm) | 3.10 | Cordless | MAKITA 18V LXT | Brushed | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 44.167 | 3,000 | 2,000 | Variable Speed | Right Angled | Belt Clip | LED Light with Afterglow, Large Paddle Switch | UL Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (2853-20) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 2853-20 | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.700 | 1,129 | Milwaukee4.7 / 5.0 (1129) | 7.5 in x 2.43 in x 4.6 in (19.05 cm x 6.17 cm x 11.68 cm) | 2.20 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M18 | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 166.660 | 4,300 | 3,600 | 4 Modes | Standard | Belt Clip, Bit Holder | LED Light | CSA, ETL and UL Listed | 5 Year Limited Warranty | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Milwaukee M12 FUEL™ 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (2553-20) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 2553-20 | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.900 | 926 | Acme Tools4.9 / 5.0 (424) Milwaukee4.9 / 5.0 (502) | 7.8 in x 2 in x 5.1 in (19.81 cm x 5.08 cm x 12.95 cm) | 1.76 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M12 | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 12 | 0.250 | 108.333 | 4,000 | 3,300 | 4 Modes (3 Speed Modes, 1 Self-Tapping Screw Mode) | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light | CSA/ETL and UL Listed | 5 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ SURGE™ 1/4" Hex Hydraulic Driver (2760-20) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 2760-20 | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.580 | 7,357 | Ace Hardware4.6 / 5.0 (1154) Factory Authorized Outlet4.6 / 5.0 (1158) Home Depot4.6 / 5.0 (3724) Milwaukee4.5 / 5.0 (1321) | 7.67 in x 2.38 in x 5 in (19.48 cm x 6.05 cm x 12.7 cm) | 2.81 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M18 | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 37.500 | 4,000 | 3,000 | 4 Modes | Standard | Belt Clip, Bit Holder | LED Light, FLUID-DRIVE™ Hydraulic Powertrain | UL Listed | 5 Year Warranty | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Milwaukee M18 Brushless 1/4" Hex 3 Speed Impact Driver (2851-20) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 2851-20 | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.750 | 64 | Ace Hardware4.8 / 5.0 (31) Milwaukee4.7 / 5.0 (33) | 7.75 in x 2.25 in x 5.1 in (19.68 cm x 5.72 cm x 12.95 cm) | 2.00 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M18 | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 133.330 | 4,200 | 3,400 | 3 Speed Modes | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light | CSA Listed, UL Listed | 5 Year | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Milwaukee M18 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (2850-20, 2850-21) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 2850-20 | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.600 | 971 | Ace Hardware4.6 / 5.0 (222) Acme Tools5 / 5.0 (3) Factory Authorized Outlet3.5 / 5.0 (2) Home Depot4.6 / 5.0 (495) Milwaukee4.6 / 5.0 (249) | 7.75 in x 2.25 in x 5.1 in (19.68 cm x 5.72 cm x 12.95 cm) | 2.00 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M18 | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 133.330 | 4,200 | 3,400 | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light | CSA Listed, UL Listed | 5 Year Limited Warranty | Check Price at Amazon | ||||
| Milwaukee M18™ 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (2656-20) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 2656-20 | 1 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.780 | 760 | Home Depot4.8 / 5.0 (615) Milwaukee4.7 / 5.0 (145) | 9.1 in x 4 in x 9.1 in (23.11 cm x 10.16 cm x 23.11 cm) | 2.30 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M18 | Brushed | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 125.000 | 3,450 | 2,750 | Variable Speed Trigger | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light | CSA Listed, UL Listed | 5 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Milwaukee M18™ 2-Speed 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (2657-20) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 2657-20 | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.900 | 164 | Ace Hardware5 / 5.0 (7) Home Depot4.9 / 5.0 (149) Milwaukee4.9 / 5.0 (8) | 9.1 in x 4 in x 5.5 in (23.11 cm x 10.16 cm x 13.97 cm) | 3.12 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M18 | Brushed | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 125.000 | 3,450 | 2,750 | 2 Modes | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light | CSA Listed, UL Listed | 5 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Milwaukee M12™ 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (2462-20, 2462-22) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 2462-20 | 2 | Check Kit Price at Amazon | 4.450 | 1,749 | Acme Tools4.8 / 5.0 (96) Home Depot4.4 / 5.0 (1542) Milwaukee4.8 / 5.0 (111) | 7 in x 2 in x 6.5 in (17.78 cm x 5.08 cm x 16.51 cm) | 2.40 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M12 | Brushed | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 12 | 0.250 | 83.333 | 3,300 | 2,500 | Variable Speed Trigger | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light, On-Board Battery Fuel Gauge | CSA Listed, ETL Listed, UL Listed | 5 Year Limited | Check Kit Price at Amazon | |||
| Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (2953-20) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 2953-20 | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.700 | 1,231 | Ace Hardware4.7 / 5.0 (283) Home Depot4.7 / 5.0 (582) Milwaukee4.7 / 5.0 (366) | 5.4 in x 9.5 in x 3.9 in (13.72 cm x 24.13 cm x 9.91 cm) | 2.55 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M18 | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 166.667 | 4,400 | 3,900 | 4 Modes, ULTIMATE TRIGGER CONTROL | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light | UL Listed | 5 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Milwaukee M12 FUEL™ 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (3453-20) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 3453-20 | 2 | Check Price at Home Depot | 4.850 | 1,493 | Ace Hardware4.9 / 5.0 (219) Factory Authorized Outlet4.9 / 5.0 (222) Home Depot4.8 / 5.0 (778) Milwaukee4.9 / 5.0 (274) | 7.6 in x 2.14 in x 5 in (19.3 cm x 5.44 cm x 12.7 cm) | 2.00 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M12 | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 12 | 0.250 | 125.000 | 4,000 | 3,600 | 4 Modes | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Lights, On-Board Battery Fuel Gauge | UL Listed | 5 Year Limited | Check Price at Home Depot | |||
| Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/4" Hex Impact Driver w/ ONE-KEY™ (2857-20) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 2857-20 | 4 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.730 | 307 | Home Depot4.8 / 5.0 (197) Milwaukee4.6 / 5.0 (110) | 7.5 in x 2.43 in x 4.6 in (19.05 cm x 6.17 cm x 11.68 cm) | 2.20 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M18 | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 166.670 | 4,300 | 3,600 | 4 Custom Modes | Standard | Belt Clip, Bit Holder, Side Handle | LED Light, ONE-KEY Mobile App Integration | cUL Listed | 5 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Milwaukee M12 FUEL™ SURGE™ 1/4" Hex Hydraulic Driver (2551-20) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 2551-20 | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.800 | 2,518 | Home Depot4.8 / 5.0 (1627) Milwaukee4.8 / 5.0 (891) | 6.8 in x 2.2 in x 5.2 in (17.27 cm x 5.59 cm x 13.21 cm) | 2.40 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M12 | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 12 | 0.250 | 37.500 | 3,400 | 3,200 | 4 Modes | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light, On-Board Battery Fuel Gauge, FLUID-DRIVE™ Hydraulic Powertrain | UL Listed | 5 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Milwaukee M12™ 1/4" Hex Right Angle Impact Driver (2467-20) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Right Angle Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 2467-20 | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.900 | 353 | Ace Hardware4.9 / 5.0 (19) Home Depot4.9 / 5.0 (313) Milwaukee4.9 / 5.0 (21) | 2.6 in x 1.95 in x 11.3 in (6.6 cm x 4.95 cm x 28.7 cm) | 2.17 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M12 | Brushed | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 12 | 0.250 | 50.000 | 3,300 | 2,450 | Variable Speed | Right Angled | Extended Paddle Switch, LED Light, On-Board Battery Fuel Gauge | CSA Listed, ETL Listed, UL Listed | 5 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | ||||
| Milwaukee M18™ 2-Speed 1/4" Right Angle Impact Driver (2667-20) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Right Angle Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 2667-20 | 3 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.580 | 131 | Home Depot4.6 / 5.0 (117) Milwaukee4.4 / 5.0 (14) | 4 in x 3.25 in x 12.12 in (10.16 cm x 8.26 cm x 30.78 cm) | 2.70 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M18 | Brushed | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 56.250 | 3,400 | 2,250 | 2 Modes | Right Angled | Extended Paddle Switch, LED Light | CSA Listed, ETL Listed, UL Listed | 5 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | ||||
| Milwaukee M18™ Compact Brushless 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (3650-20) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 3650-20 | 2 | Check Price at Home Depot | 4.810 | 244 | Home Depot4.8 / 5.0 (208) Milwaukee4.9 / 5.0 (36) | 7.7 in x 2.1 in x 4.4 in (19.56 cm x 5.33 cm x 11.18 cm) | 1.70 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M18 | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 141.667 | 4,900 | 3,600 | Variable Speed Trigger | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light, All Metal Gearcase | UL Listed | 5 Year Limited | Check Price at Home Depot | |||
| Dewalt 20V MAX* XR® 3-Speed Impact 1/4 in. Driver (DCF845B) |  Image provided by: www.dewalt.com | Impact Drivers | Dewalt | DCF845B | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.810 | 229 | Acme Tools4.8 / 5.0 (32) CPO Outlets4.9 / 5.0 (18) Dewalt4.8 / 5.0 (31) Home Depot4.8 / 5.0 (61) Lowes4.8 / 5.0 (87) | 5.8 in x 3.375 in x 5.1 in (14.73 cm x 8.57 cm x 12.95 cm) | 2.00 | Cordless | DEWALT 20V | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 20 | 0.250 | 152.083 | 4,200 | 3,400 | 3 Modes | Standard | Belt Hook | LED Lights, Tool Connect Mobile App Integration | CSA Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Dewalt 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless 1/4 in. Impact Driver (DCF840B) |  Image provided by: www.dewalt.com | Impact Drivers | Dewalt | DCF840B | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 0.000 | 0 | 7.875 in x 3 in x 5.625 in (20 cm x 7.62 cm x 14.29 cm) | 2.20 | Cordless | DEWALT 20V | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 20 | 0.250 | 141.667 | 4,200 | 3,200 | Variable Speed Trigger | Standard | Belt Hook | LED Lights | UL safety listing | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | ||||
| Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ 1/4" Hex Impact Driver w/ ONE-KEY™ (2957-20) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 2957-20 | 3 | Check Price at Home Depot | 4.830 | 29 | Factory Authorized Outlet5 / 5.0 (1) Home Depot4.8 / 5.0 (21) Milwaukee4.9 / 5.0 (7) | 8 in x 2.6 in x 4.49 in (20.32 cm x 6.6 cm x 11.4 cm) | 2.30 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M18 | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 166.666 | 4,400 | 3,900 | 4-Mode (Customizable) | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Lights, ONE-KEY Mobile App Integration | UL Listed | 5 Year Limited | Check Price at Home Depot | |||
| Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (2653-20) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 2653-20 | 3 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.800 | 916 | Milwaukee4.8 / 5.0 (916) | ? in x ? in x 5.5 in (? cm x ? cm x 13.97 cm) | 0.00 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M18 | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 133.333 | 3,600 | 2,900 | 3 Modes | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light, On-Board Battery Fuel Gauge | 5 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | ||||
| Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ with ONE-KEY™ 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (2757-20) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 2757-20 | 0 | Check Price at Home Depot | 4.560 | 141 | Home Depot4.6 / 5.0 (81) Milwaukee4.5 / 5.0 (60) | ? in x ? in x 5.25 in (? cm x ? cm x 13.34 cm) | 2.10 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M18 | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 150.000 | 3,700 | 3,000 | 4 Modes | Standard | Belt Clip, Bit Holder | LED Lights, ONE-KEY Mobile App Integration, Support for 4 Custom Profiles | CSA Listed, ETL Listed, UL Listed | 5 Year Limited | Check Price at Home Depot | |||
| Milwaukee M18™ Compact Brushless 1/4" Hex 3-Speed Impact Driver (3651-20) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 3651-20 | 2 | Check Price at Home Depot | 2.820 | 5 | Home Depot2.7 / 5.0 (3) Milwaukee3 / 5.0 (2) | 7.7 in x 2.1 in x 4.4 in (19.56 cm x 5.33 cm x 11.18 cm) | 1.70 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M18 | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 141.667 | 4,900 | 3,600 | 3 Modes | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light, All Metal Gearcase, Tool Lanyard Loop | UL Listed | 5 Year Limited | Check Price at Home Depot | |||
| Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (2753-20) |  Image provided by: www.milwaukeetool.com | Impact Drivers | Milwaukee | 2753-20 | 5 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.750 | 518 | Home Depot4.8 / 5.0 (271) Milwaukee4.7 / 5.0 (247) | ? in x ? in x 5.25 in (? cm x ? cm x 13.34 cm) | 2.10 | Cordless | MILWAUKEE M18 | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 150.000 | 3,700 | 3,000 | 4 Modes | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light | CSA Listed, ETL Listed, UL Listed | 5 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||
| Makita 40V max XGT® Brushless Cordless 4‑Speed Impact Driver (GDT02Z) |  Image provided by: www.makitatools.com | Impact Drivers | Makita | GDT02Z | 3 | Check Price at Home Depot | 0.000 | 0 | ? in x ? in x 4.75 in (? cm x ? cm x 12.07 cm) | 2.80 | Cordless | MAKITA 40V XGT | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 40 | 0.250 | 155.000 | 4,100 | 3,700 | 4 Modes | Standard | Belt Clip | Dual LED Lights | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Home Depot | |||||
| Makita 12V max Lithium‑Ion Cordless Impact Driver (DT01ZW) |  Image provided by: www.makitatools.com | Impact Drivers | Makita | DT01ZW | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 5.000 | 7 | Home Depot5 / 5.0 (7) | ? in x ? in x 6.125 in (? cm x ? cm x 15.56 cm) | 1.90 | Cordless | MAKITA 12V CXT | Brushed | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 12 | 0.250 | 66.667 | 3,000 | 2,400 | Variable Speed Trigger | Standard | LED Light | UL Listed | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | ||||
| Bosch 18V Brushless Connected-Ready 1/4 In. Hex Impact Driver (GDR18V-1860CN) |  Image provided by: www.boschtools.com | Impact Drivers | Bosch | GDR18V-1860CN | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 5.000 | 1 | Lowes5 / 5.0 (1) | 8.2 in x 3 in x 4.9 in (20.83 cm x 7.62 cm x 12.45 cm) | 2.40 | Cordless | BOSCH 18V | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 155.000 | 4,100 | 3,400 | 3 Modes (Customizable) | Standard | Belt Clip, 4x Bit Holder | LED Light, Auto Bolt Release, Bosch Bluetooth® Connectivity Module Compatible (Sold Separately), Customizable Settings and Modes | 5 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | ||||
| Bosch 12V Max Brushless Impact Driver (PS42N) |  Image provided by: www.boschtools.com | Impact Drivers | Bosch | PS42N | 2 | Check Price at Amazon | 5.000 | 13 | Bosch5 / 5.0 (6) Lowes5 / 5.0 (7) | 7.04 in x 2.2 in x 5.4 in (17.88 cm x 5.59 cm x 13.72 cm) | 1.60 | Cordless | BOSCH 12V | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 12 | 0.250 | 81.250 | 3,100 | 2,600 | 2 Modes | Standard | Belt Clip, Bits | LED Lights, All Metal Gearbox | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | ||||
| Bosch 12V Max 1/4 In. Hex Impact Driver (PS41N) |  Image provided by: www.boschtools.com | Impact Drivers | Bosch | PS41N | 1 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.850 | 38 | Bosch4.9 / 5.0 (20) Lowes4.8 / 5.0 (18) | 6.5 in x 2.5 in x 5.4 in (16.51 cm x 6.35 cm x 13.72 cm) | 1.80 | Cordless | BOSCH 12V | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 12 | 0.250 | 77.500 | 3,100 | 2,600 | Variable Speed Trigger | Standard | Bits | LED Lights, On-Board Battery Fuel Gauge | 3 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||||
| Bosch 18V 1/4 In. Hex Impact Driver (25618B) |  Image provided by: www.boschtools.com | Impact Drivers | Bosch | 25618B | 1 | Check Price at Amazon | 4.600 | 10 | Bosch4.6 / 5.0 (10) | 8.75 in x ? in x 5.7 in (22.23 cm x ? cm x 14.48 cm) | 0.00 | Cordless | BOSCH 18V | Brushed | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 125.000 | 3,200 | 2,800 | Variable Speed Trigger | Standard | Belt Clip | LED Light | 5 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | ||||
| Bosch 18V EC Brushless Connected-Ready 1/4 In. Hex Impact Driver (GDR18V-1800B12) |  Image provided by: www.boschtools.com | Impact Drivers | Bosch | GDR18V-1800B12 | 3 | Check Price at Amazon | 0.000 | 0 | 8.2 in x 3 in x 4.9 in (20.83 cm x 7.62 cm x 12.45 cm) | 2.40 | Cordless | BOSCH 18V | Brushless | 0.000 | Lithium-Ion | 18 | 0.250 | 150.000 | 4,000 | 3,400 | Variable Speed Trigger | Standard | Belt Clip, 4x Bit Holder, Bits | LED Light, Electronic Cell and Motor Protection, Bosch Bluetooth® Connectivity Module Compatible | 5 Year Limited | Check Price at Amazon | |||||
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How to Choose the Best Impact Driver
An impact driver is a power tool that is used to drive screws and other fasteners with significantly more force and speed than a traditional cordless drill. This tool is often used by contractors, carpenters, and DIY enthusiasts for tasks such as building decks, hanging drywall, and assembling furniture.
Impact drivers have a spring mechanism that adds a hammering motion to deliver high torque output. As the driver bit rotates, it hammers against the anvil, which amplifies the force being applied to the fastener. This results in much more power and speed than a traditional drill, which relies solely on the rotation of the motor to turn the driver bit.
One of the key benefits of an impact driver is its ability to handle tough jobs that would be difficult or impossible with a regular drill. They are able to easily drive long, large screws and lag bolts that would stall a standard drill. Impact drivers are also highly useful for tasks such as removing stubborn or seized fasteners, as well as for tasks that require a lot of repetitive screw driving.
When it comes to finding the best impact driver, there are a few things to consider. Firstly, it’s important to consider the type and size of the fasteners you will be working with, as this will determine the required power and torque. Additionally, you should look for a tool with a comfortable grip and a variable speed trigger for greater control. A powerful battery and ergonomic design is also a plus. Customers often question the difference between impact wrenches and impact drivers. A key difference between impact drivers and impact wrenches is the drive style. Impact wrenches usually use a square drive which attaches directly to a socket. Impact drivers use a hex quick connect collet that uses hex shank bits.
In summary, an impact driver is a versatile and powerful power tool that is essential for any professional or DIYer who wants to tackle heavy-duty fastening tasks. With the right features and specifications, the best impact driver can make your work easier and faster, and the best impact driver for you may not be the best for someone else. Use SpecLook’s comparison table to compare a wide variety of impact drivers so that you can determine which one best fits your needs.