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Comparing Impact Drivers

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Price $129 List
$92.90 at Amazon
Overall Score
80
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Pros Exceptional torque, very fast, great battery life
Cons Loud, only one RPM setting
Bottom Line This driver had the most impressive battery life in our test and offers torque performance that is on par with the best
Rating Categories Makita XDT13
Speed (35%)
9.0
Torque (25%)
10.0
Convenience (20%)
6.0
Battery (15%) Sort Icon
6.6
Noise (5%)
3.0
Specs Makita XDT13
Average Measured Total Time for Lag Bolt Test 21 seconds
Average Measured Time: Plywood Ledger Screw Test 4 seconds
Average Measured Fastening Torque 282 ft-lb
Average Measured Breaking Torque 300 ft-lb
Average Measured Time: 3-2'x12' Ledger Screw Test 2.8 seconds
Battery Test Screws Driven 78
Measured Length 126 mm
Average Measured Decibels While Using 97 dBa
Impact Driver Model # XDT13
Quick Bit Insert Yes
Bit Holder No
Multiple Fastening Modes No