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Comparing Impact Drivers

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Awards Editors' Choice Award
Best Tool-Only Impact Driver
 Editors' Choice Award
Best 12 Volt Impact Driver
  
Price $135 List
$117.00 at Amazon		$140 List
$103.49 at Amazon		$120 List
$99.99 at Amazon		$224 List
$239.00 at Amazon		$169 List
$106.99 at Amazon
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Pros Incredibly fast, phenomenal torque, four speed settingsGood speed and torque, decent battery lifeConvenient, compact, several settingsLED can be turned off, bit quick insert, battery level indicatorBit holder, compact, easy-insert
Cons Not the best battery life, noisyLoud, relatively priceyPricey, battery doesn't last long, loudOverheats, inconsistent torque, lacks bit holder, cannot perform heavy duty tasksMotor temperature concerns, loud, erratic torque, light-duty only
Bottom Line If you're looking for a fast 18V impact driver with excellent torque in a condensed size, we recommend this modelAn excellent addition to an existing fleet of DEWALT tools, but an expensive option if you've not already investing in DEWALT batteriesGet this if you're looking for a light, small, 12-volt impact driver with great performanceA hydraulic drive model that is outperformed by others that cost significantly lessWe've tested many impact drivers that outperform this model and are much more affordable
Rating Categories Milwaukee M18 Fuel... DeWalt MAX XR DCF887B Milwaukee M12 Fuel... Makita XST01Z Lithi... Milwaukee M18 2760...
Speed (35%)
9.0
8.0
7.0
4.0
4.0
Torque (25%)
10.0
8.0
6.0
8.0
6.0
Convenience (20%) Sort Icon
8.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
Battery (15%)
5.7
5.1
3.6
4.5
5.0
Noise (5%)
2.0
2.0
3.0
2.0
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Specs Milwaukee M18 Fuel... DeWalt MAX XR DCF887B Milwaukee M12 Fuel... Makita XST01Z Lithi... Milwaukee M18 2760...
Average Measured Total Time for Lag Bolt Test 16 seconds 23 seconds 37 seconds Didn't Complete Didn't Complete
Average Measured Time: Plywood Ledger Screw Test 3 seconds 4 seconds 6 seconds 9 seconds 8 seconds
Average Measured Fastening Torque 300 ft-lb 238 ft-lb 143 ft-lb 255 ft-lb 183 ft-lb
Average Measured Breaking Torque 300 ft-lb 300 ft-lb 275 ft-lb 300 ft-lb 275 ft-lb
Average Measured Time: 3-2'x12' Ledger Screw Test 2.0 seconds 2.8 seconds 3.7 seconds 3.9 seconds 5.0 seconds
Battery Test Screws Driven 68 62 44 55 60
Measured Length 116 mm 136 mm 132 mm 136 mm 127 mm
Average Measured Decibels While Using 99 dBa 100 dBa 97 dBa 100 dBa 103 dBa
Impact Driver Model # 2853-20 DCF887 2553-20 XST01Z 2760-20
Quick Bit Insert Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bit Holder Yes No No No Yes
Multiple Fastening Modes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes