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Comparing Impact Drivers

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Awards    Editors' Choice Award
Best 12 Volt Impact Driver
 
Price $120 List
$77.07 at Amazon		$110 List
$66.98 at Amazon		$129 List
$95.00 at Amazon		$120 List
$99.99 at Amazon		$150 List
$128.88 at Amazon
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Pros Good amount of torque, decently compact, fairly fastAffordable, magnetic bit holderExceptional torque, very fast, great battery lifeConvenient, compact, several settingsSolid torque, decently speedy, convenient to use
Cons Fairly loud, lackluster battery test performanceUnimpressive torque, noisey, slowLoud, only one RPM settingPricey, battery doesn't last long, loudLoud, battery life could be better
Bottom Line Finishing a little below average overall, the ATOMIC struggled to stand out from the rest of the packIf you want to add an impact driver without spending an arm and a leg, then this is a great optionThis driver had the most impressive battery life in our test and offers torque performance that is on par with the bestGet this if you're looking for a light, small, 12-volt impact driver with great performanceThis run-of-the-mill tool failed to win any accolades but should do a decent job with most products
Rating Categories DeWalt DCF809B Atomic Black+Decker 20V Ma... Makita XDT13 Milwaukee M12 Fuel... Porter-Cable PCCK647
Speed (35%)
6.0
4.0
9.0
7.0
7.0
Torque (25%)
7.0
4.0
10.0
6.0
8.0
Convenience (20%)
6.0
4.0
6.0
7.0
6.0
Battery (15%)
3.7
2.4
6.6
3.6
4.3
Noise (5%) Sort Icon
5.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Specs DeWalt DCF809B Atomic Black+Decker 20V Ma... Makita XDT13 Milwaukee M12 Fuel... Porter-Cable PCCK647
Average Measured Total Time for Lag Bolt Test 32 seconds 58 seconds 21 seconds 37 seconds 32 seconds
Average Measured Time: Plywood Ledger Screw Test 6 seconds 6 seconds 4 seconds 6 seconds 7 seconds
Average Measured Fastening Torque 215 ft-lb 152 ft-lb 282 ft-lb 143 ft-lb 257 ft-lb
Average Measured Breaking Torque 300 ft-lb 220 ft-lb 300 ft-lb 275 ft-lb 300 ft-lb
Average Measured Time: 3-2'x12' Ledger Screw Test 5.4 seconds 6.7 seconds 2.8 seconds 3.7 seconds 3.9 seconds
Battery Test Screws Driven 46 31 78 44 52.5
Measured Length 130 mm 168 mm 126 mm 132 mm 147 mm
Average Measured Decibels While Using 92 dBa 97 dBa 97 dBa 97 dBa 98 dBa
Impact Driver Model # DCF809 BDCI202 XDT13 2553-20 PCC647
Quick Bit Insert Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Bit Holder No Yes No No Yes
Multiple Fastening Modes No No No Yes No