Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Impact Drivers (2026)
The cheapest impact drivers is 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 4-Mode 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) at $99. Best by the numbers — 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 4-Mode 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) (lowest price), 20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) (newest). This page compares 12 impact drivers across 8 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
12 impact drivers compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 4-Mode 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) at $99 (Bare tool MSRP (PBLID02B)).
- Typical price: from $99, median $149, up to $220 — across 10 priced.
- Tracked: 12 products across 8 brands, current through 2026-06-19.
- Compared on: voltage v, max torque in lb, max rpm, max ipm, brushless, speed settings.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 4-Mode 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) ($99)
- Newest: 20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) (2023)
- Highest speed settings: M18 FUEL 1/4 in. Hex Impact Driver (Tool Only) (4 speed settings)
- Lightest: M12 FUEL 1/4 in. Hex Impact Driver (Tool Only) (1.76 weight lb)
Comparison
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
Popular comparisons
- 20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) vs M18 FUEL 1/4 in. Hex Impact Driver (Tool Only)
- 20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) vs 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only)
- M18 FUEL 1/4 in. Hex Impact Driver (Tool Only) vs 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only)
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest impact drivers?
18V ONE+ HP Brushless 4-Mode 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) is the cheapest at $99 (Bare tool MSRP (PBLID02B)), as of 2026-06-19.
How much does impact drivers cost?
Across the 10 impact drivers with a published price, the median is $149, ranging from $99 to $220, as of 2026-06-19.
Which impact drivers is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 4-Mode 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) ($99). Newest: 20V MAX XR 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver (Tool Only) (2023). Highest speed settings: M18 FUEL 1/4 in. Hex Impact Driver (Tool Only) (4 speed settings).
How many impact drivers are compared here?
12 impact drivers across 8 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-19.
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How we compiled this
Roster of 12 cordless impact driver models from DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch, Ryobi, Ridgid, Metabo HPT, and Craftsman, spanning ~2015-2023 release years, selected for high search volume and broad market representation. Specs independently re-verified (2026-06-19) against manufacturer pages and reputable tool-review outlets (Pro Tool Reviews, Tool Guyd) plus authorized dealers (Acme Tools, Burns Tools, Life and Home). voltage_v is nominal platform voltage; max_torque_in_lb is the manufacturer-stated peak in-lb figure; max_rpm and max_ipm are the highest no-load figures across all modes; brushless is a boolean; speed_settings is the count of distinct preset speed/mode positions (1 = variable-speed trigger only, no selector); weight_lb is the bare-tool (no battery) figure where published, otherwise null. priceUsd is the US MSRP or published bare-tool retail price unless priceNote states otherwise. All specs in the draft survived adversarial re-verification; no products were fabricated or removed. Minor source/note corrections applied per provenance fields.
Last verified 2026-06-19. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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