Bosch
18V Freak Connected-Ready Two-In-One 1/4 in. & 1/2 in. Impact Driver (Bare Tool)
$159
Released 2021
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18V Freak Connected-Ready Two-In-One 1/4 in. & 1/2 in. Impact Driver (Bare Tool) vs 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver is cheaper at $119. Every spec and price links to its source.
Ridgid
18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver
$119Cheaper
Released 2019
Which is better: the 18V Freak Connected-Ready Two-In-One 1/4 in. & 1/2 in. Impact Driver (Bare Tool) or 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver?
They split the 2 specs we compare evenly. The 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver is the cheaper at $119.
See 18V Freak Connected-Ready Two-In-One 1/4 in. & 1/2 in. Impact Driver (Bare Tool) on Amazon See 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver on Amazon
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | 18V Freak Connected-Ready Two-In-One 1/4 in. & 1/2 in. Impact Driver (Bare Tool) | 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $159 | $119 |
| Brand | Bosch | Ridgid |
| Released | 2021 | 2019 |
| Voltage (V) | 18 | 18 |
| Max torque in (lb) | 1860 | 2250 |
| Max (rpm) | 3400 | 2750 |
| Max ipm | 4100 | 3500 |
| Brushless | Yes | Yes |
| Speed settings | 3 | 3 |
| Weight (lb) | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Sources — 18V Freak Connected-Ready Two-In-One 1/4 in. & 1/2 in. Impact Driver (Bare Tool): boschtools.com (verified 2026-06-19). 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver: protoolreviews.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the 18V Freak Connected-Ready Two-In-One 1/4 in. & 1/2 in. Impact Driver (Bare Tool) and 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max torque in (lb): 18V Freak Connected-Ready Two-In-One 1/4 in. & 1/2 in. Impact Driver (Bare Tool) 1860 vs 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver 2250
- Max (rpm): 18V Freak Connected-Ready Two-In-One 1/4 in. & 1/2 in. Impact Driver (Bare Tool) 3400 vs 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver 2750
- Max ipm: 18V Freak Connected-Ready Two-In-One 1/4 in. & 1/2 in. Impact Driver (Bare Tool) 4100 vs 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver 3500
- Weight (lb): 18V Freak Connected-Ready Two-In-One 1/4 in. & 1/2 in. Impact Driver (Bare Tool) 2.6 vs 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver 2.5
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
18V Freak Connected-Ready Two-In-One 1/4 in. & 1/2 in. Impact Driver (Bare Tool)
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, hands-on tested this exact model, scoring it 9.0/10. They measured 3240 in-lbs breakaway torque and a 14.05-second average screw-driving time, praising the hybrid hex/square drive and unchanged price. Downsides: the hybrid drive lengthens the tool and it uses a single LED instead of the preferred 3-LED chuck ring. No other whitelisted outlet reviewed it. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Combination 1/4-in hex and 1/2-in square drive eliminates socket adapters; More torque than predecessor; drives tough screws ~2 seconds faster; No price increase over the prior model.
Flagged: Hybrid drive makes the tool longer; Single LED below the handle instead of the preferred 3-LED chuck ring.
18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver
No sourced tester review yet.