Makita
Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only)
$195
Released 2019
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Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) vs V20 Brushless 1/4 in. Impact Driver
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) is cheaper at $195. Every spec and price links to its source.
Craftsman
V20 Brushless 1/4 in. Impact Driver
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Released 2018
Which is better: the Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) or V20 Brushless 1/4 in. Impact Driver?
They split the 2 specs we compare evenly.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) | V20 Brushless 1/4 in. Impact Driver |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $195 | — |
| Brand | Makita | Craftsman |
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Voltage (V) | 18 | 20 |
| Max torque in (lb) | 1600 | 1500 |
| Max (rpm) | 3600 | 2800 |
| Max ipm | 3800 | 3500 |
| Brushless | Yes | Yes |
| Speed settings | 4 | 1 |
| Weight (lb) | 1.9 | 2.05 |
Sources — Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only): makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-19). V20 Brushless 1/4 in. Impact Driver: lifeandhome.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) and V20 Brushless 1/4 in. Impact Driver?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Voltage (V): Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) 18 vs V20 Brushless 1/4 in. Impact Driver 20
- Max torque in (lb): Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) 1600 vs V20 Brushless 1/4 in. Impact Driver 1500
- Max (rpm): Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) 3600 vs V20 Brushless 1/4 in. Impact Driver 2800
- Max ipm: Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) 3800 vs V20 Brushless 1/4 in. Impact Driver 3500
- Speed settings: Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) 4 vs V20 Brushless 1/4 in. Impact Driver 1
- Weight (lb): Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) 1.9 vs V20 Brushless 1/4 in. Impact Driver 2.05
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only)
One whitelisted hands-on source: Pro Tool Reviews (9.5/10) timed the XDT16 (XDT16Z bare tool) through their impact-driver test track, finishing in 1:59, and clocked ~8.5 sec on GRK 8-inch RSS screws in stacked OSB. They praise its compact, lightweight build (2.9 lbs with battery) and class-leading, sustained driving speed but flag limited torque for large lag or timber screws. This is a single-source review. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Incredibly compact and lightweight (under 3 lbs with battery); Excellent, sustained driving speed vs competitors; Advanced controls: 4 standard plus 4 smart assist modes with programmable switch.
Flagged: Limited torque (1,600 in-lbs) for large timber/lag/ledger screws; Premium price.
V20 Brushless 1/4 in. Impact Driver
No sourced tester review yet.