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 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 Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) or 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver?
The Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver is the cheaper at $119. Get the Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) for the stronger spec sheet, the 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver to spend less.
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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) | 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $195 | $119 |
| Brand | Makita | Ridgid |
| Released | 2019 | 2019 |
| Voltage (V) | 18 | 18 |
| Max torque in (lb) | 1600 | 2250 |
| Max (rpm) | 3600 | 2750 |
| Max ipm | 3800 | 3500 |
| Brushless | Yes | Yes |
| Speed settings | 4 | 3 |
| Weight (lb) | 1.9 | 2.5 |
Sources — Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only): makitatools.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 Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) and 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max torque in (lb): Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) 1600 vs 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver 2250
- Max (rpm): Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) 3600 vs 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver 2750
- Max ipm: Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) 3800 vs 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver 3500
- Speed settings: Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) 4 vs 18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver 3
- Weight (lb): Makita XDT16Z 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) 1.9 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.
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.
18V Gen5X Lithium-Ion Brushless 3-Speed 1/4 in. Impact Driver
No sourced tester review yet.