Best overall Ingersoll Rand 2235TiMAX —
Highest overall score (78/100) — the strongest balance of specs, value and recency in this group.
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Best Impact Wrenches (2026)
8 impact wrenches 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.
The best overall impact wrench is Ingersoll Rand 2235TiMAX. The best value impact wrench is Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP) ($79). The cheapest is Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP) at $79. 8 impact wrenches compared from $79 to $455 across 7 brands — every figure sourced, updated July 2026.
As of 2026-07-11
Cite this comparison
Per The Front Desk Review, the cheapest impact wrenches is Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP) at $79; across 7 models the median price is $289 ($79–$455), every figure sourced and dated, as of 2026-07-11. https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/impact-wrenches/ Our data Our pay-blind pick across the 8 impact wrenches we ranked is Ingersoll Rand 2235TiMAX — the Platinum-tier leader on specs-per-dollar, never price or placement. The smart-money alternative is Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP) ($139). Category Champions, as of August 2026.
Which impact wrench should you buy?
Three buyer-intent picks from the algorithmic ranking below — no paid placement.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices verified 2026-07-11; live price may differ.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP) at $79 (Manufacturer store (ryobitools.com) lists model PCL265B at $139.00 on its bare-tool product page (toolkit toggle shows 'Tool Only' and '(1) 4Ah Battery/Charger' options; displayed figure corresponds to the PCL265B bare-tool listing). Bare tool, not kit. Amazon lists the same tool-only SKU (ASIN B0BL8BC8MF) but returned no numeric price in the fetched page.).
- Typical price: from $79, median $289, up to $455 — across 7 priced.
- Tracked: 8 products across 7 brands, current through 2026-07-11.
- Compared on: Drive size (in), Power source, Voltage (V), Max fastening torque (nm), Max breakaway torque (nm), No load speed (rpm).
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP) ($139)
- Highest noLoadSpeedRpm: Ingersoll Rand 2235TiMAX (8500 noLoadSpeedRpm)
- Highest speedSettings: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 (4 speedSettings)
- Lowest weightLbs: Bosch GDS18V-330C (3.46 weightLbs)
Top 3 by quality
An algorithmic overall ranking from the data on this page — value for money, spec strength, and recency. 100% data-driven, no paid placement.
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Ingersoll Rand 2235TiMAX Quality score 78/100 Most powerful -
Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP) Quality score 76/100 Best value - Metabo HPT WR36DBQ4 Quality score 35/100 Most powerful
How we rank: Value 45% · Spec strength 35% · Recency 20%. Scores are computed only within this category from published specs and prices — never influenced by commissions or placement. Method & open data →
What to look for
How to read the comparison — what each key spec means and the range across these impact wrenches.
- No load speed (rpm) — higher is better (this group: 1500 to 8500).
Comparison
| Compare | # | Impact Wrenche | Price | Drive size (in) | Power source | Voltage (V) | Max fastening torque (nm) | Max breakaway torque (nm) | No load speed (rpm) | Source | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP) | $79 | 0.5 | cordless | 18 | — | — | 2700 | ryobitools.com | Check price → | |
| 2 |  Bosch GDS18V-330C | $219 | — | cordless | 18 | — | — | 2300 | boschtools.com | On Amazon → | |
| 3 | DeWalt DCF900 (20V MAX XR) | $249 | — | cordless | 20 | — | — | 2300 | dewalt.com | On Amazon → | |
| 4 | Metabo HPT WR36DBQ4 | $289 | — | cordless | 36 | — | — | 1500 | metabo-hpt.com | On Amazon → | |
| 5 |  Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 1 review | $299 | — | cordless | 18 | — | — | 2000 | milwaukeetool.com | On Amazon → | |
| 6 |  Makita GWT07 (40V max XGT) | $379 | — | cordless | 40 | — | — | 2300 | contractortool.com | On Amazon → | |
| 7 |  Ingersoll Rand W7152 | $455 | — | cordless | 20 | — | — | 1900 | powertools.ingersollrand.com | On Amazon → | |
| 8 | Ingersoll Rand 2235TiMAX | — | 0.5 | pneumatic | — | 1220 | 1830 | 8500 | powertools.ingersollrand.com | On Amazon → |
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. The “Buy” links go to Amazon; as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, and the live price may differ from the sourced figure shown.
Popular comparisons
What is the cheapest impact wrench?
Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP) is the cheapest at $79 (Manufacturer store (ryobitools.com) lists model PCL265B at $139.00 on its bare-tool product page (toolkit toggle shows 'Tool Only' and '(1) 4Ah Battery/Charger' options; displayed figure corresponds to the PCL265B bare-tool listing). Bare tool, not kit. Amazon lists the same tool-only SKU (ASIN B0BL8BC8MF) but returned no numeric price in the fetched page.), as of 2026-07-11.
How much does impact wrenches cost?
Across the 7 impact wrenches with a published price, the median is $289, ranging from $79 to $455, as of 2026-07-11.
Which impact wrench is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP) ($139). Highest noLoadSpeedRpm: Ingersoll Rand 2235TiMAX (8500 noLoadSpeedRpm). Highest speedSettings: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 (4 speedSettings).
How many impact wrenches are compared here?
8 impact wrenches across 7 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-07-11.
What is the best overall impact wrench?
Ingersoll Rand 2235TiMAX — Highest overall score (78/100) — the strongest balance of specs, value and recency in this group.
What is the best value impact wrench?
Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP) ($79) — Most specification per dollar of any impact wrenches here at $139.
What is the most capable impact wrench?
Makita GWT07 (40V max XGT) ($379) — Leads this group on the measured specs — a premium pick at $379.
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