Milwaukee · Milwaukee M12
Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4" Hex Impact Driver
- Torque
- 1,500 in-lb
- Weight
- 1.6 lb tool only
- Length
- 5.0"
Small hands, tight cabinets, overhead work — a light impact that still does real work.
Compare · updated 2026-10-24
Best impact drivers
Impact drivers make long screws feel easy. Here are five strong choices from compact 12V to full 18V, plus a pink option, with every number sourced.
Our quick picks
Every number is sourced on the tool's page.
DeWalt · DeWalt 20V MAX
DeWalt ATOMIC 20V MAX Brushless Compact 1/4" Impact Driver
- Torque
- 1,825 in-lb
- Weight
- 2.1 lb tool only
- Length
- 3.97"
Anyone driving lots of screws in tight spots: cabinets, closets, deck boards.
Ryobi · Ryobi 18V ONE+
Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 4-Mode 1/4" Impact Driver
- Torque
- 2,200 in-lb
- Weight
- 2.3 lb tool only
- Length
- 5.5"
Budget-minded homeowners building planters, fences and decks.
Makita · Makita 18V LXT
Makita 18V LXT Brushless Impact Driver Kit (3.0Ah)
- Torque
- 1,500 in-lb
- Weight
- 3.3 lb with battery
- Length
- 5.0"
A first impact driver that arrives ready to work.
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DeWalt · DeWalt 20V MAX
DeWalt ATOMIC 20V MAX Brushless Compact 1/4" Impact Driver
- Torque
- 1,825 in-lb
- Weight
- 2.1 lb tool only
- Length
- 3.97"
Anyone driving lots of screws in tight spots: cabinets, closets, deck boards.
Milwaukee · Milwaukee M18
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/4" Hex Impact Driver
- Torque
- 2,000 in-lb
- Weight
- 2.2 lb tool only
- Length
- 4.47"
Deck builders, fence fixers, and anyone already on M18 batteries.
Makita · Makita 18V LXT
Makita 18V LXT Brushless Impact Driver Kit (3.0Ah)
- Torque
- 1,500 in-lb
- Weight
- 3.3 lb with battery
- Length
- 5.0"
A first impact driver that arrives ready to work.
Ryobi · Ryobi 18V ONE+
Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 4-Mode 1/4" Impact Driver
- Torque
- 2,200 in-lb
- Weight
- 2.3 lb tool only
- Length
- 5.5"
Budget-minded homeowners building planters, fences and decks.
Milwaukee · Milwaukee M12
Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4" Hex Impact Driver
- Torque
- 1,500 in-lb
- Weight
- 1.6 lb tool only
- Length
- 5.0"
Small hands, tight cabinets, overhead work — a light impact that still does real work.
The Original Pink Box · Original Pink Box 20V (own system)
The Original Pink Box 20V Brushless 1/4" Impact Driver
- Torque
- 1,593 in-lb
- Weight
- Unverified
- Length
- Unverified
Pair it with the pink drill for a matching, capable set.