Impact drivers look similar to drill/drivers but use a hammering mechanism to create far greater torque. This gives it the juice necessary to drive in or loosen large screws and b ...

During testing, we found all the models we recommend require hearing protection for safe use. For comprehensive buying advice and to learn more about how impact drivers differ from cordless drills ...

They differ in one key way, however: impact drivers also use a rapid hammering action better suited to drilling and driving into tougher, more dense materials — which could obviously be useful ...