Ryobi, Milwaukee, and Makita Impact Drivers Surpass DeWalt in Customer Ratings

Home Depot customers have given high marks to several impact drivers from brands other than DeWalt, according to user ratings on the company's website. Ryobi and Milwaukee are two notable examples of manufacturers that have created products with better ratings than DeWalt offerings.

The Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless ¼-inch Impact Driver has a cumulative higher rating on Home Depot's website than similar units from DeWalt. This impact driver boasts a brushed motor, delivering 1,800 inch-pounds of torque and reaching up to 3,400 IPM. It has a 4.8 out of five-star score based on around 1,600 user ratings, with 99% of customers recommending it.

Another standout model is the Milwaukee M12 Fuel Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless ¼-inch Hex Impact Driver, which has a 4.8 out of five-star score based on over 1,300 ratings and a 93% recommendation rate. This impact driver runs on a 12-volt Milwaukee battery, providing the necessary juice for the brushless motor to generate 1,300 inch-pounds of torque.

The Makita 18-volt LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless ¼-inch Cordless Variable Speed Impact Driver also has a higher rating than similar DeWalt impact drivers. It promises 1,500 inch-pounds of torque and variable speed between 0 and 3,400 rpm, with a 4.7 out of five-star score based on over 1,400 ratings.