Cordless Drill & Impact Driver Ratings
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Cordless Drills (58)
General-use drills suffice for most work, though you might want more speed, power, and run time for tougher jobs.
. . .Impact Drivers (48)
Impact drivers can be more compact and lightweight than many drills. Unlike drills, they don't have a chuck and instead have a clamp.
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