GALAX PRO Impact Driver 20 V Lithium Ion 1/4" Hex Cordless Driver with LED Work Light, 6 Pieces Screwdriver Bits, Variable Speed (0-2800 RPM)- 1.3 Ah Battery and Charger Included

This impact driver gets the job done. Whether driving screws or impacting nuts and bolts, this driver gets the job done.

Updated 12/6/2021. I used and enjoyed this Galax Pro 1/4" impact driver so much, that given an opportunity to buy a different, theoretically even better, brushless, more powerful model from a different brand, at a bargain price, I jumped at the opportunity. To my surprise, the Galax Pro unit is better. It is easier to modulate the power, and the more powerful, other brand, unit comes on with a surge of power that is much more likely to damage screws (using the same bits). The Galax Pro unit is also lighter, and almost as small. For driving drywall or deck / construction screws, the Galax Pro just works better. It is just sized better for most 2X4 construction uses. Previous review: I liked the 1/4" hex impact driver so much, I just bought the 2 speed drill from the same company. The 1/4" hex impact driver seems every bit the better professional tool. Batteries are inexpensive. These are nicer than the economy tools at the big box home improvement stores and consistent with more mid-range tools. It does have a brushed motor (The high end professional tools are often brush-less). Brushless motors should have longer ultimate longevity, as the brushes wear out over time (a very long time). For my purposes as a homeowner doing modest renovations, these are very good tools at a great price. As a side note, the most expensive professional tools are often as small as possible, as these are easier to maneuver in tight places. The size of these tools are reasonably compact. Incidentally, the power in a battery is the product of voltage multiplied by Amp hours (V X Ah). Therefore if comparing batterries, a 1.3Ah, 20V battery as this tool uses, has essentially the same power and run time as a 1.5Ah battery in a 18V tool system, or 2Ah in a 12V tool system. Calculated, these are 2.6, 2.7 and 2.4 Watt hours respectively.

this is impressive. For the price you can't beat it. I liked it so much I purchased the drill

Battery lasts forever. Tiny but mighty. I love this drill. (I never use my expensive Makita anymore unless it's for major long-term drilling through wood.)

I don't know what took me so long to get one of there. This tool gives me a little help fastening difficult items together. My first project was a work bench and my second project was assembly of a tool push cart. It helps when the screw hole was not quite deep enough for the length of faster. I keep it handy in my wood shop.

I've had these galax pro tools before and there j7st great. Really. Like ill continue to get galax products forever.

Outstanding

I purchased this impact driver in August 2024 and initially, I was quite satisfied with its performance. It had solid torque, was comfortable to use, and handled most of my DIY and light professional tasks with ease. However, less than a year later, I am very disappointed. Recently, while using it for a fairly routine job, it suddenly began emitting smoke, and it seems like something inside has burned out. There was no warning or sign of trouble before this happened. I expected better durability from a tool, especially with light to moderate use. This is not what I would expect from a product, and now I’m left without a working driver when I need it. I’ll be reaching out to customer service to see if there’s any warranty coverage or solution, but overall, I can’t recommend this product based on my experience.