Ryobi Cordless Impact Driver

Last updated: August 31, 2019


A powerful battery gives the Ryobi Cordless Impact Driver its value, but you'll also get LED lights that illuminate your work area to make it easier for you. Tool-free bit changing saves time and keeps you focused on the task at hand. One of the best things about this tool is its very affordable price, which is much lower than with competing impact drivers.

Ryobi Cordless Impact Driver

We looked at the top Impact Drivers and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Impact Driver you should buy.

Product Details

Key Takeaway: Even though this impact driver is budget-friendly, it still has a multitude of special features, like an LED light and tool-free bit changing.

In our analysis of 37 expert reviews, the Ryobi Cordless Impact Driver placed 3rd when we looked at the top 7 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

The RYOBI® 18V ONE+™ Impact Driver delivers more innovation, features and power than ever before. The variable speed trigger assists in screw start up, allowing the unique impact mechanism to drive the longest deck screws or largest lag screws with ease by delivering more than 1,600 in lbs. of torque. It is over 33% faster and more powerful than the previous model and incorporates Tri-Beam LED lights to eliminate shadows on bits and fasteners in the darkest work areas. When it is time get things done, just take the bit from the convenient on-board storage and place it in the Auto-load chuck. Nothing could be easier for fast, one handed bit changes. Use the EXCLUSIVE MagTray™ magnetic holder to keep screws and bits in easy reach. The new and improved GripZone™ overmold provides users optimum grip and comfort to equal a pro featured tool with performance to match. The 18V ONE+™ Impact Driver is sold as a bare tool, allowing you to build on your ONE+™ collection without spending additional money on batteries and chargers with each tool purchase. Best of all, like every RYOBI® 18V ONE+™ blue or green tool, this Impact Driver works with any 18V ONE+™ battery. Upgrade to lithium-ion or LITHIUM+™ batteries for lighter weight and better performance.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

I love the 3 LED lights on the front of the tool which helps eliminate shadows.
The long-lasting battery and the ergonomic grip make this tool ideal for prolonged use.
Extremely light weight, with 2.6 pounds it becomes too easier to handle the driver.
For the environmentalist, this helps save a substantial amount of resources and subsequent pollution that goes into the manufacture of chargers and batteries.
Impact driver is powerful and can change bits quickly

What reviewers didn't like

While we wish it was a little lighter, using a compact battery will lower the weight.
The LED light ignites only when pressing the trigger, which kind of defeats the purpose of the whole thing.
While you need to purchase a separate battery and charger, this unit is among the devices that use the Ryobi One+ range battery.
Delays in LED light
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