The best cordless impact drivers, compared.
Top pick: DeWalt DCF887N – Bare brushless 18 V body, three speeds, 205 Nm stated, and 4.7 from 5,167 reviews, if you already own the packs. Best value: GALAX PRO 95307 – About £42.83 for a kit with a 1.3 Ah pack, a charger, and six bits, at 4.4 from 872 reviews, for occasional timber screws. Updated October 2026.
A cordless impact driver is a battery tool with a 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) hex collet. It spins screws and adds short rotational blows when the fastener resists, which is why UK buyers use one for decking, fencing, kitchens, and other timber screws. A sound listing shows that hex nose, a stated torque you can control with a trigger or speed modes, and a clear line on whether a battery and charger are in the price. A square drive is a different tool, and a jaw chuck is a drill. Look for impact-rated bits, a platform you already own or a complete kit if you do not, and English instructions on machinery sold in Great Britain. Home DIY sits outside workplace vibration and noise thresholds, but eye protection and hearing protection still belong on a long run of screws. How to order those checks is in the [cordless impact driver buying guide](/hub/tools/cordless-impact-driver/sub/cordless-impact-driver-buying-guide).
A cordless impact driver is a battery tool with a 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) hex collet.
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Across 5,167 amazon.co.uk reviews, the DeWalt DCF887N is a bare 18 V brushless body at about £59.95, with three speeds and a 6.35 mm hex collet. The maximum-torque cell states 205 Nm and a second torque cell states 200 Nm. Reviewers who already own a pack describe strong fastening, a working day from one reviewer’s own 5 Ah battery, and a build they call typical of this brand. The part number is DCF887N-XJ, while the model-number field prints DCF850NT-XJ, and the included-components line says impact wrench even though the nose is a hex driver. More than one UK reviewer reports side-to-side play in the chuck on arrival. The price covers a belt hook and a magnetic bit holder, not a battery or a charger, and the speed cells disagree at 3,800 rpm and 3,250 rpm. In this set it is the top pick when you already run DeWalt 18 V packs and you check the body is the DCF887. It is the wrong first tool if you own no packs, because the shelf price does not drive a screw on its own.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already own DeWalt 18 V batteries and want the most-reviewed hex body in this set.
Less suitable: You need a kit that charges tonight, or you have not checked which model number is on the box.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this price include a battery?
The title says bare unit, body only. Included components list a belt hook, a magnetic bit holder, and the tool. A battery is not listed.
Which model number is on the listing?
The part number is DCF887N-XJ and the title says DCF887N. The model-number field says DCF850NT-XJ.
What torque is printed?
The maximum-torque cell says 205 Nm. A second torque cell says 200 Nm.
The DeWalt DCF850N-XJ is a bare compact 18 V XR brushless body at about £98.43, stating 205 Nm, three speeds, and a 6.35 mm hex. Across 1,106 amazon.co.uk reviews the line is 4.7, and the sampled UK texts centre on the short body for tight spaces. Bullets say 101 mm long and 0.95 kg tool only, with a 3× LED ring. Reviewers who already use DeWalt packs treat it as part of that system, and one says cheap bits and screws shear under the torque. The item-weight cell says 1 g, the colour cell says natural latex, and a maximum-power cell says 205 watts beside the 205 Nm claim, so those attribute rows are not usable. One reviewer says mode 1 does not work and that a return came back the same, and another found broken black plastic from the magnetic bit holder. There is no battery in the price. It is the body to add when you already own 18 V XR packs and the longer DCF887 will not fit the gap.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You own DeWalt 18 V packs and you need the shorter body in a tight gap.
Less suitable: You are buying a first kit, or the longer DCF887 already reaches the screws you drive.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this bare unit include a battery?
The title says bare unit. Included components name the DCF850N-XJ body. A separate battery is not listed.
How long and how heavy does the listing say the tool is?
Bullets say 101 mm long and 0.95 kg tool only. The item-weight cell says 1 g, which is not usable.
What torque is printed?
Bullets and the maximum-torque cell say up to 205 Nm. The maximum-power cell says 205 watts beside that claim.
The Ingco CKLI20277 is a twin kit at about £117.99: a brushless impact driver stated at 285 Nm and a separate impact drill stated at 66 Nm, with two 2.0 Ah P20S packs and a charger the bullet says takes about an hour. Across 144 amazon.co.uk reviews the line is 4.7. Sampled UK texts call both tools solid for home use and like the case, the batteries, and the charger together. One buyer built decking with the set, and another used the drill for pilots and the driver for long hex screws. That decking note is a single anecdote, not a trial of several tools. One review says the driver slipped while driving, and the attribute table mixes the drill’s 13 mm chuck and a two-speed cell with the driver’s three rpm ranges. The driver hex size is not printed. It is the rational basket when you want a driver and a drill on one 20 V platform in the same box, and a poor buy if you only need screws, because the price includes the drill.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a hex driver and a drill, with two packs, in one Ingco box.
Less suitable: You only drive screws, or you already own a DeWalt 18 V set and do not want a second platform.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this only an impact driver?
The title and included line list an impact driver and an impact drill, two 2.0 Ah batteries, and a charger.
What torque figures are printed?
The driver bullet and maximum-torque cell say 285 Nm. The drill bullet says 66 Nm.
Which battery platform does the listing name?
The bullets say the pack and charger are compatible with the INGCO P20S 20 V platform.
Across 872 amazon.co.uk reviews, the GALAX PRO 95307 is a kit at about £42.83 that states 100 Nm and a single trigger range of 0–2800 rpm, with a 1.3 Ah pack, a charger, and six bits in the box. Reviewers use that one pack on fence, gate, and shed-base screws and mention the tool-less bit change. A buyer who picked one up in November 2024 still reached for it later, and one owner compared the feel with tools they already had. The motor type is not stated, so you cannot read this listing as brushless. The attribute table says 240 V while the bullets describe a 20 V pack, which is a catalogue clash rather than a mains tool. One trade user who ran a previous example about nine hours a day says it packed up after about three years, and several other reviews are one-line praise, so the complaint record is thin. In this set it is the best value when you own no battery platform and the jobs are occasional timber screws. It is a weak choice if you need a second pack in the box or a named brushless motor.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a charged hex driver for occasional fence, gate, or shed screws and you do not already own an 18 V platform.
Less suitable: You need a spare pack, a stated brushless motor, or all-day trade use from a 1.3 Ah battery.
Specifications
Common questions
Is a battery included?
The included-components line lists one 1.3 Ah battery and a charger, plus six screwdriver bits.
What torque does the listing state?
The maximum-torque cell says 100 Nm. The listing has one speed range, 0–2800 rpm on the trigger.
Why does the voltage cell say 240 V?
The attribute table says 240 volts. The bullets say a 20 V lithium pack. Both strings are in the capture. Follow the bullets for the pack, not the 240 V cell.
The NANWEI NW-S5240 is a kit at about £59.99 that states 240 Nm, four speeds, a brushless motor, two 2.0 Ah packs, a charger, a bit set, and a case. Across 66 amazon.co.uk reviews the line is 4.3, and the sampled UK texts praise runtime and a case that holds the kit after light use. One reviewer says the driver worked with Makita batteries they already owned, which matches the seller’s compatible-devices line and is not a statement from Makita. Another review says the tool is prone to breaking, and that comment is not repeated in the rest of the sample. The title says a 1/4 inch hex while the chuck-size cell says 10.2 mm, and the item weight of 2.62 kg sits against a 910 g bullet, so the weight cell is not used here. Sixty-six reviews is a much smaller base than the DeWalt or GALAX PRO rows. It suits you if you want two packs in one box and you treat the cross-brand fit as unproven. It is a poor swap for the DeWalt bare body if you already own 18 V XR packs.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a two-battery kit around this shelf price and you do not already own DeWalt 18 V packs.
Less suitable: You need a large review sample, or you expected an official Makita battery fit.
Specifications
Common questions
What is in the box?
The included line lists the driver, a charger, two 2.0 Ah batteries, a bit set, an English manual, and a storage case.
Does the listing claim another brand’s batteries?
The compatible-devices cell names Makita 18 V batteries. That is the seller’s line in this capture, not a statement from Makita.
What drive size is printed?
The title says 1/4 inch hex. The maximum chuck size cell says 10.2 mm. Prefer the title.
The Dong Cheng listing is about £64.99 for a brushless 20 V driver that states 165 Nm and three ranges, 0–1200 / 2100 / 3300 rpm. The star line is 4.1 from only nine amazon.co.uk reviews, and five UK review bodies are in the file. Those texts praise a soft start and a light, balanced feel, and one buyer says it drives most screws and mentions a battery indicator. Another is unsure the tool delivers 165 Nm and reports a 100 mm screw that did not go well. One of the nine says the tool arrived and did not work, and another found the bit-lock instructions confusing. Included components name one 2.0 Ah battery and do not name a charger. The item weight of 2.99 kg disagrees with a 1.2 kg bullet, so the weight cell is left open. A seller line about 225 screws per charge is a claim, not a count repeated here. It is a speculative buy if you already have a matching charger and you accept a nine-review sample.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already own a charger for this 20 V pack and you accept a nine-review sample.
Less suitable: You need a charger named in the box, or a review count you can lean on.
Specifications
Common questions
Is a charger listed?
Included components say one battery. A charger is not named.
What torque and speeds are printed?
165 Nm, three ranges: 0–1200 / 2100 / 3300 rpm and 0–1300 / 3300 / 4300 ipm.
How many UK reviews are on the capture?
The listing line says 4.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Five UK review bodies are in the file.
Six amazon.co.uk listings were scored from the stored pages and the review notes already on file. Shelf date 19 October 2026. There is no laboratory test, and the stated torque figures were not measured on one rig. Stars are the listing line. The top pick is the bare brushless body with the largest review count in this set. The best value is the complete kit at the lowest shelf price for occasional timber screws. One of each. The weights below sum to 100.
Hex drive
25%A listing stays in this set only when the nose is a 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) hex collet. A square anvil is an impact wrench. A jaw chuck is a drill. Where the driver hex size is not printed, that cell stays open.
What the price includes
25%Points follow the included-components line: battery, charger, bits, or a bare body. A bare price is not scored as a kit. A battery named without a charger is not scored as ready to charge.
Stated torque and modes
20%Stated newton-metres and speed modes are claims, not a shared rig. About 100–130 Nm is read as occasional screws, 150–180 Nm as renovation work, and 200 Nm and above as heavy timber where control matters. Conflicting torque cells are not averaged.
Battery platform
15%Packs score when the listing names a foot you can match. A 20 V label is that brand’s own mark, not a shared foot. A seller line that names another brand’s batteries is not treated as an official fit.
Listing consistency
15%The title, part number, and included-components line outrank a conflicting attribute cell. A voltage, weight, chuck, or model-number cell that disagrees with those lines does not raise the score.
Buy the nose and the basket before you buy a star line. A hex collet drives screws. A square anvil does not. A bare price is not a kit, and a stated newton-metre figure was not measured on one rig with the other listings. Match the pack to batteries you already own, and prefer the title when an attribute cell disagrees.
A cordless impact driver is a battery tool with a 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) hex collet. It spins a screw and adds rotational blows when the fastener resists. UK buyers use one for decking, fencing, kitchens, and as a bare body for packs they already own. A combi drill is the clutched, hammer-capable tool. An impact wrench is the wheel-nut tool, and final wheel tightness is still the vehicle torque.
A 1/2 inch square anvil is an impact wrench, even when the title says impact driver. Final wheel tightness is still the vehicle torque. Screws need a 6.35 mm hex collet.
A bare body does not drive a screw until you add a battery and a charger. A two-battery kit at a similar shelf price is a different basket. Read the included-components line.
Prefer the title, the part number, and the included-components line. A 240 V cell on a cordless pack, a 1 g weight cell, and a chuck size that disagrees with a 1/4 inch title are not the spec to buy on.
The nose decides the tool. A 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) hex collet drives screws and takes impact-rated bits. A 1/2 inch square anvil is an impact wrench. A 3/8 inch keyless chuck is a drill driver. Do not buy the wrench for decking screws, and do not buy the drill because the title says impact. Then read the basket on the included-components line. Two bodies in this set are bare: the price is the tool, a belt hook, or a bit holder, not a battery and not a charger.
Stated torque is a claim. These marketplace figures were not measured on one rig, so do not rank 285 Nm against 205 Nm as if both came from the same test. Bands used for this page treat about 100–130 Nm as occasional screws, 150–180 Nm as renovation work, and 200 Nm and above as heavy timber where you still need a mode or a trigger you can feather. Burying a decking head on full trigger strips the drive. The battery foot is the other half.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You own no battery platform and you want a charger named in the box for fence, gate, or shed screws. The GALAX PRO kit is about £42.83, with one 1.3 Ah pack, six bits, and 4.4 from 872 reviews. It states 100 Nm. The motor type is not stated, and one small pack is a weak all-day supply.
You already own DeWalt 18 V packs. The DCF887N bare body is about £59.95, brushless, three speeds, 205 Nm stated, and 4.7 from 5,167 reviews. The price does not include a battery or a charger. Check the part number is DCF887N-XJ. The model-number field prints a different body.
You want a hex driver and a drill, with two packs, on one 20 V line. The Ingco CKLI20277 twin is about £117.99, with two 2.0 Ah packs and a charger, and 4.7 from 144 reviews. The driver states 285 Nm and the drill states 66 Nm. It is a poor buy if you only drive screws, or if you already run DeWalt 18 V packs.
The top pick is the DeWalt DCF887N bare body at about £59.95 if you already own DeWalt 18 V packs. It states a brushless motor, three speeds, a 6.35 mm hex, and 205 Nm, with 4.7 from 5,167 reviews. The best value is the GALAX PRO kit at about £42.83, with a 1.3 Ah pack, a charger, and six bits, for occasional timber screws. The shorter DCF850N is the bare body for a tight gap, at about £98.43. The Ingco twin adds a drill, at about £117.99. None of these scores is a laboratory test, and the newton-metre figures were not measured on one rig. A bare price does not drive a screw on its own.
DeWalt DCF887N
Bare brushless 18 V body, three speeds, 205 Nm stated, and 4.7 from 5,167 reviews, if you already own the packs.
GALAX PRO 95307
About £42.83 for a kit with a 1.3 Ah pack, a charger, and six bits, at 4.4 from 872 reviews, for occasional timber screws.
Editorial
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
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Public UK sources from the research digest, used for this page in October 2026. Prices, stars and review counts are from the six amazon.co.uk listings captured on 19 October 2026. HSE vibration and noise duties apply at work. They are not a certificate that a cordless driver is quiet, and they do not set a home DIY dose.
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