Best impact drivers UK 2026: for decking, fencing and long screws

The DCF887 is one of the most popular impact drivers in the UK. It has a brushless motor, three speed and torque settings (handy for starting small screws gently on speed 1), 205Nm of torque and a weight of about 1.24kg according to the listing. There's an LED light and a belt hook. This listing is the bare tool, so you'll need a DeWalt 18V XR battery and charger.

Owners call it powerful, reliable and light, and say the three speeds make it versatile, from cabinet hinges to long coach screws. One quirk: some of the listing's technical details mention other DeWalt models, so check the title says DCF887N before you buy. It's sold and shipped by Amazon.

Bosch's GDR 18V-215 has 215Nm of torque and 3,300rpm, two speeds, and automatic modes for wood and metal that slow or stop the tool as a screw seats, so you're less likely to strip a head or sink a screw too far. The head is only 126mm long for tight spaces, and bits drop straight into the one-push collet. Note this uses Bosch's blue Professional 18V batteries, not the green Power for All range.

Owners describe it as a professional-level tool that's compact, light and easy to use, and a must-have for serious DIYers. It's the tool only, sold and shipped by Amazon.

Einhell's Professional range sits above its standard DIY tools. This driver has a brushless motor, 220Nm of torque, variable speed and a 1/4in hex chuck, and it takes any Einhell Power X-Change battery, which also runs hundreds of Einhell garden and power tools. It's body only.

If you already have an Einhell drill or hedge trimmer, this is the cheapest way to add a strong, brushless impact driver. It's sold and shipped by Amazon. It has fewer reviews than the DeWalt and Makita, so there's less owner feedback to go on.

This kit pairs a cordless drill (13mm quick-change chuck) with Einhell's TE-CI 18/1 impact driver, plus two 2.0Ah batteries and a charger. That gives you a drill for holes and a driver for long screws without swapping bits, which makes jobs like decking and shelving much quicker. The impact driver's 140Nm is lower than the bare tools above, but plenty for most home projects.

Owners say the set is reliable and robust, with good battery life and fast charging, and one says it puts a 3in screw through wood easily. It's sold and shipped by Amazon.

The DTD152 is a long-running, compact Makita impact driver with 165Nm of torque, two speeds and a variable-speed trigger, on Makita's huge 18V LXT battery range. This listing includes a Makita carry case but no battery or charger. It's a brushed motor, so it's a little less efficient than the brushless tools above.

The DTD152 has a strong reputation with tradespeople for reliability. Note this listing is sold and shipped by Elsons Online rather than Amazon, and has fewer reviews than the plain tool listings.

Ryobi's R18ID2 delivers up to 200Nm and 3,200 impacts a minute, with a variable-speed trigger, a cast aluminium gear housing and a MagTray magnetic holder for screws and bits. It takes any Ryobi ONE+ 18V battery, one of the biggest DIY ranges in the UK. Although the listing title calls it an impact wrench, it has a 1/4in hex collet, so it's an impact driver.

Owners say it performs well, has strong torque and is great value. It's sold by a third-party seller (Wonderman Tools) and shipped by Amazon. Some of the listing's technical details show a US model number, so check you're getting the UK R18ID2-0.

The same impact driver as in the Einhell kit above, sold on its own. It has 140Nm of torque, electronic speed control for delicate work, three LEDs, an aluminium housing with soft-grip surfaces and a belt clip. It's the cheapest way into an impact driver if you already own an Einhell battery.

Owners call it a superb, powerful tool for the money, with more than enough torque to bury screws. When I checked, Amazon showed only a handful in stock from a third-party seller, so it may sell out before Black Friday.