Are Kobalt 24v MAX Brushless Tools Any Good?

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Today we find out if the Kobalt 24v MAX Brushless line of tool is tens or trash. Specifically we tested the 1/2-in drill/driver and the 1/4-in impact
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We hope you enjoyed this video and will keep in mind that all information included is intended to be purely academic and in fact is only the opinion of D&E. We are not professionals, nor are we qualified to knight you a professional. D&E want to ensure that anyone modify or fixing their own vehicle does so in a safe manner which leaves the vehicle in a legal, roadworthy state. In short, DON'T BE A MONKEY WITH A TOOL BOX! If you don't know what you are doing, leave it the professionals!

[@rdickey7371]

The shutting off on the drill is the anti Kickback feature. Anytime the bit hangs it will do that. Nice video. I watched it specifically because I just committed to the Kobalt 24V line myself.

[@droc6927]

I bought this combo set last year when I needed to upgrade from my fathers Craftman 19.2V and I'm glad I bought these two. For me as a homeowner, these two tools have done everything I've needed them to do, without problem. Last year I re-modeled 2 rooms with the Impact driver, taken lug nuts off trucks and this summer I used the 1/2 Inch drill driver to drive 5 Inch wedge anchors into the shed foundation and use the 1/4 In. Impact driver when rebuilding the shed walls. Highly recommended, and I would not be embarrassed at all brining my Kobalt combo to someone's house who needed help building or rebuilding. As I have never done contractor work, I cannot speak for that but it would be interesting to see how the Kobalt holds up to contractor grade tools.

[@TheFlick175]

Yes there are people that use the clutch on the drill. Im an aircraft mechanic and planes have all kinds of panels held on by tons of small screws. The clutch on the drill prevents us from stripping them out.

[@angelafox4380]

I own these, and LOVE them. No issues. Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@stephenh5166]

When I bought my impact years ago, I just looked at what advertised the best torque. I ended up with a Ryobi 1/2 inch that could turn 300 lb feet of torque. I find it'll sooner snap the head off a bolt than fail to remove it completely. The only thing that's defeated it yet was the lug nuts on the aluminum rims on my buddy's YJ. After snapping multiple ratchets and extensions, we had to use a trailer hitch bike rack as a cheater bar, and that finally got them free.

[@Jdres123]

The Kobalt 1/2 Impact I bought a few months ago zips lugs off like nothing on my jeep, It broke 1 of 2 36mm axle nuts with it as well. $69 well spent.

[@Jarhead6154]

The first thing I bought of Kobalt was the 1/2" Impact (about 2 years ago), and I'm glad I did, makes things so much easier when I'm working on my Jeep WJ, or helping out a neighbor with changing a flat. I then went and bought the 1/4" impact for things around the house, to use in the Shed and Garage! I have a mix and match but Kobalt is good enough for what I do at home!

[@gryffydd42]

I have the Kobalt 24V max 1/2” impact. Been using it a little over a year. It takes lug nuts off like a boss. It even got my xj rear seat belt floor torx bolts out in seconds (could barely turn them by hand). I also recently got their 90 degree 3/8” impact drive and will testing it soon. It’s definitely going to work better for limited spaces.

[@Jdres123]

I broke 1 of 2 36mm axle nuts on my XJ with the 1/2" Impact Wrench that was $69 (now $99). Really impressive tool for the money.

[@preppinglife624]

I like it. I'm looking forward to see how they hold up over time.

[@nicklebarnes7675]

I love this set. Saw's are great, and the light...I got it as an extra and it quickly became my favorite tool. Bright as hell, lasts forever, and you can place it somewhere easy working on the car

[@bryansharp8937]

I recently picked up a Kobalt 24v 1/2 Impact for working on my 1999 WJ and it's been an impressive beast so far.

[@357bullfrog9]

I'm waiting for a sale at Lowes and in gonna grab one

[@carsonmoody844]

@@357bullfrog9 I got a craftsman 1/2” Impact at lowe’s for like $110 and 2 2ah batteries for $50. I don’t think they were on sale but they’ve been incredible

[@BlackDog69]

The thing you were turning on the drill is the clutch, really only useful if you want semi consistent torque on smaller screws or bolts. Like drywall or machine screws. Also if you tighten the chuck as far as you can then turn it in the loosen direction until you hear or feel a click that locks the chuck and prevents slipping on the bit. Really only useful when drill large holes in metal.

[@philcampbell9150]

I have this set for around 4 years now and has held up great, even the batteries are still holding a charge like new

[@tinmansolo5855]

I went Harbor Freight myself. Got the 3/8 impact and drill combo. Used the impact today actually to get my seat bolts out no worries. Now I did over do the next impact gun I just got at HF. Went with the Tim the toolman Taylor 3/4 drive impact. MORE POWER! Just incase out whellin and need that lil extra for a repair.

[@PowerToolsForBeginners]

nice review tnks

[@bobbucks]

Just bought that kobalt box today for 99 bucks, clearance at Lowes. Can't wait to test drive it.

[@seanmcc6300]

If ur getting the circ I would go with the XTR it's a beast use it everyday in heavy construction

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

Ohh yeah id always advise to get the best, i got the 1/2 xtr impact and its great next to my hole hawg

[@moabwheeling1305]

I have 2 of their 1/2 '' impacts and also a 3/8 impact and never had any problems with them and I have had them for 3 plus years .

[@anthonyroulette2713]

Definitely get the xtr 1/2” it’s a beast the ultimate output batteries it comes with makes a difference on the tools

[@J2498]

I thought the same thing you didn't give the driver much of a chance to break that lug free lol

[@DEInTheGarage]

Yea, I bet it would have gone after seeing the 140 ft lb pop off

[@GF_Burke]

As someone with a 79 f150 300 4x4 as the daily driver and a 98 XJ owner, I use all their 24v tools. Never an issue.

[@stevensprojectgarage99]

I’ve had that same set of impact /drill + 3/8 impact for years and never had a problem.

[@austinthomas3689]

Believe I’ll be getting this kit soon. I’ve already got the 1/2 impact with the “high output” 4ah battery that thing is a beast!!! and Also the weed eater and blower kit. Definitely a worthy investment.

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice score Douglas...👍👍

[@lissa4080]

I don't use a drill much, so I went w/ the impact wrenches. I've owned the 650 1/2" for a couple years now, thing is massive and feels awkward to work with (for me at least). Recently purchased the 1/2" stubby (site says 150ft lbs, box says 200) w/ their battery kit + free tool deal since I could use it in more spaces easier. Looking forward to testing it out next time I'm at the yard/doing jeep things. I went w/ Earthquake for the cordless ratchet though as it uses a cylindrical battery and not a bulky brick as Kobalt's does.

[@fleetofwjs1893]

A new playset for the executive producer... Sweet! You going to wire it at 110 or 220? In my neck of the woods there is a thin line between playset and "tiny house".

[@corpsepenis]

I've seen plenty of tests of these Kobalt tools and they seem incredibly solid and competitive to the big names. I'm sure they'll serve you well. I wouldn't hesitate to give them a shot if I required. I'm still rockin' a bunch of 18v li-ion Porter Cable tools that I bought about 10-12 years ago (drill, impact driver, circular saw, sander, jigsaw, lantern, hand vacuum, and reciprocating saw but r.i.p. to the reciprocating - thanks dad for stealing it and destroying it). In more recent times though, I got the 1/2" drive 20v impact wrench from DeWalt, a 3/8" drive 12v from DeWalt, and some incredibly decent but also super affordable electric 3/8" ratchet off of amazon. I think at this point, if I require additional tools, it probably makes sense to go 20v DeWalt - however, I'm a sucker for a good deal and if I'm saving a butt-load of money and still getting a quality tool, I'll gladly adopt another battery platform.

[@msk3905]

I was using my DeWalt drill that started smoking so was in need of a new one, never really impressed over the yellow tools I wanted to upgrade my 12” compound miter saw when the Hercules came out waited another year for new kinks to get worked out and went that route. Paid @ 1/2 of what I was going to on the yellow one and couldn’t be happier with the Hercules! Back to my drill looked at specs per $ and warranty Kobalt was my top runner plus I caught a sale, not only a reduced price on the drill but was running additional offer giving a free additional 4Amp battery. Fantastic tool has handled anything I’ve thrown at it, looks and feels solid but time will tell how it holds up.

[@357bullfrog9]

I've drooled one that kobalt for months.

[@DEInTheGarage]

me too! I just couldnt decide to take the leap away from a bigger name and give them a try

[@MDTAR15]

I have every 24V KOBALT tool they make other than the radio. They've all held up very well and my 1/2" XTR IMPACT is amazing!!

[@bigglilwayne7050]

I'm still hoping for a wide cut band saw as well as a framing nailer..

[@bearallen852]

I got the half inch 24v impact and have not had an issue with it. Good for someone who doesn’t need it daily for professional use as it is heavy.

[@DEInTheGarage]

I consider myself a weekend warrior, so hopefully i have the same experience. Can't wait to get the 1/2" impact

[@bearallen852]

@@DEInTheGarage it’ll take lug nuts off my Silverado, no more lug wrench lol.

[@wlliampowell6671]

My 20V Max yellow brand shuts off in the same scenario in the high setting. I have to use the lower torque setting to drill with a paddle or auger type bit.

[@diffsnicker]

I use Milwaukee for power tools because those are the batteries my company has but for basically anything that isn't power tools I usually buy kobalt cause I love Lowes and I think their tools are great and I was curious about their power tools. Thanks for the review

[@DanielGomez-cf6vk]

Love kobalt bought the XTR 5 piece kit for $349 use my Lowe’s card have 12 months to pay the kit off with my first or second job it should serve it’s purpose

[@carllawson5043]

Love the kobalt stuff. I started off gettin mine at a shop called Dirt Cheap incase didnt like em. Deff glad to have found em!

[@davidtrent5308]

I have damn near the whole line of Kobalt 24volt tools and they perform very well

[@justinpaone2227]

I had an 18v version of that black and decker from walmart for 30 bucks. Used it for years. Let the smoke out a few times. Dropped on concrete from 5 feet several times. But just didnt have the torque of my ridgid and only a two speed trigger. Still works but dont use it. I got a drill. Impact. Radio. Charger. And two batteries for 199. Later bought 2 4amp hour batteries for 99 and a sawzall for 99. All still work great. Also got a ridgid wet vac. Sliding miter. And circular saw. All excellent. I did buy a milwukee fuel 18 half inch impact cause i dont always have a compressor. But that thing was 500. Ouch.

[@jlousy1901]

I just picked up this combo kit for $135 CDN... Which is about $105 USD!!! Came with the larger 4mah battery too! What a steal!

[@michaelharrington75]

Kobalt has really become a great tool company.

[@SnakeAndTurtleQigong]

Thanks so much

[@357bullfrog9]

I want to see a hard use test at the you pull yard out of that kobalt

[@DEInTheGarage]

Well you know that is coming!

[@benjabhd]

Are these tools for heavy ise like dewalt xr or just for light use?

[@LNRRidez]

For the average DIYer as I am, Kobalt is the way to go. Especially sense I get a 10% of Veteran/Military discount. Most of my actual tools are Kobalt with some Harbor Frieght tossed in.

[@rototiller78]

The Kobalt XTR line of tools can use the reg Kobalt 24v batteries too.

[@kentuckykornbread6527]

Man I love my XTR. I do full remodels for a living. I use Kobalt and my buddy uses Milwaukee. For every day use I don’t think one is better than the other

[@raynaldturner9679]

Could you recommend a scanner tool for jeep 2005and Chrysler 2008 both have 4.7

[@MrAntennaBall]

Dood, have mercy on that 1/4 inch LOL! Try it again on the 3/8 or the 1/2 inch.

[@codybates2147]

I love Kobalt Tools but one of my batteries caught on fire yesterday in my truck thank God it did not catch my truck on fire

[@J2498]

You remind me of Aron Kaufman from Fast N Loud show. You look just like him and that's a compliment

[@DEInTheGarage]

I will certainly take it as one! Thanks bud!

[@PLAGUEofDEMONS]

LOL. I have the yellow tools. If you do a review, PLEASE poke around with the tool bag, and look on the back of the charger for it's capacity. I LIKE having a tool bag for my stuff- esp. if it's a good quality bag that has a hard plastic bottom or at least some sort of bumpers or feet. The charger capacity is important as it will give you a rough estimate of how long it will take to recharge your batteries. Standing by for more vids!

[@jorgetoloza269]

Hey epic beard Man,, great video....

[@paigebates4451]

Hell I've seen it do 150 you just gotta let it chooch!

[@skulledmonte84]

Love my Dewalt DCF899 impact tears the lug nuts of my truck with no problem

[@bboychina123]

Interested in a year review/update? I just got a new job pulling parts at in a yard and was interested in kabolt impact wrenchs? And angle wrench?

[@bigglilwayne7050]

I've been using them for 2yrs and they have been nothing but impressive

[@bboychina123]

@@bigglilwayne7050 how often are they being used? I just got the 3/8 impact wrench and 3/8 side impact wrench but im using them everyday monday-Friday for work

[@bigglilwayne7050]

@@bboychina123 Very frequently, I'm a self employed plumber

[@rdickey7371]

The 1/2 drill that comes with one 4Ah battery and charger for $139 is probably the XTR version. The battery it comes with it is high output made for the XTR line. The battery can be used in the other 20V max tools and the standard 20V batteries can be used in the XTR. Their 1/2" impacts come in three levels. 150 ft-lbs, 650 break away ft-lbs, and (XTR) 750 tightening ft-lbs. Not sure why they rate them the way they do but the price goes up quickly with each torque level. I have the XTR drill since I use a drill often. I have the least expensive 150 ft-lb impact since I already had an air compressor and a Mac 1/2 impact for high torque needs. If anyone wants the standard drill kit it does come with two 2Ah batteries for $139. The XTR drill has much higher torque rating than the standard 1/2 drill. Lowes also has a current promotion where you buy a battery kit with one 4Ah and one 2Ah standard battery with charger and pick out a free tool from a list. That's how I wound up having the 1/2 impact. I bought this kit with the impact and I bought the XTR drill for $268. 3 batteries, 2 tools and 2 chargers. It was going to cost that much or more for just a drill with two batteries and a charger in the professional grade lines. My old drill is a Porter Cable that came with two 1.5Ah batteries. I've had it many years and it still works. It just doesn't have enough torque and run time for some jobs and I got tired of getting out my corded heavy-duty drill.

[@joshmay6451]

So you said that the impact wouldn't do 150 and you turned your torque wrench to 140 and torqued the same on again and it took it right off but if it was already torqued at 150 and you torqued it again it will actually be above 150. We learned that in our first week on the factory floor for honda.

[@patrickwines9551]

Skookum was an iron works in oregon, known for heavily overbuilding logging equipment, what's it mean on y'all's coast? Also the old works are a cool place to wheel around if your ever that way.

[@randomactsofdave7435]

The word skookum originates as an Aboriginal word for strong or powerful! Makes sense why that iron works would use the name.

[@theperfectpaintertoolreview]

So this drill had issued rite out the box. I just noticed the 1st time u pulled the trigger the light flashed and it didn't chooch. I know u returned it, I seen the other video

[@UhBuddy1976]

FYI craftsman tool division is made by the same people who make Black & Decker and Dewalt

[@barrykery1175]

Don't use a deep well socket, the impact is trying to turn more mass and you'll loose a few more FT LBS of torque. I got you beat on price. Last year, right before Xmas, Lowe's had a clearance sale. I wanted to buy another 4 AH battery for my Kobalt tools. It cost $59. The clearance sale consisted of, 1/2" drill, 1/4" impact, 4 AH battery, charger and carry bag. The sale price was $55. Amazing ! All I needed was the battery but now I have double those tools. One set in is the basement and the other set is in the garage. Barry

[@shannonholmes2494]

The higher ah batteries do give you more power and run time.

[@d_waso815]

my kobalt set outlasted my coworkers miluakee and Dewalts. didn't expect it to but it did.

[@justinpaone2227]

Those may be good tools. Who knows. On a budget i went rigid and never looked back. Its been 7 years and they have out lasted my friends dewalts. Lifetime warranty.

[@juggernaut_zj]

it's shutting off when it jerks to protect your wrist from getting hurt

[@jodystrickland9150]

I currently use dewalt but ive been thinking of switching to kobalt bc of price plus their hand tools have impressed me so i imagine their power tools are better

[@diffsnicker]

I agree I use Milwaukee for power tools and kobalt for everything else and I'm always pleasantly surprised by the quality of kobalt for the price

[@salvatorebaleno9807]

Another great video... hey, I just want to say I got my shirt just in time to wear it at the mud bogs. Lots of people liked it and I told them about your KZbin channel and the website. And then here you are the next video wearing the same shirt.

[@brianvassar2556]

Should have bought the xtr kit for what you spent

[@J.Wick.]

Kobalt are great tools. Especially for the money. They have a few automotive tools that noone else wants to make other than Milwaukee at nearly 2x the price.

[@DEInTheGarage]

So far I am blown away with the quality for the price. the 1/4" and 1/2" impacts have become my go-to tools

[@SideWAY206Elite]

Honestly I love Kobalt every one like to go with the big name brands but Kobalt actually stands up. I started out with their welding mask and just took flight from there Kobalt good with me I have the whole combo kit with the cordless and the corded circular saw. And it’s like 100 bucks cheaper then dewalt and Milwaukee

[@GilFavor101]

My $40 Ryobi P237 would smoke that thing. HAhahaha, it probably wouldn't, but for a cheap impact driver, it's got some balls. Good video, I've been looking at the Kobalt line, it just seems convenient being at Lowes and with a nice return policy, thanks for making it.

[@kentuckykornbread6527]

Dude I love my Kolbalt but Ryobi is very underrated. I bought the big bundle kit in 2014 and everything is still holding up as well as Day one

[@robertgrauman8602]

I don't know if this is true or not, as I heard it from a friend who's a big snap on guy, he said that the Kobalt stuff is better quality than most of the "store brands" because Lowes is paying for a higher quality tool. I don't have any experience with them myself, I've got a bunch of 18v DeWalt tools that I'm going to need to upgrade at some point, but I would trust the Kobalt stuff over the Harbor Freight stuff any day.

[@theperfectpaintertoolreview]

Milwaukee has the best promotions all year, I get mine at Ryobi prices. I always hear ppl say they can't afford them, and they count them out without even doing promo research

[@jacedamon922]

Why didn't you get the xtr line up its way better

[@outdoorsmansgarage]

I bought a 2 pack of Craftsman drills a few years ago for $99 and they work great I did have the Cobalt set in my hand first but decided to get the Craftsman instead

[@Rolatnor]

Nice beard man

[@bigglilwayne7050]

Kobalt is by far the best for the money thanks to an excellent battery platform along with durability beyond the price tag

[@DIGGER19860]

I have a bunch of milwaukee tools. Yes they are expensive but if you buy them tool only they are way more affordable. You can usually get batteries pretty cheap(when they go on sale) at the homeless despot. They are kinda worth the extra cash because they just offer 10 times more tools than anyone else. Especially in the automotive section. I have 10 year old milwaukee batteries that still work great. Both m12 and m18. Not to mention the 5 year warranty.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Believe me, Milwaukee was on the table... and if the Kobalt experiment fails I might go that way... but I wanted to give these a try

[@DIGGER19860]

@@DEInTheGarage i have a saying i live by. It will save you money in the long run. Buy nice, or buy twice. It hurts sometime but when it still works 10 years later youll be happy you did.

[@garnetsuss4881]

Makita has the largest tool line that uses the same battery platform. They have well over 300 tools in the LXT line alone, and using a single battery platform for all your tools is wayyy more convenient than having to switch between from Milwaukee's 12V and 20V platforms. Makita even have subcompact tools that use the same 18V LXT batteries as their full size LXT's. Milwaukee definitely makes more specialty tools for electicians, I'll give them that.

[@DIGGER19860]

@@garnetsuss4881 you must not use tools regularly do you? Fyi milwaukee does not have a 20 volt line they do have a 18v line. Also milwakee makes over 145 different m18 tools and over 75 m12 tools. I garuntee makita does not make more than that. How many do they make? Do you even know or did you say they did because you assumed?

[@bluemantom77]

I had the issue in 2014 for home work supply to Makita kit but it was not mine so I want with a ridgid r86008 Fuego drill driver and r86034 impact driver brushed served me well I wasn't smart didn't think about LSA they killed over once the warranty had already expired I stuck with Ridgid nothing against kobalt at all they look robust for home I used to use DeWalt that it was gifted to me from a job that I had a whole tool kit 4 old 14.4v tools and like 4 18v tool I already had one drill that I had since I was 18 in 95. 14.4 v as well I rebuilt them all I just didn't have the time to rebuild the batteries on the finances so I just stuck with Ridgid

[@craftsman673]

I have 11 or 12 tools in this line so far... No complaints except the circular saw sucks ass. . The batteries seem ok. I had one go bad but Lowes replcaced it with no questions asked... I love the 1/4 in Impact driver alot.

[@Psxmoe]

Kobalt isn't too bad, miles better than the crapsman junk they seem to be selling lately. I do however have a pair of kobalt vicegrips that came with boogered threads out of the box and a broken 10mm ratcheting wrench that i need to exchange. I have not had any experience with Kobalt battery powered anything yet. Also D, im an impatient prick , when are you going to ship out your Etsy orders!?

[@bryandoesyoutube]

Should have got a impact wrench not a driver

[@TacticalDingus]

if youre sending it all the time and not using the clutch on that thing you're gonna strip out your holes and tear up your screw heads xD

[@PPboyyuhh]

And that is a hammer drill man

[@thebuff7271]

Kobalt gives you One battery..by the time you buy the combo and an extra battery, you could've bought a DeWalt for another $50-60. Kobalt is also heavy and bulky...

[@blackopal3138]

Well you paid $260 for - 2 drills + a 4ah + a 2ah. if you bought 2 of the other pkg., you would pay $280 for - 2 drills + 2 x 4ah. So, $20 more for 2ah more. I guess that is pretty much the same price. Idk if you can get the impact driver for the same $140, probably. ... I like the Kobalt, good tools, they are craftsman, just rebranded, they were going to be Crasftsman's modern extreme line, til the sale to Lowe's..... But I'd say there are better deals out there. RIDGID tools are as good as any, and HD blows them out all the time. I got Drill/Driver + 2 x 4ah, charger + bag for $150. Then yesterday, I saw the 4 pc set (+ circ saw and tiger saw) for the same price! $150 for 4 brushless tools + 2 batteries and bag, amazing. * IIt's clearance so it won't be at every store. I said all that be cause my opinion is to not commit to a single platform. Everything comes with a charger. Even if you have to carry them around, it's just an extra charger. Having dedicated batteries works out better too in my experience, everything has a batt in it, and a back up charging usually. If I'm sharing then I have to grab another tool, switch the batt. I was like you, then I saw the light! lol,, Cz it's fun to get wicked deals, with all the stores, and online, and all the tool brands, there is always a wicked clearance deal on something. I have %k in power tools that I bought retail for like $1000, lol Peace

[@geraldsims3137]

Sorry wrong button go to Ho De Po ! DeWalt mine our well used still going strong

[@aznmode1]

How heavy are these?

[@DEInTheGarage]

In lbs or like how “heavy duty” are they?

[@aznmode1]

@@DEInTheGarage lbs

[@paulgiardino6274]

Deeee - Walt!

[@egomaniac8510]

My xtr dont use a compressor that must be one upgrade. Lol

[@TinkerKing209]

Hey guys I just pulled apart a battery I bought and Kobalt switched to a no name high star battery Same batteries in hyper tough from Walmart All my others have Samsung Checked the store and they have high star as well Please if you have any pull Please make this known Such a good brand but they downgraded cells

[@danielcrowell8143]

I wouldn’t doubt that kobalt is pretty good

[@monte80kyle]

Better get the 1/2 impact drive or the new xtr and you can be stopped ✋

[@MrJruta]

Nice stuff but you’re gonna have to pay AvE royalties lol

[@zeno15sti33]

Sorry guys i play for team Red, good luck with your toys.

[@helm9981]

Sooo... not exactly what i would have bought. DeWalt also makes a range of different grade impacts and drills. depending on if you are a Pro or a handy man. you are also missing out on the over 200 other tools you can buy that run off the 20V platform. and the 60v platform for when you really need some power. or run time in your 20v tools! Just saying maybe a bit of a dewalt fan boy. but i also think you get what you pay for. and part of dewalt is the amount of tools you can use with the same battlers. also 12 amp hour charges now and 15 amp batters. talk about charging a 5amp battery in like 20 mins lol!

[@9HighFlyer9]

For about the same price DeWalt has a impact driver and hammer drill combo with a 6ah flexvolt battery. Got mine on sale for $300 but it's usually around $400

[@jayp8130]

You crazy?a kobalt 2 amp battery will last 2 days driving screws all day and a 4 amp will last close to a week if not a week.i have one and they last very long and actually has more power than a DeWalt 20v... I can afford DeWalt but I rather kobalt because you get more for your money.to each his own.

[@outdoors-rm4jb]

Your not giving the impact enough time to my will do 175

[@hellnells176reviews4]

GR8 review ,PS AVE doesn't know jack💩 about power tools.

[@monte80kyle]

You didn't even have faith in it to let it eat at 150. It would of done it. You would have shat your pants 👖

[@kevinsantos7957]

KOBALT TOOLS ARE VERY VERY GOOD!!

[@monte80kyle]

Let that thing work. It will do 150

[@derekdugger2321]

Dewalt is Black and Decker's professional line. B&D dug the name out of their files from purchasing Dewalt in the 60's. B&D wanted a name to use instead of using B&D professional. Picked yellow because other professional products were using bright colors. Their warranty department is rated 1 1/2 stars, buying something that says limited warranty, is that, limited. So 2,3 or 5 yr warranty, if it isn't a manufacturer assembly issue or a part issue, it's not covered. Most people will have to pay shipping to find out if it's covered? These companies up charge for their warranty and bet that 80% of buyers will throw the tool away instead of the hassle of attempting to try the warranty.

[@rdickey7371]

Stanley Black & Decker's customer service is the reason I shunned them. Went with Kobalt because Lowes is the closest store to me with quality tools. Probably would have went with Ryobi if Home Depot was closer than Lowes. Didn't pick Craftsman because I'm still waiting to see how that shakes out over time. However I did buy a Craftsman shop vac. That thing has the highest suction of any shop vac I've ever had.

[@derekdugger2321]

@@rdickey7371 I have a little 5 gal craftsman vac. It sucks like crazy, loud as all get out and I have heard some new ones are very powerful, but with craftsman you're still going to have to deal with B&D warranty practices.