Battle Of The Subcompact Impact Drivers! - Makita Vs. All New Ridgid Subcompact Tool Duel!

[@stephengalaso9841]

really impressed with that ridgid speed. although I must say, I've owned the subcompact Makita impact for 2 years now and have never even considered wanting something "faster." Coincidentally I also own 18v ridgid tools, I have their heavy duty one (I forgot what it's called exactly) for more powerful tasks. it was actually cheaper for me to buy into their set with a combo deal at Home Depot (for about $150ish), than specifically buy a more powerful Makita for those random, more power needed tasks. I still find myself going for the Makita 98% of the time. it's compact, lightweight, and super reliable, and just feels so good in your hand. I just wish, if only it had that auto, one-handed, bit insert (I forgot what it's called) that'd be nice. but besides that, after watching this video, I'm content with my decision. Don't buy the ridgid just because you want to save yourself 1.5 seconds while driving 6 inch screws. unless of course that's what you're doing all day long... life-time warranty? well. I've already had ridgid replace a charger because it died after one year, so that was nice. took them about 3 months to send me back a new one. but I've been using Makita for 8 years now and have never had a charger or battery or tool die on me. I'm a DIY, not a pro. so I'm not using these on the regular. I'll leave that info for you.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I saw the ridgid sub compact on display at home depot cameras do not do it justice on how small it is wow they are very nice and so tiny

[@ToolReviewZone]

Its really is. I actually really like it buddy

[@anoldocastro4792]

It's very lightweight

[@dpurdy6402]

One thing about the ridgid, you have a lot of control with the speed. You can turn a screw really slow making it better for light jobs.

[@treebossmike8818]

Bro! I gotta go with the Makita on this one. It’s actually sub-compact from top to bottom, it’s light, has a speed selector, and because it’s Makita it’s smooth as hell! Nothing against the Rigid at all. I actually played around with one on display at the Depot. I think Rigid should have put a speed selector, analog or digital, and made this an Octane tool and would have been a Home run I think. Waiting on the stubby to hit stores that is what I want to buy thanks bro!

[@ToolReviewZone]

What's up Treeboss! Yeah, I think they could have added a few more features, but definitely love the size of it

[@gsb5050]

Went and got my hands on the new RIDGID subcompact at HD. They are SO small and light. I wasn’t bothered by the lack of speed selection as the trigger felt very controllable.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Thanks for the info Gregory!!!

[@gsb5050]

Tool Review Zone any reason why the subcompact impact and drill were taken down from the HD site?

[@ToolReviewZone]

The Ridgid SubCompact Brushless Impact Driver features high torque output of 1,800 in./lbs. of torque and 2,900 RPM

[@victorfeliciano6094]

@@evictioncarpentry2628 all BS talk i see here, get ready for 40v tools from makita!

[@lukie4ever]

Whats the size of the ridgid in length of the motor? My makita dtd171zj / xtd16 is around 11,5 cm

[@TheVdog12]

@@lukie4ever the black makita here is the xdt15 I have the xdt15 and xdt 16 the motor is much smaller on the 15 and it's really noticable in performance. Only advantage is the 15 isn't as thick so it's easier to drive a fastener when you need it to be perfectly flat in a tight spot but that's it. The 16 spanks both of these bad tbh.

[@ethankoster4626]

I’d like to add that when you use a 5amp battery with the makita it drives screws noticeably faster/stronger. I’ve been using the Mikita subcompact for a few years now, great tool. I will say I like how small that rigid is!

[@calculator1841]

False perspective. That's not how cordless work.

[@nosaj03]

With the new subcompact models, Im really considering getting into the Ridgid platform.

[@ToolReviewZone]

I think you will probably see a lot more coming down the line nosa

[@michaelfairchild]

Black Makita... Even Makita Gnome would disagree with that color scheme. Makita Teal gives +50% to power.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Lol, I seen him sneaking around in the trees watching me film this bro. Creepy

[@benoitlavoie2695]

Look carefully at 7:12. It's Ridgid at the left and right side too. I can see the orange color of the impact driver.

[@seankadar9550]

For the money the Rigid brand is better then Ryobi in my opinion. However as a makita daily user I’m biased. Makita just works well every single day. I think the Makita was more consistent in your tests. Rigid has power for sure. Makita has WAY more tools on there platform but you have to go to a specialty shop to see all of them and purchase. Rigid, well all over home depot. All comes down to budget and warranty I guess. With makita I could care less about the warranty because I just use and abuse them and they don’t fail.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Thanks for the awesome feedback Sean!

[@seankadar9550]

Tool Review Zone You’re very welcome.

[@a.k.9425]

Normally all Makita and Bosch Cordless. I'll give a Rigid a try. Rigid $149.00 on sale both drill, 4 speed impact and 2 batteries. Body alone for a 3 speed $149.00 was too much this time. My preferred corded drills. Dewalt 1/2", 3/8" and my used Milwaukee hole hog.

[@restaurantgear83]

I have had this Makita driver for a minute now and by far is the best pound for pound driver I have used.

[@jaeyamaguchi6987]

Any reason why you chose to use a different Ridgid model than the subcompact when removing the lag bolt? That was not the subcompact, and larger. Very interesting

[@carlosgavino6874]

Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa the ridgid morphed into a bigger impact at 7:28 hahahahaha sneaky

[@S1iceoflife]

Ridgid for price but Makita subcompact line is better way to go. I love my ridgid but should have went brushless 6 mode for this

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great Tool Dual i think the makita wins for lags and features but i think the ridgid won this for screws and speed on certain things 🤔 I think a tie between them they both have nice build quality and the rigid is very nice in the hands for me compared to the makita but they both did well

[@ToolReviewZone]

Yeah, definitely a hard one to decide bro. Both are really good in their own way👊👊👊

[@ernestburton4084]

Honestly who's gonna drive a 1/2 lag with a 1/4 inch impact that's what the 1/2 inch impacts r for typically just gonna use them for screws only

[@barkingspider2007]

going to be great for putting lag bolts into cabinets... : ) thanks for the video. Looking forward to getting the Ridgid, for small jobs.

[@dw7246]

Makita for the win I have one and love it 👍

[@victorfeliciano6094]

HANDS DOWN MAKITA / AFTER 23YR OF BUYING TOOLS / BEST IN CLASS MAKITA!!!!!!!!!

[@Jihadbearzwithgunz]

Grew up with Makita for the last 10 years only tools I'll buy maybe not the fastest but I'm not worried about shaving hairs here. Makita has the torque I need.

[@victorfeliciano6094]

@@Jihadbearzwithgunz very good man just like me...!!!!!

[@meagaindave2049]

To be brutally honest, I've never been a believer of 12v motor designs being powered by an 18v power source. At least nothing with moving parts. 😉 Thanks, Clint, you ROCK and God bless! 😁👍 P.S. this TRZ vs TRZ thing is getting REALLY personal! My goodness. 🤣🤣

[@ToolReviewZone]

Thanks for the feedback Dave! And yeah, the tension between these two is high lol

[@honda9731]

I wish Ridgid has the comfort in hands as the Dewalt. Good show Clint

[@ToolReviewZone]

Thanks Honda!!!

[@princeboateng694]

I just got this tool combo by mistake lol I was trying to buy a special which brought 2 batteries charger and both drill and impact non brushless for $139.99. Grab this sub compact thinking it was it but was $199.99. I talked to a home depot rep and he got confused too until he type it in the register. he was real cool and gave me $50 off Boiiii

[@jayjayhooksch1]

It's 249 Canuck bucks here in Canada right now with a free tool choice of the subcompact 3/8 impact wrench or subcompact multimaterial saw. That's about 180 USD. Pretty good deal, but having a hard time pulling the trigger when I already have Milwaukee M12 stuff for compact and Ridgid Gen5x stuff for heavy duty. Tools are an addiction lol

[@princeboateng694]

@@jayjayhooksch1 tell me about it. I have wasted around $1000 in 2 months. I have to hide some stuff from the wife

[@Dirtyharry70585]

@@princeboateng694 Thats what Trucks are for......

[@Dirtyharry70585]

@@jayjayhooksch1 2020 xmas , HD selling drill+impact+ two batteries and charger WITH FREE 3/8" SC impact wrench $199

[@jayjayhooksch1]

@@Dirtyharry70585 Canada, or US?

[@4673962]

I'll take the ridgid. I already have that platform. Performed well anyway.

[@jestajuggalo6669]

Im a makita guy also own some fuel stuff for light mechanic work, but for that size Ridgid sure made an impression

[@zeth8300]

Nice video does that makita impact driver work good on cement ?

[@mixpick138]

Great/fun vid! What's kinda buggin' me is the price points on these subs. For about the same money you can get the "pro-grade" or whatever they call it and it'll be much more versatile in the end... I don't think they are even meant to be driving those lags into pressure treated lumber (but I'm glad you did!). Size and weight can't be much of the issue as these are just around the house project/fixer upper tools, no? I dunno', maybe I'm missing something but I can't see a use for these for me.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hey Mix, thanks for the comment. You are also correct as I would not use these to drive lags, but a good way to find limitations.

[@stillamitchinmybook6320]

I always use my sub compact Mikita but I ALWAYS drill a pilot hole first lol works every time with the big lags.. all you need is just even a 1/4 inch pilot hole and them lags go in like butter!!

[@TheBootyWrangler]

@@ToolReviewZone even the ol’ dewalt 885 can sink half inch lags 6” into pressure treated lumber in 10 seconds or so. @ the comment TRZ replied to: Makita is supposed to be professional grade. I think these are just designed for driving deck screws and the like. Maybe for fitting into a small space as well. But overall the design is to be lightweight and easy on the wrist for all day screw driving.

[@n3qdz]

I had a Ridgid at one time and the trigger on it I felt was terrible. The pack on the Ridgid throws the tools balance off. I do like the overall simplicity of it. I think the tool manufacturers are getting to much into modes and all that stuff. I have control over the drill using my trigger finger. I have the Makita done reviews on it and i love a tone about it. The Ridgid is powerful and if your in the battery platform i would imagine it would be a great addition to your tool collection. Great review as always

[@ToolReviewZone]

What's up n3qdz!!! I'll definitely check out you vid buddy, and thanks for the comment!!!

[@n3qdz]

@John DeRocha thank you very much for that comment!

[@narlycharley]

Rigid’s LSA wins me over every time.

[@LilasTools]

How would the Makita sub compact compare to a Milwaukee M12 Fuel Gen 2?

[@jayjayhooksch1]

As someone who carried an impact on my hip every day all day for years, the form factor of the m12 battery edges it over 18v subcompacts. M12 can use the little tiny batteries and you'll barely notice it is there. Main use was driving drywall screws for about 2 hours a day among other minor uses for the driver throughout the day. Using two of the 1.5ah batteries and I only had to charge them on the weekends. If you aren't going to be carrying it in a holster, or not using it every day where the weight of the battery pack might bother you, these 18v subcompacts are the way I would go.

[@brutus1808]

Makita should at least give you belt hook and magnetic screw holder for the sides they don't even have rigid in the uk I think it's known as AEG but I can't find them anywhere

[@ToolReviewZone]

I'm not sure if AEG sells in the UK or not Brutus? Wonder if you can find them on Ebay?

[@DavidLucBelanger]

@@ToolReviewZone That subcompact is Ridgid US exclusive for now

[@DStanford94]

Mine came with a belt hook

[@jefffrank7499]

Mikita does come with belt hook.....

[@josephruiz5688]

Funny how the makita took flak for not having quick collet but then the rigid released the socket 😂😂

[@bluemantom77]

What one's better in the ridgid the sub-compacts or the gen 5 x brushless i seen you using to take a lug nut out

[@ToolReviewZone]

The gen5 is definitely more powerful bro

[@InNerdimensional]

I did a video on my gen5x brushless vs the subcompact impact driver and the subcompact removed lugs but the gen5x barely would.

[@bluemantom77]

I actually purchased the subcompact kit from Makita got around Christmas 2017 had the drill driver impact driver and compact reciprocating saw returned it did not even do a unboxing video because my boss was like i got you for work few Milwaukee m12 tools that i can use there used that cash on other things i do like the grip thought not going to lie i do believe the Ridgid sub-compacts will get the job done if your a installer like me it maybe a bit off in some applications like you showed if someone is in Ridgid platform then buy it i do not like the drill though i did hold both at home Depot it's small but feels cheap i guess i got use to my gen 5 x brushless hammer drill and my DeWalt 18 v & 14.4v and bosch it's not written in stone what I'm saying it's my opinion good job on the video

[@JoseMGomez-hg1hh]

Would the ridgid be stronger with a max output battery

[@masterkilla77]

Would you be comfortable using either of these for lug nut removal a couple times a year?

[@ToolReviewZone]

Yeah, I used impact drivers for lug nuts all the time

[@CB_ChaosLove]

@@ToolReviewZone My Gen 5 X couldn't take off my lugs. But I think it loosed them a bit. I did watch another video where a guy took his off with this subcompact, @ 125 ft/lbs. I'm impressed. But if my Gen 5 X couldn't do mine then how would the subby do it? Great videos Dude!!

[@danielvenkat6267]

Rigid has lifetime tool and battery warranty. Can’t beat that.

[@nguyent2477]

M12 FUEL 2553 Supper Impact driver/ Only Milwaukee 🇺🇸👍

[@TheCureThatKillz]

I’ve got the Makita and absolutely love it. Let’s be fair though, you are comparing an item that came out a few years back to an item that came out a few weeks ago.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Not sure how it's not fair. It's not like the Makita is discontinued...they are still selling and basically in the shelf right next to the Ridgid. If that's the case with onler technology, Makita needs to update

[@gabakusa]

what about Milwaukee ?

[@robertm2172]

The ridgid has a fluid type impact

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Great video! entertaining and on point man.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Thanks Ed!!!

[@barrymingchow]

Why doesn't ridgid make the smallest lightest impact drill. It could cut corners by making the battery lightest and make the impact drill parts out of titanium, lighter and stronger

[@ryanchristopher2207]

Then I realized that this video is pretty old and maybe somebody else already called this out but why did you switch Ridgid impacts in the video? Between 6:30 and 6:40 you're driving down lag screws and you're using the subcompact and I realize that you do a lot of cutting and editing when you do these evil twin videos but in the video when you switch over to remove the lags changing sides with each of the impacts you're not using the same Ridgid impact the one that you're using now all of a sudden is clearly a different impact because it has the lights around the collar which the subcompact doesn't I'm guessing it's an octane or a Jen 5x anyway just thought I would ask.

[@stillamitchinmybook6320]

Makita saving the day all day! 💪🏻

[@emiljavier6163]

You can conceal carry the rigid

[@mark3rjunki3]

I have the maktita subcompact but I was taking some concrete screws out of some old hurricane shutters, it got really hot and stopped working lol

[@ToolReviewZone]

Wow, that's not good

[@Charlie-qd3qs]

Man I been so busy almost missed my Shout Out!!!! I'm team Ridgid!!!

[@ToolReviewZone]

Haha, their will be more brother 👊👊👊

[@navedshaikh2774]

7.25 ..its not the ridgid subcompact lol

[@bcarben93]

Ridgid 🤘

[@Ewright85]

The torque on the Ridgid is 1800 in lbs. way more than the Makita

[@JuanGarcia-kk3ux]

Thats incredible video i would like to si dewalt atomic between thous on the same size lugs and its like a Hollywood video 👍👍👍👍🎈🎈🎈

[@ToolReviewZone]

Thanks Juan! I'll try to make it happen bro👊

[@Rico702Vegas]

MAKITA ALL DAY. Who knows who really owns rigid, milwaukee, dewalt etc etc. when you have 8 screws on the face and back of the driver, that should tell you everything. Knock offs have visible screws everywhere... I wonder why???? Also, Makita has a soft start,, vibration control built in, and computer controlled power dissemination so it's not about about what's the fastest. If you're an idiot tool, then buy something else. But be prepared to buy it 3 times in the time the Makita will last you.

[@Sproutt]

i got my money in TrZ all the way!!!

[@mastermetalshredder]

Who’s the stud?

[@victorcruz8737]

Para mi el mejor es RIGID

[@mediumgrey8674]

Idk. Still don't dig that rigid. The battery is so much bigger than the head. Unnecessarily small

[@romanpopov3419]

Makita only.

[@CarlFinny]

Just bought the Makita subcompact. So happy with the purchase. All day at a great price. I like how SLEEK it is. Variable settings and light as hell. Rigid is cheap for a reason. Quality sucks

[@hmong_keeb_kwm]

At the end of the day Makita is a self ownership brand with a strong finances behind it to support their customers complaints. While Ridgid is just a off-brand re-name off from Australia. That don't live up to their so call life time Warranty because is realy actually a life time service that they also dont live up to their customers. Because their own by a company that license by another company to make it but that company instead of making it then just take a brand over sea and rename it Ridgid. They dont have a strong finances support system for their customers complaints.

[@hmong_keeb_kwm]

@John DeRocha sorry about that, now that I read it myself yes is kinda confusing 😕 😅. But that's ridgid... Tracking down who really owns Ridgid and makes them was confusing for even me. You find that five companies have a saying for that brand. Ridgid as a company itself is also part own by Emerson Electric and now also EECO INC. But Ridgid Plumbing tools are not part of the joint ownership between these companies and why their Plumbing tools have their own color scheme of red instead of the orange we know. These joint ownership companies then contract with TTI to built these tools for them. But TTI instead of building a total line up for the joint Ridgid, Emerson Electric, and EECO INC power tools. TTI came to a agreement with another company from over sea that TTI have been building power tools for them for years now to allow the same powertools TTI have been building for them to also be sold for the joint RIDGID, EMERSON ELECTRIC, EECO INC. That company is call AEG power tools. If you look as AEG power tools their literally Ridgid power tools or RIDGID power tools are literally AEG power tools. So is really complicated and I personally wouldn't want to own a power tools that have such a complicated ownership behind it and contract behind it. Because if it ever goes down you just know is gonna go down ugly and dirty with so many companies involve in this power tool. Makita on the other hand have no joint ownership or joint contract ownership. They design and built their materials and assemble their tools by themself and they distribute their own power tools on their own and deal with their own warranty themself. But recently that's also changing a bit 😬. But a strong company like Makita is a company that I trust for the long run.

[@hmong_keeb_kwm]

@John DeRocha Ya Ridgid is a good all around power tool at the right price. Theirs noting wrong about them at all they work good. Just knowing the behind the scene of things gets to me...

[@intheshopnyc849]

There the same MAKITA is little better for the power selector but with a bigger BATTERY I think the RIDGID would smoke the Makita lol 😂

[@fsmustang]

You used both rigids to pull the bolt at 7 minutes 😒🤣🤣

[@firebladex8586]

Too bad Makita is no longer made in Japan.

[@michaelfairchild]

Japanese goverment prepared 2 billion dollars to bring companies back to Japan or at least move them out of China to other countries. Heres hope Makita will be one of them.

[@joonyaboy]

Love that Ridgid

[@Leeroy2586]

So moist!

[@jaywinters2483]

Experienced cabinet makers go with Makita because of the precision.

[@JoeyDrones]

🙌🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤣💪🏼💪🏼 RIDGIT 😉

[@josephmalinowski6817]

I left a comment on Instagram I needed to pick your brain you think you can shoot all that to Instagram and give me an answer on my question I need help I need your opinion

[@meagaindave2049]

Wanna be friends? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hahahahahaha

[@jts4248]

Break out the real makita

[@deathvalleyalex9485]

I believe all you really accomplished was test battery capacity

[@dixonbidenzmouth4115]

Makita has been around forever. Rigid is just HD brand

[@daver5163]

Stupid drama