Lowe's New Kobalt Brushless Impact Driver AIN'T What I EXPECTED!

VCG Construction shares why Lowe's New Kobalt 24-volt Max 1/4-in Variable Speed Brushless Cordless Impact Driver (Model #KID 2024A-03) AIN'T What I EXPECTED! We share our experiences wiith Kobalt's new impact driver from Lowes driving screws and lag fasteners, as well as drilling 1/2" and 1" holes with spaders bits we are able to chuck in to the 1'4" quick insert collet. This new Brushless impact driver from Kobalt is not what we expected!
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[@Henry_Swanson]

Best part about Kobalt is Lowes is always clearanceing the old thing to make shelf space for the new. Picked up a bunch of Kobalt when they needed space for craftsman.

[@JustaBitofBravado]

I know it was a slip of the tongue but I like the idea of Kobalt having an ‘occult following’ like I get the new XTR impact and then summon a demon or whatever

[@shootinglaser]

As a forklift mechanic my Kobalts can't be beat on price vs performance. My high torque impact spins 36mm wheel nuts like nothing!!

[@anthonyharper8161]

Awesome drill , impact driver! Just purchased mine not disappointed at all. Well built for my line of work. Carpentry , working on automobiles , removing parts on lawnmowers etc Great video.

[@mattnordlich184]

I got almost every 24v tool. Missing only a couple odd ones. Been serving me great for last 4 years. Love the sawzal, caulk gun, router and yard sprayer

[@benjaminkoval3807]

I'm a kobalt power tool freak love them they help me in my line of work. they work awesome in doing everything you buy them for especially the hammer drill through brick and cement and the big hammer drill through the same. when i help my parents out like my mom says i make it look to easy. have a good one.

[@dennislarosajr7320]

Just got a brushless kobalt leaf blower with 2 batteries on clearance for $60. I didn't even hesitate at that price.

[@IMotoUI]

Been using Kobalt since the launch of the 24v in like 2017, never had any problems , have probably 20+ tools and the prices I got them at on sales compared to any other brand , is just a no brainer and they are awesome.

[@gcoffey223]

Good to hear

[@colinspencer2125]

I have several of their hand tools always pleased with the performance.

[@rellmonger7935]

I bought the 1st generation in 2016. I think I spent about $700 @ Lowes. This was my 1st multiple tool bag all being the same tool 24v. Still using the same batteries 2023. The impact wrench & driver has been used on a regular. Love them

[@drbendaroo9610]

Older vid, but... Have drill, 1/2 & 3/8" impact and just bought leaf blower. All have worked perfectly. I bought the leaf blower last fall, came with charger and two 4 amp hour batteries for $150, was a steal!

[@anthonyharper8161]

You having too much fun making this video ! But Thank you so much . Just ordered the Combo set , not disappointed now . Glad i watch this video !Thanks Guy. Guess ill watch again right now. Guess I'm going to love using my Kobalt. Drill & Driver.

[@swdw973]

Like my Kobalt, but I went XTR. The new 3rd gen is only 2-5% less in speed and torque than the XTR, but you get the bonus of the new features. Glad to see they've updated, and looks like they did a great job. And since I occasionally drill holes in steel electrical cabinets with unibits (holes for conduit), I wouldn't trade my XTR hammer drill for anything because of the anti kickback feature.

[@superiorswaney1950]

Love the kobalt brand! 1/2 inch xtr impact is great!

[@MrFreeze79]

I just love Vince. what a great guy.

[@mjc8761]

Nice! Thx for the review

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks for watching!

[@Jaime-di1qk]

I bought the whole line up of Kobalt XRT, a few years back. They work awesome and have never failed me. Just wish they had the same warranty as Ridgid’s line.

[@Duey_diditGarage]

I use to be Ridgid and there warranty was a joke my impact driver died anand even though I filled everything online they wouldnt honnor the warranty they said they mailed me a card and I never got it and I call BS on it but thats when I sold everything Ridgid and went Kobalt aint looked back

[@PortDixieandTheJourneyDogs]

YAAAA BUT THING IS RIGIDS WAR....DONT MEAN JACK SHIT!!! SO UR BETTER OFF WITH KB BECAUSE THEY ACTUALLY HAVE A REAL WAR! AND FAR MORE LIKELY TO STAND BEHIND IT!! AND THEIR NOT MADE BY BD THWIE MADE BY SAME MAKER AS SKIL....CHERVON!? AND THEY R PUTTING OUT SOME DAMNED AWESOME TOOLS BET KB AND SKILS!!! AND MUCH BETTER LOOKING TOOLS!!! IM PRO BLUE😊😊😊 LOVE ME SOME BLUE!!! IM PLANNING ON GOING WITH KB FOR MY BIG ONES MOST LIKELY WITH THE 24V XRT? LINE! AND DOING SKILS 12V LINE!! I ALSO FIGURE IT WILL HELP ME KEEP THE V APART NICELY TO!?😮😊 PICK UP BIG BLUE I GOT MY 24V! GRAB MY LIT RD BLK GUYS I GOT MY 12V! BOTH SAME MOTHER CO!! SAME WAR!!?? WAR WISE U DPNT HAVE SHIT W RIDGID!! LOTTA FOLKS GO WITH THEM MAKING BIG DEAL ABOUT THEIR LT WAR!! BUT IF U DONT STAND BY IT THEN IT AINT JACK SHIT I SAY!!!😢😮 STICK WITH KB AND SKIL THEIR BOTH PRO SUMER RATED TO!? AND MAN O MAN U GOTTA LOVEEEE THAT GREAT LOOKING BLUE/BLK WITH KB!! U LIKE BLUE GO WITH KB!? U LIKE RD BLK GO WITH SKIL! OR DO BOTH LIKE I PLAN TO WITH THE 12 LINE R/B AND UR BIG LINE BB!!??😊❤🎉😮

[@PortDixieandTheJourneyDogs]

RIDGID.....😂

[@Jaime-di1qk]

@@Duey_diditGarage guess everyone has different luck. My neighbor deals only with Ridgid. So far, til this day, they have kept their end of the warranty bargain.

[@cohoonatube]

Same here. Today my XTR Sawzall and one of my 4ah "Ultimate Output" batteries died. Similar experiences by others. Other than that, i also have the "Next Gen" kit and that Sawzall was 95% of what the XTR was capable of. Good to have a backup... After only a couple years though, I'm reconsidering the XTR's durability (medium home/outdoor usage).

[@jairolopez906]

Thanks 👍 got you advice

[@ajmedeiros77]

Absolutely love all of my kobalt 24 volt tools. I use the 7 1/4 miter saw almost daily for the last few years and it is the best 7 1/4 miter saw you can buy. Better than the Milwaukee. It won tool box buzzs’ best 7 1/4 miter saw. Can’t beat the prices, especially on the batteries.

[@Mo-Though]

I just got the Kobalt 24v brushless weedeater/blower kit that came with a 4.0 mA battery as well for $161 after tax. ( in-store purchase) I love it no complaints. I will say if you’re gonna do a lot of blowing you might want to pick up an extra battery. Although the batteries are extremely efficient, the blower will suck the life out of your battery as any blower wheel😂 but Kobalt definitely has the best prices and bang for your buck, plus the warranty is almost unbeatable as well for the price point. I will continue my line with Kobalt and I will happily put it next to my Dewalt tools.

[@206dogg]

Let’s goooo vincee!! Big fan 👍

[@rickwashek478]

Yes Vince, kobalt has some nice cordless tools. I've been using some for about a year. I have a few. I definitely like the 6 1/2 circ saw it's cuts same depth as the 7 1/4 does Those tools have made as much green backs as my Milwaukee tools. Good video my friend.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Rick, appreciate it! 👍🏻

[@dangrimes5078]

How does a 6 1/2" saw have the same DOC as a 7 1/4" saw? Did they do something different with the shoe or something? I bought a DeWalt 6 1)2" saw and it quickly became my favorite saw. I'd like to try the Kobalt.

[@rickwashek478]

@@dangrimes5078 yes, they changed something on it. Don't know how they did but it cuts same depth as 7 1/4. The only thing I don't like is the base plate is smaller so you have to lay it on its side. Other than that I like it it's much lighter than the bigger saw. Been using it about a year now.

[@dangrimes5078]

@@rickwashek478 Have you noticed all the 6 1/2" saws are blade left but only some of the 7 1/4" saws are? I believe all the rear handle saws are blade left as well. I don't understand this but it has to be blade left for me.

[@stephenleepmg113]

Love the Kobalt

[@georgebonney90]

Thank you Sir

[@VCGConstruction]

Most welcome

[@hexjumper1060]

Got rid of my DeWalt stuff and went Kobalt, even have the 24v leaf blower and use it all the time. The circular saw uses full size 7 1/4 blades. No complaints and the lights are insanely powerful. Night into day.

[@milepetricevic7267]

It would be nice to see a video on which tool brand is ment for which trade.

[@pvg44]

Any suggestions on a hand-held concrete grinder with vac attachment? Have a DIY project and looking at about 700 sf job.

[@dishtech43]

I have over 15 kobalt cordless 24 volt tools ! Got rid of my junk Dewalts tools ! Very Very happey with them all except the tire compressor. its slow and if leave battery in charger , it will kill battery..

[@DIY101]

Vince nice impact driver but where's your Safety Glasses bro?

[@brianprather6743]

Kobalt has stepped up with latest version of tools …. Prices and Performance and Batteries are Reasonably priced…. There Warranty I like because if you have problems you can take to Lowe’s and Exchange for a new one 👍😉 no phone calls no sending off and waiting for them to Determine to fix or replace . A lot of bang of your Dollars.

[@rtgray7]

I own some of all the big name companies' cordless tools. Sure, most DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita etc.., are as good as it gets. But what I've learned is, that, for a lot less $$, Kobalt is as good in some cases and almost as good in most cases. I think Ryobi is trending that way now also. Regarding Kobalt, run the numbers on battery prices and, no major line can compete. Every time I buy even a Ryobi or Craftsman battery I think, that battery is more expensive than my Kobalt. I love just about all the major tool companies tools but, my shop is turning into a blue wave...

[@nicksrandomviews1296]

😂

[@jairolopez906]

Blessings for you and all your followers

[@LarryJuan_]

I work in the tool department at the lowes in Hawthorne California and honestly I’ve had guys from the carpenters union praising kobalt power tools. Better than craftsman and ryobi but won’t break the bank. Also the same people that make flex, ego, and skil make out kobalt power tools

[@gcoffey223]

Interested in Kobalt after going through a Ryobi jigsaw in 4 days and the 18 guage ryobi nail gun in 9 days. In the next year Inplan on flex, milwaukee or perhaps Kobalt.

[@rickeymh]

I just purchased a dual 4-amp battery kit with charger, only $64! I bought two of them.

[@crystalnavarro7771]

I been looking to buy a nibbler but there is only a little information about them. Comparing different nibbler brand would make a great video.

[@johnflock7233]

Yea, but is it better than the Warrior?

[@gtbrown4840]

I have kolbalt for house tools an love them i built a patio over hang 12x12 drove in over 400 screws from 51/2 lag to 1 1/4 inch grks didnt even hiccup burned only 1 bar on batt all day

[@EinarLerschen]

Any info/rumors on m12 gen4 impact driver?

[@jerryrupe1696]

As a pro I've been using kobalt since they were 18v. They have lasted or outlasted some of my Milwaukee and Hilti. Kobalt is consistent as where Milwaukee is hit and mis on longevity, rating them as homeowner line of tools especially in today's world of building crap is hardly fair. I have Makita and Ridgid also so it's not like I'm diehard kobalt but I give credit when due..

[@stevenbrindisi4719]

Kobalt is in my opinion on the high end of Prosumer grade tools. Better than Craftsman, but not quite DeWalt. A pro can use these tools on the job without much complaint, but a homeowner would find these tools to be best for their needs. I've always been impressed with Kobalt, but I've never taken the plunge. I found M12 to be best for the line of work I do, but I recently dabbled in Hercules brushless tools and am impressed with the power for size and features. Reminds me a lot of these Kobalt tools, but the Herc is 2200 in/lb of torque on speed 3 which really puts it in competition with Flex.

[@RobinYee-xc9vf]

I know you are Makita , ' fans of Makita...your speaking are , so outstanding ...sparp and sharpen

[@jamesholland4258]

Hey I would like to see a 3 inch cutoff tool showdown

[@rchydrozz751]

I have this and several other 24 volt Kobalt tools. It has that 1 more extra battery than a 20 volt tool. Goes a long way.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Thanks Vance.... I guess 🤷

[@VCGConstruction]

No worries!

[@Justin-sd2ep]

What are construction grade tools?

[@TheChiefJudgeDredd]

Kobalt is a great brand Use it on my Mustangs

[@lifeisgood8290]

Funny stuff. I just purchased the impact tool from a pawnshop. I excited to use it on my piece of crap truck.

[@larryblasio85]

Put up against the big boys. Dewalt and Milwaukee

[@ezakealnisbet4324]

Vince could you please do another Impact driver battle 😅

[@JosePeral.S]

You need yo review the new brad nailer

[@skolsaw1080]

Hey Vince, I would love to see that go up against the new Dewalt offering. I wanna see y’all run some tools. TTR baby C’mon!!

[@VCGConstruction]

XR or Atomic?

[@skolsaw1080]

@@VCGConstruction XR 😀

[@Hellblaze81]

Would that be totally fair 🤫, or do you, in your experience with them, put them in, consider them, the same "weight-class" 😈?!

[@skolsaw1080]

@@Hellblaze81 yes

[@mikeaustin1323]

The only kobalt tool I own is a 10 inch miter saw. Everything else I own is Makita and Dewalt. Lenox plumbing tools. Once again Makita, Dewalt and Lenox is all I own.

[@feliciasbeard]

Cool story bro. Wait was that Milwaukee, Flex and Ridgid for plumbing. I can't remember....oh well.

[@jmk7104]

Saw you’re doing a house on Hartford rd, if you need a licensed/insured electrician, hit me back. I’m sure you have someone but if you ever need another number we’re here. Thanks buddy love the channel

[@ramon75gmail]

Safety goggles my guy 🤓

[@Kreacher1974]

Would you recommend kobalt or Ryobi?

[@stephenleepmg113]

All I can say is just member KLM, sir. Kobalt Lives Matter😁 Thank you much, Vince.

[@VCGConstruction]

Yup it’s a good line of tools Stephen!

[@charletonzimmerman4205]

OK! Hand feel!🤣

[@techbandit2785]

They have a pvc cutter now also

[@tom.coomes]

How do these compare to the Kobalt XTR equivalent tools ?

[@ajgreen868]

XTR is still better.

[@ezakealnisbet4324]

Love you vince ❤❤

[@VCGConstruction]

You da best cuz!

[@raustysmith]

Vince I love watch your tool review videos. But some tools I haven’t seen or heard too much of yet are the CAT(Caterpillar) power tools. Yes CAT as in the company who sell tractors, backhoes, and all kinds of different machines. They make power tools not a whole lot yet, but I know they have an impact driver, drill, multimaster, sawzall, palm sander, circular saw, and a jig saw. I’m a Milwaukee guy myself but I’m always keeping my eyes open and like to see what other tool brands offer. If you could do a review on at least the impact driver and drill that would be awesome.

[@chrisroach]

those CAT ones would be interesting

[@thepewplace1370]

every thing Ive seen on them says dont buy them: the batteries arent special, and performance wise, they dont compete with the yellow, red, or teal models.

[@ianmccoy9475]

I love my kobalt Xtr hammer drill and impact. They are not a diy. Definitely professional. Just as powerful as Milwaukee and DeWalt and just as reliable if not more. I used and abuse them everyday on the job site and they never let me down. DeWalt would always go out on me. Switch over about two years ago and will never go back.

[@rickeymh]

I love mine too. I got a wonderful deal!

[@bentheisraelite]

No it’s definitely a DIY’s drill… no one uses this in a construction site or a serious setting where real men work tbh

[@ianmccoy9475]

@bentheisraelite4705 I do, and like i said, it work better then Dewalt and just as good as Milwaukee. Two of my coworkers Dewalts have gone out in the last few months, and they weren't even a year old. My kobalt is closer to 3 years then 2 old and still rocking like the day I got it.

[@rickeymh]

@@bentheisraelite- I am a real man, I do awesome professional work too. Kobalt is hands-down on the pro-sumer level. Kobalt has a 5-year warranty on the product and 3-year warranty on the battery.

[@jamesmedina2062]

@@rickeymhthats awesome. How does Kobalt stack up with Metabo? Better on cordless drills? I am impressed with the Jacobs chuck. It is Cadillac quality!

[@rickeymh]

The new Kobalt 1/4 impact driver is better spec'd than the Flex non BL.

[@Avengedsevenfoldrocks]

Where are your safety glasses Vince?

[@ians5245]

I picked up the drill and driver kit a few weeks ago. It was a no brainier for $10 more than the drill alone. The only down side is it only comes with 1 battery. So far I'm loving them, but I'll definitely be picking up another battery. You can't beat these for the money, and I looked at everything from DeWalt, Bosch, Ridgid, Metibo, Milwalkee, all the Harbor Freight brands. To get a steel Jacobs chuck in a DeWalt drill, you're looking at least $60 more. These replaced my old DeWalt 18v that died, and I don't feel like it was a downgrade in any way. Definitely see me expanding my Kobalt 24v collection in the future.

[@donbrunodelamancha1927]

Vincenzo, for the past I don’t know a nine months I find myself asking what happened to the rest of your crew on your published KZbin episodes? Dynamic among you made the show incredibly entertaining. I’m not saying you’re boring. But there’s a lesser degree of whimsy of joyfulness of just having fun on your channel that I personally sorely miss. Just as an aside, and this may just be me, your recent love affair with Milwaukee has left a little bit of a bitter taste, but that’s my opinion. Bring your crew back in, have some fun, exhibit some joy, and just entertain. You are clearly phenomenal at your job. But so are so many other shows. What made your channel incredible unique was the banter between you and your crew the way you challenge each other, the way you supported each other, and the way you felt like family. Give it to think

[@aciccotelli6951]

Galloping Gourmet baby!

[@TheChiefJudgeDredd]

I subbed

[@VCGConstruction]

*_Thanks, welcome to the _**_#VeryCoolGang_**_!_*

[@stephenleepmg113]

HELLO 👋 VCG

[@VCGConstruction]

Hello there!

[@mattweigand9648]

Yo Kobalt 2 ah battery STILL only 40 bucks, a 1/3 of the price of a dewalt 2 ah, wild. That impact driver is mad also, lighter and more compact than before and still 2000 in-lbs of torque!

[@garrydhintz8017]

It looks pretty good. Im not trading my Makita stuff for it but I wouldnt feel bad if i had to run kobalts.

[@cristovalmontoya5222]

Kobalt xrt kicks some asses?

[@chrisbeam9342]

Is it as good as dewalt

[@sgt_loeram1933]

What do I think? I think I’m picking one up next week for Father’s Day because the impact is on sale and gives the right angle impact wrench for FREE!!! 🎉Do I need another impact driver? Nope but just watch me buy it anyway!

[@SuperTA329]

Not sure I ever seen or heard of him but still a cool video. 👍🏻

[@jtg2259]

I don't know why, but he gives me a Randy Savage vibe and it's great!

[@VCGConstruction]

OH YEAH?

[@matthewdrew6268]

Been abusing kobalt 24v stuff for a while now. Might not have as much power as the red or yellow but it blows them away in durability and price

[@ahorse729]

Absolutely amazing unless you leave them out in rain a DeWalt can handle day after day

[@garrydhintz8017]

Kobalt tools share components with dewalt.

[@ahorse729]

@@garrydhintz8017 but unlike DeWalt, you can't leave them outside

[@garrydhintz8017]

@@ahorse729 i wouldnt leave anything like that outside. Especially anything electrical or with electrical components. True some things have a better water and dust resistance but definitely not good for any type of power tool. Even my jackhammers i typically blow out all the dust i can to keep things from getting coroded and gunked up.

[@DmanProductions]

I've never left mine out in the rain but ive used my kobalt hammer drill and high torque impact wrench out in some pretty crazy storms without issue.

[@drw1926]

1:08 WTF did I just watch 😂

[@VlauableFather]

Meanwhile, I put a wooden fence, a deck, and a shed together with a Walmart impact driver.. I mean, it worked.

[@gmiller4987]

One man says "substantial", another says "overweight and high fatigue". I also don't like the light on the base, which I don't get, given the parent company also makes the halo light on Skil drivers.

[@pennylessplantation]

They never got back to you on that one handed recip saw you guys had burn up a couple years ago.

[@BenTheAVGNFan]

It was a quality control issue

[@ianstrying76]

my Boss has a Kobalt & it’s fuckin heavy compared to my DCF850. every time i use it overhead my arm gets tired within 20 seconds

[@WiscoWoodShop]

I think you mean to say cult following not occult following.

[@georgedrake1430]

Are they made by stanley

[@LarryJuan_]

Made by chervon the same people that make: skil, flex tools, skilsaw, and ego (landscaping power tools)

[@zacharystanton4932]

Price range is good and the Kobalt is good for the price but flex is way better

[@JohnR9965]

I am beginning to believe you have a drill/ driver impact fetish Vince…..😂

[@VCGConstruction]

Love em

[@feliciasbeard]

​@@VCGConstruction Drills and impacts anonymous has helped me tremendously towards getting a handle on my impact problem. I still can't have enough though.

[@paedahe4975]

Vince has a song stuck in his head? I'm Blue da ba dee da ba daa Da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa Da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa, da ba dee da ba daa lolz

[@VCGConstruction]

If I was green I would ☠️

[@paedahe4975]

@@VCGConstruction You miss the “GreenHorn” days?

[@paedahe4975]

@@VCGConstruction Thanks Vince for another informative vid. 👍

[@WhiteWakedNProud]

Feels substantial like it's meant for buisness... that's what it feels like to hold Makitas double cut shears in the hands, especially in comparison to Milwaukees or DeWalts.

[@skolsaw1080]

Kobalt is really tearing it up. Awesome company with a good sense of direction and in touch with what people want. They’ve got a good ear to the ground. Unlike RIGID, because RIGID sucks! 😂

[@VCGConstruction]

All about what the people want!!

[@skolsaw1080]

@@VCGConstruction I know right. If I could start all over again Kobalt would definitely be one of the platforms I’d get into.

[@prodoommania4157]

Kobalt it hitting touchdowns with this new 24 volt line. Better scoop them up before they grow in popularity and prices go up. They remind me of how Milwaukee used to be. I'm still a Milwaukee fanboy but you know what I mean. Milwaukee is top notch but not as inexpensive as they used to be. And their lower line is not the quality of Kobalt. Still if I'm spending big money it's going to Milwaukee.

[@TinkerKing209]

All I hate is that they downgraded their cells😢 They had Samsung, now it’s some cheap Walmart battery highstar

[@rustytools4643]

So did every other brand...

[@TinkerKing209]

@@rustytools4643 did they really? Which other brand?

[@rustytools4643]

@@TinkerKing209 A lot of them for these 18650 cells, Samsung cells are still used in 21700 batteries.

[@robertmedina7313]

I feel so bad for you working for whoever was paying you by how many screws u screw my the end of the day Vince 😂

[@anthonysalazar6403]

The beard is gone 😱😱

[@dougcutler4948]

A different line of tools might feel like Ryobi.

[@zapman2100]

limited guarantee just means they will say no to what ever breaks

[@Duey_diditGarage]

Like a wise man once said Ryobi is trash

[@VCGConstruction]

🤣

[@xenaguy01]

I'd be interested in knowing how much you were paid for this 13-1/2 minute KOBALT commercial.

[@ezakealnisbet4324]

Did you shave lol