WalMart Gen2 Hyper-Tough Tools Ruin our Entire Rankings

Our lifetime worth of TOOL RANKINGS torquetestchan...
There's an all new Gen 2 line of Brushless Hyper Tough at Walmart, including a new version of the 12V Compact Impact 80214, an all new 20V Compact Impact Wrench 80046 Mid-Torque Impact 80286 and more we havent even bought yet that have come out since.
Are these all marketing hype or is there some real performance behind the new looks and new model numbers. We find out.
As always, the creator of this channel works in product development for Astro Tools, always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool!

[@TorqueTestChannel]

The $50 HyperTough is getting a lot of shade here because its Made in China and can be sold this cheap. You might find it interesting to learn that so are the more expensive $200 M12, $200 Dewalt, $249 M18, $139 Ryobi here along with our Makita compact and mid torque, Ridgid, Bosch, Hart, Flex, Kobalt, Hercules, Bauer, Metabo HPT, Metabo, Ingersoll Rand, Craftsman and SKIL too.

[@Parents_of_Twins]

Unfortunately far too many things are made in China because companies have put labor savings over quality. Those savings in labor force costs have gone to increasing the Corporate Leader salaries. In 1970 John DeLorean was the CEO of Ford and making about 20-40 times what the workers were making now the CEO of major automakers are making what 40 million which is what 400 times what the autoworkers are making. It's asinine.

[@chrisbaker8533]

Just goes to show how little people know about the tools they buy. It's even worse when we consider that the parent companies that make the 'high end' tools may also make the mid and lower end 'brands', and even the cheap amazon crap in some cases.

[@willt2036]

@@TorqueTestChannel Milwaukee is a Chinese company out of Hong Kong

[@alcerz984]

You are absolutely correct it's crazy that's the reason people need to do their research nowadays. But the crazy thing is 99 percent wont.

[@WhoWatchesVideos]

@@willt2036 Milwaukee Tool is a multinational company headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, headed by an American, and owned by a Hong Kong company headed by German, American, Chinese, Welsh, and other directors from all over. I don't mean to take away from your point that Milwaukee tools are even closer to being "Chinese tools", but I find it interesting that you can't pin any one country down as being "responsible" - which really adds more weight to the idea that nationality does not define quality.

[@bigclivedotcom]

I bet the Torque Test channel is creating rivalry between the brands, and driving the performance up.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

*Jack Nicholson nodding yes meme gif*

[@bobclarke5913]

I'd love for you to take a look at the BMS WalMart is using on these, compare to others. I grab batteries at the recycler to recover cells, have found a bunch of Dyson packs with perfect cells, but a locked BMS. Found 1 Hypertough pack so far, charge level looked ok, but upon inspection some cells were at 2 something volts and some 4.7. Yikes. Also have seen this with several B&D 18v packs with some cells (or cell pairings in bigger packs) at 0-2v while the rest of the pack is balanced and fine, without the way overcharged cells. Have seen Milwaukees that are out of balance, but rarer to see one that far off unless it's been battered/water damaged. That one Hypertough looked like it'd never been used which made made me wonder. Of course flukes happen too.

[@javaguru7141]

​@bobclarke5913 damn, you're lucky your recycler lets you take things 😔

[@TsunauticusIV]

Big Clive! Great seeing you here Sir

[@karasekjh]

​@@TorqueTestChannelCan you please include the Parkside impact wrenches and drivers? 12v and 20v

[@sswwooppee]

This really says something about the profit margins on power tools.

[@cblack1863]

Facts.

[@idowedo]

I think it says more that walmart can afford to lose money on the tool since they sell everything else also

[@ericneal8582]

​@@idowedothey aren't losing money. They are squeezing the manufacturer to keep the price low with the promise of huge purchasing volume.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Meanwhile Milwaukee IS the manufacturer and stuff is like Supreme now Edit: A lot of folks here acting like every tool in this video isn't made in the same country

[@sswwooppee]

@@idowedo True… They could be using it as a loss leader to bait other sales.

[@robertdascoli949]

Somewhere there's an engineer at DeWalt watching this video with his hands on his head thinking" we lost to fucking hyperTough!"

[@FusionBoost2.0]

Don't think they worried about hyper tough lol

[@djsi38t]

Its a bigger gun and should be more powerful..I am still extremely impressed though..

[@Dustin_the_wind]

They knew. What they didn't know, was that they'd play the card. Interesting to say the least.

[@redhytech]

they know.. the tools are made in the same factory.

[@malbers35]

I would rather use a 1/4" ratchet to bust lugnuts than use a Dewalt.... they've always been a shitty brand with good marketing.

[@bigjohn2811]

Walmart has 4,756 stores within the US and 90% of the population is within a 15-minute drive to a store. It's an easy choice for many at this price point with these results.

[@nmatthew7469]

That's an insane statistic btw.

[@gamemeister27]

I always convey the remoteness of my family's cabin to people by telling them that the nearest Walmart is ~40 miles away.

[@Chris_Garman]

Some of us have principles and won't be caught dead giving Walmart even one cent.

[@Wind_slash0]

Support American companies!! 🇺🇸🦅

[@WowCreativeUsername]

​@@Chris_Garman You're on KZbin with some sort of mass produced device so you're still supporting some sort of crappy corporation.

[@gabehorn69420]

I don’t think you should limit the value score unless common sense says you should. Common sense says that a $10 tool that makes 100 ft-lbs isn’t the best, but most would agree an impact that’s 80% as powerful as a Milwaukee but is also 80% cheaper is a great value therefore it should get its praise

[@MadeInMinecraft]

Totally agree, affordable tools should be rewarded. It’s better for consumers when R&D has to make it work both for the budget conscious and the prosumer.

[@TheRealChetManley]

He's been using the same rating system for years now. The fact that these tools score this high says something about them. They're not top performers, but they're very good and for the price and warranty they're hard to beat. I think the numbers work fine here. The rankings are about much more that raw power.

[@emerybryant]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@hydrocarbon82]

Some hardcore wrenchers can't believe there are people that use these tools less than a handful times per month. I use my mid-tq maybe that often. For $80-100 I'd have bought the Wally crap instead and given no fks about getting it dirty.

[@anzicek]

Agreed, no need to move the goal post, that cheap impact deserves every point.

[@ppipowerclass]

60 bucks for that kind of torque? That is a no brainer if you don't have one.

[@littlejack59]

I am so sad that this is true. Being the guy who overpaid because he didn't go with Walmart is upsetting.

[@yayinternets]

Even if you already have one, buy this cheap one and leave it in your vehicle for lug nuts. Absolute bargain!

[@hydrocarbon82]

I almost want to get their mid-tq so I don't have to ever get my M18 dirty lol.

[@guest6423]

Unless you already have a few tools from another brand, in which case, it feels like you're locked in because of battery compatibility.

[@CoryRwtfyt]

​@guest6423 yeah, but the 12v 4ah is like 25 dollars. Not sure about canadian doll hairs.

[@romandaniels1389]

Good to see a physical store hitting back against online bargain basement junk. That compact could have a real brand name and a $150 price tag with that warranty and it would be a great deal. $60 is insane, good job Walmart R&D department

[@ninety3premium]

Walmart isn't doing any R&D. They are having a Chinese company copy R&D.

[@reymundsantiago4451]

Yeah that’s how they get the prices so low. The reason Milwaukee and DeWalts are expensive are due to R&D.

[@tomericas5357]

walmart still has to research what manufacturer to use to get a quality tool for cheap. ill take it as a win. plus walmart has quite a few made in usa hand tools. respect is due when its due. and i think walmart deserves a little atleast in the tool isle.

[@1978garfield]

@@reymundsantiago4451 TTI the owners of Milwaukee make Hyper Tough and Hart.

[@malbers35]

@@ninety3premium Your level of ignorance is impressive.

[@MrCodyminner]

Holy heck, seeing budget brands making these numbers is insane. Much more than most people would ever need

[@TorqueTestChannel]

I wouldn't call an impact hitting 322 more than most would ever need, but it's insanely good for the size and price (and brand history)

[@MrCodyminner]

@TorqueTestChannel by most, I mean home owners and hobbyist. Obviously these are not for professional everyday use where you need 800 + ft lbs. Would love to see you test that "high torque" you showed that your store has aswell in a future video.

[@bobclarke5913]

@@MrCodyminner Even home gamers need to take an axle nut off to swap a halfshaft now and then. Lemme tell ya, the big old corded Harbor Freight impact ain't up to that.

[@engineer_alv]

true, these are a no brainer even compared to generic stuff from Amazon

[@timlong1462]

Completely agree. This is better than the impact I currently own and used for the last decade. There have been a few times I wish I had a bit more power, but this would do 95% of what I need.

[@weast6388]

Honestly, if they dont blow up like old HT stuff, these will absolutely work for any dad for his home work and his garage and basic car stuff. I think this is a W for walmart.

[@thatdude8247]

I was remodeling a kitchen for a customer and needed to and a little place smooth on a hard wood floor under a counter, ran to the closest store and picked up a $10 sander about 7 years ago and still working.... IDK about great that damn button doesn't always turn off when you push it but it keeps it Interesting to say the least

[@jairvargas5956]

Never thought id walk out of walmart with and impact wrench but here I am walking out with one!! You guys dont dissapoint!! 😅😅😮😮

[@donaldhollums3278]

@@jairvargas5956 I hope you paid for it first!🤣

[@rufedog5406]

​@@donaldhollums3278 why would you pay for it. its walmart they'll just watch you walk out and say have a nice day

[@donaldhollums3278]

@ yeah, you’re probably right

[@JOHN_WICK_IS_SICK]

​@@rufedog5406its crazy but you're right. i was setting off the thief alarm at the exit for some reason last week and i was waiting there for the employees to come and check. nobody came lol. so false alarm thieves and real ones are free to leave.

[@jairvargas5956]

​@@donaldhollums3278Dont worry your precious old heart bud!! You might get a heart attack!! 😅😂

[@djmidnightwolf]

I need to see the High Torque. No way it does as good as these

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Gotchu

[@JAMESSTEINBREN]

@@TorqueTestChannel You're a boss, boss

[@Jack-Tactical]

Want to see the high torque. Gonna end up wit h either the mid or high sitting on the shelf in the shed for rotating tires. Not worth $400 to buy a tool I will only use from time to time. But I’ll spend $80-$100 for it. Just need to see if the high torque is worth it.

[@F12-i2g]

I just picked it up for $56 hopefully it's worth it

[@martinp8427]

That Hyper Tough High Torque looks an awful a lot like a Parkside PASSP B4 High Torque. If that's the case, 900lbs of loosening torque should be an easy goal to reach!

[@DangaRanga]

I picked up a 12v 3/8 kit while shopping for snacks last week for $29 plus tax. How the hell can you beat that. Perfect tool to throw in my tool bag for work (used very infrequently and could be stolen) while my nice fuel stuff sits at home

[@99knives]

True story, I bought a cordless drill from Walmart that has more torque than a comparable Ryobi 😮

[@NOCOVET1]

I can't believe you don't have a 1,000,000 subscribers already. Love the channel.

[@Proton_Decay]

Why have you not already bought the high torque? Quit teasing man. On a serious note, videos like this showing cheap tools are the only thing keeping Milwaukee and DeWalt from exploring just how close they could get to snap-on pricing before new competitors start cropping up.

[@hydrocarbon82]

We need to start a gofundme for that high torque! If the first hour's worth of viewers each donated $0.02 USD, they'd have it already! HELP THIS BROTHER OUT! lol

[@malbers35]

I would use a bit and brace before I ever gave money to Snatch-on again.

[@cubancigarman2687]

This is great news for consumers! Glad you put out a quantitative analysis of performance numbers for comparison! I can’t afford to have 6-700$ of dewalt or Milwaukee hand tools that I may use sitting in my garage for a few times a year.

[@enthused7591]

Oh man we've reached the point where impact wrenches are so mass produced that the economies of scale have caused prices to plummet on these tools. Super nice to see. Can't wait for Harbor Freight's next gen brushless smaller Bauer and Hercules offerings because those need to really put some power down for not much money to compete with the Hyper Tough, and lately those new Hercules 20 volt brushless tools are really changing the entire power tool industry with performance vs cost.

[@M4A2Master]

Man I love this channel, I’m currently a heart patient and have been out of work for about a year now but will be going back soon and plan on supporting you guys on patreon. I have bought multiple tools based on your testing as a heavy duty diesel mechanic and can honestly say I have been extremely happy with every purchase I have made.

[@45indycolt]

Hypertough marketing - 0% Dewalt/Milwaukee marketing- 50%+ I know they won't last as long or charge as quick, but it does really show where the money is going.

[@JohnTaylor-bd1uy]

KZbin is doing their marketing for them, for free!

[@anthonyanglim7147]

Thank you guys for your channel! As someone who relies on the quality and performance of their tool to be able to do the work they do reliably, it is great to have you guys doing all of the "Foot Work" and Quality and Performance testing before hand! Thank again!

[@timlong1462]

That's crazy impressive… If they had been selling these back when I bought my first set of power tools back in 2013 I would've totally gotten these. I ended up with Ryobi at the time because a set of tools cost similar to one Milwaukee without a battery. Still have all of those tools to this day except a right angle drill. I don't work in an auto shop, but I do all of my own maintenance and household repair/remodeling. Not everyone needs the Supreme brand stuff, and that's only becoming more noticeable with tools like these coming out.

[@brainkill7034]

Obviously we need to see the high torque model now, and a tear down of all of them. Thank you for sharing!! At these prices for full kits they make excellent holiday presents!!

[@diytoptricks]

Wow, this new Hyper-Tough Gen 2 lineup is seriously disrupting the market! It's amazing to see a tool set performing close to premium brands like DeWalt and Milwaukee, yet costing just a fraction of the price. Walmart is stepping up its game

[@druming9]

I've heard elsewhere that a fair bit of manufacturing cost comes from quality control. They have to build in extra cost if you want tight testing tolerances or larger testing sample sizes. It would be interesting to try to get 3-5 of these tools from different production runs and run them head-to-head against themselves and see how consistent they are.

[@PinkFZeppelin]

In this context I don’t believe quality control means difference in performance. Rather it works or it doesn’t.

[@RobtTa]

LOVE these kind of episodes! And pairing these with Ryobi is a great indication of tool worth. Thanks!!

[@owmylehg7811]

Oh yeah definitely get that high torque. Seeing budget options finally become competitive with the big guys is really good, bc either their tools are going to start getting way better to justify the price they're charging, or the tools are going to become a lot cheaper. And they have that 2 year warranty, which means Walmart thinks that these tools will probably last at least that warranty period. And honestly, even if it only lasts that 2 years, that's 8-10 years of working tools before you start to hit the pricing of Milwaukee and DeWalt. So I think we're going to start to see a lot of really exciting and cheap tools like these come out more and more.

[@ben501st]

I don't even need these but if that compact 20v goes on sale for Black Friday I'm waking up early and throwing hands with Karens.

[@nmatthew7469]

She'll be throwing hands for the $30 hi sense tv, you'll be fine in the tools area.

[@paulmartin2348]

Be careful, or the Karens will beat your a$$.

[@mrfuel1866]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kenjohnson3412]

Please test the Hyper Tough 20V Max Brushless 1/2-inch High-Torque Cordless Impact Wrench ASAP!!! It's on my Black Friday list!

[@tcanthony2]

Nice stuff. I really like the 12v line as a home hobbyist. I use the ratchets, but driver and cut off tool basically daily for over 2 years. Hard to beat the size and price.

[@kikoeta]

Just walked out of the store with mine after perusing the channel for a while. Thanks for making my purchasing decisions easy! Love every bit of content you guys put out, keep up the fantastic work.

[@Joethetoolguy]

Wow, all that and a new affordable tool storage system. Wally world came out swinging.

[@Iowa599]

I am most impressed by the 100% claims! walmart is proving that the box store brands are screwing us!

[@danharp3009]

Hope the big boys take this as a challenge to increase performance and or reduce cost. Yeah, I don't really believe that either.

[@joshwhite1009]

YES! please do the budget high torque. I just bought a craftsman v20 1k Ft/lb gun that looks identical to the hyper tough. You guys do such a comprehensive job. All while keeping it fun to watch.

[@jurj97]

I took apart both the gen 1 and 2, the gen 2 has a bigger hammer in the impact mechanism and the same size motor

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Hey thanks for the details! That makes a lot of sense looking at the curve, they are already having a hard time feeding the gen 1 with some batteries after all i guess. It's a shame they couldnt make a full update.

[@jurj97]

​@@TorqueTestChannelI had a feeling based on the housing. It's a shame, I wanted to like this little guy but I'll be returning it for a Skil 12v 3/8

[@Wizkid490]

Honestly, I like it quite a bit, even if it's not the most powerful. Torque numbers on the box are correct, low speed and a better trigger make it more useful for lower-torque applications, it comes with the 4ah battery and fast(er) charger ($40 separately), and it's somehow $5 cheaper than the original model. Hard to complain, even if I do wish it made a bit more torque.

[@PPPietro33]

It has a bigger hammer? Damn I knew this tool was impressive.

[@simonsaysg7]

I left a 5 star review on the Walmart site for the mid-torque impact wrench and mentioned this channel for bringing me there. Just a shoutout for making the suggestion. 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@tptrsn]

HELL YES!!! Please DO test that high torque! :)

[@jerrypoplin5616]

Agreed. I bought both the 59 and 99 versions and an tell you from experience, the $99 one is just as impressive as the $59 one!

[@davidwoolard7571]

I'd really like to see the new hyper tough high torque as I am considering purchasing a new impact and I want one that is strong but cheap because I only occasionally use one

[@NiSE_Rafter]

I'm impressed with what Walmart is doing with these. Originally Hyper Tough as a brand was a joke to me but with these more recent releases I'm actually inclined to consider them now.

[@donaldhollums3278]

That comparo was pretty impressive. I even caught myself rooting for the Hyper Tough…come on…come on…come…during their runs up the run times chart. How’s about a test against the regular and new high torque versions from Bauer?

[@flooblet]

each friday I check your channel for a dcf964 review, and each friday my heart sinks in disappointment

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Working on it atm

[@andrestoodrip6616]

@@TorqueTestChannel Have you got your hands on the new DCS590?

[@chrisi7456]

I've been waiting too for months. Would love to see it with a 5ah Powerstack, 8ah Powerpack, and a 9ah FV

[@TorqueTestChannel]

@@chrisi7456 It's been out for like 3 weeks :P

[@Zins72]

You’re definitely not the only one!!

[@RowdySi]

I'm just starting out my mobile business and needed an impact but don't have the funds yet. This is exactly what I needed to see.

[@codeyleonard5826]

3 year warranty is shocking

[@Randpage]

Honoring the warranty would be very shocking.

[@sulljason]

​@@Randpage TTi makes them afaik. So it's probably about as good as Rigid, Ryobi, and Milwaukees warranty.

[@xaytana]

​@@sulljason Hart is TTI. Hyper-Tough seems to be mostly manufactured by Test Rite Tools, some company out of Taiwan though I can't find much information past this, though there's likely zero way to tell until other cheap house brands start having identical tools where the manufacturer is known.

[@jaybee6477]

A Kia has a ten year warranty

[@loktom4068]

​@@jaybee6477 I doubt they would replace an engine every 2 years till that 10 years is up.

[@billybowling5194]

So i went and bought 2 for work! The second set is to be returned this weekend for our 3rd return in 27 days. They work well for a day or 3 but can't handle continuous use. Burnt up 2 at a time on same daw twice. Lucky for me, I still have the Dewalts I've had 5 months. I can't get my money back for the HT, so I guess I'll keep them for gifts after return

[@adlee4699]

Which ones (models) and what are you doing with them?

[@billybowling5194]

@adlee4699 hypertough 20V 3/8 drive. We use them to put lag bolts in concrete after drilling the holes We install about 400 a day

[@Divided-we-fall]

I keep looking at these for truck tools.. stuff I can leave in my service van and not have anxiety about someone steeling

[@Moonscentedhunter]

Amazing that companies have been doing these tests behind scenes for years and now we get to see from other people for free

[@gutsngorrrr]

Its really great to see these budget brands giving the big boys a run for the money. Very impressive for the price and 3 year warranty, can't really go wrong when buying something like this.

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

Impressed with the hyper tough line.. I run the red tools but can see where a Guy could keep a hyper tough in a overland rig or give to someone as a gift maybe..many situations they would work for..

[@davidalejandro-kd8iu]

My favorite channel at this point 😂

[@chrishoward4017]

Def impressed with the hyper tough , this time a year ago I was looking into a 12 volt platform and went with skil which I very happy with , just got the 12v 3/8 on the new battery deal at Lowe's and it out performs my Ryobi 18v brushless 3/8 , but if I needed a new mid torq or maybe even the high torque today...id definitely grab one of these !

[@Toolsareus]

Now you guys need to test the kobalt, compact impact wrench

[@802Garage]

That pricing is insane! Really shows you how much some brands are gouging you for similar made overseas options. There is a reason I buy DeWalt over Milwaukee and only when it's on crazy sale. Milwaukee pricing is insane! I still go for M12 though, but again only when it's on a great sale.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I would love to see what the hyper tough high torque can do guys 14:27 @Torque Test Channel

[@codysawyer4087]

I used hypertough electric tools for all my work at the dealership. Other techs always gave me crap, but they work great and have not broke on me.

[@Chris_Garman]

It would be awesome if someone did destructive testing on these tools. 15 second full power run every minute until it doesn't work anymore, changing batteries as needed, or something of that nature. It would likely need to be automated to be practical. A good tool could probably go as long as a week. A bad tool may only last an hour.

[@andylangeland496]

But you could just go swap it at Walmart 😂

[@bg3007]

Maybe dump oil/trans fluid on it... many power tools don't appreciate that.

[@bruceb4349]

@bg3007 True

[@jamesd5415]

Thank you for this video. I was looking at the impacts at walmart the other day and thought for the price i should buy them. Since all my makita tools were stolen from my truck i haven't been able to justify buying all new tools since i technically dont use them professionally. I will definitely be buying these and running them until they die. I still have 12v Milwaukee tools, but dont like abusing them since they cost so much for what they are. I only got them because the rep was at home depot and they gave me a huge discount

[@RowdyCStuff]

From a person that invested in Bauer that are good cheap tools this video is enlightening and disappointing at the same time. Good job.

[@jeremyfowler2006]

These would be perfect for a junk yard grab bag, race track, off-roading etc. when you don’t want to unload the main shop tool box.

[@Toolguy1]

Dcf964 video please. And a cordless rear handle/worm drive circ saw video.

[@FacilitiesDIY]

I’ve got the Gen2 12v and have used it on multiple brake/caliper replacement jobs on SUV’s, and using it to replace large suspension components on my Subaru. It’s working for me for that. It’s probably the best $50 I’ve spent on a tool. My Hercules 1/2 compact is outside its warranty period now, so if it ever takes a dump, I’ll probably jump in with these hypertough 20v impacts, about equal performance and size, and price.

[@CryptoJordanVR]

Could you please test out the newest Hyper Tough 20v brushless impact driver as well as the new drill and hammer drill?

[@Jeffro_1]

Went in to buy a compact and grabbed the mid torque by mistake, oh well, at least it came with the better battery! And it’s been great for me so far just working on my car. Gonna grab a stubby next check I think

[@williamfricke4464]

Do it! Get that Wal Mart one! We wanna see it.

[@Rangerscott77]

Absolutely love these "cheap" tools working so great. It helps bring competition. Will it bring down price on Milwaukee or Snapon, probably not but it helps people see they dont need to spend $500 on just a power tool only.

[@ionhavoc2]

When are we going to see all the Klutch tools from Northern Tool?

[@rodgerneeb301]

This is wonderful news. It makes the big brands aware that they need to step up performance while dropping the price, or loose out to Walmart. Considering their pricing, it is a lesson that is LONG overdue.

[@Brysonandmason320]

i have the Gen 1 and 2 3/8s impact and its better than the results show for sure it takes of lug nuts no problem on smaller cars and trucks its done a ton of suspension work and man its worth the money

[@eldorripu]

glad you guys reviewed these!

[@rickhouston2144]

Nice! An impact you can leave in the car and not feel bad about it

[@rednecktractors10]

Ive recently bought the 3/8th 12v compact, for its size im happy with it. Ive used it for a explorer oil pan yesterday and a rear brakes(just the slide pin bolts, not the caliper bracket bolts) on a 2021 f150 today.

[@markmichlewicz5141]

As an auto mechanic the only thing that matters is reverse torque.

[@jamesgarrison5546]

yeah, for forward, I'm spinning it on until the hammer hits and then torquing it to spec with a torque wrench.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Only one of our tests are in forward for a reason

[@etrcentenario9737]

but how else are you supposed to make sure the oil drain plug never comes off again?

[@erik_dk842]

@@etrcentenario9737 Lug nuts and bolts as well

[@bossmanz28]

That may be true but that doesnt mean there arent ppl also looking for forward torque. Auto mechanic isnt the only job in the world that exist. Plus most of the test are in reverse anyways. Like driving in screw anchors into concrete

[@megan29720]

I checked my local Walmart today and looked specifically for these new tools. The tags are present, but they are completely sold out. They have plenty of the junky gen 1 tools next shelf over.

[@yayinternets]

Even if you already own an impact, this thing is cheap enough to buy for people who were already able to afford a name brand impact just to leave in your vehicle for lug nuts. An absolute bargain!

[@trewten5579]

I recently bought the hyper tough 12v driver battery and charger for $20 and boy was I surprised, first the build quality and weight just feels like an actual tool and not a toy. I find myself using it more than my m18 because of its smaller size I replaced my porch light in no time and reinforced my wood fence by putting 4" screws with no issues. It is a brushed tool but for $20 it already paid for itself many times over!!

[@ToolDudeAnonymous]

Do i need another compacy impact? Absolutely not. Am i buying a hyper tough now? Absolutely yes

[@jeffdavis291]

I'm returning my second defective one today. I bought one in Dec. When it worked it was great but it didn't work often. There was a problem getting the impact function to kick in. I then bought another at the same store - same problem. Probably from the same production run. Twice is enough. I'm awaiting delivery of my new Milwaukee Mid Torque.

[@aycz]

Are you sure you weren’t in auto reverse mode?

[@nmatthew7469]

I do not need a fourth battery line, well, except maybe these.

[@Octane-pf6dg]

Picked one of these up to leave in the truck for roadside tire changes. Right out of the box it made a pretty terrible grinding sound and there was noticeable runout on the anvil. Heading back to the store for an exchange to try again.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Hyper tough stepping up there game i see nice video as always 12:51 @Torque Test Channel

[@AXNJXN1]

I am SOOO GLAD you finally are putting these 'cheaper' alternatives on here for review. Wow, look at what that Hart did?? Hope to see more of this and hopefully drive DOWN the cost of Big Red. A lot of people love those Reds, but the warranties are just beatable now with HF and Walmart making stuff like this and for every tool that goes down like DeWalt or Ryobi's, you have to make a call, send it away, have it 'evaluated' then one possibly sent out. It's total BS and yet some people keep buying them. My mind has definitely CHANGED watching this Channel and I am again, glad to see the competition keep challenging manufactures - for OUR betterment. I wonder if Walmart's 3 year warranty is the same as HF's where you walk in and just get another one??

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That hyper tough mid torque is impressive 8:30 @Torque Test Channel

[@mikefisc9989]

I would love for Walmart to offer a mid-high quality line of USA made power tools at reasonable prices. If they wanted to, you know they could make it happen.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Holdy smokes i wasnt exspecting that from the hyper tough new mid torque just wow 6:20 @Torque Test Channel

[@JayBird911]

Thank you for checking out the HyperTough impacts!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wow that was the compact not the mid torque in previous test impressive 11:01 @Torque Test Channel

[@mountainman971]

I just walked into Walmart looking to pick up the mid torque, thinking I mostly just wanted the battery and charger to release the power of the 20v compact. Figuring $48 for the battery by itself and $20 for the charger, basically, the tool was $10 more. However, I found a 20v cordless grinder with 4ah battery on clearance marked at $47. A dollar less than the battery. $31.50 at the register. With the slow charger, but I can still get the fast charger later. Tldr: check the clearance section for discount batteries with free tools.

[@dubsnmotion]

This is a smart move, I picked up the compact kit a week ago and I have already used it on 4 tire changes (I do roadside assistance) and although it works, I’ve been having an issue where it will only hammer for like 2 seconds and I have to release and pull the trigger over and over until it actually breaks the lug nut free, I wonder if this is because of the 2.0ah battery?

[@mountainman971]

@dubsnmotion is it the "auto off" feature? The reverse button opposite your speed/ power selector if you push that, it does weird things. Sounds like in reverse, you want no green lights illuminated.

[@dubsnmotion]

@ I should have mentioned that! But yea, no that option is not on. I thought that at first too and made sure it was off!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Holy smokes that is cheap 3 tools for 194 bucks wow 0:42 @Torque Test Channel

[@bobspurloc]

when I saw these hit the shelves I immediately noted they had over stepped the HART line. but I didnt fathom this! LOL... after seeing these on the shelves I noted HART most likely will have a newer line out soon.

[@loganmclennan2617]

get the high torque for sure.

[@crumpus5815]

I think the thing I noticed the most is the Hyper Tough mid torque actually does the casement bolts correctly and has the screws clamping the shell to the case instead of the case to the shell

[@PhillyFixed]

I'm pretty sure you just ruined some product development manger's day at both SBD and TTI with that compact model...

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Then we doin our job! Lower the prices mustard and ketchup!

[@EDVERSiTY_DECOM]

@@TorqueTestChannel Based off of a few linear torque metrics? I'll partially agree with you just from the fact that we've seen Milwaukee perform cost reductions with their products and I wouldn't even touch a 4th-generation impact driver with a ten-foot pole, but I know that wasn't taken into account. Poking fun at Milwaukee is definitely fun at times, but it's not that simple and it's a shortsighted approach. Again, let's see how this tool does over time, and perhaps against other budget-friendly options like a comparable Skil - or fill in the blank.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Hey there's nothin' linear about this torque testing! Nah but I agree, there's a lot more that goes into these tools than beans. We'll see how they do long term

[@EDVERSiTY_DECOM]

@@TorqueTestChannel Oh, I don't mean "linear" as in generic; some people use that as an insult, but rather very straightforward and simple. Thank you for the reply. Also, we need some TTC merch, good sir.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

@@EDVERSiTY_DECOM Ahh no worries. I only meant it as in drills make linear torque, impacts make interrupted dynamic, non linear torque. We removed our merch after the sites carrying it got hounded by big brands not happy with us and their legal teams when listing our rankings there.

[@captaincrust2180]

great to see a budget friendly option. as a professional im sticking with the variety and quality of the red and the yellow but this new hypertough stuff is definately going in the back of the truck and now is most certainly deserving of its spot in any DIYers garage, very cool

[@TheVespap200e]

Walmart laying the SMACK DOWN! Go figure! Congrats!

[@pkt1213]

Wow. What a performance. If I didn't object to getting another battery line and another kind of charger, I would probably pick one of these up. I've realized when I need something more than my current line of Kobalt will do, I turn on my little air compressor and hit it with my old snap-on air impact.

[@ryanhanneman3336]

High torque!!!

[@avnut5517]

Great set of tests TTC! What great values you found.

[@Jerry-zz2eu]

Last time i was this early my wife had our third daughter.

[@dangeroustoman]

You mean the neighbors daughter. 😅

[@1shakezula1]

That compact is extremely impressive even before looking at the price. Never thought I'd be wanting to go buy a Hyper-Tough power tool, but here we are...

[@afizzle7631]

You said balls at 3:54…

[@reidboling1019]

Lmao

[@mromutt]

If its not mentioned in the video further in, the 12v line now offers a 6AH battery too! :D I plan on picking one up.