Best Impact Drivers for Speed Modes (2026)

Ranked by how often owners bring up speed modes across 14 Reddit owner mentions, then by overall score. 9 models qualify.

1. Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3453-20 Impact Driver 4.6

Why it ranks here: 3 owner comments bring up speed modes; overall score 4.6 from 30 owner comments. $94.39 (price as of 2026-11-07)

powercompact
“I already had the 3404 and 3453 M12 FUEL hammer drill and impact driver, but for this jobsite I needed the absolute smallest and lightest that would get the job done.”
owner comment via r/MilwaukeeTool · 2026-06-18
powercompact
“Fuel impact driver 3453-20 is ok.”
owner comment via r/MilwaukeeTool · 2026-05-05

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2. DEWALT 20V MAX Atomic DCF850 Impact Driver 3.9

Why it ranks here: 2 owner comments bring up speed modes; overall score 3.9 from 14 owner comments. $169.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)

speed modes
“The dewalt DCF850 is my favourite, so much so that I run mostly Makita tools but have one as my impact driver.”
owner comment via r/Tools · 2026-05-30
powercompact
“I have DCF850 for those tight spaces but my DCF885 is still my go to impact at work and I personally am not particulary keen on replacing something that works, for an impact ( DCF860 ) that is oddly engineered ( more powerful in reverse than forward ) and all …”
owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2025-02-10

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3. Makita XDT13Z 18V LXT Brushless Impact Driver 3.9

Why it ranks here: 2 owner comments bring up speed modes; overall score 3.9 from 6 owner comments. $79.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)

compactspeed modes
“I’ve run the xdt13 a bit and the xdt19 extensively lately.”
owner comment via r/Makita · 2026-06-20
compactspeed modes
“My makita XDT13 can be used like a feather on drywall installation or light duty work and the next I can use it for structural screws.”
owner comment via r/Tools · 2026-05-12

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4. DEWALT 20V MAX XR DCF860 3-Speed Impact Driver 3.7

Why it ranks here: 2 owner comments bring up speed modes; overall score 3.7 from 16 owner comments. $199.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)

powercompact
“Therefore I didn’t “replace” it I bought it a brother, the dcf860 and this thing is unbelievably torquey.”
owner comment via r/c14_Dewalt.jsonl · 2026-10-10
powercompact
“I have DCF850 for those tight spaces but my DCF885 is still my go to impact at work and I personally am not particulary keen on replacing something that works, for an impact ( DCF860 ) that is oddly engineered ( more powerful in reverse than forward ) and all …”
owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2025-02-10

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5. Makita XDT19Z 18V LXT Brushless Impact Driver 4.3

Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment bring up speed modes; overall score 4.3 from 6 owner comments. Price varies

compactspeed modes
“I’ve run the xdt13 a bit and the xdt19 extensively lately.”
owner comment via r/Makita · 2026-06-20

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6. Ryobi ONEAND HP 18V BRUSHLESS Cordless 4-Mode Impact Driver Tool ONLY 3.8

Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment bring up speed modes; overall score 3.8 from 1 owner comments. $123.95 (price as of 2026-11-07)

battery lifespeed modes
“PBLCK01K: - The second hand kit you’re looking at - PBLDD01 Drill - PBLID01 Impact Driver - 2 x 2Ah HP batteries - The driver doesn’t have 4 mode - The 2Ah HP batteries will leave you wanting - Warranty starts at manufacturing date without receipt PBLCK112K2…”
owner comment via r/ryobi · 2026-05-26

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7. Makita DTD173Z 18V Brushless Impact Driver 3.6

Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment bring up speed modes; overall score 3.6 from 9 owner comments. $138.95 (price as of 2026-11-07)

speed modes
“I have the dtd173 which has really good variable speed and is lighter and shorter than the DDf083.”
owner comment via r/Makita · 2026-07-01

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8. DEWALT 20V MAX XR DCF840 Impact Driver 3.3

Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment bring up speed modes; overall score 3.3 from 3 owner comments. $275.00 (price as of 2026-11-07)

speed modes
“If my 12V drill and driver ever quit, I'll get the DCF840 and DCD793 kit.”
owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-01-02

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9. DEWALT 20V MAX XR DCF887 Impact Driver 3.2

Why it ranks here: 1 owner comment bring up speed modes; overall score 3.2 from 10 owner comments. Price varies

compactspeed modes
“DCF887 Impact - this is now an older model, haven’t used it before, no comment.”
owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-04-15

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