Should I Buy an Impact Driver or Drill

Impact drivers are not designed to drill holes and they can’t take all of the accessories that a cordless drill can. However, if you need to drive a lot of screws – especially screws that are either thick or long – a cordless impact driver is going to outperform a cordless drill every time.

Can I use an impact driver instead of a drill?

Impact drivers are not designed to drill holes and they can’t take all of the accessories that a cordless drill can. However, if you need to drive a lot of screws – especially screws that are either thick or long – a cordless impact driver is going to outperform a cordless drill every time.

Can I use an impact driver as a screwdriver?

Can Impact Drivers Be Used as Screwdrivers? Good news! … Impact drivers only accept hex-shaped bits, meaning without an adapter, they can’t be used to drill holes at all. They also provide a higher amount of torque, and are lighter and smaller than drill/drivers, so they drive screws even more efficiently.