Here’s a nice combo that features the best in drivers. Torque, speed and great ergonomics: DeWalt pulled it all together in this 14.4-volt XRP 1/2-inch drill/driver. Even at its peak 450 inch-pounds of torque, you feel no twist. We're impressed, too, with the patented three-speed transmission for whatever material you're drilling into. Its max speed of 1,800 rpm is 29 percent faster than high speed. In hammerdrill mode, you’ve got 30,600 blows per minute in your hands. We like the all-metal ratcheting chuck with carbide jaws because we've had a bit slip every now and then, and the jaws help keep a tight grip on the shank. It's well-balanced, comfortable to grip and a joy to use. The impact driver is equally impressive, and you won’t realize how much you’ve needed one until you have one. It’s super compact and surprisingly lightweight, easing the burden on your arm and letting you get into the tightest workspace. Once you’re in there, you’ve got an amazing 1,150 inch-pounds of torque in your hand, making short work of even the biggest fasteners without taking a toll on your body. Great in the shop or on the jobsite.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
