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3453-20 vs 2953-20: M12 vs M18 FUEL impact driver
M12 FUEL 1/4" Hex Impact Driver vs M18 FUEL 1/4" Hex Impact Driver
The top impact driver on each battery.
The M18 2953 has more torque (2,000 in-lbs vs 1,500 in-lbs). The tool weights are close (2.0 lbs vs 2.2 lbs), but the M12 battery is much smaller and lighter, which you notice by the end of the day.
Stick with whichever battery you already own. If you're choosing fresh, M12 for service work and light driving, M18 for framing, decking and structural screws.
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| Spec | M12 FUEL 1/4" Hex Impact DriverModel 3453-20 | M18 FUEL 1/4" Hex Impact DriverModel 2953-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Best price | Live prices coming soon | Live prices coming soon |
| Battery | M12 | M18 |
| Tool type | Impact | Impact |
| Class | FUEL | FUEL |
| Comes as | Bare tool | Bare tool |
| Max torque | 1,500 in-lbs | 2,000 in-lbs BEST |
| No-load speed | 0-3,600 RPM | 0-3,900 RPM BEST |
| Impacts / blows / strokes per min | 0-4,000 IPM | 0-4,400 IPM BEST |
| Chuck, drive, blade or wheel | 1/4 in. hex | 1/4 in. hex |
| Tool length | 5 in. | 4.47 in. BEST |
| Weight (tool only) | 2.0 lbs BEST | 2.2 lbs |
| Features | – | – |
| Review videos | 4 on the tool page | – |
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