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Best Performance

Top torque & fast overall

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3/8" Kit

Average Finish: 2

Purchased for: $279

Made In: China

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Lightest. 3.085 lb. ~87.3 dB (idle), 109.2 dB during 10" lag test. Rated 400 ft-lb, measured ~341 ft-lb.

Highest measured loosening torque (341 ft-lb) and 2nd in speed tests.

Best Value

$79 tool-only standout

Kobalt 24V 3/8" (Tool Only)

Purchased for: $79

Made In: China

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4.0Ah Ultimate Output pack used. 3.96 lb. ~83.5 dB (idle), 111.1 dB during 10" lag test. Rated 250 ft-lb, measured ~200 ft-lb.

Strong results for the price, compact form factor (4.27" long).

Runner-up (Fastest for Wood)

Screw mode shines

FLEX 24V 3/8" Kit

Average Finish: 2

Purchased for: $239

Made In: China

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5Ah battery + fast charger. 4.72 lb. ~86.7 dB (idle), 112.0 dB during 10" lag test. Rated 300 ft-lb, measured ~305 ft-lb.

Best 5" lag install average (7.58 s) and excellent torque (305 ft-lb).

Name	Price ($)	Made In	Average Finish	Link	Content
Greenworks 24V Compact 3/8"	$70.00	China		Search on Amazon	Kit (tool+2Ah battery+charger). 3.775 lb. ~86.9 dB (idle), 111.8 dB during 10" lag test. Rated 150 ft-lb, measured ~104 ft-lb loosening.
Kobalt 24V 3/8" (Tool Only)	$79.00	China		Search on Amazon	4.0Ah Ultimate Output pack used. 3.96 lb. ~83.5 dB (idle), 111.1 dB during 10" lag test. Rated 250 ft-lb, measured ~200 ft-lb.
Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V 3/8" (Tool Only)	$95.00	Vietnam		Search on Amazon	3-speed + auto. 3.45 lb. ~85.4 dB (idle), 112.1 dB during 10" lag test. Rated 160 ft-lb, measured ~88 ft-lb.
Seesii 21V 3/8" Kit	$100.00	China		Search on Amazon	Comes with 4Ah battery. 3.72 lb. ~91.1 dB (idle), 108.5 dB during 10" lag test. Rated 330 ft-lb, measured ~138 ft-lb.
Avhrit 21V 3/8" Kit	$100.00	China		Search on Amazon	4Ah battery kit. 3.615 lb. ~88.8 dB (idle), 109.1 dB during 10" lag test. Rated 330 ft-lb, measured ~219 ft-lb.
RIDGID 18V SubCompact Brushless 3/8" (Tool Only)	$115.00	China		Search on Amazon	3-speed + auto. 3.58 lb. ~91.6 dB (idle), 111.7 dB during 10" lag test. Rated 250 ft-lb, measured ~192 ft-lb.
SKIL PWRCORE 20 3/8" Kit	$120.00	China		Search on Amazon	Digital brushless. Tested with 4Ah. 3.58 lb. ~93 dB (idle), 111.9 dB during 10" lag test. Rated 150 ft-lb, measured ~141 ft-lb.
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact 3/8" (Tool Only)	$156.00	Vietnam		Search on Amazon	4 modes incl. auto-stop. 4.02 lb. ~90 dB (idle), 110.6 dB during 10" lag test. Rated 250 ft-lb, measured ~227 ft-lb.
Makita 18V LXT Compact 3/8"	$160.00	China		Search on Amazon	4 speed ranges. 3.835 lb. ~93 dB (idle), 111.0 dB during 10" lag test. Rated 220 ft-lb, measured ~247 ft-lb.
Snap-on 14.4V/18V 3/8" Kit*	$746.00	Assembled in USA (US & imported parts)		Search on Amazon	*Battery included, charger sold separately. 4.41 lb. ~86.9 dB (idle), 111.1 dB during 10" lag test. Rated 275 ft-lb, measured ~315 ft-lb.
FLEX 24V 3/8" Kit	$239.00	China	2	Search on Amazon	5Ah battery + fast charger. 4.72 lb. ~86.7 dB (idle), 112.0 dB during 10" lag test. Rated 300 ft-lb, measured ~305 ft-lb.
Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3/8" Kit	$279.00	China	2	Search on Amazon	Lightest. 3.085 lb. ~87.3 dB (idle), 109.2 dB during 10" lag test. Rated 400 ft-lb, measured ~341 ft-lb.
DEWALT ATOMIC 20V MAX 3/8"	$160.00	China	3	Search on Amazon	Timber screw mode. 3.87 lb. ~89.7 dB (idle), 109.9 dB during 10" lag test. Rated 300 ft-lb, measured ~279 ft-lb.

Tool-only vs kit prices as tested. Some brands tested with higher-capacity packs to level the field.

Higher is better. Adapter and 1-1/8" socket introduce minor loss equally across tools.

Higher is better. Wood variability noted, dedicated ‘wood/lag’ modes helped.

Lower is better. FLEX was fastest overall, M12 Fuel and Atomic close behind. (Some averages rounded to nearest hundredth as narrated.)

Lower is better. FLEX narrowly edged DeWalt on removal based on individual run times.

Measured while driving the 10" lag. Smaller number = quieter.

Lower is better for reduced fatigue, M12 Fuel is the lightest by a wide margin.

Only models with exact dimensions stated. Several others were noted as < 5" but without exact figures.