Milwaukee M18 FUEL Impact Driver vs Ryobi ONE+ 18V Impact Driver

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 3 by Billy G.

✓ Verified Confidence: 82%

Verdict: Milwaukee’s M18 FUEL Impact Driver outperforms the Ryobi ONE+ in torque (2,000 in‑lbs vs 1,800 in‑lbs per Wirecutter) and durability, making it the better choice for demanding professional tasks. Ryobi offers a more affordable, lighter package that suits DIY enthusiasts who don’t need peak torque (per Consumer Reports). Overall, Milwaukee wins on performance and build quality, while Ryobi leads on price‑to‑feature balance.

Winner: Milwaukee M18 FUEL Impact Driver

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Impact Driver: 8.5/10

Ryobi ONE+ 18V Impact Driver: 7/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Milwaukee M18 FUEL Impact Driver	Ryobi ONE+ 18V Impact Driver
Torque	2,000 in‑lbs (270 Nm)	1,800 in‑lbs (245 Nm)
No‑load speed	0‑2,000 RPM	0‑2,000 RPM
Impacts per minute	0‑3,600 BPM	0‑3,600 BPM
Weight	0.68 kg	0.73 kg

Bottom line

Our pick: Milwaukee M18 FUEL Impact Driver.

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