Wow, you are most likely the best tool-reviewer-instructor on RUclips!!! Thank you so much for doing these detail videos. You cover things that I didn't even thought about.
Agreed! I have the whole lineup and they're superb. I'm a big fan in particular of the finish mode on the impact driver/wrench and the circular saw. They're all top-notch quality wise and the batteries are the most affordable on the market. Can't go wrong!
greenskiis yes the drill & impact are nice but the circular saw is the prize tool since it cuts the same as a 7-1/4 saw's depth, but the sawzall didn't bring any innovation, they should of made the shoe alot more adjustable or something else to the table
I work in a plastic injection molding plant and they use a lot of DeWalt tools there we put a lot of metal inserts into the parts we make and I have burnt up several DeWalt brushed and brushless drills but I got this drill two years ago and use it daily and it's working like a champ til this day
This was crazy helpful!!!! 🙏🙏🙏 I didn't know what all the features and buttons we're and just needed someone to explain it to me like I was five. Great video
Just picked up the 24v Max drill/driver and 6-1/2" circular saw yesterday. Should have watched this first - damn near twisted my arm off using a 6" hole saw (cornhole boards). LOL This thing has some SERIOUS torque (way more than my other cordless or even plug in drills). Haven't used the saw, yet, but I'm sure I'll have a need, soon! LOL Great review! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve just used my 24v Kobalt drill. It’s amazing SO FAR. It has a 5 year warranty and I’m pretty sure I’ll be making use of it! Kobalt seems to be more affordable. HOWEVER, they have increased their prices as of late. For the price I’ll give them a try. I’ll let you know if they suck!
Mad respect for your reviews, man. Great review. And few people would do the battery endurance tests you performed. Just bought a Kobalt 24V Impact driver/compact drill set. Great tools for the $$.
To me it seems that it doesn't matter whole lot in performance when it comes to most brands in terms of brushless drill/impact tools. the technology got so good and cheap that even companies like Kobolt and Rigid make good tools using this new technology. There are differences from brand to brand but it's not very obvious and it also comes down to what battery platform you are already invested to.
This is always how it's been, why the brands that exist today have survived. For most users, going brushless is a trivial thing and a few inch lbs difference also trivial. It just has to stand up to the tasks you need it for, not be a replacement for an impact driver or SDS hammer drill. Regardless, an incremental improvement is still a valid reason to choose brushless unless the cost difference exceeds the benefit gained which is more often the case with homeowners vs contractors.
Stinky Cheese brushless vs brushed is not “trivial” as you say. It makes a huge difference if power, run time and the life of the motor overall. Also there is a big difference in quality and power vs the different companies out there.
@@Taylormade2350 Not true. Brushless is more a marketing ploy than anything. I have found the claim of longer battery life to be trivial and without merit. Also, the "more power" claim seems to be trivial. I have both brushed cordless tools and brushless and haven't noticed a big difference. I will say that a quality brushless tool should last longer than a comparable brushed tool simply because of the elimination of one wear item. But, that is an over simplification.
86dieselman well good thing YOU found all this out. The world can sleep good at night now. Lmao. There is nothing marketing about it. The motors are smaller, lighter and don’t have touching parts causing friction. It takes less energy for the motors to work meaning less energy consumption from the batteries and the motors are easily more powerful because they operate easier. This is a proven fact, sorry about all of your “extensive research” you did all those hours to come up with tour super scientific conclusions.
86dieselman and stop using the word “trivial”. You think it makes you sound smart but it doesn’t really. Lmao. By golly guys, this guy in his garage found multi billion dollar companies new technologies trivial. We better go back to the drawing board. Never mind the literal fact that today’s power tools are more powerful and last longer than ever. All well, this guy can’t tell the difference between his one brushed tool and his one brushless, we better throw out our millions and millions of dollars worth of R&D on our multi million dollar equipment.
I was so impressed with the run time. I have an old Craftsman cordless drill and the run time is probably 1/5, if that, of what the Kobalt does. I already have the 1/2" Kobalt 24 volt impact wrench. I was on the fence as to whether or not get the 1/4" impact 1/2" drill package but after watching this video, I'm sold. Out goes my old Craftsman drill and in comes the Kobalt package. Barry G. Kery
I remember my first cordless drill a 7.2v, two speed Craftsman. The performance of modern cordless drills is very impressive when compared to that as a benchmark.
Honesty, reality and WSIWYG, I have mentioned your channel to Knipex Europe and said I would review the new red button cobra quick set. Keep the factual, non-biased, objective reviews coming.
So I have a local Lowes near me. Additional 2AH battery is only $20. 4AH and 5AH I don't know. Currently Lowes is offering all store employees 50% off of all Kobalt 24v tools and batteries. The reason is that they want them to buy, test, use and be able to talk to and recommend to customers. I was told this by the usual sales tool guy there who always wants to show me the latest and greatest. They have kits as well with a sawzall, drill shown here, flashlight and impact. Another kit is just the drill and impact. Then they have a mamouth 24v impact gun, it looks pretty serious.
Am wondering if you could do a review of the slightly lower spec'd and lower price version and comparing the two? Sort of analysing the value vs higher end units. I'd love to find out the differences in quality vs features etc.
Great review. Did you have any trouble recovering the battery (recharging it)? I've had some issues in the past with some brands not allowing a recharge if you drain it all the way down.
Thanks! Zero issues with the battery......although, as with any battery, they do self-discharge.....so if you drain it down & then leave it sit for weeks, most likely you will burn the cells up. If you drain it down as I did, and then charge it, you will be fine. All of the name-brand modern batteries have a floor that they will discharge to (i.e. - 20% charge).....they cannot drain 100% under normal use.
Is there any benefit to buying brushless drill? And was there any benefit with the 4Ah battery which can cost $50 or more but a 2Ah battery can cost $20 which then I can buy 2 of them. You test the work performance of the batteries but how long until they stop working?
Nice Video! Any chance you can make a video of the Kobalt 24v Circular Saw? (KCS 6524B-03) There's very little footage of this saw, hoping you could shed some light. Thanks
Use2BJohnsonLp I've got the 4 too combo wroth the saw addition also. I will be getting the grinder and Hammer drill next! nothing beats them right now honestly
Id like it if you reviewed kobalts 24v 1/2" impact that's rated at 650 lb/ft (for $160 bare tool!) on that test rig off yours,, and see how it stacks up against dewalts 1/2" impact to already reviewed. I just bought the kobalt 3/8 24v impact only because it is brushless and dewalt does not make a brushless one yet. it took off wheel bolts that a 3/8 snap on 14v did not today.
Any chance you could send this over to AvE for a proper teardown? I'd love to see if the 24v is marketing, or not. any chance you can setup the multi meter to test voltage?
24v is "nominal voltage"......meaning when not under load. Just as the Dewalt 20v is nominal (same as 18v). Here is a quick test of the battery with a multimeter --- instagram.com/p/BE7MxM6rri0/
Most underrated tool ever. Everyone wants to try my Kobalt because they never seen one on the jobsite before and so far it has torn dewalt, milwaukee, ryobi and ridgid to shreds. Milwaukee brushless Fuel - Kobalt has more power and a lot more RPM. Ryobi and Dewalt - weakest drills on the market and my new brushless dewalt took 3 months to warranty repair, it just quit for no reason. Ridgid, I had high hopes for this drill but it's the WORST. So we were cutting 4" holes in metal and the Ridgid has a really low threshold for the safety so as soon as the bit grabbed the Ridgid would quit. Also Ridgid has a terrible trigger, it applies way too much torque when you want very little. Dewalt has the nicest trigger, then milwaukee, then kobalt. I have been very impressed with Kobalt, we have 3 sets in the shop now and a few of their other tools. Warranty is amazing also, 5 years no questions asked as long as you keep the receipt. One of our impacts went under water for a whole day and started having intermittent problems. They swapped it right out at lowes after I showed them my receipt.
Great review but it appears you were drilling into soft Hemlock (White Fir) while Doug Fir is redder and much harder. Either way I have seen enough reviews on these tools to get my own. Thanks!
Does this use a metal or plastic gearbox? I've heard nothing but good things about it and about it's value so I assume it has to have one blemish considering it's price.... Plastic I'm guessing or am I wrong?
Hmm, it appears Kobalt is made by a company called Chervon (who also make some Craftsman tools apparently). There is't much info out there about them... any ideas? Oh, and have you tried their impact drivers with the "finish" feature? Seems like a nice idea, especially if you're building something like a deck.
Chervon is a HUGE power tool manufacturer. They make various tools for almost all companies.....these are specific to them, and the quality is good. They also make the EGO line of outdoor power equipment at Home Depot. As far as Craftsman, I am not sure....I thought the C3 line was made by TTI (Milwaukee, Ryobi, Ridgid). I have the impact driver......I would say it is comparible to the Gen2 M18 FUEL.....the finish feature senses a load (aka bottoming a screw/bolt out) & cuts power almost instantly. I have tried it out on various materials & it works well......basically makes the impact driver "apprentice-proof"..... no more pops in drywall, deep screws in decks, stripped out HVAC screws, etc. I have reviews for other Kobalt 24v tools on the way....stay tuned!
Real Tool Reviews You may well be right about TTI making Craftsman.... the article I read about Chervon was from 2006. As for the "apprentice proof" feature... lol! Too right.
Lowes has the impact and drill combo for only $149 right now. I was going to spend $315 for the Milwaukee impact and hammer drill with 2 5amp hour batteries, but for only $150 I may get this instead. Id much rather have a hammer drill instead of the normal drill but I can always get a Kobalt hammer drill later. What do you think, since I'm sure you've used them both? Is it wise to spend more on the Milwaukee or half the price for Kobalt but not get a hammer drill and only one 2 amp hour battery?
Kobalt has the same warranty.....WAY cheaper batteries.....and a 1yr 100% money back guarantee.....I would try them first. If you hate it, return it for a full refund and look elsewhere.
Just looked at these things at Lowes. They are 24V Milwaukees with a paint job. They are quality. I'd use it professionally except Kobalt doesn't offer a line of battery sharing tools to invest in like the other big names.
I am trying to compare the DeWalt 20v DCD996 brushless hammer drill and the new Kobalt 24v brushless hammer drill. Can you give me your thoughts on one vs the other? Thanks!
I won both of those drills.They are quite diffrent, the dewalt has slightly more power, e-clutch, 3 speed transmission adjustable led light but costs much more. For the money i love the kobalt its a great drill.
busjockey1 they are dropping/reducing the Kobalt hand tool line, however they will be continuing and even adding more tools to the Kobalt power tool line
The review definitely shows this to be a capable tool, but does it compare favorably to the competition? I was considering Milwaukee 12V fuel, because the system has lots of decent tools, and it's light and capable, but also thought getting a full size drill like this could really be good enough and serve almost any job (for less money probably). Or, just go the cheap route, and get Ryobi (maybe upgrade to their brushless once it comes out). Any ideas how this Cobalt system stacks up to competition? On par? Better/Worse? Negligible difference? Have you tested the circular saw or impact driver? It's so hard to commit because once you do, you're really in that battery/tool eco system. I am a DIY, so probably either one will work fine, but still want to get a decent tool.
These 24v tools vary in performance between RIDGID & M18 FUEL......I think that the circular saw is the most impressive in the whole lineup. The impact driver is very similar to the M18 FUEL Gen2. This drill is similar to the Gen1 M18 FUEL (keep in mind that it is NOT a hammer drill!). The recip is similar to the RIDGID Gen5x. The 1/2" Impact Wrench is similar to the older version from Kobalt, but with more power/runtime. The 3/8" impact wrench is similar to the M18 FUEL. Overall, the entire lineup is well worth the money. Also, they have a matching warranty to Milwaukee (5yr tools/3yr batteries & charger). BUT.....they also have the 1yr 100% money back guarantee --- if you don't like them within 1yr, return for a full refund. The batteries are cheaper than any other brand on the market. And, they are running a trade-in special right now --- 24% off by trading in any old cordless tools. Great deal for the money.
Honestly, I wouldn't bother with the M12 Fuel. You're better off with the Kobalt 24v; more power, cheaper batteries, more affordable. Plus, the M12 Fuel drills are huge, their length is rougly the same as the Kobalt 24v drill with far less power.
Christian B no Hilti is the biggest name in power tools and no other compares,i own nothing but Milwaukee and my buddy owns nothing but dewalt and Hilti beats both, Hilti is pretty much the Ferrari of power tools
This has similar power levels at half the price. With the Kobalt deals they have on these things.....I wouldn't hesitate. They ALL have a 1-yr 100% money back guarantee ---- if you don't like it, they will refund your entire purchase price. Also, the Kobalt batteries are the cheapest on the market by far.....1.5ah = $10, 2.0ah = $20, 4.0ah = $50.
victor feliciano this is a nice tool, but it depends on what you're doing if you're a professional you want that Milwaukee name standing behind you, if you are only doing hobbies or diy jobs this will be more than enough
Milwaukee has been time tested and proven, this product is still to new to see how it will last in the real world, I always wait a couple years before diving into new products
I feel line one critical thing that Kobalt will have to do to be successful is to offer a wide veriaty of tools. In my opinion that is one thing that seriously hampered their 18 and 20v tools.
this 24v Impact Driver & Drill (2 tools) combo with a 2ah Battery are now $149, insane deal but I just noticed that they released a 1.5ah battery for $10 (what's up with that) when the 2ah battery was only $20 & 4ah is $50 those are already cheap, we need larger amp hour and more tools to the Kobalt 24 volt line, not smaller batteries
I think the 1.5ah $10 batteries are a limited release item that is to help people's holiday gift budgets......I would not expect to see them year round at that price.
the problem with Kobalt you cant buy any replacement part to fix your tool if the warranty dont cover it , especialy 24v max serie ,if so your money go down the drain unlike makita or dewalt etc...
Meh, it looks fine. All brands look like a cross between toys and gym shoes these days. Do some automotive repairs with it if you want a darker oil stained patina on it.
Its just a colorant dye used to mix with natural looking Nylon 6 glass filled 30% They all use the same material. Then it really comes down to rib designs within the shell of the housing and nominal thickness too.
Alright, so for the price it isnt a bad drill. HOWEVER, while sure, many of these reviews are simply not longevity tested. Im just one person so take my experience as that. BOTTOM LINE: I WILL NOT PURCHASE ANOTHER KOBALT DRILL. Mine lasted roughly 8 months before the clutch started to get stuck and made it unable to put it into "Drive" or anything above 18 on the dial. I noticed about a week prior that the drill started feeling different in moments torque wise. Im sure I have a reciept somewhere and should be able to get a replacement....I WILL THEN SELL THAT REPLACEMENT UNOPENED FOR A REDUCED PRICE and BUY A DRILL THAT IS MORE DEPENDABLE. In the end, there is a REASON KOBALT IS UNDERPRICED AND IT ISNT CAUSE LOWES ARE A BUNCH OF GOOD PEOPLE. For the pricee it is a decent drill, just dont be swayed by fanboys that it is something it isnt, like a secret that lets it compete with more expensive 200-300 dollar drills...It doesnt and cant. WHY? Cause corners need to be cut to reach its price point, business is business and I am not complaining on that strategy...Just shining light on what seems like some people try and make this drill out to be something it clearly isnt. If your a weekend warrior, sure, I would recommend this drill. But like myself, if you use this drill for work (I dont use it all day but it does get used repeteadly throughout the day 10-15 times periodically) basically for light to medium use 5 days a week....I WOULD AVOID IT. They simply arent made for regular use and certainly are not for daily hard use....Not for any serious length of time anyway imo. NOW, Im sure some will last years....But I dont have time to see if the next one does better....Kobalt had their chance with their drill and came short by having a 100% failure rate within a year. BOTTOM LINE: AVOID IF YOU USE YOUR DRILL BEYOND ANYTHING OVER MEDIUM USE. MY OPINION, YMMV.
Except that silver part is painted plastic, not metal like Milwaukee. Are you sure it's TTI? I have been trying to look this up for like half hour now without conclusive results. But from what I found I was thinking they were Black & Decker made.
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Wow, you are most likely the best tool-reviewer-instructor on RUclips!!! Thank you so much for doing these detail videos. You cover things that I didn't even thought about.
I've just switched to Kobalt 24v and these power tools are so underrated and more ppl should be switching to them also
Agreed! I have the whole lineup and they're superb. I'm a big fan in particular of the finish mode on the impact driver/wrench and the circular saw. They're all top-notch quality wise and the batteries are the most affordable on the market. Can't go wrong!
greenskiis yes the drill & impact are nice but the circular saw is the prize tool since it cuts the same as a 7-1/4 saw's depth, but the sawzall didn't bring any innovation, they should of made the shoe alot more adjustable or something else to the table
I work in a plastic injection molding plant and they use a lot of DeWalt tools there we put a lot of metal inserts into the parts we make and I have burnt up several DeWalt brushed and brushless drills but I got this drill two years ago and use it daily and it's working like a champ til this day
the way you explain everything about the tools you review is inspirational. great video.
Thanks Glen!
Thank you best ever video, jam and old lady👌
This was crazy helpful!!!! 🙏🙏🙏
I didn't know what all the features and buttons we're and just needed someone to explain it to me like I was five. Great video
Just got the drill today. Great video! The manual that came with the drill did not provide clear instructilons. This video was very helpful. Thanks!
Just picked up the 24v Max drill/driver and 6-1/2" circular saw yesterday. Should have watched this first - damn near twisted my arm off using a 6" hole saw (cornhole boards). LOL This thing has some SERIOUS torque (way more than my other cordless or even plug in drills). Haven't used the saw, yet, but I'm sure I'll have a need, soon! LOL Great review! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve just used my 24v Kobalt drill. It’s amazing SO FAR. It has a 5 year warranty and I’m pretty sure I’ll be making use of it! Kobalt seems to be more affordable. HOWEVER, they have increased their prices as of late. For the price I’ll give them a try. I’ll let you know if they suck!
Mad respect for your reviews, man. Great review. And few people would do the battery endurance tests you performed. Just bought a Kobalt 24V Impact driver/compact drill set. Great tools for the $$.
Zeh Zahl I got the same set. Got a fantastic deal the tool tradein. They are loud but very effective.
Just got that set for 149.99, great tools
To me it seems that it doesn't matter whole lot in performance when it comes to most brands in terms of brushless drill/impact tools. the technology got so good and cheap that even companies like Kobolt and Rigid make good tools using this new technology. There are differences from brand to brand but it's not very obvious and it also comes down to what battery platform you are already invested to.
This is always how it's been, why the brands that exist today have survived. For most users, going brushless is a trivial thing and a few inch lbs difference also trivial. It just has to stand up to the tasks you need it for, not be a replacement for an impact driver or SDS hammer drill. Regardless, an incremental improvement is still a valid reason to choose brushless unless the cost difference exceeds the benefit gained which is more often the case with homeowners vs contractors.
Stinky Cheese brushless vs brushed is not “trivial” as you say. It makes a huge difference if power, run time and the life of the motor overall. Also there is a big difference in quality and power vs the different companies out there.
@@Taylormade2350 Not true. Brushless is more a marketing ploy than anything. I have found the claim of longer battery life to be trivial and without merit. Also, the "more power" claim seems to be trivial. I have both brushed cordless tools and brushless and haven't noticed a big difference. I will say that a quality brushless tool should last longer than a comparable brushed tool simply because of the elimination of one wear item. But, that is an over simplification.
86dieselman well good thing YOU found all this out. The world can sleep good at night now. Lmao. There is nothing marketing about it. The motors are smaller, lighter and don’t have touching parts causing friction. It takes less energy for the motors to work meaning less energy consumption from the batteries and the motors are easily more powerful because they operate easier. This is a proven fact, sorry about all of your “extensive research” you did all those hours to come up with tour super scientific conclusions.
86dieselman and stop using the word “trivial”. You think it makes you sound smart but it doesn’t really. Lmao. By golly guys, this guy in his garage found multi billion dollar companies new technologies trivial. We better go back to the drawing board. Never mind the literal fact that today’s power tools are more powerful and last longer than ever. All well, this guy can’t tell the difference between his one brushed tool and his one brushless, we better throw out our millions and millions of dollars worth of R&D on our multi million dollar equipment.
Just picked one of these up and such a big improvement over my trash and hecker
Thanks for making this video very HELPFUL and educational 👍🏽👍🏽
I was so impressed with the run time. I have an old Craftsman cordless drill and the run time is probably 1/5, if that, of what the Kobalt does. I already have the 1/2" Kobalt 24 volt impact wrench. I was on the fence as to whether or not get the 1/4" impact 1/2" drill package but after watching this video, I'm sold. Out goes my old Craftsman drill and in comes the Kobalt package.
Barry G. Kery
Just bought the driver , impact , combo kit , the battery cost and warranty is what sold me.
I remember my first cordless drill a 7.2v, two speed Craftsman. The performance of modern cordless drills is very impressive when compared to that as a benchmark.
I go broke everytime I watch this guy's videos. Excellent reviews.
The Home Depot hat while reviewing a Lowes house brand product :D
hahahaha :) You caught me!
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I've been waiting for these to come out. Great review as always.
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Can you please make a review of the kobalt 24v brushless 3/8 drive Impact wrench? Thank you.
and one last think!!we must see from you a dcd996review!!!seeing you reviewing is heaven!!!
wearing a Home Depot hat reviewing a Lowes product...my mind is going to explode
Those pieces of wood with holes look good. Wonder it you could make something with it.
This was very very detailed! I bought one! I felt much more confident after watching this video!!!!!!! FIVE *****!!!!!
Amazing video man thank you for the information
Honesty, reality and WSIWYG, I have mentioned your channel to Knipex Europe and said I would review the new red button cobra quick set. Keep the factual, non-biased, objective reviews coming.
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nice review. never seen one on the job site but with that many 2 9/16" holes you could do a near full plumbing top out. impressive.
So I have a local Lowes near me.
Additional 2AH battery is only $20. 4AH and 5AH I don't know.
Currently Lowes is offering all store employees 50% off of all Kobalt 24v tools and batteries.
The reason is that they want them to buy, test, use and be able to talk to and recommend to customers.
I was told this by the usual sales tool guy there who always wants to show me the latest and greatest.
They have kits as well with a sawzall, drill shown here, flashlight and impact.
Another kit is just the drill and impact.
Then they have a mamouth 24v impact gun, it looks pretty serious.
that chuck looks great sounds great! my bosch hdh182 has a plastic chuck that slips all the time!!!
Tried 1” diablo today chuck just grinds to halt in a pine tread step, hope they cover it no recipt💩. That how the clutch speeds work thanks. 😊
Am wondering if you could do a review of the slightly lower spec'd and lower price version and comparing the two? Sort of analysing the value vs higher end units. I'd love to find out the differences in quality vs features etc.
Great review. Did you have any trouble recovering the battery (recharging it)? I've had some issues in the past with some brands not allowing a recharge if you drain it all the way down.
Thanks! Zero issues with the battery......although, as with any battery, they do self-discharge.....so if you drain it down & then leave it sit for weeks, most likely you will burn the cells up. If you drain it down as I did, and then charge it, you will be fine. All of the name-brand modern batteries have a floor that they will discharge to (i.e. - 20% charge).....they cannot drain 100% under normal use.
I was wondering when you are going to review the XDT09. I have seen other videos about it but i like the way you review the features and do the tests.
great job! looking forward to a head to head w the ridgid version
Is the clicking sound after you release the trigger normal ?
What is the difference between this Compact Drill Driver and an Impact Drill or a Hammer Drill or they all the same?
I like it and the Blue color is awesome too!!! its different and its my favorite color-ahhh
Is there any benefit to buying brushless drill?
And was there any benefit with the 4Ah battery which can cost $50 or more but a 2Ah battery can cost $20 which then I can buy 2 of them.
You test the work performance of the batteries but how long until they stop working?
Nice Video! Any chance you can make a video of the Kobalt 24v Circular Saw? (KCS 6524B-03) There's very little footage of this saw, hoping you could shed some light.
Thanks
Use2BJohnsonLp I've got the 4 too combo wroth the saw addition also. I will be getting the grinder and Hammer drill next! nothing beats them right now honestly
I just used mine for the first time through some 3/4" birch. I thought I missed my cut cause it was going through like nothing was there...Great tools
Awesome review. Covered all the details to the tool. Are planning on making other Kobalt 24v reviews?
thanks for the video. Are you gonna put them side by side the competition see how they stack up?
Can you make a review of the 3/8 impact thank you
Id like it if you reviewed kobalts 24v 1/2" impact that's rated at 650 lb/ft (for $160 bare tool!) on that test rig off yours,, and see how it stacks up against dewalts 1/2" impact to already reviewed. I just bought the kobalt 3/8 24v impact only because it is brushless and dewalt does not make a brushless one yet. it took off wheel bolts that a 3/8 snap on 14v did not today.
I plan to.....and Dewalt did just announce a 3/8" brushless 20v impact, but I think it is rated at about 150 ft-lbs.....so no massive numbers there.
Can you review the 3/8 cobalt 24 volt..... If you have not already
Looks like a Milwaukee maybe you could do a competition to see if the extra 4 volts comes out on top
I'd really like to see the Kobalt 3/8 and 1/2 Lithium impacts reviewed here.
my dad has some semi older ridgid tools that has 24v batteries, so I have seen the 24v systems before.
Any chance you could send this over to AvE for a proper teardown? I'd love to see if the 24v is marketing, or not. any chance you can setup the multi meter to test voltage?
24v is "nominal voltage"......meaning when not under load. Just as the Dewalt 20v is nominal (same as 18v). Here is a quick test of the battery with a multimeter --- instagram.com/p/BE7MxM6rri0/
Also....typically tools are either stored for future comparisons or sent back to manufacturers for testing after we use & abuse them.
Could you make a review of the 1/2 24v impact?
These are already available at Lowes!
Most underrated tool ever. Everyone wants to try my Kobalt because they never seen one on the jobsite before and so far it has torn dewalt, milwaukee, ryobi and ridgid to shreds.
Milwaukee brushless Fuel - Kobalt has more power and a lot more RPM.
Ryobi and Dewalt - weakest drills on the market and my new brushless dewalt took 3 months to warranty repair, it just quit for no reason.
Ridgid, I had high hopes for this drill but it's the WORST. So we were cutting 4" holes in metal and the Ridgid has a really low threshold for the safety so as soon as the bit grabbed the Ridgid would quit. Also Ridgid has a terrible trigger, it applies way too much torque when you want very little. Dewalt has the nicest trigger, then milwaukee, then kobalt.
I have been very impressed with Kobalt, we have 3 sets in the shop now and a few of their other tools. Warranty is amazing also, 5 years no questions asked as long as you keep the receipt. One of our impacts went under water for a whole day and started having intermittent problems. They swapped it right out at lowes after I showed them my receipt.
does Lowes sell any of the new, batt powered compound mitters, brushless?
you did a great job it looks like one of my old Dewalt training videos ha ha ha
richard in the tropics
you should review Ironton tools from northern tool similar store to harbor freight but they sell name brand and junk
Great review but it appears you were drilling into soft Hemlock (White Fir) while Doug Fir is redder and much harder. Either way I have seen enough reviews on these tools to get my own. Thanks!
White pine 👍
Does this use a metal or plastic gearbox? I've heard nothing but good things about it and about it's value so I assume it has to have one blemish considering it's price.... Plastic I'm guessing or am I wrong?
Well done buddy. Cheers
Thanks a lot Steve! Has the great frozen north thawed out yet? :) Do you see water in Muskrat Dam?
Real Tool Reviews Ha i just put the skidoo away last week. Summers here buddy and its 6 weeks of bliss LOL
Is it reversible?
Hmm, it appears Kobalt is made by a company called Chervon (who also make some Craftsman tools apparently). There is't much info out there about them... any ideas?
Oh, and have you tried their impact drivers with the "finish" feature? Seems like a nice idea, especially if you're building something like a deck.
Chervon is a HUGE power tool manufacturer. They make various tools for almost all companies.....these are specific to them, and the quality is good. They also make the EGO line of outdoor power equipment at Home Depot. As far as Craftsman, I am not sure....I thought the C3 line was made by TTI (Milwaukee, Ryobi, Ridgid).
I have the impact driver......I would say it is comparible to the Gen2 M18 FUEL.....the finish feature senses a load (aka bottoming a screw/bolt out) & cuts power almost instantly. I have tried it out on various materials & it works well......basically makes the impact driver "apprentice-proof"..... no more pops in drywall, deep screws in decks, stripped out HVAC screws, etc.
I have reviews for other Kobalt 24v tools on the way....stay tuned!
Real Tool Reviews You may well be right about TTI making Craftsman.... the article I read about Chervon was from 2006.
As for the "apprentice proof" feature... lol! Too right.
Lowes has the impact and drill combo for only $149 right now. I was going to spend $315 for the Milwaukee impact and hammer drill with 2 5amp hour batteries, but for only $150 I may get this instead. Id much rather have a hammer drill instead of the normal drill but I can always get a Kobalt hammer drill later.
What do you think, since I'm sure you've used them both? Is it wise to spend more on the Milwaukee or half the price for Kobalt but not get a hammer drill and only one 2 amp hour battery?
Kobalt has the same warranty.....WAY cheaper batteries.....and a 1yr 100% money back guarantee.....I would try them first. If you hate it, return it for a full refund and look elsewhere.
Great Review Video Dude! Keep up the good work.
Just looked at these things at Lowes. They are 24V Milwaukees with a paint job. They are quality. I'd use it professionally except Kobalt doesn't offer a line of battery sharing tools to invest in like the other big names.
They should have 12 more tools out this year
I am trying to compare the DeWalt 20v DCD996 brushless hammer drill and the new Kobalt 24v brushless hammer drill. Can you give me your thoughts on one vs the other?
Thanks!
I won both of those drills.They are quite diffrent, the dewalt has slightly more power, e-clutch, 3 speed transmission adjustable led light but costs much more. For the money i love the kobalt its a great drill.
Why do i get the feeling u ran out of power before that battery did.
and by the way will we see the impact drive/wrench in action!?!?
i love your video / please dont stop!!!! thanks
can you please make a video for the kobalt 3/8in drive 24V impact wrench
Couple years late what's the diff between the models In the description
I heard Lowes is dropping the Kobalt line of tools for Craftsman, is this true?
busjockey1 they are dropping/reducing the Kobalt hand tool line, however they will be continuing and even adding more tools to the Kobalt power tool line
Aren't they made by black and Decker Stanley they look like combination of Dewalt and porter cable
Made by Chervon....not a rebrand.
That is really nice, hey cane u make a video makita vs Milwaukee vs kobalt, drills
The review definitely shows this to be a capable tool, but does it compare favorably to the competition? I was considering Milwaukee 12V fuel, because the system has lots of decent tools, and it's light and capable, but also thought getting a full size drill like this could really be good enough and serve almost any job (for less money probably). Or, just go the cheap route, and get Ryobi (maybe upgrade to their brushless once it comes out). Any ideas how this Cobalt system stacks up to competition? On par? Better/Worse? Negligible difference? Have you tested the circular saw or impact driver? It's so hard to commit because once you do, you're really in that battery/tool eco system. I am a DIY, so probably either one will work fine, but still want to get a decent tool.
These 24v tools vary in performance between RIDGID & M18 FUEL......I think that the circular saw is the most impressive in the whole lineup. The impact driver is very similar to the M18 FUEL Gen2. This drill is similar to the Gen1 M18 FUEL (keep in mind that it is NOT a hammer drill!). The recip is similar to the RIDGID Gen5x. The 1/2" Impact Wrench is similar to the older version from Kobalt, but with more power/runtime. The 3/8" impact wrench is similar to the M18 FUEL.
Overall, the entire lineup is well worth the money. Also, they have a matching warranty to Milwaukee (5yr tools/3yr batteries & charger). BUT.....they also have the 1yr 100% money back guarantee --- if you don't like them within 1yr, return for a full refund.
The batteries are cheaper than any other brand on the market. And, they are running a trade-in special right now --- 24% off by trading in any old cordless tools.
Great deal for the money.
Honestly, I wouldn't bother with the M12 Fuel. You're better off with the Kobalt 24v; more power, cheaper batteries, more affordable. Plus, the M12 Fuel drills are huge, their length is rougly the same as the Kobalt 24v drill with far less power.
how do u like it
who makes this kobalt drill? TTI? Dewalt? Emerson?
Chervon
Is that kobalt on the same level as Hilti drill drivers/and impact drivers?
Christian B no Hilti is the biggest name in power tools and no other compares,i own nothing but Milwaukee and my buddy owns nothing but dewalt and Hilti beats both, Hilti is pretty much the Ferrari of power tools
No way. Hilti is top of the heap, but extremely EXPENSIVE.
Reminds me of milwaukee design. I wonder if it's because it's by the same company just different bins
Tony Loi they are made by chevron. Who also makes skil.
Will this be a good drill for my Nils ice auger?
going to use it on my K Drill so i hope so
I might be getting one for an ice auger also. If either of you guys ended up getting one let me know
question how do you compare this kobalt 24v drill to the milwaukee fuel drill? i am lock between the two. thanks!! (good video)
This has similar power levels at half the price. With the Kobalt deals they have on these things.....I wouldn't hesitate. They ALL have a 1-yr 100% money back guarantee ---- if you don't like it, they will refund your entire purchase price. Also, the Kobalt batteries are the cheapest on the market by far.....1.5ah = $10, 2.0ah = $20, 4.0ah = $50.
victor feliciano this is a nice tool, but it depends on what you're doing if you're a professional you want that Milwaukee name standing behind you, if you are only doing hobbies or diy jobs this will be more than enough
The 24v Kobalts are beating Milwaukees on most tests I've seen...
Milwaukee has been time tested and proven, this product is still to new to see how it will last in the real world, I always wait a couple years before diving into new products
Chris Cape with a five year guarantee I think it's safe to say they built it good. I think it's a dewalt offshoot.
great video
Thanks!
Great video.
Great video
Lowes has this for $99 right now, and that includes a free 4 battery
who makes kobalt? Stanley?
Chervon
thanks for the vid
I feel line one critical thing that Kobalt will have to do to be successful is to offer a wide veriaty of tools. In my opinion that is one thing that seriously hampered their 18 and 20v tools.
good job!
Chose wisely batteries between brands are not interchangeble.
So Kobalt is picking up where craftsman fucked off? Husky stuff never feels that great and I always love the feel of Lowes tools
this 24v Impact Driver & Drill (2 tools) combo with a 2ah Battery are now $149, insane deal but I just noticed that they released a 1.5ah battery for $10 (what's up with that) when the 2ah battery was only $20 & 4ah is $50 those are already cheap, we need larger amp hour and more tools to the Kobalt 24 volt line, not smaller batteries
I think the 1.5ah $10 batteries are a limited release item that is to help people's holiday gift budgets......I would not expect to see them year round at that price.
Real Tool Reviews do you know of any new tools that will expand the 24v line? or when?
They just released a grinder & hammer drill......I think a multitool (oscillating tool) is coming up soon also.
Oscillating tool and 5AH battery are coming Q1 2018
subbed, nice review......
Just bought this drill last night. Now comes with 2.0 amp hour battery.
12:08 nice
the problem with Kobalt you cant buy any replacement part to fix your tool if
the warranty dont cover it , especialy 24v max serie ,if so your money go down the drain unlike makita or dewalt etc...
I never heard of anyone fixing their power tools but Kobalt has a 5 year no questions asked return policy as long as you show your receipt.
There is something about that blue plastic that looks cheap as hell. Looks like a good product at the price point though.
Michael Wheeler Looks are definitely deceiving with this drill.
Meh, it looks fine. All brands look like a cross between toys and gym shoes these days. Do some automotive repairs with it if you want a darker oil stained patina on it.
Michael Wheeler Looks like our Canadian neighbors master crafts color blue.
Its just a colorant dye used to mix with natural looking Nylon 6 glass filled 30% They all use the same material. Then it really comes down to rib designs within the shell of the housing and nominal thickness too.
Yeah, yellow plastic looks so much more luxurious and of high quality.
Alright, so for the price it isnt a bad drill.
HOWEVER, while sure, many of these reviews are simply not longevity tested.
Im just one person so take my experience as that.
BOTTOM LINE: I WILL NOT PURCHASE ANOTHER KOBALT DRILL.
Mine lasted roughly 8 months before the clutch started to get stuck and made it unable to put it into "Drive" or anything above 18 on the dial.
I noticed about a week prior that the drill started feeling different in moments torque wise.
Im sure I have a reciept somewhere and should be able to get a replacement....I WILL THEN SELL THAT REPLACEMENT UNOPENED FOR A REDUCED PRICE and BUY A DRILL THAT IS MORE DEPENDABLE.
In the end, there is a REASON KOBALT IS UNDERPRICED AND IT ISNT CAUSE LOWES ARE A BUNCH OF GOOD PEOPLE.
For the pricee it is a decent drill, just dont be swayed by fanboys that it is something it isnt, like a secret that lets it compete with more expensive 200-300 dollar drills...It doesnt and cant.
WHY? Cause corners need to be cut to reach its price point, business is business and I am not complaining on that strategy...Just shining light on what seems like some people try and make this drill out to be something it clearly isnt.
If your a weekend warrior, sure, I would recommend this drill.
But like myself, if you use this drill for work (I dont use it all day but it does get used repeteadly throughout the day 10-15 times periodically) basically for light to medium use 5 days a week....I WOULD AVOID IT.
They simply arent made for regular use and certainly are not for daily hard use....Not for any serious length of time anyway imo.
NOW, Im sure some will last years....But I dont have time to see if the next one does better....Kobalt had their chance with their drill and came short by having a 100% failure rate within a year.
BOTTOM LINE: AVOID IF YOU USE YOUR DRILL BEYOND ANYTHING OVER MEDIUM USE. MY OPINION, YMMV.
looks like a blue milwaukee
I was thinking same 😐
Batteries are ridiculously cheap for the 24v line, though. 2.0 batts are $20 and 4.0 are $50.
i might be a blue Miliwaukee because they are all made by TTI which also makes ryobi
Except that silver part is painted plastic, not metal like Milwaukee. Are you sure it's TTI? I have been trying to look this up for like half hour now without conclusive results. But from what I found I was thinking they were Black & Decker made.
MrNateSPF No it is not
OTHER THAN THE ROBOTIC, CAR SHOW GIRL ,NEWSROOM VOICE EFFECT,ITS A PRETTY...DAMN...GOOD....VIDEEEOOOOO.
I’m glad you picked up on the subtle newscaster/car show girl/robot angle I was going for 🤖
oh, it was easy, keep practicing ,you'll get it.@@RealToolReviews
i thing this kobalt hammer drill/impact set is the alter ego of dcd796 and dcf887!!and as far i thing the tool fight between them is inevitable!!!!!!
Ok now let's see what concord has to say...
Hahahahahaha :)
That`s why I unsuscribed from the concord carpenter...
god forbid any tool might outperform his big red or yellow babies