Rank #6 in Best Impact Drivers 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Torque Number Lies
INGCO 20V Brushless Impact Driver 285Nm with 2 Batteries
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Ingco CIRLI2028 is a 20V cordless impact driver with a brushless motor, three speeds and a 285 Nm torque figure, sold as a kit with two 2.0Ah batteries, a one-hour charger and a carrying case for £76.49. It sits at number 6 in this guide, and the listing has drawn 134 ratings averaging 4.5 out of 5.
This is the entry in the guide where the headline torque number survives a look at the spec table: 285 Nm appears in the product title and again as the listed maximum torque, with no second, lower tightening figure anywhere in the listing. The wobble is elsewhere. The same page gives the item weight as 2.8 kg, which is the packed kit — driver, two batteries, charger and case — not the "lightweight body design" the bullet describes, and no bare-tool weight is quoted to check that claim against. The spec table also states "Number of Items: 1" while the bullets and the inclusion list count six component types, and the model number reads CIRLI2028UK where the title says CIRLI2028. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from testing of our own.
How those 134 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £76.49 |
|---|---|
| Amazon rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 134 ratings |
| Maximum torque | 285 Nm (as listed, and the same figure in the product title) |
| Speed | Three speeds; title quotes 1600 / 1900 / 2600 RPM, spec table lists 2600 RPM maximum |
| Item weight | 2.8 kg (as listed — covers case, two batteries and charger, with no bare-tool figure given) |
| Number of items | 1 (as listed) against six component types listed elsewhere in the same advert |
| Batteries and charging | 2 x 2.0Ah batteries, 1-hour charger, P20S 20V platform compatible |
| Model number | CIRLI2028UK (as listed; the product title says CIRLI2028) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great piece of kit, powerful, fast charger. Seems sturdy and well-made. I wasn't expecting such good quality tbh. What's not to like?Very happy with it.”
Verified purchase“This driver has been so good as in robustness and usefulness I 've started to collect the range of tools. INGCO is now my go to supplier .”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Impact Drivers 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Torque Number Lies.
Questions people ask
How much torque does the Ingco CIRLI2028 have?
The listing gives 285 Nm as the maximum torque, both in the product title and in the spec table as "Maximum Torque: 285 Newton Meters". Unlike some drivers in this guide, no separate lower tightening figure is quoted for the Ingco.
What is included with the Ingco CIRLI2028?
The bullets list 1x impact driver, 2x 2.0Ah batteries, 1x charger, 2x screwdriver bits, 3x nut setters (the spec table calls these nut holders) and 1x carrying case. The spec table separately states "Number of Items: 1".
How heavy is the Ingco 20V impact driver?
The listing gives the item weight as 2.8 kg. That figure covers the packed item, so the case, two batteries and charger are included in it, and no weight is given for the bare tool.
How many speeds does the Ingco CIRLI2028 have?
The listing says three speed regulation with variable speed control, quoting 1600 / 1900 / 2600 RPM and listing 2600 RPM as the maximum rotational speed. There is also a forward and reverse switch.
Are the batteries shared with other Ingco tools?
Yes. The listing says the battery pack and charger are compatible with the full range of INGCO P20S 20V power tools, and that the charger takes only 1 hour.
What motor does the Ingco CIRLI2028 use?
A brushless motor, as listed in the special features and described in the bullets as giving more power, a lower failure rate and a longer lifetime. The listing also notes a metal shell, larger ventilation holes and an LED work light.
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