Rank #1 in Best Cordless Impact Wrench 2026: 10 Ranked, Torque Claims Checked
Einhell Professional 450 Nm 18V PXC (Body Only)
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Einhell Professional Cordless Impact Wrench 450 Nm sits at number one in this guide. It is an 18V brushless impact wrench in the Einhell Power X-Change family, listed at £114.98 and rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2,637 ratings.
Two things in that listing are worth reading twice. The name and the first bullet say 450 Nm, and the same bullet tells you what that figure is for: "simple loosing of nuts and bolts". The spec table on the same page then gives two torque lines — "Maximum Torque: 450 Newton Meters" and "Torque: 400 Newton Meters". The bullets also say "IMPACT WRENCH ONLY": the £114.98 buys the tool body plus three sockets, a bit adapter and a belt clip, and an 18V battery and charger are sold separately. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from any testing we have carried out.
How those 2,637 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £114.98 (as listed) |
|---|---|
| Amazon rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 2,637 ratings |
| Maximum torque | 450 Newton metres |
| Torque | 400 Newton metres (as listed) |
| Voltage | 18 volts |
| Maximum rotational speed | 3,000 RPM |
| Battery and charger | Not included — body only |
| Drill type | Impact Driver (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great bit of kit. Help me out massively when removing old locking wheel nuts, including one that had rounded off. Great power for removing stubborns nuts. Very easy to use, 3 power settings that change be changed at the touch of a button. Worth every penny!”
Verified purchase“Great piece of kit very powerfull with the right battery the sockets that come with it are OK but the first time I used one the plastic protective sleeve split which is a shame”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Cordless Impact Wrench 2026: 10 Ranked, Torque Claims Checked.
Questions people ask
Does the Einhell 450 Nm impact wrench come with a battery and charger?
No. The listing states "IMPACT WRENCH ONLY" and that it requires 1 x 18V Lithium-ion rechargeable battery and charger, sold separately. The £114.98 price covers the tool body, three impact wrench sockets, a bit adapter and a belt clip.
How much torque does the Einhell impact wrench have?
The listing gives two figures for the same tool: "Maximum Torque: 450 Newton Meters" and "Torque: 400 Newton Meters". The 450 Nm figure also appears in the product name and the first bullet.
What is the 450 Nm figure meant for?
The first bullet describes it as providing "450Nm torque for simple loosing of nuts and bolts", and says it will drive long screws into wood or other materials. The impact function is listed at 3,000 impacts per minute.
How many speed settings does it have?
Three. The listing describes a 3-speed gearbox with a quick-stop function and clockwise / anti-clockwise rotation, with speed and torque adjustable in three stages.
Which batteries fit it?
The listing says it is compatible with Einhell Power X-Change batteries and chargers, and that one battery in the system covers over 300 tools.
What is in the box?
Cordless impact driver, 3x impact wrench socket (1x 17 mm, 1x 19 mm, 1x 21 mm), 1x bit adapter and 1x belt clip. No battery and no charger.
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