Bosch's New Mid-Torque vs M18: The Most Underrated Impact Ever

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As always, the creator of this channel works in product development for Astro Tools, who also make impacts (air). Always consider multiple sources when looking as a tool!

[TorqueTestChannel]

The creator of this channel is working in product development for Astro Tools who also make impacts (air ones). Always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool!

[GumbootZone]

It's not just this channel, but several tool-testing channels seem to often ignore Bosch and instead focus on other brands. Yet Bosch has a surprisingly good range of high quality tools that are overshadowed by Dewalt and Milwaukee simply because of name recognition.

[trevorm]

When you see the line of your favorite brand going above the others it’s like when your favorite team has the ball and their running down the field for a touchdown

[DMSparky]

I actually think Bosch makes nice tools. It’s nice too see them investing money back into their cordless tool lines again. They were pretty stagnant for a while.

[robertcasey]

Bosch is one of the most reliable and underated brands out there.

[shazmodeus]

I love the Bosch high torque 18v-740. Looks like I’ll be adding this guy to my tool kit as well.

[shogun]

I swear by Bosch tools and electronics, so seeing them perform so well and so consistently is a great feeling

[petemajor]

tools that go above box rated spec should be rated above 100% not capped at 100%

[djmidnightwolf]

One test I wouldn't mind seeing is the actual Lumin output on projectors. A lot of cheap ones have numbers that are high light flashlights but the actual major brands do not even advertise that high.

[RandomGuy-qmmg]

Thanks for the Bosch review! They do seem to consider ergonomics in their tool design

[Mattittas]

I've had the big, brushed, tired Bosch for about five years now, and it sure has worked great during those years.
Sure; it's not as fast or light as the new ones, but for tire changes and other basic mechanic work it's been worth its weight in gold!

[brianmoore]

Cool test and yes, sometimes lightweight is a big deal. I know that I will often grab a smaller battery for tasks that don't require max beans. Light, handy, ergonomic, and convenient are often things that make a tool one of my favorites.

[davidfrederick]

I found the Bosch 1/2" drill and 1/4" impact driver kit on clearance at Lowes for less than 1/2 price (under $150). They had two kits and I bought them both. The drill and driver both have been great, with long battery life and good power. Bosch didn't have a mid-torque impact when I bought these kits, but I'll probably pick one of these up since they do now.

[Bornintheseat]

Omg spat out my coffee when that pic of the terminator robot came up lol. Love to see some bosch on the channel. Wish the accurate modes factored into the score.

[SolversonRidge]

Woot! Finally some Bosch. Keep it coming.

[saiiiiiii]

Thank you for this review in the name of all Bosch owners 🙏 But why no double row battery like the 8ah in the test? Maybe I missed it in the video.

[Ramboy]

I'm glad to see what my big Bosch clunky tests at now. 🙂
Bought years ago and it just keeps chugging along.
Can see where the new smaller one could be handy at times too.

[BillyTheTeen]

Could you guys torture test and rank sockets? Both impact and chrome would be awesome! Brands like Snap-On, Tekton, Sunex, Mac, Cornwell, Pittsburgh, Gearwrench, Ko-ken, etc.

[CrimeVid]

I very much like the Bosch power tools I have, (Drill drivers) they are light and even better, comfortable to hold all day, The most recent Makitas seem to be designed to wear holes in your hands, more powerful yes, but painful.

[patrickmorrissey]

Nice job.

I like how you present the facts, and let me decide what features matter to Lighter, interests me... That ability to set it, and it's fairly accurate to repeat??? I like that a lot... Not that I wouldn't use the torque wrench anyways, but...

For my usage case, I don't need 800 ft pounds... Makita makes a bigger one than I carry, but I don't wanna carry that, and I don't need it anyways...

This thing looked pretty cool.... Settable torque that actually works... That's intriguing....