Torque Test Channel's Top Tools of 2025

Torque Test Channel Dec 05, 2025 133 Thousand views

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Lifetime of weekly updated rankings: https://torquetestchannel.etsy.com/listing/1152216140/torque-test-channel-spreadsheet-leader 9th: Tagged to video 8th: https://amzn.to/49TxD1b 7th M18: https://amzn.to/4pkNdb5 DeWALT: https://amzn.to/3Ke25c1 , https://amzn.to/4pSXCKU (we've not seen any tabless fakes yet, but if you get one we'll buy it off you) 6th: https://b2b.snapon.com/category/887830 5th: Tagged to video 4th: https://amzn.to/428BK4D , https://amzn.to/4iDaW3H , https://amzn.to/46bsf73 3rd: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG8GRBJQ?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image\u0026campaignId=amzn1.campaign.DHQC17OY4NSC\u0026linkCode=tr1\u0026tag=13370bf-20\u0026linkId=amzn1.campaign.DHQC17OY4NSC_1765042097546 Large: https://amzn.to/42d8ycS Small: https://amzn.to/42eqMdX 2nd: Gen1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHNG4DL8?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image\u0026campaignId=amzn1.campaign.15T33WGVYCNHD\u0026linkCode=tr1\u0026tag=13370bf-20\u0026linkId=amzn1.campaign.15T33WGVYCNHD_1765293648407 Gen2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPMPBSLL?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image\u0026campaignId=amzn1.campaign.427HD1UBMULS\u0026linkCode=tr1\u0026tag=13370bf-20\u0026linkId=amzn1.campaign.427HD1UBMULS_1760019608270 1st: Tagged to video We do not accept any tools shown on the channel from any brand, nor do we take any sponsorships, partnerships, discounts, product placement deals, pre-market brand samples, money, items or compensation of any kind from brands, tool makers or otherwise in the planning or creation of these videos. ~We may earn from qualifying purchases via the links above~ As always, the creator of this channel is also working in product development for Astro Tools. Always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool!

Products Reviewed (16)

Winner

HyperTough

High Torque Impact Wrench

$89.88

#1 4.8

Best Overall - Makes torque comparable to M18 Gen 2 at around 1/3 the price. Performance sits between $250 Flex High Torque and $300 Milwaukee Gen 3. Used hundreds of times over a year with no problems. Made by same folks who make Ego, Skill, Flex and Cobalt.

Winner

MF200

Handheld Blower Duster

$25.00

#2 4.5

Best Value Blower - Nice update on popular Wolf Box. Has swappable magazine battery which is useful since these eat through batteries. Currently mid to low 20s in price.

Winner

Milwaukee

M18 Handheld Blower

#3 4.4

Most Powerful Blower - 262 miles per hour wind speed, head and shoulders above the rest in speed. Great for wet sawdust, wet dirt, snow. Larger and more expensive but very powerful.

Winner

Lisle

Oil Filter Cup Wrench Large

$16.00

#4 4.8

Best Overall Filter Wrench - 119 foot-lb average, top spot overall. US-made, found in many shops under pricier brands. Just $13-16 each. Cup style wrench for large filters.

Winner

Lisle

Oil Filter Cup Wrench Small

$13.00

#5 4.8

Best Small Filter Wrench - 119 foot-lb average, top spot overall. US-made, found in many shops under pricier brands. Just $13-16 each. Cup style wrench for small filters.

Winner

Work Pro

Universal Oil Filter Wrench

$16.00

#6 4.7

Best Universal Filter Wrench - 87 ft-lb average torque, works on both large and small filters. One of the cheapest options tested at only $16. Surprising performance even with impact wrench.

Winner

PBS Swiss

Hex Bits

#7 4.6

Best Hex Bits - Noticeably better and less rounding prone than bits from others. Cost is relatively low for bit sets, making them a no-brainer upgrade.

Winner

DeWalt

8A Power Pack Tabless Battery

#8 4.3

Best 8Ah Tabless - 8A seems to be sweet spot for tabless batteries. Most bang per size and weight found. Two rows of 4000mAh tablet cells.

Winner

Rigid

Tabless Battery Pack 4Ah

#9 4.2

Best Compact Tabless - 4 amp hour compact version stands out in testing. Good bang per size and weight ratio.

Grip Edge

Impact Bit Sockets

#10 4.4

Best Impact Sockets - Noticeably higher torque level before failure. Can add 20-30 foot-lbs on fully rounded out hex bolts. More expensive but professional choice. Also found under RBRT and tool truck lines.

Milwaukee

M12 Die Grinder Gen 2

#11 4.3

More than 1.5x the power of Gen 1, similar to 1/3 horsepower air die grinder. Bigger head but actually delivers claimed performance. Redemption from weak Gen 1 model.

Swench

Manual Impact Wrench

#12 4.9

2000 ft-lb rated manual impact wrench from the 40s-50s. Made just shy of 2000 foot-lbs, more than most full-size 1-inch air impacts and any cordless impact tested. Built a lot of America decades ago.

Makita

Tabless Battery Pack

#13 4.2

New spicy cells technology. 8 amp hour packs seem to be the sweet spot with two rows of 4000mAh tablet cells. Larger pack coming as well.

Milwaukee

M18 Tabless Battery

#14 4.1

Multiple sizes from 4 to 8 and 12 amp examples. 12 amp doesn't bring much noticeable difference beyond longer run time.

Vice Grip

Locking Pliers

#15 4.2

Return to grace for Vice Grip after recent years of poor quality. Not cheapest but more expensive German brands missed the mark. Worth a look again.

Cobalt

24V Compact Impact Wrench

$90.00

#16 4.0

4.27 inches long, shorter than Milwaukee M12 subcompact at 4.5 inches. Makes 232 foot-pounds vs Milwaukee's 225. Under $100 vs Milwaukee's $229. Slept on tool of 2025.