Just how big of a deal are 6 decibels? The sound pressure level (what actually does the damage to your ears) is 4 times lower for the Surge than its closest competition! You can read more about the relationship between decibels, sound pressure level, and perceived loudness here. Using an SPL meter to measure, its 87-decibel average is 6 decibels lower than DeWalt’s 12V brushless at 93.
Thankfully, 12V impact drivers give our ears a break over their noisy 18V cousins, but they’re still pretty loud. PWRJump rapid charger available as an option.3 speeds plus self-tapping screw assist mode.12V impact drivers aren’t quite as feature-rich as the 18V models, but there are still some things worth pointing out before you make a decision on which one to bring home.
