Impact drill or hammer drill: which one do you need?

An impact drill is more powerful than a regular screw drill, but less powerful than a hammer drill. You can use a impact drill for drilling in wood, metal, and soft stone types. This type of drill is less suitable for hard stone types and concrete. That's because concrete is so strong nowadays, an impact drill can't get through anymore. Do you want to drill into concrete? You'll need a hammer drill.

Are you getting started with heavy materials like hard stone types and concrete? A hammer drill is the best choice for you. This type of drill has a hammer function, which means the drill also makes pulsating movements in addition to rotating movements. That way, you'll get through that concrete wall a lot easier. For drilling in wood, metal, and soft stone types, a hammer drill is less suitable. The great power of this appliances may damage these materials.

An impact drill always has a quick release drill head, so it needs quick release drill bits. You can secure the drill bits by turning the drill head manually. You can use these types of drill bits for wood, metal, and stone. There are also quick release drill bits for concrete, but you'll only use these for small drill holes. Make sure your impact drill doesn't get overheated too in this case.

A hammer drill has an SDS Plus or SDS Max drill head. You secure the drill bit by clicking it into the shaft. The drill is secured tightly and won't slip away. This is very important for when you drill holes into heavy materials. SDS Plus and SDS Max aren't interchangeable. Check which drill head your hammer drill has, so you're sure the drill bits fit.