MAKITA

Makita XDT11Z Impact

Impact
1 amp
Battery
2.5 pounds

4.7/ 5 on Amazon1,000Amazon ratings200+bought last month4.3ProductDome score

Better rated than 62%
More reviewed than 75%

High confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

Best forYou're on Makita's 18 volt platform and drive a lot of screws or fasteners

A light, fast 18 volt impact driver for fastening work, best value if you already own compatible Makita batteries.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 284 impacts we track

4.3/ 5ProductDome scoreHigh confidence

Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.6★4.7

4.7★ across 1,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 360 ratings3.8

1,000 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score3.1

200+ bought on Amazon last month.

Data quality · 11% of score3.8

Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.

The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 284 impacts we track - how the scorecard works · full impacts data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

Makita's XDT11Z is an 18 volt cordless impact driver spinning up to 2900 RPM and weighing 2.5 pounds bare, sold as the tool alone without a battery or charger.

An impact driver adds rotational hammer blows to its driving action, which lets a light tool deliver bursts of extra torque without stalling. That makes it a fastening tool rather than a substitute for a drill when it comes to boring large holes.

18 volt cordless impact driver
2900 RPM top speed
2.5 pound bare tool weight
Makita XDT11Z model

Who it's for

Tradespeople and DIYers already on Makita's 18 volt battery platform who drive a lot of screws or fasteners. Not a match for anyone needing a hole-drilling tool, which calls for a drill instead.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out

2.5 pound bare weight eases overhead or one handed use
2900 RPM top speed speeds up repetitive fastening

What to check first

Sold bare, without battery or charger
1 amp draw suits driving tasks, not heavy drilling

Performance notes

At 2900 RPM the XDT11Z spins quickly for an impact driver, and its rotational hammer mechanism adds torque in short bursts, which helps seat long fasteners without the bit camming out or the motor stalling under load.

Specifications

Brand	MAKITA
Model	XDT11Z
Amperage	1 amp
Power Source	Battery
Item Weight	2.5 pounds
Voltage	18 volts
Speed	2900 rpm

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in impacts.

Product	Amazon rating	Ratings	ProductDome score
Makita XDT11Z ImpactThis product	4.7 / 5	1,000	4.3 / 5
DEWALT DCF845B ImpactDeWALT	4.7 / 5	12,700	4.5 / 5
Milwaukee 2457-20 ImpactMILWAUKEE	4.6 / 5	8,078	4.5 / 5
GEARWRENCH 81270 ImpactGEARWRENCH	4.7 / 5	4,983	4.4 / 5
AOBEN AB7331T ImpactAOBEN	4.4 / 5	10,707	4.4 / 5

Frequently asked

Questions about the MAKITA XDT11Z

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

Does the Makita XDT11Z include a battery?

No, based on the listed specs and 2.5 pound bare weight, it's sold as the tool only, so a battery and charger need to be bought separately.

How fast does the XDT11Z spin?

Up to 2900 RPM.

What battery voltage does the XDT11Z use?

An 18 volt battery.