I'm in the market for an impact wrench for my auto mechanics work, and I stumbled upon two models on the Lidl website that look pretty similar. Both are under the "Parksider Performance" brand and share nearly identical specs:
- 20v battery
- 1550 rotations per minute
- Maximum torque of 1356 Nm
- 1/2 inch socket
- Comes with a box and 3 sockets
- Weigh around 3kg
The main differences I see are the model references: the PASSP Li B4 priced at 129€ and the PASSP Li C4 priced at 79.99€. I'm curious if anyone knows what the 'B4' and 'C4' refer to in terms of quality and durability. Is there a specific trade-off if I opt for the cheaper version?
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I've seen some discussions about these models too! Generally, the higher the letter and number, the newer the model. This could involve everything from a different manufacturer to simple updates or improvements. Sometimes, people have opinions that newer models aren't always better, so it's good to check for side-by-side comparisons on YouTube if possible.
Could there be a difference in how they handle speed? Like, does the B4 have a soft start feature for smoother operation?
Yeah, I watched a YT vid once that touched on the differences. The older versions had a tendency to go into a kind of "sleep mode" under certain conditions, and you had to remove the battery to reset it. The newer ones have fixed a lot of these quirks, like having a soft start feature for the light, which is more user-friendly. It’s definitely a noteworthy improvement!
I was wondering if there's any app support difference between the models too. Might want to consider if you need that kinda tech!