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Panasonic EY7960LN2S Review


Cordless Drill

Model Best Score Pwr Wgt Spd Bat Ham Price
Panasonic
EY7960LN2S
- 83 B B B C A B Price


Bottom-Line:

HAMMER DRILL STRENGTHS
  • Power - One of the top-5 hammer drills for power. Generates up to 575 in-lbs of torque, about 10% higher than average.
  • Run-time - One of the top-5 for battery run-time. Li-ion batteries provide about 15% longer time between charges.
  • Hammer - Average, but very good hammering rate. Delivers up to 27,000 BPM.
  • Durable - All-metal transmission.

HAMMER DRILL WEAKNESSES
  • Speed - Runs at speeds up to 1,500 RPM, about 15% below average.



Hammer Drill Performance Comparison:

  EY7960LN2S Average
Power 575 in-lbs torque 540 in-lbs torque
Speed 1,500 RPM 1,750 RPM
Weight 5.6 lbs 5.5 lbs
Battery 3.0 Ah 2.6 Ah
Impact 27,000 BPM 27,000 BPM


Panasonic EY7960LN2S Ratings:

A-Excellent  B-Very Good  C-Good  D-Fair  F-Poor

Durability Rating Above Average Top 5 Rank Below Average Low 5 Rank
Power B+ 7% Yes - -
Speed C- - - 14% Yes
Weight B- - - 4% -
Battery A 13% - - -
Impact B- - - - -

  Rating Transmission Sleeve Motor Brushes Warranty
Durability B All-Metal Plastic Internal 1-Year


User Reviews:

  • Overall User Rating - 4.0 of 5 Stars
  • Favorable Reviews - 1
  • Critical Reviews - 1
  • This is a great drill. It is a bit heavy for a cordless drill, but has superb power, stamina, and speed. The chuck has zero run-out.
  • Drill would have been perfect had it not been for a slight wobble.

Panasonic EY7960LN2S Specifications & Features:

Size & Weight  
Weight: 5.6 lbs.
Length: 9-5/8"
Performance  
Max Torque: 575 in-lbs
Max Power: -
Impact Rate: 1,800 - 7,200 / 6,300-27,000 BPM
No-Load Speed: 100-200 / 350-1,500 RPM
Capacity: -
Motor, Gearbox, & Clutch  
Voltage: 21.6V
Speed Capability: 2-speed
Variable Speed: Yes
Reversible: Yes
Gearbox: All-Metal
Auto-Shift Transmission: No
Clutch Settings: 18
External Motor Brush Access: No
Chuck  
Size: 1/2"
Type: Keyless, Ratcheting
Sleeve: Single, Plastic
Spindle Lock Yes
Battery & Charger  
Batteries Included: 2
Cell Type: Li-ion
Charge Rating 3.0 Ah
Charging Time 60 min.
Additional Features  
Belt Hook: No
Work Light: No
Side Handle: Yes
Fuel Gauge: No
Warranty: 1-year

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