| Design | | Acceptable Design - While this driver has one or more design features that received a C rating, it can still be a good choice if that area is not critical to your particular needs. |
| Power | √ | Powerful - Generates 1600 in-lbs of maximum torque, about 13% higher than the average impact driver. Ranks in the top 1% of its class for power. |
| Speed | √ | Fast - Runs at speeds up to 2900 RPM, about 14% faster than the average driver in its class. The Porter-Cable PC180IDK-2 ranks in the top 1% of all impact drivers for speed. |
| Weight | √ | Light-Weight - Weighs only 3.6 lbs, about 1% lighter than the average impact driver. Ranks in the top 44% of its class for being light-weight. |
| Battery | | Below Average Run-Time - Battery endurance is adequate for many work applications, but is 50% less than the class average. Uses Li-ion batteries with a charge rating of 1.1 Ah. |
| Impact | | Below Average Impact Rate - Generates 2800 IPM of maximum impact blows, about 10% less than the average impact driver. |
| User Reviews | √ | Highly Satisfied Users - Rated 5 of 5 stars by 5 users. Most owners are very satisfied with the performance and value of this impact driver and would recommend it to others. |
| Power Ratio | √ | High Power-to-Weight - Ranks in the top 10% of its class for power-to-weight ratio, about 16% higher than average. Higher power-to-weight indicates an efficient design. |
| Gearbox | | Nylon Gears - Transmission includes at least some nylon gears that may need replacing after years of extended use. A nylon gearbox helps reduce driver weight. |
| Motor Brushes | | No External Access - The motor brushes can only be accessed internally by taking the driver apart. While not a common problem, external access makes the replacement job much easier. |
| Warranty | √ | Longer Warranty - Backed by Porter-Cable's limited 3-year warranty. This provides extra protection against potential design defects or premature part failure. |
| Charger | √ | Quick Charge - The Porter-Cable PC180IDK-2 includes a battery charger that will recharge a battery in only 30 minutes. Long charge times are a common complaint with some drivers. |
| Belt Hook | √ | Belt Hook - Handy feature that allows you to temporarily hang the driver from your belt or a ladder while you're performing other tasks. |
| Work Light | √ | Work Light - Contains an integrated LED work light that illuminates your work area and allows you to clearly see your driving position and progress. |
| Fuel Gauge | | No Fuel Gauge - Does not come equipped with a handy battery charge indicator that allows you to glance at your driver and check the battery life while you're working. |
