KEELAT KID003S impact wrench review: three tools, conflicting numbers

The KEELAT KID003S is our Best 3-in-1 pick: an impact wrench that also takes a 1/4in hex driver fitting and a keyed drill chuck, with 8-21mm impact sockets and a bit set, for around ₱2,000. It’s the most versatile kit in this category. It also has the least consistent spec sheet.

What does 3-in-1 actually mean?

Three fittings on one body. The 1/2in square drive does nuts and bolts, the 1/4in hex fitting takes driver bits, and the keyed drill chuck takes round-shank drill bits. Swapping between them takes seconds, and the case holds all three plus impact sockets from 8mm to 21mm, which spans car lug nuts and furniture bolts.

For a mobile toolkit, that’s genuinely useful. One tool and one case covers a wheel change, a bolted-together bed frame, and a rough hole in a wooden batten.

Should you use it as a drill?

Sparingly. An impact wrench has no clutch, which is the mechanism that lets a drill stop turning at a set torque. Without it, the tool keeps hammering until something gives, which is usually the screw head or the timber. Fit a driver bit and you’ll strip a screw faster than you can let go of the trigger.

Treat the chuck as a convenience for rough drilling, not as a reason to skip buying a proper drill. Our cordless drill buying guide covers what a clutch actually buys you.

How reliable are the numbers?

Less than we’d like, and this model is the clearest example in the category. Published no-load speeds range from 3,300 to 6,200 rpm depending on which listing you read, for the same model number. That’s not a rounding difference; it means the figures are being copied between sellers rather than measured.

The claimed 420Nm sits on the same foundation, with no impact rate and no test standard published anywhere. As with the rest of KEELAT’s range, the practical read is that it clears the bar for car work, which needs perhaps 250Nm, while offering no evidence for the headroom above that.

The motor is listed as brushless, which is the right choice for a tool that works in short violent bursts.

Is it sulit?

Around ₱2,000 as of July 31, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee. For three fittings, a full socket range, drill and driver bits, two batteries and a case, that’s a lot of kit.

The two comparisons that matter are both KEELAT. The KID001S at around ₱1,700 is the same wrench with a smaller kit and a 380Nm claim, so ₱300 buys you the extra fittings. The KID004 at the same ₱2,000 swaps the drill chuck emphasis for 4,000mAh batteries. Choose the KID003S for versatility, the KID004 for runtime.

Who should buy it

Buy this if you want one case that handles bolts, screws and the occasional hole, for example a motorcycle owner, a mobile repair kit, or a household that would rather own one tool than three. If you already own a cordless drill, the extra fittings matter less and a bigger battery matters more. See how it ranks in our best impact wrenches in the Philippines roundup, or browse more on our Home Improvement page. Our impact wrench buying guide explains how to weigh a spec sheet this inconsistent.

Alternatives to consider

For the same money with double the battery capacity, the KEELAT KID004 is our Best Value with two 4,000mAh packs and a 19-piece kit. If the drill chuck doesn’t interest you and you want to spend less, the KEELAT KID001S is our Best Budget at around ₱1,700.