Festool TID 18
Limited Data$$$ Flagship$299.97
tldr; Reddit opinions on the Festool TID 18 are mixed (50% positive across 3 mentions). Consider your specific needs and priorities.
$299.97 on AmazonSentiment Breakdown
33%Positive
Positive
33%Neutral
34%Negative
33%Based on 3 Reddit opinions
Strengths & Weaknesses
Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.
Key Features
- With its highly powerful new generation brushless EC-TEC motor and exceptionally robust hammer mechanism, the TID 18 is ready for unlimited, long lasting use.
- The TID 18 cordless impact screwdriver offers extremely strong performance and ensures that work is tailored to the material with three speed settings. The clever T-mode detects the transition between sheet metal and wood and automatically adapts the speed.
- The perfect ergonomics, compact design and low machine weight of just 2.12 pounds ensures excellent handling all round including when used for long periods or overhead jobs. The IMPACT principle means that the TID 18 operates without back torque and only turns the screw, so your wrist is protected from twisting.
Historical Price Data
Festool TID 18
Festool TID 18
All-time low: $86.31(2022-03)
What Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for Festool TID 18
Best Praise
+3 pts“The game changer is the magnetic screw and bit holder on the hand guard. So much easier than clips and great for being upside down in a dark cabinet when you need to grab a screw. It’s a feature that pretty much blatantly stole from Festool, but it’s awesome”
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+1 pts“I bought the Bosch chameleon 12v when building some cabinets. I already had most of the 12v line but decided to grab this one for the offset accessory. Turns out it’s the most used drill in my house now. I can grab that and a Bosch drill bit box that I put hex head drill bits and a bunch of driver bits and be set to do just about anything around the house. I’ve added a couple ECX bits and I use it for all the electrical work too. I have a Festool T18 and I prefer the Bosch drill/drivers for almost everything. (The Festool I bought for 1/2” chuck capacity and tight runout tolerances, which my other 1/2” drills weren’t so great at). I don’t have any Milwaukee power tools, I’m fully in Bosch 12v and 18v lines, but I’m very happy with the chameleon/flexiclick and highly recommend it. (Separately the newer brushless Bosch 12v tools are really nice too — and much quieter than the brushed models!)”
r/Tools
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Festool TID 18 worth buying?
Reddit opinions on the Festool TID 18 are mixed (50% positive across 3 mentions). Consider your specific needs and priorities.
What do Redditors love about the Festool TID 18?
Common praise includes: "The game changer is the magnetic screw and bit holder on the hand guard. So much easier than clips and great for being upside down in a dark cabinet when you need to grab a screw. It’s a feature that ..."
What are the downsides of the Festool TID 18?
Some criticisms include: "I bought the Bosch chameleon 12v when building some cabinets. I already had most of the 12v line but decided to grab this one for the offset accessory.
Turns out it’s the most used drill in my house..."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Festool TID 18 has 3) tend to have more reliable scores.
3 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/5/2026