What brand of power tools?

[Irving]

I'm currently pot committed with Ryobi, as I currently have at least 11 Ryobi branded tools, 2 charges, probably 6 batteries, etc. I burned up my Sawzall the other day, and want a second grinder, as well as a 1/2" high torque impact. So I'm thinking about transitioning to something a little better. They've served me well for all these years, but they aren't perfect and certainly aren't quite contractor grade.

Every time I've used my buddy's Makita stuff, I've noticed that his tools are twice as quiet a mine, but other than that, I've never used anything that blew me away. For example, you can run his radial arm saw without ear pro and not feel like your hurting yourself, where as when I pull mine out, the headphones are a mandatory accessory. What do you like and why?

Related: there is a YouTube channel called the Torque Test channel that tests the torque of tools had to head and is enlightening. I'll be watching some of that to see what is holding up to advertising claims as well. They did a torque test using 15" of extensions on an impact and found that you get HALF the rated torque with that much extension. Good channel.