Driver Bit Type Help

[Framing101]

So I decided to go with Qualtool: for driver bits but am confused with the fact that under their impact ready bits they have both power and insert bits types being for impact as i thought impact bits were their own separate type of bit with power bits and insert bits are to be used on a cordless drill with the insert bit being used with a bit holder and which type to get for my impact driver

their impact power or insert bits

 

[jack stand]

Once you use an impact driver, you'll never pick up your drill again except for drilling.
If I understand your question, one type (of bit) is shorter and designed to fit into a magnet drive that will fit into a chuck or the quick release of a impact and the other is a bit longer for the impact. There's no difference.
Now I'm mainly speaking to modern torx head fasteners primarily for wood vs. sockets with a 1/4" or 3/8" adapter that will also work in either tool.

 

[Hohn]

So I decided to go with Qualtool: for driver bits but am confused with the fact that under their impact ready bits they have both power and insert bits types being for impact as i thought impact bits were their own separate type of bit with power bits and insert bits are to be used on a cordless drill with the insert bit being used with a bit holder and which type to get for my impact driver

their impact power or insert bits

Power bits go directly into the chuck. They have a round groove near the hex base that lets them lock into the chuck.
Insert bits are shorter and need to go into a (usually magnetic) bit holder. They have have a straight hex all the way to the base.
Both kinds of bits are often used with impact drivers, so there's theoretically value in having an "impact ready" version of both kinds.


I'm personally moving away from insert bits because I don't consume them very much and power bits are more compact and user-friendly for me (they don't pull out of the bit holder because they are locked into the chuck).

 

[Framing101]

Once you use an impact driver, you'll never pick up your drill again except for drilling.
If I understand your question, one type (of bit) is shorter and designed to fit into a magnet drive that will fit into a chuck or the quick release of a impact and the other is a bit longer for the impact. There's no difference.
Now I'm mainly speaking to modern torx head fasteners primarily for wood vs. sockets with a 1/4" or 3/8" adapter that will also work in either tool.

That is what i understand

Power bits go directly into the chuck. They have a round groove near the hex base that lets them lock into the chuck.
Insert bits are shorter and need to go into a (usually magnetic) bit holder. They have have a straight hex all the way to the base.
Both kinds of bits are often used with impact drivers, so there's theoretically value in having an "impact ready" version of both kinds.


I'm personally moving away from insert bits because I don't consume them very much and power bits are more compact and user-friendly for me (they don't pull out of the bit holder because they are locked into the chuck).

ok i will start with them then

 

[KnurledNut]

So I decided to go with Qualtool: for driver bits but am confused with the fact that under their impact ready bits they have both power and insert bits types being for impact as i thought impact bits were their own separate type of bit with power bits and insert bits are to be used on a cordless drill with the insert bit being used with a bit holder and which type to get for my impact driver

their impact power or insert bits

Power shank bits, insert bits and bit holders all come in impact and non-impact rated versions.
The shank style doesnt determine whether power or hand drives it. Its just different ways to connect.