Worx Nitro Switch Driver 2.0 WX177L Review: One Tool, Two Jobs

Introduction

The Worx Nitro Switch Driver 2.0 WX177L is built around a simple but appealing idea: instead of owning a separate drill and a separate driver, you carry one tool with two chucks that rotate at the head. Pre-drill a hole, twist the head, and drive the fastener without swapping bits or grabbing a second tool.

This is a cordless brushless 20V max tool with two speed settings, 0 to 450 RPM or 0 to 1,700 RPM, and a rated maximum torque of 443 in-lbs. The bare tool weighs 1.85 lb, the included 2.0Ah battery charges in about 60 minutes on the supplied quick charger, and the tool carries a three-year warranty.

Who This Tool Is For

Out of the box, the package includes a soft carry bag, the 2.0Ah Power Share battery, the quick charger, and a starter set of bits: a Phillips bit, two 3/32-inch bits, and two 1/8-inch drill bits. That is enough to get started on basic assembly tasks immediately.

The clear audience here is anyone doing assembly-style work. Furniture assembly and cabinetry are the two most obvious fits, because the dual-chuck design lets you move between drilling pilot holes and driving screws in tight quarters without a second tool on the bench.

Main Strengths

The rotating head is the star. It holds a drill bit on one side and a drive bit on the other, and switching between them is a matter of rotating the head collar. The collets are not quick-insert, so you pull the collet forward to seat or remove a bit, but once loaded, the transition between drilling and driving takes seconds.

The 1/4-inch chuck is designed to accept the bits you would normally run in an impact driver, and the rated drilling capacity is 1-5/8 inches in wood. In testing, driving three-inch screws presented no problem at all: the tool had plenty of power to start the screw and sink it fully, and it was easy to overshoot the depth if you were not paying attention.

Weight and balance are also genuine strong points. The tool feels almost oddly light in the hand at first, and in actual use it is very balanced. The trigger feels nice, the two-speed transmission shifts cleanly, and there are selectable clutch settings for installation-style work such as finished cabinetry, where consistent screw depth matters.

Things to Consider Before Buying

There are a couple of quirks worth knowing about. Although the tool feels light overall, it sits a little front-heavy because the motor sits at the front of the body. Working at arm’s length or overhead, the head wants to dive slightly, which takes a bit of getting used to. It is a small trait, but it is noticeable when you first pick the tool up.

The clutch behavior is also slightly odd. In testing, one clutch setting did not stop the bit until it was well beyond the depth needed, which is strange for a tool aimed at precision installation work. If you rely heavily on clutch stop consistency, it is worth testing the settings on scrap material first.

Price and alternatives matter here too. At around $130, the Switch Driver 2.0 sits above the comparable Skil Switch Driver, which can currently be found for around $80 and can run either a 12V or 20V battery. A drill and impact driver combo kit can also be found for roughly $99 to $100. If pure value is the priority, those alternatives are worth a look.

Buying Advice

The strongest argument for this tool is the Worx Power Share battery system. The 2.0Ah battery is shared across a wide lineup that includes a drill, circular saw, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, string trimmer, and lawn mower, and the charger treats every terminal on the battery pack individually, which suggests a genuinely smart charging approach.

If you already own Worx tools and have Power Share batteries on the shelf, this is an easy stack: you get a genuinely capable dual-chuck tool that reuses batteries you already have. If you have no stake in the platform and already own a good drill and driver, switching lines just to get this tool is probably not the move.

Conclusion

The Worx Nitro Switch Driver 2.0 WX177L does what it promises: it condenses drilling and driving into one light, balanced, brushless tool with enough torque for three-inch screws and enough finesse for assembly work. Its best home is in furniture and cabinetry work, or in the hands of anyone already invested in the Worx battery platform. If that describes your situation, it is a confident pick.