There is nothing "compact" about this screwdriver, which I think is misleading. Of course I had to check the specs, at least if not more than 12 inches tall. It's pretty heavy even without a battery. You can order a compact 18V battery, not the monster battery I received. When you press the button to activate it, there is a loud "bang" from the motor and sparks inside. It seems powerful, but this thing is too big for my needs. If you are in no hurry with the project and don't have time to load. To see it in person, I'm wondering if it will hit the tight spots I need, or how I'll balance/control it with one hand in close quarters combat.