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The 10 Best Electric Demolition Hammers

Electric demolition and jack hammers for tile removal, chipping and breaking concrete, ranked from live Amazon data.

Ranked by ToolboxTop10 from Amazon data captured Oct 10, 2026. How we rank

An electric demolition hammer chisels without drilling: light ones strip tile and mortar, heavy ones break slabs. We ranked 10 best-sellers from Berserker, VEVOR, XtremepowerUS, ENEACRO and Makita on rating, review volume and features (a listed impact energy, vibration control, chisels and a case in the box). Wattage claims on this category run high, so compare amps and joules instead.

Best Overall Berserker 1700W 25-Pound SDS-Max Demolition Jack Hammer 65H, 14 Amp
Berserker
Berserker 1700W 25-Pound SDS-Max Demolition Jack Hammer 65H, 14 Amp
4.6 (242)
$199.79
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Best Budget VEVOR Demolition Jack Hammer, MAX 1400W, 2900 BPM, 2 Chisels, Case, Gloves
VEVOR
VEVOR Demolition Jack Hammer, MAX 1400W, 2900 BPM, 2 Chisels, Case, Gloves
4.4 (451)
$70.46
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Money No Object Makita HM0870C 11-Pound Demolition Hammer, SDS-Max
Makita
Makita HM0870C 11-Pound Demolition Hammer, SDS-Max
4.7 (164)
$458.90
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Which one is for you?

Where the deals are

The tools ranked here come from VEVOR, XtremepowerUS, Berserker, ENEACRO, and Makita. Prices on these brands move week to week on Amazon, and the deepest cuts usually land around Prime Day and Black Friday. Every price button on this page opens the live listing, so you always see today's number, not the one we captured on 2026-10-10. If your pick is over budget right now, check back in a few days — VEVOR and XtremepowerUS rotate through sales and bundle deals often.

Side-by-side comparison

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#ToolPriceRatingReviewsImpactWeightShankAnti-vibrationScore
1VEVOR 1400W 2900 BPM$70.464.445119 J—5/8 in hexYes85
2XtremepowerUS 61108-XP$149.954.54,700———No84
3VEVOR 2200W 1400 BPM$198.904.5844——1-1/8 in hexYes82
4XtremepowerUS 61102$89.954.5447——5/8 in hexYes80
5Berserker 45HM$109.794.651115 J (11.1 ft-lb)12 lbSDS-MaxNo77
6ENEACRO ENDH107$199.954.613865 J (48 ft-lb)—SDS-HexYes77
7Berserker 65F$249.794.627455 J (40.6 ft-lb)31 lb1-3/16 in hexYes75
8Berserker 65H$199.794.624245 J (33.2 ft-lb)25 lbSDS-MaxYes75
9Makita HM0870C$458.904.71648.4 ft-lb (about 11 J)11 lbSDS-MaxNo73
10ENEACRO ENDH45$119.954.735915.7 J (11.6 ft-lb)12.8 lbSDS-MaxNo72
✕VEVOR 3500W 1900 BPM$155.674.5515Claims 3,500 W; its own spec table says 13 AAVOID

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The full ranking

#1
VEVOR Demolition Jack Hammer, MAX 1400W, 2900 BPM, 2 Chisels, Case, Gloves
Best Budget
VEVOR

VEVOR Demolition Jack Hammer, MAX 1400W, 2900 BPM, 2 Chisels, Case, Gloves

4.4 451 reviews
Score 85/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score88/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score72/100 → 25 pts
  • Features 20% of score100/100 → 20 pts

Has every feature we score: listed impact, vibration control, bits included, a carrying case.

Total: 85/100. How the score works

$70.46
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200+/mo

The cheapest jack hammer here, with two chisels, gloves, a case and a shock-absorbing handle. It's rated 19 J, enough for tile and light chipping.

Best for: Occasional tile, mortar and thin concrete jobs.

Skip it if: You're breaking 4-inch slabs; step up to a 45 J+ breaker.

Impact energy
19 J
Blows/min
2,900
Weight
—
Bit shank
5/8 in hex
Motor
5.8 A listed

Pros

  • Lowest price here
  • Case, chisels, gloves included
  • Shock-absorbing handle

Cons

  • 19 J
  • 4.4 stars
#2
XtremepowerUS 2200W Demolition Jack Hammer with Flat and Bull Point Chisels, Concrete Breaker
XtremepowerUS

XtremepowerUS 2200W Demolition Jack Hammer with Flat and Bull Point Chisels, Concrete Breaker

4.5 4,700 reviews
Score 84/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score99/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 20% of score45/100 → 9 pts

Has: bits included, a carrying case. Missing: listed impact, vibration control.

Total: 84/100. How the score works

$149.95
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200+/mo

The best-selling and most-reviewed jack hammer here, sold with 16-inch point and flat chisels, gloves, goggles and a carrying case. It lists a 20-amp draw, more than a standard 15-amp household circuit is meant to supply.

Best for: Breaking up a patio, sidewalk or footing on a budget.

Skip it if: You'll run it from a standard 15 A garage outlet all day; it lists 20 A.

Impact energy
—
Blows/min
1,900
Weight
—
Bit shank
—
Motor
Listed 2,200 W / 20 A

Pros

  • 4,700 reviews
  • Chisels, gloves, goggles and case included
  • 1,900 BPM

Cons

  • Lists 20 A draw
  • No impact energy listed
#3
VEVOR Demolition Jack Hammer, MAX 2200W, 1400 BPM, 4 Chisels, Case, Gloves
VEVOR

VEVOR Demolition Jack Hammer, MAX 2200W, 1400 BPM, 4 Chisels, Case, Gloves

4.5 844 reviews
Score 82/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score79/100 → 28 pts
  • Features 20% of score70/100 → 14 pts

Has: vibration control, bits included, a carrying case. Missing: listed impact.

Total: 82/100. How the score works

$198.90
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100+/mo

A bigger VEVOR breaker with four chisels (including a clay spade and scraper), gloves, a case and a D-shaped anti-vibration handle.

Best for: Digging hard clay and breaking concrete with one kit.

Skip it if: You want an impact energy figure; this listing doesn't give one.

Impact energy
—
Blows/min
1,350-1,400
Weight
—
Bit shank
1-1/8 in hex
Motor
Listed 2,200 W max

Pros

  • 4 chisels including clay spade
  • Anti-vibration D handle
  • 844 reviews

Cons

  • No impact energy listed
  • Listing's amperage field is garbled
#4
XtremepowerUS 1400W Electric Demolition Jack Hammer, 3900 BPM, 5/8" Hex, Point & Flat Chisels
XtremepowerUS

XtremepowerUS 1400W Electric Demolition Jack Hammer, 3900 BPM, 5/8" Hex, Point & Flat Chisels

4.5 447 reviews
Score 80/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score72/100 → 25 pts
  • Features 20% of score70/100 → 14 pts

Has: vibration control, bits included, a carrying case. Missing: listed impact.

Total: 80/100. How the score works

$89.95
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A lighter XtremepowerUS hammer with 3,900 BPM, vibration-reducing handles, a trigger lock, point and flat chisels and a carrying case.

Best for: Tile and light chipping on a budget.

Skip it if: You want an impact energy rating; none is listed.

Impact energy
—
Blows/min
3,900
Weight
—
Bit shank
5/8 in hex
Motor
1,400 W, 15 A listed

Pros

  • 3,900 BPM
  • Trigger lock
  • Chisels included

Cons

  • No impact energy listed
  • No weight listed
#5
Berserker 1300W 12-Pound SDS-Max Demolition Jack Hammer 45HM, 11-Amp
Berserker

Berserker 1300W 12-Pound SDS-Max Demolition Jack Hammer 45HM, 11-Amp

4.6 511 reviews
Score 77/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score73/100 → 26 pts
  • Features 20% of score50/100 → 10 pts

Has: listed impact, a carrying case. Missing: vibration control, bits included.

Total: 77/100. How the score works

$109.79
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100+/mo

A light 12 lb SDS-Max chipping hammer for tile, thinset and light concrete, with 12 chisel positions. It's hammer-only, with no drilling mode.

Best for: Tile and mortar removal, and chipping overhead or on walls.

Skip it if: You need to break thick slabs; 15 J is light-duty.

Impact energy
15 J (11.1 ft-lb)
Blows/min
4,100
Weight
12 lb
Bit shank
SDS-Max
Motor
11 A, 1,300 W

Pros

  • 12 lb, easy on the arms
  • SDS-Max bits
  • 4.6 stars

Cons

  • 15 J
  • Hammer only, no drilling
#6
ENEACRO 65 Joules SDS-Hex Demolition Jack Hammer with Wheeled Case
ENEACRO

ENEACRO 65 Joules SDS-Hex Demolition Jack Hammer with Wheeled Case

4.6 138 reviews
Score 77/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 42 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score58/100 → 20 pts
  • Features 20% of score75/100 → 15 pts

Has: listed impact, vibration control, a carrying case. Missing: bits included.

Total: 77/100. How the score works

$199.95
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100+/mo

ENEACRO's big breaker claims 65 J, the most impact energy here, with vibration control and a wheeled blow-molded case to roll it around the job.

Best for: Heavy slab and footing work where you want to wheel the kit around.

Skip it if: You need to lift it all day; breakers this size are heavy.

Impact energy
65 J (48 ft-lb)
Blows/min
—
Weight
—
Bit shank
SDS-Hex
Motor
1,700 W, 14.5 A

Pros

  • 65 J, the most here
  • Wheeled case
  • Vibration control

Cons

  • 138 reviews
  • No weight listed
#7
Berserker 1700W 30-Pound Demolition Jack Hammer 65F with 1-3/16" Hex, 14 Amp
Berserker

Berserker 1700W 30-Pound Demolition Jack Hammer 65F with 1-3/16" Hex, 14 Amp

4.6 274 reviews
Score 75/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score66/100 → 23 pts
  • Features 20% of score55/100 → 11 pts

Has: listed impact, vibration control. Missing: bits included, a carrying case.

Total: 75/100. How the score works

$249.79
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100+/mo

A heavy 31 lb breaker that turns its weight into 55 J of impact energy for slabs and footings, with anti-vibration tech and a longer air cushion. It takes 1-3/16 inch hex bits only.

Best for: Breaking concrete slabs, driveways and footings.

Skip it if: You need to work on walls or overhead; it's 31 lb.

Impact energy
55 J (40.6 ft-lb)
Blows/min
1,900
Weight
31 lb
Bit shank
1-3/16 in hex
Motor
14 A, 1,700 W

Pros

  • 55 J impact energy
  • Anti-vibration design
  • 4.6 stars

Cons

  • 31 lb
  • 1-3/16 in hex bits only
#8
Berserker 1700W 25-Pound SDS-Max Demolition Jack Hammer 65H, 14 Amp
Best Overall
Berserker

Berserker 1700W 25-Pound SDS-Max Demolition Jack Hammer 65H, 14 Amp

4.6 242 reviews
Score 75/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score64/100 → 23 pts
  • Features 20% of score55/100 → 11 pts

Has: listed impact, vibration control. Missing: bits included, a carrying case.

Total: 75/100. How the score works

$199.79
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100+/mo

A 25 lb SDS-Max breaker with 45 J, six speed settings and double anti-vibration springs, a middle ground between chipping hammers and 30 lb breakers.

Best for: Mixed demolition: walls, floors and medium slabs.

Skip it if: You only remove tile; a 12 lb hammer is easier.

Impact energy
45 J (33.2 ft-lb)
Blows/min
200-2,100, 6 settings
Weight
25 lb
Bit shank
SDS-Max
Motor
14 A, 1,700 W

Pros

  • 45 J
  • 6 speed settings
  • Double anti-vibration

Cons

  • 25 lb
#9
Makita HM0870C 11-Pound Demolition Hammer, SDS-Max
Money No Object
Makita

Makita HM0870C 11-Pound Demolition Hammer, SDS-Max

4.7 164 reviews
Score 73/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score94/100 → 42 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score60/100 → 21 pts
  • Features 20% of score50/100 → 10 pts

Has: listed impact, a carrying case. Missing: vibration control, bits included.

Total: 73/100. How the score works

$458.90
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The only big-brand demolition hammer here: Makita's 11 lb SDS-Max hammer with constant speed control that holds speed under load, soft start, and a tool case.

Best for: Pros who chip and demo every week and want a tool built to last.

Skip it if: You need a slab breaker; this is a chipping hammer.

Impact energy
8.4 ft-lb (about 11 J)
Blows/min
—
Weight
11 lb
Bit shank
SDS-Max
Motor
10 A, constant speed

Pros

  • Name brand, 4.7 stars
  • Constant speed control and soft start
  • Tool case included

Cons

  • Most expensive here
  • Lower impact energy than the cheap breakers claim
#10
ENEACRO ENDH45 SDS-Max Demolition Jack Hammer, 11 Amp
ENEACRO

ENEACRO ENDH45 SDS-Max Demolition Jack Hammer, 11 Amp

4.7 359 reviews
Score 72/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score94/100 → 42 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score69/100 → 24 pts
  • Features 20% of score30/100 → 6 pts

Has: listed impact. Missing: vibration control, bits included, a carrying case.

Total: 72/100. How the score works

$119.95
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100+/mo

A light SDS-Max chipping hammer like the Berserker 45HM, with an anti-scald front housing and 4.7 stars, the highest-rated breaker here.

Best for: Tile, mortar and light chipping.

Skip it if: You need drilling; it's hammer-only.

Impact energy
15.7 J (11.6 ft-lb)
Blows/min
4,100
Weight
12.8 lb
Bit shank
SDS-Max
Motor
11 A

Pros

  • 4.7 stars, highest here
  • 12.8 lb
  • SDS-Max

Cons

  • 15.7 J
  • Hammer only

How we rank

Every tool gets one score from 0 to 100, weighted 45% on its star rating, 35% on how many people have reviewed it (more reviews = more confidence the rating is real), and 20% on the features that matter for the job. The list is ordered by that score. Best Overall is our pick for the best all-around, ready-to-use tool; Best Budget the best value at or under $110; and Money No Object the one to buy if price is no object.

The features score is built from listed impact (30%), vibration control (25%), bits included (25%), a carrying case (20%), capped at 100. The review-count score is on a log scale, so each tenfold jump in reviews adds the same amount, and 5,000 or more reviews gets full marks. Open Why this score on any tool to see its numbers.

What changed

We re-check every listing on this page on a rotation. The most recent changes:

Buyer's guide

Demolition hammer, jack hammer or rotary hammer?

A rotary hammer drills and chisels. A demolition (chipping) hammer only chisels; most here say 'hammer only, no drilling.' 'Jack hammer' on Amazon usually means a bigger electric breaker for slabs. Real pavement breakers weigh 60+ lb.

How much impact energy do I need?

About 10 to 20 J removes tile, thinset and mortar. 40 to 65 J breaks 4-inch concrete slabs and footings. More energy means more weight, so match the tool to the job.

Are the wattage claims real?

Not always. A standard 15 A, 120 V outlet supplies about 1,800 W, so listings claiming 2,200 or 3,500 W are quoting a peak, not continuous power. Amps and impact energy (joules or ft-lb) are more useful.

SDS-Max or hex shank?

SDS-Max is the standard for demolition hammers up to about 25 lb and bits are easy to find. Bigger breakers use 1-1/8 or 1-3/16 inch hex. Buy bits that match your tool exactly.

What safety gear do I need?

Eye protection, hearing protection, gloves and a dust mask or respirator: breaking concrete makes silica dust. Wet the surface or use a vacuum shroud where you can.

Tools to avoid

Not everything in the search results deserves your money. This one would rank dead last on our scale — here's the listing to walk past, and exactly why.

✕ Avoid
VEVOR Demolition Jack Hammer, 3500W Jack Hammer Concrete Breaker 1900 BPM, 2 Chisels, Gloves
VEVOR

VEVOR Demolition Jack Hammer, 3500W Jack Hammer Concrete Breaker 1900 BPM, 2 Chisels, Gloves

4.5 515 reviews   $155.67

The listing advertises a 3,500 W motor and 60 J, but its own spec table lists 13 amps at 110 V, about 1,430 W.

Why we'd skip it

  • 'MAX 3500W' is more than any household outlet can supply: a 15 A, 120 V circuit tops out around 1,800 W.
  • The same listing's spec table says 13 A at 110 V, which works out to roughly 1,430 W, less than half the headline number.
  • With the power figure inflated, the 60 J impact claim can't be taken at face value either. Berserker's 65F lists 55 J from a 14 A motor and is rated 4.6 stars.
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