DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Driver Kit vs Milwaukee M12 FUEL 2-Tool Combo Kit
Buy the DeWalt 20V MAX kit if you want one simple drill at the lowest price. Buy the Milwaukee M12 FUEL combo if you need an impact driver too and can spend about $90 more. The DeWalt has ranged from $109.99 to $124.99 since October 29. The Milwaukee is $199.00 as of October 30.
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DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Driver Kit
4.2Choose the DeWalt 20V MAX if you want a single 20V drill/driver with a 1/2-inch chuck and a bit set for the lowest price.
Pros
- Lowest price of the two, under $125
- 20V class gives more torque for big bits and hole saws
- 1/2-inch chuck takes standard bits
- Drill bit set included
Cons
- Only one small 1.3Ah battery
- Brushed motor, less efficient than brushless
- No impact driver
- Heavier and longer than a subcompact
What separates them
| DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Driver Kit | Milwaukee M12 FUEL 2-Tool Combo Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Tools included | One drill/driver plus a drill bit set | Drill/driver plus 1/4-inch hex impact driver |
| Voltage and power class | 20V MAX, full-size class | 12V subcompact class |
| Batteries in the kit | One 1.3Ah battery | 4.0Ah XC and 2.0Ah CP packs |
| Motor | Brushed | POWERSTATE brushless (FUEL) |
| Size and reach | Full-size body, longer front to back | Shortest drill and 5-inch impact driver in its class |
| Chuck | 1/2-inch chuck | 1/2-inch chuck on the drill |
| Rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 149 ratings | 4.7 out of 5 from 3,241 ratings |
Price history
$199.00$109.99
- DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Driver Kit: lowest $109.99 on Oct 30 at Walmart.
- Milwaukee M12 FUEL 2-Tool Combo Kit: lowest $199.00 on Oct 30 at Home Depot; $199.00 on Oct 31.
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Specs compared
| Spec | DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Driver Kit | Milwaukee M12 FUEL 2-Tool Combo Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Drill Driver | — |
| Lithium-Ion Battery | Yes | — |
| Drill Set | Yes | — |
| Chuck Size | 1/2 inch chuck | — |
| Voltage | 20 volts | — |
| color | DEWALT Yellow | — |
| size | Drill Set | — |
| Brand | — | Milwaukee |
| Power Source | — | Cordless |
| Number Of Tools | — | 2 |
| Tool Components | — | M12 FUEL 12V Cordless Li-Ion 2-Tool Combo Kit |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for driving screws all day?
- The Milwaukee. Its impact driver is built for fast driving and the kit includes a 4.0Ah battery for longer runs. The DeWalt kit has no impact driver.
- Which has more drilling power?
- The DeWalt. Its 20V class out-torques the 12V Milwaukee for large bits and hole saws. The Milwaukee wins on size and speed in small holes.
- Is the Milwaukee worth the extra money?
- Yes if you need two tools. At $199.00 you get a drill, an impact driver and two batteries. The DeWalt at $109.99 to $124.99 is one drill with one small battery.
- Which is easier to use in tight spaces?
- The Milwaukee. Its drill is the shortest in its subcompact class and the impact driver is 5 inches long. The DeWalt is a full-size 20V body.
- Which lasts longer per charge?
- The Milwaukee. Its 4.0Ah pack holds roughly three times the charge of the DeWalt's 1.3Ah battery. The DeWalt's brushed motor also drains power faster.
- Can I use the Milwaukee batteries on other tools?
- Yes. The M12 batteries fit over 125 tools in the M12 system. DeWalt 20V MAX batteries fit the 20V MAX line.