DeWalt DCH416B 60V SDS Plus Rotary Hammer vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1-9/16" SDS-Max Rotary Hammer

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL is the stronger tool for heavy concrete work: its SDS-Max chuck and larger bit capacity suit big anchor and core holes, and owners rate it highly for power and control. The DeWalt DCH416 is the lighter, more compact SDS-Plus option, better for mid-size holes, chipping and overhead work where a 12 lb SDS-Max hammer wears you down. Both are brushless, bare-tool cordless hammers with anti-vibration and kickback shutdown; the Milwaukee adds a work light, trigger lock and ONE-KEY tracking, while the DeWalt runs on the 60V FlexVolt platform.

• Choose the DeWalt DCH416 if you drill mostly 1/4 to 1 in. holes in concrete, do chipping and overhead work, and want a lighter SDS-Plus hammer on the FlexVolt battery platform.
• Choose the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1-9/16 in. if you drill large anchor, rod-hanging and core holes in concrete and want SDS-Max capacity, a work light and ONE-KEY tracking.