DeWalt DCS356D1 Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit vs Milwaukee M18 Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit

Buy the DeWalt DCS356D1 if you want a lighter tool with a faster top speed, tool-free blade changes and a full kit of blades and sanding pads. Buy the Milwaukee 2626-21 if you already own M18 batteries or want the built-in LED light. The DeWalt is the better all-round first multi-tool: it is about a pound lighter, runs to 20,000 OPM against 18,000, and its Quick-Change lever means no wrench. The Milwaukee has a strong following and a 4.7 rating across thousands of owners, and its light helps in dark cabinets, but it is heavier and its listed spec shows no tool-free accessory change.

• Choose the DeWalt DCS356D1 if you want the lighter, faster tool with wrench-free blade changes and a ready-to-work kit.
• Choose the Milwaukee M18 if you are already on the M18 battery platform or need the built-in LED light.