Milwaukee M18 Compact Brushless Drill/Driver vs DeWalt DCD793D1 20V Drill/Driver Kit

Both are compact 18V/20V-class brushless drill/driver kits with one 2.0 Ah battery, a charger and a bag. The Milwaukee M18 has more torque (550 in-lbs vs 404 UWO), a slightly faster top speed and an all-metal gear case, and it plugs into a 250+ tool platform. The DeWalt DCD793 is shorter at the head and lighter, with a ratcheting chuck and 15 clutch settings. Owners of both praise the brushless power and compact bodies; the Milwaukee is the sturdier pick for heavy fastening, the DeWalt the handier one for tight spaces and lighter work.

• Choose the Milwaukee M18 Compact Brushless if you drive long screws and lag bolts, want an all-metal gear case, or already own M18 batteries and tools.
• Choose the DeWalt DCD793D1 if you work overhead and in cabinets, want a lighter drill with a ratcheting chuck and clutch settings, or are building out a 20V MAX kit.