Milwaukee M18 6-Tool Combo Kit 2696-26 vs Milwaukee M12 Fuel Hammer Drill & Impact Kit

Buy the 2696-26 if you need a full crew of cutting, grinding and driving tools on one 18V battery platform. Buy the M12 FUEL 2-tool kit if you want the most compact drill and impact driver for tight spaces and overhead work. The 2696-26 gives you six brushed-motor tools and two XC batteries in one bag; the M12 kit gives you two brushless FUEL tools, a compact and an XC battery, and a much lighter bag. Owners of the M18 kit praise the SAWZALL and circular saw but note the brushed motors and 41.5 lb bag; M12 FUEL owners rate the drill and impact highly for size and power, with the trade-off being no saw or grinder.

• Choose the Milwaukee 2696-26 if you want one 18V platform covering sawing, grinding, drilling and driving, and you value a six-tool kit over compact size.
• Choose the M12 FUEL 2-tool kit if your work is mostly drilling and driving in tight or overhead spots and you want brushless motors in the smallest package.