Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2" Drill/Driver Kit vs Milwaukee M18 Fuel Drill and Impact Driver Set

Both are Milwaukee M18 Fuel brushless tools with the same 2,100 rpm drill and 1,400 in-lb of torque, so the drill itself is a wash. The 2903-22 is a drill/driver only, with AutoStop kickback control and a 5-year warranty. The 3696-22 set adds a 2,000 in-lb impact driver, a hammer mode for masonry, a side handle and a case. Buy the kit if you drive screws and drill concrete; buy the single drill if you only need drilling and want the simplest, lightest kit. Owners rate the Fuel line highly for power and battery life; the common complaint on the combo is that the impact driver, not the drill, does most of the work.

• Choose the 2903-22 if you want one compact, powerful drill/driver for wood, metal and general driving, and you don't need a hammer mode or a separate impact driver.
• Choose the 3696-22 set if you drill brick, block or concrete, drive a lot of screws, and want two tools, two batteries, a charger and a case in one purchase.