Which is better for building a deck?

The 2992-22. It gives you a circular saw with a 2-1/2 in. cut at 90 degrees and a hammer drill, and the 4.0 Ah batteries last longer under load. The compact kit has no saw.

Which is better for driving screws all day?

The compact kit. Its impact driver reaches 1,400 in-lb, far more than the 725 in-lb drill in the 2992-22, and it is lighter to hold. Add spare 2.0 Ah packs for long days.

Is the 2992-22 worth about $300 more?

Only if you need a saw and hammer drilling. At $479.01 versus $179.00, the extra money buys a second tool and bigger batteries, not better drilling alone.

The 2992-22 has a brushless motor, which generally outlasts the brushed motor in the compact kit. Its 4.0 Ah batteries also take more charge cycles between replacements.

Do both use the same M18 batteries?

Yes. Both are 18V Milwaukee M18 tools, so batteries and chargers swap between them. The 4.0 Ah packs from the 2992-22 will run the compact drill and impact driver.

Which is better for concrete or brick?

The 2992-22, because it has a hammer drill mode. The compact kit's drill/driver is for wood and metal only.

Milwaukee 2992-22 M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill and Circular Saw Combo Kit (2-Tool) with Two 4.0 Ah Batteries vs Milwaukee M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Compact Drill/Impact Combo Kit (2-Tool) W/ (2) 2.0Ah Batteries, Charger & Bag

Buy the 2992-22 if you need a hammer drill and a circular saw for framing, decking or concrete anchors. Buy the compact drill/impact kit if you mostly drive screws and drill holes in wood and metal. The 2992-22 is $479.01 at Walmart as of November 3, 2026; the compact kit was $179.00 at its lowest on November 2, 2026. That is roughly $300 apart, and the gap buys you a saw and hammer mode, not more drilling finesse.

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