Which is better for drilling into concrete?

The 3697-22. Its hammer drill has a hammer mode for brick, block and concrete. The M18 combo set's drill/driver has no hammer function.

Is the 3697-22 worth the extra money?

At $199.00 versus $149.99, yes if you need brushless motors, hammer drilling or a second battery. For light woodworking and screwdriving, the cheaper set does the job.

Which has more driving torque?

The 3697-22's impact driver, at 2,000 in-lb versus 1,500 in-lb for the M18 combo set.

Do both kits use the same batteries?

Yes. Both run on M18 18V lithium-ion packs, and both chargers also accept M12 batteries. The 3697-22 includes two 5.0Ah packs; the M18 combo set includes one compact pack.

The 3697-22 should, because brushless motors have fewer wearing parts than the brushed motor in the M18 combo set's drill.

How low has the 3697-22 price gone?

It hit $149.99 on November 2, 2026, and peaked at $339.99 on November 3, 2026. The current best new price is $199.00 at Amazon.

Milwaukee 3697-22 M18 FUEL 18V Brushless Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit – Hammer Drill & Impact Driver vs Milwaukee M18 Li-ion Drill Driver and Impact Driver Combo Set

Buy the 3697-22 kit if you want brushless motors, two 5.0Ah batteries and a hammer-drill mode for concrete. Buy the M18 combo set if you mostly drill wood and drive screws and want to save about $49. As of November 4, 2026, the 3697-22 is $199.00 at Amazon and the M18 combo set is $149.99 at West Marine. The 3697-22 has sold as low as $149.99, so a price alert is worth setting.

Today the Milwaukee 3697-22 M18 FUEL 18V Brushless Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit – Hammer Drill & Impact Driver costs $29.01 less at its best price.

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