Milwaukee M18 6-Tool Combo Kit vs Craftsman 20V Max 6-Tool Combo Kit

The Milwaukee M18 kit is the stronger choice for anyone who uses tools daily: brushless-era M18 platform, a 1/2-inch hammer drill with 1,400 in-lbs of torque, and a 4.5-inch cut-off grinder that the Craftsman kit does not include. The Craftsman 20V Max kit covers more task types on paper, adding a jig saw, sander and oscillating tool, and its impact driver is rated slightly higher at 1,460 in-lbs. Owners and reviewers consistently rate Milwaukee's build and battery ecosystem above Craftsman's brushed 20V line, so the Milwaukee kit holds up better to heavy jobsite use.

• Choose the Milwaukee M18 kit if you drill into masonry, cut metal, or want a tool platform you can expand with bare tools for years.
• Choose the Craftsman 20V Max kit if you want the widest spread of tool types, including a jig saw, sander and oscillating tool, for varied home and light professional work.