Is this kit worth it over buying the drill and impact separately?

If you have no M18 batteries, the kit is the simpler route: two batteries, a charger and a bag come together. If you already own M18 packs, buying the bare tools separately usually makes more sense.

How does it compare with Milwaukee's Fuel combos?

This is the compact brushless line. Fuel tools add more torque and advanced electronics, but they are larger and heavier. For cabinet, electrical and light framing work, the compact pair is easier to handle.

What is included in the box?

The compact brushless drill, the compact brushless impact driver, two M18 REDLITHIUM batteries, a multi-volt charger and a contractor bag.

Do the batteries work with other Milwaukee tools?

Yes. The M18 REDLITHIUM packs fit the whole M18 lineup, from saws and lights to vacuums, so the batteries carry over as you add tools.

Can the drill handle hole saws and auger bits?

It handles common hole saw sizes and self-feed bits in wood, but it is a compact drill. Large diameters and repeated heavy boring are better suited to a higher-torque or hammer drill.

Does the impact driver have speed modes?

The compact impact driver has variable-speed trigger control. It is a single-speed-class tool, so control comes from the trigger rather than selectable modes.

Milwaukee M18 18V Lith-Ion Brushless Cordless Compact Drill/Impact Combo Kit

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What reviewers say

Owners of Milwaukee's compact M18 brushless combos generally rate the tools highly for power-to-size, build quality and battery life, and many call the impact driver the star of the kit. Complaints tend to focus on the kit contents rather than the tools: buyers who already own M18 batteries find the bundled packs and charger redundant, and some wish for a hard case.

What people mention

SizePraisedOwners like how short both tools are, which lets them fit between studs and under cabinets.
PowerPraisedThe impact driver is repeatedly called strong enough for long structural screws and lag bolts.
BuildPraisedThe metal chuck and gear case are cited as reasons the tools hold up to daily job-site use.
Battery lifePraisedUsers report the REDLITHIUM packs lasting a full day of mixed drilling and driving.
Kit contentsMixedBuyers who already own M18 batteries see the bundled packs and charger as extra cost.
Drill torqueCriticisedSome owners find the compact drill short on torque for large hole saws and heavy bits.

About the Milwaukee M18 18V Lith-Ion Brushless Cordless Compact Drill/Impact Combo Kit

This kit pairs a compact drill driver with a compact impact driver, both running on the Milwaukee M18 18V system. The tools measure 5.7 inches and 4.4 inches in length, so they fit into tight spaces and overhead work areas.

Both tools have a brushless motor. The drill delivers 550 in-lbs of torque and the impact driver delivers 1,700 in-lbs. The gear case and chuck are all metal.

The kit includes two M18 REDLITHIUM CP2.0 batteries, an M18/M12 multi-volt charger and a contractor bag for carrying and storage. The tools and batteries are compatible with more than 250 products in the M18 system.

Tools

Drill driver, impact driver

Voltage

18 V

Motor

Brushless

Torque

Drill: 550 in-lbs; impact driver: 1,700 in-lbs

Length

5.7 in and 4.4 in

Construction

All-metal gear case and chuck