9 models rated on this site · 23 tracked · 8 with owner sentiment · 859 owner comments (model + brand level)
Milwaukee owners on Reddit praise power & torque (130), compact & lightweight (126), battery & runtime (107) and most often complain about value (14), compact & lightweight (14), power & torque (14).
4/5 Power & TorqueChuck & Bit Grip“The Milwaukee is a nice back up but, honestly, I would never use as my cordless will do just about everything that one will and do it without needing to use a chuck key.”
2/5 Power & TorqueDurability“They unfortunately equip their top of the line Super powerful hand drill with Autostop with a piece of shit clutch wobbly chuck that opens up when Autostop engages on a large holesaw or auger.”
| Theme | Praise | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Power & Torque | 130 | 14 |
| Compact & Lightweight | 126 | 14 |
| Battery & Runtime | 107 | 0 |
| Value | 0 | 14 |
4/5 Power & TorqueChuck & Bit Grip“The Milwaukee is a nice back up but, honestly, I would never use as my cordless will do just about everything that one will and do it without needing to use a chuck key.”
4/5 Value“I found they were too cumbersome for smaller parts work so I would only recommend getting one if you find you need the flexibility.”
4/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“The m12 is my go to and I carry the m18 to lend to helpers or to mix crap without draining my m12 batteries that I’ll use for most other tools.”
5/5 ValueKickback & Wrist Safety“Nothing spectacular about it but I also have no real issues with it.”
5/5 Battery & RuntimeBattery Platform“You might be buying into a battery ecosystem - if you see yourself getting more cordless tools down the line, then consider what brand fits your needs the best.”
5/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“They are an amazing tool.”
4/5 Power & Torque“It never let me down.”
4/5 Power & Torque“4270-20 is the Milwaukee mag drill I have, it's very good and it's corded.”
5/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“Initially because I happened to buy a 5 peice set for $800 AUD before I started my business which I bought because it was a good deal and they were my cordless when I started, so I made sense to stay with the batteries I”
2/5 Power & TorqueDurability“They unfortunately equip their top of the line Super powerful hand drill with Autostop with a piece of shit clutch wobbly chuck that opens up when Autostop engages on a large holesaw or auger.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“The m12 tools are as good as the m18 tools, both of which are far better than corded drills.”
5/5 Power & TorqueMasonry & Hammer Mode“One of the best purchases I ever made.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“I'm a master plumber, I only use the m12 line, it's fine for 95% of my jobs, the other 5% my plug in right angle drill fits the bill great(I have a jackery for when I don't have power on site, but that almost never happe”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“Both are in HEAVY use for hours every day at work and installation drill works just fine with wire brush.”
4/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“Since one often drills holes and then runs screws, it’s usually nice to have 2 separate tools so that you don’t have to constantly change from a drill bit to a hex bit adaptor as that takes a lot of time and is annoying ”
4/5 Compact & Lightweight“That is a really good point with the button.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“Tbh, I hate getting my SDS out, it's massive, heavy, and a pain in the ass to use lol, bit it does the job when I really need it to, so I think it would be good to have a hammer drill that's a bit easier to handle for wh”
4/5 Compact & LightweightDurability“But it still works fine.”
5/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“I haven't used the M12 vacuum but hear good things.”
5/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“Makita is my big, heavy duty common stuff, and for when I need a large job with lots of run time, and the m12 is the perfect compliment for smaller and more niche tools.”
2/5 Compact & LightweightMasonry & Hammer Mode“Super frustrating.”
4/5“Impact and drill are great in the M12 line.”
5/5 Value“I love my m12 kit.(don’t buy the drill alone get the kit on a sale for $179-199 and sell the impact if you don’t want it)”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“The M12 is the one I use most, surprisingly powerful and light.”
5/5“I love this tool.”
4/5 Battery & RuntimeValue“Someone will be probably be upset when I recommend eBay, but you can get the 3404 for about the same / maybe slightly less if you use the coupon that is still active.”
4/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“I've been happy with the performance of everything.”
5/5 Power & Torque“I have this and it’s amazing.”
5/5 Compact & Lightweight“Installation driver is awesome for tasks like furniture assembly and drilling small holes.”
4/5 Compact & LightweightMasonry & Hammer Mode“Since you mentioned drilling brick and concrete, I'd recommend this for a compact alternative.”
5/5 Power & TorqueMasonry & Hammer Mode“Several new power cords later and it is still a beast.”
4/5 Value“They are great drills and the price is right.”
4/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“So much nicer to use, the m18 multimaster simply isn’t as good as the m12 for 90% of things because the m12 is a scalpel and the battery weight makes the m18 clumsy, many tools like this.”
2/5 Compact & LightweightClutch & Speed Control“A paddle bit wasn't the best choice.”
4/5 Compact & LightweightErgonomics“It’s great for fixing things around the house.”
5/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“I own the M12 installation driver, M12 fuel kit, M12 surge Gen 2, have had m18 brushed kit, and also own a m18 fuel.”
5/5 Power & TorqueMasonry & Hammer Mode“It's perfect for most things and is surprisingly powerful.”
5/5 Chuck & Bit GripWarranty & Service“I love my Milwaukee tools, use them daily and luckily haven’t had the need to warranty anything.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“3/8 stubby is great, I've got one of the smallest non-fuel 3/8 ratchets as well - 2457-20 ...size matters, LOL.”
4/5 Value“It’s a solid returnable deal if u just want to have it; but it’s one of those tools you’ll likely use it once for a unique situation and never again or forget u even own the thing.”
“You might be buying into a battery ecosystem - if you see yourself getting more cordless tools down the line, then consider what brand fits …”
Read review →“it is truly a beast of a drill.”
Read review →“I just like the buying part of the process and looking for good deals but the actual using part I am struggling with.”
Read review →“The [m18 compact brushless](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-Compact-Hammer-Drill-Impact-Com…”
Read review →“I have the impact, which is a nice size, but I can’t use it for much, to be honest.”
Read review →“When I first got my M18 1/2 driver I was shocked how much more powerful it was than the old black and decker NiCAD drivers.”
Read review →“3/8 stubby is great, I've got one of the smallest non-fuel 3/8 ratchets as well - 2457-20 ...size matters, LOL.”
Read review →“Corded is pretty annoying sometimes but $35 is insanely cheap.”
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