Choosing between an impact driver and a hammer drill/driver comes down to the work you expect to do most often. The Milwaukee 2953-22 M18 FUEL Impact Driver Kit centers on driving control and a battery-included kit format, while the Milwaukee 3602-20 M18 FUEL Hammer Drill/Driver is the tool-only choice with a larger chuck and an auxiliary handle.
Quick verdict
Pick the Milwaukee 2953-22 M18 FUEL Impact Driver Kit when you want the listed kit configuration and a tool dedicated to impact driving. Pick the Milwaukee 3602-20 M18 FUEL Hammer Drill/Driver when the hammer drill/driver format, 1/2-inch chuck, and auxiliary handle better match your task. At the listed prices, the gap is just $0.99, so the tool format matters more than the price.
| Comparison point | Milwaukee 2953-22 M18 FUEL Impact Driver Kit | Milwaukee 3602-20 M18 FUEL Hammer Drill/Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 120.00 | USD 120.99 |
| Tool format | 1/4-inch hex impact driver kit | 1/2-inch hammer drill/driver, tool only |
| Battery arrangement | 5 Ah battery included | Battery not included |
| Chuck and handle | Keyless chuck; no auxiliary handle | Keyless 1/2-inch chuck; auxiliary handle included |
| Listed performance details | POWERSTATE brushless motor; four-mode drive control | Brushless motor; maximum torque of 1400 in-lbs |
Where each Milwaukee tool wins
Milwaukee 2953-22: This is the more direct match for driving screws and fasteners. Four-mode drive control gives it a specific control-focused advantage for shoppers who want adjustable output behavior from an impact driver. The included battery also makes the kit format central to its appeal.
Milwaukee 3602-20: Choose this one when your priority is the hammer drill/driver role rather than an impact-driver kit. Its 1/2-inch chuck and auxiliary handle distinguish its configuration, and the listed 1400 in-lbs maximum torque gives shoppers a concrete power figure to weigh for demanding drilling and driving work.
Product notes
Milwaukee 2953-22 M18 FUEL Impact Driver Kit
The Milwaukee 2953-22 M18 FUEL Impact Driver Kit is geared toward shoppers whose work is mainly driving screws and fasteners. The included 5 Ah lithium-ion battery and stated 22-minute charging time make the kit configuration a concrete reason to choose it. Its POWERSTATE brushless motor, four-mode drive control, and Self-Tapping Screw Mode give the tool a driving-oriented feature set; the self-tapping mode is designed to reduce walking at the start of a screw. The tradeoff is its listed lack of an auxiliary handle. Choose this model when that kit format and dedicated impact-driver role outweigh the need for added handle support.
Milwaukee 3602-20 M18 FUEL Hammer Drill/Driver (Tool only)
The Milwaukee 3602-20 M18 FUEL Hammer Drill/Driver suits shoppers looking for a hammer drill/driver configuration rather than an impact driver. Its 1/2-inch keyless chuck and included auxiliary handle are concrete reasons to select it for projects where that setup is preferred. The brushless motor and listed maximum torque of 1400 in-lbs add defined performance details to the decision. Its key limitation is straightforward: the title identifies it as tool only, and no battery is included. Select the 3602-20 when the drill/driver format and handle matter more than receiving a battery as part of the purchase.
Final choice by use case
For a battery-included impact-driver kit focused on screw driving, choose the Milwaukee 2953-22 M18 FUEL Impact Driver Kit at USD 120.00. For a tool-only hammer drill/driver with a different hardware setup, choose the Milwaukee 3602-20 M18 FUEL Hammer Drill/Driver at USD 120.99. The decision is less about the narrow price spread and more about whether your work calls for an impact driver or a hammer drill/driver.
