Choosing among Milwaukee power tools comes down to the job in front of you: cutting sheet goods and lumber calls for a circular saw, while driving fasteners, working with a ratchet, or covering drill-and-driver duties calls for a different format. The four choices here range from $110 to $229.99, with a $119.99 spread between the lowest and highest listed prices. Start with the tool type, then factor in whether a battery and charger are included.
Quick take
The Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2953-20 Brushless Cordless 1/4" Hex Impact Driver 4GEN New is the lowest-listed-price choice and is focused on 1/4-inch hex driving. For a more complete M12 starting point, the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3497-22 Impact Driver & Hammer Drill 2-Tool Combo Kit includes both a drill/driver and an impact driver, plus two battery packs and a charger. The Milwaukee 2930-20 M18 FUEL 18V 7-1/4" Rear Handle Circular Saw - Bare Tool is the dedicated cutting option with its 7-1/4-inch blade. Choose the New Milwaukee Fuel 2567-20 M12 12V 12 Volt High Speed 3/8" Cordless Ratchet when a 3/8-inch cordless ratchet is the needed format.
Listed price comparison
| Power tool | Listed price | Price position |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2953-20 1/4" Hex Impact Driver | USD 110.00 | |
| Milwaukee Fuel 2567-20 M12 3/8" Cordless Ratchet | USD 129.49 | |
| Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3497-22 2-Tool Combo Kit | USD 197.88 | |
| Milwaukee 2930-20 M18 7-1/4" Rear Handle Circular Saw | USD 229.99 |
Decision matrix
- Need a dedicated cutting tool: Pick the 2930-20 rear handle circular saw for its 7-1/4-inch blade and M18 18V designation.
- Need a 3/8-inch ratchet format: Pick the 2567-20 M12 high-speed cordless ratchet, listed with a 3/8-inch chuck, 0-450 RPM, and 35 ft-lbs of torque.
- Need compact 1/4-inch hex driving: Pick the 2953-20 M18 impact driver, which pairs a keyless 1/4-inch chuck with brushless cordless design.
- Need drill and impact-driver coverage in one package: Pick the 3497-22 M12 kit, which includes a 1/2-inch drill/driver and 1/4-inch hex impact driver, along with battery packs and charger.
Product notes
Milwaukee 2930-20 M18 FUEL 18V 7-1/4" Rear Handle Circular Saw - Bare Tool
Choose the 2930-20 when the priority is a cordless circular saw rather than a fastening tool. Its 7-1/4-inch blade diameter, M18 18V designation, and rear-handle configuration make it the distinct choice here for cutting-oriented work. The listed dimensions of 18.35 inches long and 7.87 inches high may also help shoppers looking for a defined tool footprint. It is listed as new and comes in Milwaukee red. The key limitation is right in the name and attributes: it is a bare tool, with Battery Included listed as No. It also has the highest listed price among the four choices.
New Milwaukee Fuel 2567-20 M12 12V 12 Volt High Speed 3/8" Cordless Ratchet
The 2567-20 fits shoppers specifically seeking a cordless 3/8-inch ratchet. It is listed with 0-450 RPM, 35 ft-lbs of torque, and an approximately 1.7-pound tool weight, giving it a clearly different role from the impact drivers and circular saw. Its compact feature designation and M12 12V format further define the choice. An operator's manual is included. The practical limitation is that the ratchet is sold without a battery or charger; Battery Included is listed as No, and the description states that those items are sold separately. Choose it for its ratchet format, not for drill or saw duties.
Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2953-20 Brushless Cordless 1/4" Hex Impact Driver 4GEN New
Pick the 2953-20 for a focused 1/4-inch hex impact-driver format at the lowest listed price in this comparison. The brushless M18 cordless design is paired with a keyless 1/4-inch chuck, and the description lists up to 330 in-lbs of torque and 900 RPM. That makes the model a direct match when compact driving work is the central need rather than drilling and driving as a pair. Its Milwaukee red finish matches the rest of the group. The limitation is battery inclusion: despite its M18 designation, Battery Included is listed as No. Shoppers needing a drill/driver alongside an impact driver should look to the 3497-22 kit instead.
Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3497-22 Impact Driver & Hammer Drill 2-Tool Combo Kit
The 3497-22 is the natural choice when one package needs to cover both drilling and impact driving. It includes an M12 FUEL 1/2-inch drill/driver, an M12 FUEL 1/4-inch hex impact driver, an XC 4.0Ah battery pack, a CP 2.0Ah battery pack, an M12 charger, and a contractor bag. Battery Included and Charger Included are both listed as Yes, setting it apart from the three tool-only choices. The kit is cordless and uses a 12V lithium-ion battery platform. Its limitation is format: shoppers who specifically need the listed 7-1/4-inch rear-handle saw or 3/8-inch cordless ratchet should choose those dedicated tools.
Final recommendation by use case
Choose the Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2953-20 Brushless Cordless 1/4" Hex Impact Driver 4GEN New for the lowest listed price and a stand-alone 1/4-inch hex impact driver. Choose the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 3497-22 Impact Driver & Hammer Drill 2-Tool Combo Kit when included batteries, charger, drill/driver, and impact driver matter more than choosing a single tool. Choose the Milwaukee 2930-20 M18 FUEL 18V 7-1/4" Rear Handle Circular Saw - Bare Tool for a dedicated 7-1/4-inch cutting format. Finally, choose the New Milwaukee Fuel 2567-20 M12 12V 12 Volt High Speed 3/8" Cordless Ratchet when the task calls specifically for a 3/8-inch cordless ratchet.
