How strongly 5 sources agree — expert labs and real owners, with community voices weighted heavier. Not one reviewer’s opinion; the pattern across all of them.
- Compact at ~7 inches yet powerful enough for 1.5-inch holes in steel and masonry
- AutoStop safety feature reduces injury risk on bind-up
- Includes two batteries so one charges while you work
- No true variable speed — only two-speed settings
- Doesn't include drill bits
- Premium price compared to budget alternatives
“As a contractor and tradesman over the last 40 years I started with the Makita 9.6 volt stuff then moved to DeWalt and finally ended up with Milwaukee about 15 years ago with their V18 series. I currently own about 50 Milwaukee M18 and M12 tools and couldn't be happier.”r/Tools
What owners love
- Compact at ~7 inches yet powerful enough for 1.5-inch holes in steel and masonry
- AutoStop safety feature reduces injury risk on bind-up
- Includes two batteries so one charges while you work
- Brushless motor runs cooler and lasts longer than brushed alternatives
The recurring gripe
- No true variable speed — only two-speed settings
- Doesn't include drill bits
- Premium price compared to budget alternatives
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