275 in-lbs The powerful M12™ Cordless Lithium-Ion 3/8” Drill/Driver delivers 275 in-lbs of torque – up to 25% more torque than the competition – and 0-400/0-1,500 RPM. Its compact, lightweight and durable design means greater comfort and efficiency on the jobsite.

The M18 FUEL™ ½” Drill/Driver is the Industry's Most Powerful Drill by delivering Up to 60% More Power, Up To 1.5” Shorter length and Up To 2X Faster Speed Under Heavy Load. The POWERSTATE™ Brushless motor delivers 1,200 in-lbs of torque and 2,000 RPMs, providing fast drilling through demanding applications.

12 Volts Product information

Setting 1 is low speed/high torque and is best for driving screws. Setting 2 is a medium speed/torque and can be used for drilling or driving.

The first-generation M12 tools performed well. The Milwaukee M12 hammer drill came in third in our best 12V cordless drill roundup, and the M12 impact driver won our best 12V impact driver review comparison.

It delivers the power to do a wide variety of applications at 1700 RPMs and 350 in./lbs. of torque. Also included, the M12 FUEL Hex Impact (2553-20), the Fastest Driving Speed, Most Compact with 4- Mode Drive Control Impact Driver in the market.

An impact driver is more compact and lightweight by design. It also has more torque than a power drill. These tools are available in cordless designs ranging from 12 volts up to 20 volts. As the voltage increases, so does the power and speed of the impact driver.

Milwaukee M18 12.0 Ah High Output HD12. When you're looking for the most power and runtime available, Milwaukee's 12.0 Ah High Output battery is the cream of the crop. It packs a massive 216 watt-hours in its 15 lithium-ion cells to give you 3 times the capacity of a 4.0 Ah XC pack.

1.5 amp-hours The M12™ REDLITHIUM™ Battery is designed with superior pack construction, electronics and performance to optimize work per charge and work over pack life on the jobsite. This battery is 65% lighter and 50% smaller than compact NiCd batteries and offers 1.5 amp-hours of runtime.

The 12v range has more than enough power to get most jobs done around the house. The 12v range is more compact, lighter, versatile and less expensive than the 18v range.

The M18 FUEL™ Drill/Driver is the Most Powerful 18-volt cordless drill on the market. The POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor delivers up to 1,200 in-lbs of torque and up to 2,000 RPM, providing faster drilling speed under heavy load to increase productivity.

Drill at a Slow Speed The faster a bit spins, the hotter it gets. And heat dulls bits quickly. In general, it's a good idea to drill through metal using as slow a speed as possible using a drill bit for metal. Hard metals like steel and larger drill bits require even slower speeds.

It's obvious that 18-volt tools have more power than their 12-volt brethren. However, 12V vs 18V isn't just about power. You simply may not need all that torque.

If you have to drill one hole it will probably be fine but take some time, if you're drilling 20 holes all at once it's not what it's designed for. This being said I love my M12 Fuel Hammer drill, it has surprised me on a number of occasions!

An impact driver outputs higher torque levels than a drill, making it more efficient for quickly driving long, wide and large screws into tough materials. As a result, it significantly reduces your work time when large volumes of fasteners need to be secured.

Corded drills have more power than their cordless counterparts, making them useful for heavy-duty tasks like drilling through sheets of metal or hardwood. While you have to stay close to an outlet because of their cord, electric drills don't have to recharge before every use.