Unboxing & Testing the Milwaukee M4 Electric Screwdriver

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I've been holding out to get this tool for a long time, this is the Milwaukee 2101-22 M4 1/4 drive Hex Screwdriver Kit with 2 Batt. This is the only product currently offered from Milwaukie that uses their M4 (4 Volt) batteries. This is their most compact & light weight driver at 1 lb, and less than 10 inches long. Even with its compact package it can still deliver 44 in-lbs of torque. It uses a 1/4" quick change chuck for easy bit changes, also a torque clutch with 21 settings so you're not stripping out screws and ruining what you're working on. The 2 speed gearbox gives you speed and control at 0-200 rpm, and 0-600 rpm. This driver comes with a 5 year warranty, and each of the batteries have a 2 year warranty giving you peace of mind in a tool that you can rely on.
This driver is ideal for small projects, new home owners, makers, and even IT guys or people like me who will use it commercially on computers, other electronics and equipment. The light weight and portability makes it ideal for a service technician who travels to the customer, and needs to bring all their tools with them in a backpack or tool bag.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:24 Unboxing
3:05 Drill & Charger features
5:20 Torture Testing
7:54 Hand Driver VS Ratchet Driver VS Electric Driver
13:54 First Impressions
15:07 Pricing & Price History
19:01 Final Thoughts

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@Yettee0201 7 күн бұрын

Just picked up this kit (tool charger and 2 batteries) for $129 on Home Depot as of 7-10-24

@GrantButler 7 күн бұрын

@@Yettee0201 wow! That's an awesome deal! Nice find!

@Shiva-ld6bw Ай бұрын

So I had my Panasonic EY7410 that still continue to work well after a number of years. I bought this Milwaukee M4 as a backup. I realized they were very similar in function and design, the M4 has a quick connect chuck, no LED and obviously a different battery design but that's about it, really feels like the same tool. The trigger lock and auto stop clutch works exactly the same. The only problem I have with the M4 is the battery design, it does not stay locked properly and becomes loose too easily, goes flying if dropped, other than that it's a great tool. I use these for small appliance repairs, great control. For electrical work I use the Makita 7.2v version of this driver, similar function, a little thicker but twice the torque.

@GrantButler Ай бұрын

My first one was a Panasonic! I had that one for years before my company switched to the Milwaukees

@waelkhalil2313 Жыл бұрын

thanks for this work

@GrantButler Жыл бұрын

👍

@defiant888 2 ай бұрын

Reminds me of the skil screwdriver I had, I miss that tool.

@GrantButler 2 ай бұрын

They're pretty handy

@soma7040 Жыл бұрын

its insane that this hasnt been updated to be much smaller and charged via usb cable this thing has been around foooooeva

@GrantButler Жыл бұрын

Really? I just heard about it a year or 2 ago.

@JaceDrummer Жыл бұрын

I would never want a tool like this to be charged by USB. Most of those use sealed batteries. So you cannot swap it when it gets low and the built in batteries like don't last forever, when the battery goes bad you need to buy a whole new tool. Also I am a Milwaukee fan, once you get into them you never go back. They are not always the cheapest but they are fantastic tools, great quality and worth the price.

@keldonator 10 ай бұрын

@@JaceDrummerRyobi does usb and the battery comes out, doubles as a portable battery for charging other usb devices

@FixitFred Жыл бұрын

I have wanted this screwdriver for the longest time. The only reason I have not bought it was that Milwaukee has made no other M4 tools since this screwdriver launched years ago which makes me question the longevity of the M4 line. I keep thinking they will remake this exact tool with the red lithium usb batteries which would make sense since they have committed to that battery platform with their lights and heated gloves.

@GrantButler Жыл бұрын

It'd be nice if they did that

@aaronperelmuter8433 Жыл бұрын

I can assure you 100% they will never make another one of these. Reason is because it’s actually a rebadged Hitachi or Metabo product. They’re both absolutely identical to each other, apart from the paint and brand. This one is almost identical to those two but it misses out on one of the most convenient and important bits of the device, the LED on the front. I can’t believe Milwaukee left the LED off. I use it constantly! Whether on my RC buggy, my pc, things around the house, everywhere. Do yourself a favour and grab either the Hitachi or Metabo. You NEED that LED. Trust me, you won’t regret it!

@GrantButler Жыл бұрын

@@aaronperelmuter8433 that's funny it looks more like the old Pannisonic ones. I had one in the early 2000's

@FixitFred Жыл бұрын

@@aaronperelmuter8433 you are correct they do look identical. But the batteries are obviously different I wonder if the motors, gearing and electronics are the same

@aaronperelmuter8433 Жыл бұрын

@@FixitFred The electronics are slightly different on the red one. It has the LED battery gauge in the handle which the other two don’t have plus it doesn’t have the LED light at the front, so the electronics are for sure slightly different. From what I can see on this red one, it looks to have the identical clutch mechanism, handle, body, handle hinge, hi/low switch, forward/reverse switch, etc. If the batteries on the red ones are 1500mAh, my guess is that they’ll be identical to the other two. My Hitachi came with the same twin batteries and the charger is very similar. From what I could hear, the motor sounds just about exactly the same as mine, so I’m guessing the mechanicals will be identical between all three brands. Man, I could not stand using this without the front LED though. Especially when doing ANYTHING in the pc, the light is not only nice to have, it’s literally essential. I used to be a pc technician and every pc case is dark as anything when the power is turned off, so that front LED is literally not an option. The work wouldn’t happen if it wasn’t there. Or I’d be using a manual screwdriver and still wouldn’t be able to see what I’m doing. 😳🫣

@repairfreak 3 ай бұрын

I use the DeWalt everyday at my current job, and find that the gyroscopic feature doesn’t always fire as intended, thus annoying. I must say the Dewalt unit is also very tough, and have torqued it manually beyond motor power by hand, “Not recommended” and haven’t broke the internal gears yet. However after using the Milwaukee prior for 5 years continuous every day at my electric panel wiring job, this tool was by far my favorite. The battery life and 45 min charge time is wonderful, and it had more than enough power to do my job easily. For me I would not buy the Dewalt, only because of its “Must Thrust” motion controlled power switch, which makes getting small fumble prone machine screws started and started straight more difficult in my opinion. Other than this, the Dewalt is indeed a very good power screwdriver, but the Milwaukee wins hands down in my opinion. Magnetize your driver bit, and you are golden with the Milwaukee my friend. 😎👍

@GrantButler 3 ай бұрын

Very well said!

@AquaTech225 3 ай бұрын

I had the dewalt also. An mine didn’t always fire either. An gotten worse in short order I’ve already thrown it out. I may of used it on 8-10 jobs tops. Totaling to say about a good solid 30 minutes of use in the dewalt. Tops. Since than I swapped up to the Dremmel An it works by pushing the tip onto the screw and or by button an has the torque adjustment. Takes up less room in my bag. I have t really put it up to anything it couldn’t handle. Due to normally what I know it can’t take ild already be on a full sized drill anyway. Bug dewalt pissed me off with that one. Had I known I would have kept my $80-100 or whatever it was.

@stringlarson1247 2 ай бұрын

@@AquaTech225 My 20ish year old DeWalt driver is still running, but the batts need replacement. I don't really want to drop the coin on them. Is it possible to replace the battery in the Dremmel? I just replaces some LiOn batts in some headlamps, and I know with the Milw. and others that the battery case can be removed and batts replaced.

@Userloading Жыл бұрын

I find it hilarious M12 and M18 have hundreds of tools. Then there's M4 with the one screwdriver lol

@GrantButler Жыл бұрын

Yeah, at least give is a little flash light, or a mini vacuum, or something haha

@EyebelieveTheNarrative Жыл бұрын

Don’t for get about al the m4 headlamps, flashlights, dildos, and electric gloves.

@gf2e 10 ай бұрын

Ryobi is launching a lot of single cell mini tools. That’s how it is, though, isn’t it? Milwaukee makes a select few tools and thinks very carefully about whether they really want to make a particular tool. Ryobi, I think management says “go build it” before they’ve finished pitching the new tool design :)

@whatfreedom7 10 ай бұрын

Or you could go with the m12 screwdriver and have the ability to have the same battery on other tools too. You can usually find good deals on the last gen cheap.

@GrantButler 10 ай бұрын

This is true. The ONLY reason I didn't is because I need this form factor for my work.

@stringlarson1247 2 ай бұрын

I've gotten a few M12 tools over the past year, and they are great for many applications. With two battery sizes, they are pretty versatile for different use cases. I've got the Metabo version of this (they are almost identical) because it was heavily discounted at Lowe's and my 20ish year old DeWalt needs new batts which are pretty pricey. I've never been a DeWalt fan, but that thing has been reliable AF. The newer one has some nice features, but I'm reading that the quality/durability may be lacking. Being left handed, not having the trigger control is a bit of a pain on the Metabo and Milw.

@lovewenwin 11 ай бұрын

I want this so bad

@GrantButler 11 ай бұрын

It's pretty dang sweet

@mjnz Жыл бұрын

I want to like this type of inline screwdriver but not having variable speed is a no go for me. Esp when a Bosch pocket driver is also small & light, has variable speed, amazing torque for it's size, and around half the price. I wish they would update these with variable speed, LED, and USB C charging. Then we're talking

@GrantButler Жыл бұрын

I'll have to look into that Bosch one. Variable speed would be nice. I know dewalt has it. I just don't like that dewalt's isn't a physical trigger

@mjnz Жыл бұрын

@@GrantButler I wanted to like the DeWalt also, but hated the gyroscope, really awkward to use IMO. Maybe I'm just set in my ways. But the Bosch PS21 is a great deal at $99 (Amazon) although it isn't an "inline" style. You can go very slow to get even small screws started, I mean like 10 rpm slow so it's fantastic. Opposite that, it'll pull 4 inches of 1/4 lag screws from wood crates all day, not even my DeWalt 12v brushless "screwdriver" would touch those. It is a highly under-appreciated tool! I wasn't so impressed with the little rechargeable Bosch screwdriver. Magnetic chucks are terrible imo and again not variable speed

@Retro2502 4 ай бұрын

How does this compare to Makita hand driver the look identical. my coworkers use the makita and love it. we do service electrical work.

@GrantButler 4 ай бұрын

I have a buddy I used to work with who has one, he says it's lighter and more reliable. I haven't had any reliability issues, but I know people who have had issues with the Milwaukee. Hope this helps.

@lovewenwin 11 ай бұрын

I'm going to request this for Christmas

@GrantButler 11 ай бұрын

Nice

@TruthSpeaker1001 4 ай бұрын

Price point is too high! I have all Milwaukee Fuel tools. They are the best for the price and they’re not cheap! But $160-180 for a screw driver is too expensive imo. I bought the Amazon Denali for $25. A great deal. I use my Milwaukee drills for any serious screwing and the Denali for light duty screwing.

@GrantButler 4 ай бұрын

I haven't heard of the Denali. I'll have to look into it

@EyebelieveTheNarrative Жыл бұрын

When can we expect the m4 fuel line? In all fairness the snap on costs a pretty penny. More pennies than the Milwaukee.

@GrantButler Жыл бұрын

My SnapOn screwdriver? It depends on where you get it, I've seen them between $75, and $150 so still slightly cheaper than this one.

@kennytam864 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the review. Can you use it as a drill?

@GrantButler Ай бұрын

Yes, but it is pretty low torque, so I wouldn't use it with any large drill bits, and they'd have to be 1/4 Chuck drill bits

@DamionJR4923 4 ай бұрын

I glad that woke for you. I personally hate that thing. It has no power, it is too big for the lack of power, and I pinched the crap out of my finger at the pivot. I prefer the m12 screwdriver more power for the same weight. Its clutch works perfectly. To each their own.

@GrantButler 4 ай бұрын

I haven't had any trouble with the clutch on mine. And I don't use it for torque. Most of what I use it on is electronics and circuit boards, so the low torque is preferred in my situation

@TrinDawg37 Жыл бұрын

Is it variable speed, meaning the buttons only have one speed ?

@GrantButler Жыл бұрын

No, once you push the trigger, it's going full speed, no in-between. It only has the speed switch on the too for 1 or 2

@nesertema4583 10 ай бұрын

there is literally the same tool from makita, they have even one with an impact function. I wonder if they come from the same factory

@GrantButler 10 ай бұрын

All of the work I do I very low torque, but that's kinda cool.

@rogertyler3237 Жыл бұрын

I Use Ryobi Powertools Cause I Like It That They Won't Change Their Battery Platfom. & If I Need Another Battery I Can Rob One Out Another Tool.

@GrantButler Жыл бұрын

That's a fair statement, but do they have tools in this form factor? 😉

@joegonzalez5712 Жыл бұрын

I think you coulda turn it on and locked it, instead of using vice

@GrantButler Жыл бұрын

The lock is to prevent it from turning on. There is no option to lock it on.

@guillermovelez6016 10 ай бұрын

I don't get it this tech has been around for over 20 years. BLACK AND DECKER had a similar product in the 2000's. And it did almost everything this does. It came in a case with bits and adaptersand it was rechargeable. I used to love it back then. Today's tech is way better more power, more choices why go back in time? This dude is acting out to sell something that is outdated by most standards. If you need more reach get a longer extension. They are cheap. This is like people rediscovering the toaster oven and calling it an air fryer.

@GrantButler 10 ай бұрын

Oh brother, you could not be more wrong. I'm not saying this in the latest and greatest tech. Milwaukee just does it better. As I mentioned in the video I had this same tool at my previous job. Before they got me the Milwaukee one I had a Panasonic one that was from the 90's. So you got one thing right, its not new, but its still older than you thought. There's a reason this is one of my most popular videos. It fits a need. The larger and better drivers from Milwaukee don't fit in my tool bag I have to take everywhere for my job, and the formfactor fits my field of work perfectly. I'm regularly adding & removing my extension, so carrying around ANOTHER bit would just be one more thing that I don't actually need. Also, I'm not really selling anything. I'm sharing the unboxing experience with people, and then my opinion. I'm sorry this video bothered you so much that you had to leave such a long comment. However, I am grateful that you watched the video, and took the time to write such a comment. Engagement is engagement 👍 thanks for the bump in analytics 🤗

@vrva3138 10 ай бұрын

Dewalt is better cuz it's more compact. You only need to get used to gyroscopic motion. The newer models have onboard tool storage and torque settings. But both Dewalt and Milwaukee don't have an impact function, whereas Makita does! The only problem with Makita is its switch. If Makita had the style of switch this M4 has, it would be a game changer.

@GrantButler 10 ай бұрын

I've only recently heard of the Makita one recently, and only in the comments. I might have to get one to test them out & compair

@vrva3138 10 ай бұрын

@@GrantButler Makita has two models. one screwdriver and other impact.

@GrantButler 10 ай бұрын

@@vrva3138 I have no need for impact, so I probably won't test that one

@Dirtyharry70585 Жыл бұрын

Home Depot has tool, two batteries, charger, bag, $129. 5/30/23

@GrantButler Жыл бұрын

🤯

@Gregtman502 5 ай бұрын

You must have catch them on a special. There still $179

@SloppyPlatypus 2 ай бұрын

Why not just get a small m12 drill. Im not judging, I just don't understand the benefit.

@GrantButler 2 ай бұрын

It's mostly for the form factor that fits into my tool bag for work. The fold out feature is also pretty useful

@SloppyPlatypus 2 ай бұрын

@@GrantButler I get it. A niche product. If it works for you that's great.

@MegaFrank1960 4 ай бұрын

Dewalt 8v screwdriver blows this thing out of the water.........and this coming from a Milwaukee fanboy !

@GrantButler 4 ай бұрын

Depending on the metrics you use and how you plan to use it you might be right. But so far for me this one looks to be better, but I'm hoping to pick one up this summer to compare for myself

@AquaTech225 3 ай бұрын

I wish Milwaukee would change upgrade there tool here. Shrink it some an keep it get rid of the shape changing. Just small if up some I would have made this one my first choice. Went with dewalt theirs after only like 30 minutes good use totally of a few jobs. The gyro basically stopped working. A was clean jobs nothing like dirty work. Tossed it a went to the Dremmel works by pressing the bit into the screw an or button an has torque adjustment. But 90% of my battery tools are Milwaukee rathered having went that route but stayed away because the size

@GrantButler 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your interesting take. I with they would have made this work with their M12 line of tools.

@alexpitre5354 Жыл бұрын

Wish they made one for someone who's left handed😂

@GrantButler Жыл бұрын

Not that it's any consolation but I use mine fairly ambidextrously just because some of the weird places I have to reach into I can't get my right hand in. However I think dewalt's is ambidextrous. amzn.to/3KyKsiZ

@Snowmannorth 10 ай бұрын

DEWALT makes an 8 volt with gyro operation that may benefit anyone left handed…

@GrantButler 10 ай бұрын

"wish they made it for someone left handed" I think it works w/either hand #milwaukee #milwaukeeM4

@joejoe6949 3 ай бұрын

Milwaukee need to revamp their lithium red series. Ryobi is making them look like fouls.

@GrantButler 3 ай бұрын

😂

@truongson1681 Жыл бұрын

hi bro.that so cool.i have 1 but i don't have battery.can u sell ?

@GrantButler Жыл бұрын

It'd probably be cheaper for you to buy them on Amazon, because that's exactly what I'd charge you so I could replace mine. www.amazon.com/dp/B00BYFNTSA/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_5XRMG3SA8C1XPQF2JK00?linkCode=ml2&tag=grantb1-20

@truongson1681 Жыл бұрын

@@GrantButler thx you so much.i got it

@NorCal-yeti 3 ай бұрын

FYI running a DC motor with no load will ruin your motor really quick!

@GrantButler 3 ай бұрын

The loads I run are so low that I doubt it's much different

@rlight7198 Жыл бұрын

The snap on screw driver is as expensive as the Milwaukee.

@GrantButler Жыл бұрын

Almost. I think it's actually only $75 but still astronomical for a screwdriver

@rlight7198 Жыл бұрын

Still have one from the 90s, it’s a very good screw driver. I think I would need a 8 or 12 volt Milwaukee for what I need. Thanks for sharing the video though.

@GrantButler Жыл бұрын

@RLIGHT the M12 series is much more affordable, and probably the right tool for most people.

@peterlafayette5595 6 ай бұрын

what? 162.00 wh as t are you in nuts?

@GrantButler 6 ай бұрын

Apparently 😅 kzfaq.infol_IkSR1RNOw?si=IsF59ldxVzAcPXAL

@sinistersgrin 5 ай бұрын

Im a HUGE Milwaukee fan. Have my pack out and such. But this Milwaukee electric screwdriver sucks so much. Had no power and it’s fragile as all get out 😬😬

@GrantButler 5 ай бұрын

Fragile? You broke it?

@dirtrider88 10 ай бұрын

$180 dollars is a fucking joke. dewalts gyroscopic screwdriver which is ten times easier to use is $60 less, is variable speed with incredibly fine control, has a better chuck, the handle actually locks into place AND it comes with a very nice bag that holds tool, charger, batteries and whatever bits you could possibly use. for the price difference you can buy FOUR more batteries for the dewalt. theres absolutely no benefit to the milwaukee. oh BTW, 2 batteries for the dewalt will run you $30 while just ONE battery for the milwaukee will cost $45.

@GrantButler 10 ай бұрын

And if it fits your situation, you should go with that. I love my Milwaukee driver. I use it for my job and it's pretty specific uses. Some of those downsides for you are features to me.

@dirtrider88 10 ай бұрын

@@GrantButler wait, which one of those do you prefer?

@GrantButler 10 ай бұрын

@@dirtrider88 I prefer the Milwaukee. But I'm sure other people will prefer the Dewalt

@dirtrider88 10 ай бұрын

@@GrantButler lol i meant which of the negatives do you prefer?

@GrantButler 10 ай бұрын

@dirtrider88 oh haha, the non-locking handle. I often flip it in & out. Its like it extends my hand. I have a tool bag just for it, I don't need more clutter. My batteries last a week each... I don't see a need for more batteries for a long time. I'm pretty sure I'll wear out the tool before I'll wear out the batteries. But you're right. The Dewalt is cheaper

@Gregtman502 5 ай бұрын

Im a milwaukee fan boy but this tool is way over priced.I went with the dewalt gyro

@GrantButler 5 ай бұрын

I plan to test it out one day, I'll see for myself if the DeWalt is a bad or frustrating as I think it's going to be.

@joshuathomas4934 Жыл бұрын

The freaky is much better

@GrantButler Жыл бұрын

What?

@GrantButler 10 ай бұрын

This is the Milwaukee 2101-22 M4 1/4 drive Hex Screwdriver Get this M4 Driver for yourself: amzn.to/3zE32BO @Milwaukee Tool #milwaukee #electricscrewdriver #review #m4

@krolkrzysztof8445 5 ай бұрын

Za ta cene nie ma nawet podświetlenia i jakies dziwne inne baterie DeWalt jest fajniejszy lepszy wygodniejszy i tańszy szkoda ze Milwaukee jest z tyłu

@GrantButler 5 ай бұрын

I get that too. I think this summer I might try to test the DeWalt one to see if its as bad as I imagine

@Gregtman502 7 ай бұрын

Looked on Amazon this thing $170..no I will pass

@GrantButler 7 ай бұрын

I get it. It fits my needs so perfectly; it's worth it to me. It'll make more sense for people to get the m12 lineup. 2 drills & 2 batteries for $30 less amzn.to/3GcZj0N

@SoraaConstruction-zl9ww 6 ай бұрын

Dewalt do an 8v cheaper version and the Bosch go2 is around 60 and it’s decent

@GrantButler 6 ай бұрын

@@SoraaConstruction-zl9ww thx for sharing!

@Gregtman502 5 ай бұрын

I'm a milwaukee fan boy,I decided to go with the dewalt gyro I spent $100 for a bag,2 batteries and charger

@Gregtman502 5 ай бұрын

Milwaukee needs need to make a newer version cheaper or lower the price