The Williams (Snap-on) version is 1/3 the price. Made in USA, comes with snap-on bits.

Railer makes a great 5 piece quick change version of this for 18$ now, you’re not just limited to the silicone grip ones anymore. I’ve tried the cheap ones on Amazon and even when they’re on sale for 6$ I’d take the 18$ railer brand every time, the quality is just so much better.

As an HVAC tradesmen I like the surge better for service calls and a few odd jobs here and there, it’s perfect for doing inspections and maintaining a quiet work place, specially with elderly people around, to me it feels more professional. The Gen 3 non Surge Driver is more suitable for full-on medium duty jobs where sound suppression or subtleness is not a necessity

It's probably tripping a short circuit or overload protection when using the 1 1/4" bits. Stalling out an electric motor is going to draw a huge current, and a higher capacity battery isn't going to fix that issue... only a higher power (or cell c-rate) will fix that. When they support PD100W charging, that's a good indication of when it will be capable.

if they do festool, I'll consider it.

I wonder if the BMS in the battery pack is not up to par... (Also, $50 for an adapter? no thanks)

I just ordered this in yellow so I can tell people to get their hands off my Dekita, or my Mawalt.

I have a Hercules 1/2 driver. There is NO adaptor for it.

I've been waiting for this tool forever and I'm terribly disappointed that it cannot do a 2-inch Brad. Milwaukee missed the mark.

the slight increase in weight is impressive. love my old cxs but this new one is fire

What happened to the purple stanley?

I own a 18v NiMH Hilti hammer drill and a 18v Lithium Hilti hammer drill. My older Hitachi 18v NiMH drill hangs right with it and the Hitachi blows away the other big name drills at a cheaper price(back then)Metabo now)

Interesting concept, poor execution! Good testing and evaluation ‘Tinker,’ but on your closeups, I could see the questionable fit and finish and was not impressed. If they sort out the kinks, and improve the quality, this could be a game changer for some. Proprietary Batteries are a touchy area for manufacturers; They make a big profit on them, and know they have the Customer coming back for new ones. Cordless Tools are great to have, but the cost of ownership comes with it, like just about anything these days. Now I’m just babbling on, so take care and have a great Weekend!

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Makita has had this for decades on DTP 141 and 140 and before that on BTP 141 and 140. After Makita but still for decades Pro Tool also had this and then Festool also for decades, and Fein is on the third generation with this so also for decades, the first one ASCM 18QX was crap, but since ASCM 18QM is very good and the third is ASCM 18-4 that uses the Bosch rails for packs. Milfucky sucky sucky is also on second or third gen of electronic torque limiter for the top of the line model. The previous one had an absurdly bad electronic torque limiter, and realy don't know about the last one.

Your testing is very spot-on on. I think besting Vince's reviews over at VCG Construction. Vince does great reviews, your more about the physical facts with less hyperbalic inclusion. I like that you used a very good assortment of long fasteners, I mean L o n g fasteners that I had no idea existed. 8inch? Who knew???? 😮😮❤. I have an DCF877 that works well for me, but I switched over to FLEX I l8ke their color scheme, rhe fact that they are more powerful is a big side benefit.

Tip: Use a 1/4" ratchet with screwdriver handle and 1/4" bit on top. Less wear on the wrist. If you really have to get one of these, search for one which has long bits on the tip to avoid future clearance issues.

I use the Dewalt Powerstack or Flexvolt batteries. Thinking of getting adapter plates for other tools.

Did you try charging it on a manufacturer's charger with the base?

Never been a fan of these types of solutions. Just buy the OEM battery and call it a day.

I don't know much about theese but ryobi Sawzall is 100% best for your $ all 3 of mine get used and abused daily for the last 7 years. They have outlasted several batteries. I'm sure it's not a 700$ powerful but for 90$ it punches way above it's weight. If anyone cares😂 have a fantastic day everyone

Thanks for the review! I'm glad I have the XR 👍

The 850 is a champion

Thanks for this video. I just got stuck at Lowes for an hour in analysis paralysis trying to figure out what to buy....and ended up having to leave. I couldn't make a decision. All the freaking batteries and tools and combo kits and deals. Holy crap.

Thrunite saber for me, compact and sturdy with good throw and battery life.

Solution to a non existing problem.

Does the plastic VETO insert box fit into the Milwaukee?

Some of the confusion may be due to retailer exclusivity. In the US, atomic and flexvolt are home depot exclusives so there is some redundancy and needless fragmentation. Dcd794 atomic sort of makes dcd793 redundant (794 clutch problems notwithstanding) but it can only only be sold at home depot, so other stores get the 793. Similarly dcf999 flexvolt is very similar to dcd998 power detect but allows home depot to have the "special", probably technically most powerful, drill in the lineup and use the exclusive FV batteries Otherwise theyre not helping by crowding the model numbers so much. The hammer versions typically increment model numbers by 5 over the standard drill driver but its kind of hard to know where older gen end and newer gen products begin - 790, 791 (795, 796 hammers) are older mid range drills, 793, 794 (798, 799 hammers) are newer entry level. Oh you want the hammer version of the older 777? Naturally, thatll be the 778 because why the hell not.

I can’t believe another company hasn’t copied ridgid’s LSA. Free batteries and repairs for life is unbeatable. That’s what pushed me to ridgid tools.

Personally I've had Makita 18v for years and now I'm mixing it with Bosch due to the fact that they have eclipsed makita in thier drill and impact quality. Also the multi tool is lovely and although the starlock isn't the coolest especially when buying blades its still a great tool. And the sds hammers are still an industry leader. I do have some rypbi with a makita adapter for when I want a cheap knock arounder.

I like the mid tier for size and power. I think you chart for the 18\36 olds new had old listed for both 36 volts. Nice to have them as an option. Need to get a triple hammer impact.

wich one of those is more reliable?

I just bought mine an it’s worth it I switched my makita skillsaw that’s the only tool that wasn’t Milwaukee I was faithful to that saw but it gave out so I bought this an so far it’s a game changer

good video, for the size of the metabo and the flex you could have added the dewalt dcd800 to the pile.

6.25.24😮

Big difference is a tool you use 15 minutes a couple months and a tool you use 15 minutes every hour

Awesome music choice my man. 👍🏻 I have the M18 brad nailer. If I didn’t have that I’d have a look at the smaller M12 for sure.

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Milwaukee sells too many tools 😂👍 but they don't sell enough spare parts 🙁

Now only if we could start getting some second gen fuels of the old tools like rhe circular saw got. The 3" cuttoff and rhe 1 hacksall both are in desperate needs of refresh

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Thanks for not playing music over the sound of the saw. So many morons think they are producing a movie. I need to hear the motor and blade. Milwaukee circular saws suck ass. When I saw this saw, had high hopes. Motor sounds so much better. Thanks

Buy one with the color you like most 😘

Great video! Thanks to this thorough review, I have decided to "pull the trigger" 😉 on the CXS (CSX) 😛 12!

Some comparison of models from Dewalt and Milwaukee between US and EU market: - Dewalt in the US has 20V in EU 18V (yes are the same), in the US the torque(?) reading is UWO for the drills but in EU is given in Nm* ( which is easily convertible to Lbs-in) * it is always indicated in dewalt European website to every tool specs. As an example the dcd706 sold in EU has a torque indication of 57,5 Nm (= 509 Lbs-in) and has a metal chuck For Dewalt the model names are the same in the US and Europe* to one very recent single exeption: the latest dewalt dcd799 has here in Europe another name: dcd100Y (=Dewalt 100 years celebration) and is rated 68 Nm (602 lbs-in or 50 fbs-ft) * the dewalt tools sold in Europe, specially when it's the complete kit, the tstak is included within. - Unlike Dewalt, Milwaukee has all its models names different in the US and Europe, the 3404 is in EU under the name M12 FPD2 and if comes within a kit it is called M12 FDP2-602X (means with 2× 6Ah + Charger + carrying case) Examples: the 2555 is M12 FIWF12 (IW = Impact wrench, 12 = 1/2 Anvil) The 2962 sold in EU is under the following name: M18 FMTIW2F12 Why dewalt in the US are 20 V and in Europe 18V ? and we know that is in reality the same voltage ! Why Milwaukee for abolute identical models they have different names in different geographic area? Marketing reasons, geographically-dependant strategies?! For both brands: they are more expensive in EU than in the US! I have the dcd706 with a metalic chuck, didn't have the possibility to compare it to the milwaukee M12 But I have a reference point for comparison, I have at home its bigger brother the 999 and the 706 proved to be very powerful for its small size. I've got a chance to compare the 12V IWs of both of these two big brands: the dcf901 and the European 2555. They are both, despite their very compact size, excellent: I've loosen my car's lug nuts (22mm) tightened at 165 Nm (1460 Lbs-in/122 ft-lbs) within 3-4 seconds, without too much and annoying lengthy impacting: the 2555 is slightly faster but not worth considering, so I decided to keep the 901, it is cheaper and I have dewalt batteries, it doesn't take too much space to carry it all time in the car unlike the highly capable mid-torque dcf891 that I have at home

The new hilti linup while it may be good but it is definitely outclassed by the competition.nothing can justify the size of that drill and i can bet you a Milwaukee will still beat it in terms of power and a makita will probably last as long.

I would love to have one but i can’t find anywhere that sells them

All that sawdust in the shop. Coughing in front of my screen 😅

I got the yellow one. It’s a real head turner on the job site . On my makita tdt172 I stuck a piece of hard rubber in the collet to compensate for the slop. I’ve had no issues with it. Have yet to do it on my tdt173 and wh36dd.

Just snagged the 4 tool stacked lithium combo kit, for what looks to be a great deal. Lol I've been researching power tools for a few weeks now, so I'm pretty sure I've seen this video, at least, a few times. Can't wait until they get here. Bought their stack boxes in a bundle too, so now I just have to acquire enough tools to fill them to the brim.