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Milwaukee M18 Compact Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver (3601-20)

Ranked #12 of 55 in Best cordless drills and hammer drills, ranked on official maker specs. Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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Milwaukee M18 Compact Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver (3601-20)

Best for: Official 18 V, 1700 RPM, 2.3 lb

8.5/10

What we like

Official maker product page lists a no-load speed of 1700 RPM.
Official maker product page lists a brushless motor.
Official maker product page lists a maximum torque of 550 in-lb.
Official maker product page lists a tool weight of 2.3 lb.

Watch out for

Official figures are for the configuration shown on the official product page, not a test we ran.

Score breakdown

Official no-load speed 30%

Official tool weight 25%

Official voltage 25%

Official brushless motor 20%

Official no-load speed	1700 RPM
Official tool weight	2.3 lb
Official voltage	18 V
Official brushless motor	Yes
Official model number	3601-20
Official product name	M18 Compact Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver
Official voltage	18 V
Official no-load speed	1700 RPM
Official tool weight	2.3 lb
Official brushless motor	Yes
Official max torque	550 in-lb (official listing: 550 in-lbs)
Official chuck size	1/2 in
Official chuck type	All Metal
Official battery system	M18
Official motor type	Brushless
Official warranty	5 Year Limited Warranty
Official speed settings	2
Official configuration	Tool only (battery and charger sold separately, per the official product page).
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Specs source:

Official Milwaukee product page (3601-20)

How it compares

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DeWalt 20V MAX XR 1/2-in Brushless Cordless Drill/Driver (Tool Only) (DCD800B)

#1 · Official 20 V, 2000 RPM, 3.2 lb

DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless 1/2-in Drill/Driver (Tool Only) (DCD801B)

#2 · Official 20 V, 2000 RPM, 3.2 lb

DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless 1/2-in Hammer Drill (Tool Only) (DCD806B)

#3 · Official 20 V, 2000 RPM, 3.49 lb

DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless 1/2-in Hammer Drill/Driver (Tool Only) (DCD805B)

#4 · Official 20 V, 2000 RPM, 3.49 lb

DeWalt 20V MAX Brushless Cordless 1/2-in Drill/Driver (Tool Only) (DCD793B)

#5 · Official 20 V, 1650 RPM, 2.72 lb

DeWalt ATOMIC 20V MAX 1/2-in Hammer Drill (Tool Only) (DCD799B)

#6 · Official 20 V, 1650 RPM, 2.8 lb

DeWalt ATOMIC 20V MAX Brushless Cordless 1/2-in Drill/Driver (Tool Only) (DCD794B)

#7 · Official 20 V, 1650 RPM, 2.75 lb

DeWalt 20V MAX 1/2-in Compact Drill/Driver (Tool Only) (DCD777B)

#8 · Official 20 V, 1600 RPM, 2.83 lb

DeWalt 20V MAX 1/2-in Hammer Drill (Tool Only) (DCD798B)

#9 · Official 20 V, 1650 RPM, 2.86 lb

Milwaukee 2801-20

#10 · Official 18 V, 1800 RPM, 2.5 lb

Milwaukee M18 1/2" Brushless Hammer Drill (2902-20)

#11 · Official 18 V, 2100 RPM, 3.1 lb

Milwaukee M18 Compact Brushless Hammer Drill/Driver (3602-20)

#13 · Official 18 V, 1700 RPM, 2.3 lb

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2" Drill/Driver w/ ONE-KEY Kit (2806-22)

#14 · Official 18 V, 2000 RPM, 3.2 lb

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2" Hammer Drill (2804-20)

#15 · Official 18 V, 2000 RPM, 3.2 lb

Milwaukee M18 FUEL ½” Drill Driver (2903-20)

#16 · Official 18 V, 2100 RPM, 3.21 lb

Milwaukee M18 FUEL ½” Drill/Driver w/ONE-KEY (2905-20)

#17 · Official 18 V, 2100 RPM, 3.24 lb

Milwaukee M18 Compact Brushless 1/2" Hammer Drill Driver Bare Tool (2802-20)

#18 · Official 18 V, 1800 RPM, 2.7 lb

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver (2904-20)

#19 · Official 18 V, 2100 RPM, 3.3 lb

Makita 18V LXT Compact Brushless 1/2" Driver-Drill, Tool Only (XFD12Z)

#20 · Official 18 V, 2000 RPM, 3.9 lb

Makita 18V LXT Compact Brushless 1/2" Hammer Driver-Drill, Tool Only (XPH12Z)

#21 · Official 18 V, 2000 RPM, 4 lb

DeWalt 20V MAX XR 1/2-in 3-Speed Brushless Hammer Drill/Driver Kit (DCD996P2)

#22 · Official 20 V, 2000 RPM, 10.97 lb

DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless 1/2-in 3-Speed Hammer Drill (Tool Only) (DCD1007B)

#23 · Official 20 V, 2000 RPM, 5.83 lb

DeWalt 60V MAX 6-3/8 in. Core Drill Kit (DCD150Z2)

#24 · Official 60 V, 2500 RPM, 33.25 lb

DeWalt 12V MAX Brushless Cordless 3/8-in Hammer Drill (Tool Only) (DCD706B)

#25 · Official 12 V, 25500 RPM, 2.43 lb

DeWalt 20V MAX 3/8-in Right-Angle Drill/Driver (Tool Only) (DCD740B)

#26 · Official 20 V, 2000 RPM, 3.4 lb

DeWalt ATOMIC 20V MAX Multi-Head Drill/Driver (Tool Only) (DCD803B)

#27 · Official 20 V, 1650 RPM, 5.7 lb

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/2" Drill Driver (Tool Only) (2503-20)

#28 · Official 12 V, 1700 RPM, 2.3 lb

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/2" Hammer Drill (Tool Only) (2504-20)

#29 · Official 12 V, 1700 RPM, 2.3 lb

Milwaukee M12 FUEL Installation Drill/Driver (2505-20)

#30 · Official 12 V, 1600 RPM, 1.6 lb

Milwaukee M12 Subcompact Brushless 3/8" Drill/Driver (3401-20)

#31 · Official 12 V, 1550 RPM, 1.58 lb

DeWalt 12V MAX 5-in-1 Brushless Drill/Driver Kit (DCD703F1)

#32 · Official 12 V, 1500 RPM, 1.6 lb

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/2" Hammer Drill Driver Bare Tool (3404-20)

#33 · Official 12 V, 1550 RPM, 2.2 lb

Milwaukee M18 FUEL with ONE-KEY 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver Kit (2706-22)

#34 · Official 18 V, 2000 RPM, 3.4 lb

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver Kit (2704-22)

#35 · Official 18 V, 2000 RPM, 3.5 lb

DeWalt 12V MAX 3/8 in. Brushless Drill/Driver (Tool Only) (DCD701B)

#36 · Official 12 V, 1500 RPM, 2.28 lb

Makita 18V LXT 1/2" Driver-Drill, Tool Only (XFD10Z)

#37 · Official 18 V, 1900 RPM, 3.3 lb

Makita 18V LXT 1/2" Hammer Driver-Drill, Tool Only (XPH10Z)

#38 · Official 18 V, 1900 RPM, 3.4 lb

Milwaukee M18 Compact 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver (Tool Only) (2607-20)

#39 · Official 18 V, 1800 RPM, 3 lb

Milwaukee M18 Compact 1/2" Drill Driver (Tool Only) (2606-20)

#40 · Official 18 V, 1800 RPM, 3.32 lb

Milwaukee M18 FUEL HOLE HAWG 1/2" Right Angle Drill (2807-20)

#41 · Official 18 V, 1550 RPM, 7.7 lb

Milwaukee M18 FUEL HOLE HAWG Right Angle Drill w/ QUIK-LOK (Tool Only) (2808-20)

#42 · Official 18 V, 1550 RPM, 7.09 lb

Milwaukee M18 FUEL SUPER HAWG 1/2" Right Angle Drill (2809-20)

#43 · Official 18 V, 1550 RPM, 12.5 lb

Milwaukee M18 FUEL SUPER HAWG Right Angle Drill w/ QUIK-LOK (2811-20)

#44 · Official 18 V, 1550 RPM, 12.1 lb

Milwaukee M18 Cordless Right Angle Drill (Tool Only) (2615-20)

#45 · Official 18 V, 1500 RPM, 2.7 lb

Makita 18V LXT 3/8" Angle Drill, Tool Only (XAD01Z)

#46 · Official 18 V, 1800 RPM, 4 lb

Makita 18V LXT 3/8" Angle Drill, Tool Only (XAD02Z)

#47 · Official 18 V, 1800 RPM, 4 lb

Makita 18V LXT 1/2" Driver-Drill, Tool Only (XFD03Z)

#48 · Official 18 V, 2000 RPM, 5 lb

Makita 18V LXT 1/2" Hammer Driver-Drill, Tool Only (XPH03Z)

#49 · Official 18 V, 2000 RPM, 5.1 lb

Milwaukee M28 Cordless Lithium-Ion 28-Volt 1/2" Hammer Drill (0726-20)

#50 · Official 28 V, 1800 RPM

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver Kit – XC Battery (2604-22)

#51 · Official 18 V, 1850 RPM

Milwaukee M12 3/8” Drill/Driver (Tool Only) (2407-20)

#52 · Official 12 V, 1500 RPM, 2.1 lb

Milwaukee 12-volt 3/8 inch hammer drill driver (2408-20)

#53 · Official 12 V, 1500 RPM, 2.2 lb

Milwaukee 18-volt Cordless Lithium-Ion ½” Compact Drill/Driver (2601-21)

#54 · Official 18 V, 1500 RPM

DeWalt 12V MAX 3/8-in Drill/Driver Kit (DCD710S2)

#55 · Official 12 V, 1500 RPM, 4.75 lb