Most DeWalt cordless drills are 20 volt, whereas the majority of Milwaukee cordless drills are 18 volt. So DeWalt has the edge on power, right? ... Both brands also produce compact 12 volt models, ...

Best overall 18-volt cordless drill Milwaukee M18 2606-22CT. Jump to details. $179 at Home Depot. ... Examples of the battery/torque testing process for 12-volt brushed cordless drills.

With its 12-volt battery, this Milwaukee 1/2-inch hammer drill is a standout, as most cordless hammer drills come equipped with at least an 18-volt battery. By going with the smaller size ...

The Milwaukee 18-volt option comes with two batteries and a storage case, making traveling easy. The downside is paying a premium of nearly $230 at full price for those benefits.

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit $458 $209 The Milwaukee Kit is only $209 at Walmart, and it's selling fast.

Milwaukee also has an excellent range of compact 12 volt cordless drills, offering noticeably greater choice than DeWalt.