Milwaukee M12 and M18 Combo Kits for Serious Builders

Best for
Buyers who already know the 2696-26 contents

The Milwaukee M18 Cordless LITHIUM-ION 6-Tool Combo Kit is model 2696-26. The listing confirms it is an 18V kit with six units, two batteries and a 5-year limited warranty, but it does not name the tools or the battery capacity. Some spec entries, such as an item weight of 4.54 grams and 150 amps, are clearly not accurate.

The listing also shows the brand as TMGWorld while naming Milwaukee as the brand name in the specs, which suggests a third-party seller. If you choose this kit, confirm the exact tool list and seller details before you buy. It suits shoppers who already know what the 2696-26 contains and want a six-tool M18 set. If you want a six-tool kit with a clearly documented tool list, the 2896-26 is the better-documented choice.

Best for
Desk and shelf builds with light demolition

The Milwaukee 2695-24 M18 18V Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit includes four tools: the 2607-20 hammer drill driver, the 2656-20 1/4-inch hex impact driver, the 2625-20 Hackzall reciprocating saw and the 2735-20 work light. It comes with two 3.0Ah extended capacity batteries with fuel gauges and Redlink Intelligence, a charger and a tool case.

The hammer drill has three modes and 18 clutch settings and handles softwood, hardwood and masonry. The Hackzall is a one-handed saw for lumber, PVC and branches, with Quik Lok blade changes. The impact driver has a variable speed trigger and onboard LEDs, and the work light has a sealed aluminum adjustable head and a flat base. For a desk or shelving build, this kit handles drilling, driving and rough cuts, but it lacks a circular saw for straight sheet cuts. These are not Fuel brushless tools per the listing, so the 2896-26 is the power upgrade.

• Hammer drill driver with 18 clutch settings
• 1/4-inch hex impact driver
• Hackzall one-handed reciprocating saw
• Work light, two 3.0Ah batteries, charger and case

Best for
Compact power for tight spaces

The Milwaukee Electric M12 Fuel 2-Tool Combo Kit is the only M12 bundle here. The listing names the 3404-20 M12 Fuel hammer drill driver, and the description reads as a two-piece hammer drill and impact driver combo. The rest of the included items are cut off in the listing.

The details that are listed are inconsistent. It shows a torque figure of 1,500 ft-lb, which is not plausible for a compact 12V hammer drill, a unit count of six for a two-tool kit, and says two batteries are required without stating whether they are included. It is also listed under the brand KnightsaxPrivateer, which points to a third-party seller. The appeal of M12 Fuel is compact, lighter tools that fit inside cabinets and behind desks. Confirm the full contents with the seller before buying. For drilling into different materials, pair it with a good Milwaukee drill bit set.

Best for
Maximum power for full room builds

The Milwaukee 2896-26 M18 Fuel 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Combo Kit is the power pick.

It comes with two 5.0Ah batteries, a charger and two tool bags, and lists a 5-year tool warranty. The Fuel tools use Powerstate brushless motors and Redlink Plus electronics. For a full room build, this covers straight cuts in plywood and MDF with the circular saw, demolition with the Sawzall, metal cutting and grinding for a rig frame, and heavy drilling and driving. It is the kit to buy if you want one purchase to handle nearly every stage of a build. For more ways to expand the platform, see our Milwaukee tool kit guide.

• Six M18 Fuel brushless tools including circular saw and grinder
• Two 5.0Ah batteries
• Charger and two tool bags
• 5-year tool warranty listed

Best for
Buyers wanting the most tools per kit

The Milwaukee 2696-29 M18 Combo 9 tool Kit offers the highest tool count here: nine M18 tools. The listing confirms 18V, two lithium-ion batteries, a 5-year tool warranty and an item weight of 58.6 pounds, which fits a large multi-tool kit.

Unfortunately, the listing does not name the nine tools, the battery capacity or the included bags. Its feature bullets are generic. That makes it hard to compare directly with the 2896-26. Choose this if you want the most tools in one box and have confirmed the contents elsewhere. If you want to know exactly what you are getting, the 2695-24 and 2896-26 listings spell it out.

Best for
First-time builders starting on M18

The Milwaukee 2697-22 M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Hammer Drill/Impact Driver XC Combo Kit is the simple starter. It includes a 1/2-inch hammer drill driver, a 1/4-inch hex compact impact driver, two M18 REDLITHIUM XC extended capacity batteries, an M18 and M12 multi-voltage charger and a contractor bag.

The multi-voltage charger is a nice touch because it also charges M12 batteries if you add M12 tools later. The listing shows a 5-year limited warranty and lists 4Ah battery capacity and 500 in-lb torque. One spec says 20 volts, which conflicts with the M18 name. This kit covers most desk and shelf assembly, and it is the easiest way into the M18 platform. Add saws later as your builds grow.