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Milwaukee Electric Tools MLW2553 20 M12 Fuel 1 4 Hex Impact Driver Bare
Last Updated: May 6, 2020 (Refresh Now)
9.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
229
Old Reviews
3
Unverified
13
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Review Analysis - 213 recent, verified reviews
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Size
58size, small, powerful, tool, power
+100%
" ... It's lightweight. ... "
" ... Pretty good little impact, handy small. ... "
" ... Plenty of power in such a small package and you can carry around all day. ... "
" ... Sure it’s light and compact but the DeWalt is definitely lighter. ... "
" ... Very lightweight and handy . ... "
" ... Love the size of this unit. ... Small light and very versatile. ... "
" ... The 2nd gen is even smaller and still packs a punch. ... "
" ... Amazing functionality and power for that size ... "
Battery Life
21battery life, m12, long, drill, power
+95%
-5%
" ... Pretty small so it gets in small spaces easily, works good with the 2.0 amp hour battery and still has decent power and good battery life. ... "
" ... Have been using China batteries from day 1 and no issues. ... "
" ... Decent battery life though drill. ... "
" ... Battery holds up perfect. ... "
" ... The battery usually lasts all day if not several, depending on how much use it gets. ... "
" ... The m12 battery is solid and I would argue this lasts as long as its m18 counterpart, but this won’t wear you out after a long day. ... "
" ... battery last a good while, has more power than the previous drill ... "
" ... Love this wish I had an impact years ago this is light and even with the small battery can put many screws in ... "
Drivers
20impact, milwaukee, speeds, screws, powerful
+95%
-5%
" ... I have 4 Milwaukee 12 volt drivers of 2 of the 2 speed fuel drivers that are great and 2 of the cheaper single speed model - I wanted this because of the 4 speeds and the shorter design - but it is very under powered. ... "
" ... I drive screws like mad while setting up fixtures, and having a driver that can spin up so quickly is a serious time saver. ... "
" ... Hard to beat for a bit driver. ... "
" ... Will be my daily driver. ... "
" ... Great impact driver tons of power & torque. ... "
" ... I am in maintenance at a large production facility and I carry this impact driver in my tool cart daily. ... "
" ... Very happy with this impact driver. ... "
" ... Love this Milwaukee Impact Driver. ... "
Build Quality
19tool, impact, feels, bag, strong
+84%
-16%
" ... This is one tough little impact. ... "
" ... I built a shed with this and it drove 4" screws with ease! ... "
" ... Im a mechanic and i use it daily, interior and exterior. ... Does a great job and feels almost as strong as the 18v impact. ... "
" ... Great look, feels great in your hand, heavy duty, plenty of power for a little tool. ... "
" ... Lightweight and durable. ... "
" ... great product but dont like the new design of the belt clip. ... "
" ... Doesnt have the power to break loose bigger bolts obviously but it is very versatile because it can also be used as a screwdriver or drill. ... "
" ... Like I said - feels every bit as strong (and fast) as any 18/20v impact I've tried. ... The belt clip is kind of "sharp", if that makes sense. ... "
Weight
13light weight, light, power, small, impact
+100%
" ... It is light weight and fast. ... "
" ... The best part is it's super light weight and doesn't tire you arms if you have to lift it up and down a lot. ... "
" ... works great , very light weight, lots of power ... "
" ... Its reasonably light weight and small enough to get into somewhat small spaces. ... "
" ... Light weight & compact make it my go-to for small jobs rather than my m18 fuel which is great but 3 times heavier. ... "
" ... It is light weight with strong power more control and 4 speeds is great. ... "
" ... this Impact is so light weight and compact I think it was made for wood workers. ... "
" ... Lighter weight and better torque. ... "
Fit
13fits, belt, would, use, small
+92%
-8%
" ... Easily fits in a backpack. ... "
" ... Doesnt have the power to break loose bigger bolts obviously but it is very versatile because it can also be used as a screwdriver or drill. ... "
" ... The M12 fuel products are great for smaller demands like fasteners and small holes. ... "
" ... The compact size meant I could fit in hard to reach areas under the vehicle. ... "
" ... The angled head is such a good improvement along with the belt clip that is better made and doesn't come loose that the generation before it. ... "
" ... great product but dont like the new design of the belt clip. ... "
" ... When it arrived I was very impressed to find that yes this unit is small, light (fits in electricians belt pouch), and yet almost as powerful as my 20v DeWalt. ... It does a great job of sinking 3 inch deck screws, self drillers in sheet metal, impact use for assembly/disassembly. ... "
" ... This won’t replace my m18 fuel impact for the big stuff, but for 90% of what I do it is great! ... "
Overall performance
10use, speeds, powerful, fast, settings
+100%
" ... Faster and stronger than the previous model! ... "
" ... There are 4 settings that get the job done. ... "
" ... It has 3 speeds to allow for more finesse when screwing things in. ... "
" ... Switchable speeds is a nice bonus too. ... "
" ... I use this tool for work and so far I’ve been extremely impressed with the performance. ... "
" ... First speed is great for hardware screws. ... "
" ... HVAC guy, the speed settings on this are darn useful. ... "
Product Reliability
9stopped, uses, top, months, m12
+44%
-56%
" ... I wouldn’t buy this tool ever again because the button on top stopped working. ... "
" ... That’s is not even working ... "
" ... I liked the versitility of the m12 but after about 5 uses it just stopped working . ... but for whatever reason the m12 fuel just stopped . ... "
" ... Only lasted me 8 months. ... "
Price
8worth
+100%
" ... GREAT TOOL AND WORTH EVERY PENNY! ... "
" ... Cost more at Home Depot ... "
" ... This is worth itself 10x. ... "
" ... But the price was right ... "
" ... Great gun at a great price point. ... "
" ... It's not expensive. ... "
Power Consumption
6got
+100%
" ... Very power full ... "
" ... As a limited energy technician, this is the best impact there is for daily use. ... "
" ... It’s light, and it got plenty off power ... "
" ... It got real power. ... "
" ... power is decent not mind blowing. ... "
" ... Just enough power as the m18. ... "
Capacity
5around, drill
+100%
" ... This is a must for an electrician or home remodeled. ... "
" ... That made me choose Milwaukee I use it for small areas and working on my car ... "
" ... I have used this for 4 days now changing out doors throughout the house. ... "
" ... i am a general electrician/mechanic, i use this little guy for easy, quick jobs around family and customers homes and vehicles. ... "
" ... Have bought 3 of these for family members. ... "
Comfort
5feel, small, power, might, makita
+100%
" ... while it is not uncomfortable, this tool does not feel as "nice"in my hand as my Makita's. ... I think it is because the grip area is a little bigger (has to be for the battery) and the grips are not as soft and rubbery as my Makita's. ... "
" ... I found it to be well-balanced and feels natural to use. ... "
" ... Great look, feels great in your hand, heavy duty, plenty of power for a little tool. ... "
" ... Still it’s no big deal considering the additional power and the ergonomics are really nice with the prominent palm swell on the grip. ... "
" ... The angled head is such a good improvement along with the belt clip that is better made and doesn't come loose that the generation before it. ... "
Marketplace
3item, good
+67%
-33%
" ... Got defect item last time then returned, received perfect item this time, good item！good seller！ ... "
" ... Great tool and superb vendor! ... "
Delivery
3+67%
-33%
" ... It was delivered before the expected date so that’s a plus ... "
Storage
3fit, would, size, bag, weight
+100%
" ... Small design means it’s easy to fit in the bag for storage. ... "
" ... Bought this for the small size, wanted something that would fit in the front pouch on my klein backpack that i use for service and it fits great. ... "
" ... The M12 fuel products are great for smaller demands like fasteners and small holes. ... "
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