Cordless Router Battle Milwaukee M18 vs. Metabo 36volt 1/2" routers

[@AuralioCabal-nl8gi]

That Metabo router is neat! But I'm already on the Milwaukee and Dewalt battery systems. So I'm probably stick with Milwaukee and buy their 1/2 "cordless yes cordless everything is better, if only batteries came cheaper, have battery Milwaukee and Dewalt trim routers.

[@TheThoughtfulWoodworker]

Decisions, decisions!

[@GraemeDuhamel]

How does the Milwaukee m18 FR12 compare to the Dewalt DW618? I'm on the Milwaukee platform already however, it seems a big investment and think corded is likely to last forever but battery tech could change and batteries burn out etc. Also think I may be better getting just a 1/2 inch plunge and a 1/4 inch trim/compact rather than a kit. What would your recommendation be? I'm more in the market for the best router for cutting mortises, dado's rabets for joinery so. Don't mind investing for longevity but do like a bit more bang for my buck!

[@TheThoughtfulWoodworker]

The Milwaukee is great with nice battery life. If I could only have one router I guess it would be the DeWalt 618. Not to throw a wrench in things, but DeWalt is about to release a 2-1/4hp cordless router. Good luck deciding!

[@AuralioCabal-nl8gi]

New sub here by the way! 👍