MILWAUKEE Tool Finally Puts FLEX Tools IN THEIR PLACE! (You WANTED This)

[@VCGConstruction]

FLEX Tools DOESN'T Want Milwaukee And DeWalt To KNOW! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaauiqOOrbGqd9U

[@MechTechTools]

That wasn’t just a test of Milwaukee vs Flex, that was also a test of Vince’s love for Milwaukee.

[@joeboxter3635]

Yeah ... But vince not a "fan boy." It's let the chips fall where they may which is good. We need an honest broker doing these reviews so we know how to spot best value. I'm mostly MWK with couple of bosch corded tools. But if FLX leaves MWK in the dust and keep seeing FLX is beating MWK in performance, quality, tool line-up, warranty and price, then when time for new tool, I'm ok jump ship -- if all makes sense. Still I'm expecting MWK will up their game.

[@STATION26ADDISON]

@@joeboxter3635 I'm the owner of a plumbing company her in Michigan and after watching the massive reviews of all channel's and F.L.E.X Killen it I went to the Lowes web sight and spent 6k in tools ya you herd me wright 6k !!!!!!!!! with a end to end life time warranty you cant go wrong !!!!!!! my friend if I was you I would jump ship now and sell all your old tools and don't wait for the warranty to end !!!!!!!!! and I am serious

[@MechTechTools]

With that being said, Milwaukee runs the 12v game with their M12 line and as an HVAC Technician that’s 80% of my power tools. M12 Surge fitted with Malco 1/4 5/16 is my “go to” all day every day. But flex,, I got my eye on them.

[@STATION26ADDISON]

@@briancnc I'll find out when I get the warranty in the products in my hand but from what I'm hearing it said Batteries... charger and product

[@STATION26ADDISON]

@@MechTechTools ... I wouldn't wait too long because just know that they said by the end of this physical calendar-year the lifetime warranty is gone

[@dutchynehtam]

I think we need to have Project Farm do a comparison video. His are very scientific and straight up factual information! Although appreciate your guys test too! Keep it up!

[@JWimpy]

Or let AvE take it apart.

[@dutchynehtam]

@@JWimpy that’ll work too! Both good channels

[@yewsengcheong1637]

Defo both!

[@joeboxter3635]

I think better if they had done side ways not down as we do not know if one person pushes harder than another. If sideways, both have to just rest hand on tool letting the bit and motor do all work. Still think Flex would win. Going up 18v to 24v is 33% increase and not hard to believe flex won the bake off. Even so if someone gave me choice between MWK and FLX, Id pick MWK because it's a proven brand and has lot of other tools in their line up which are also readily available. All this means is MWK better not sit on their laurels. MWK needs to keep improving other wise new comers to trades gonna go with FLX.

[@ATF-Agent-007]

@@JWimpy AvE is the man!!

[@glenwaldner7178]

It breaks my heart to see you guys drilling so many holes through them bricks of GOLD!!!

[@andyprairiedog]

I know too....the new "Yellow Gold". Rural AZ, a person offered his old outhouse for me to use the lumber. Have not responded yet...maybe I can use the exterior boards minus the "USED" part, lol.

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

If your store doesnt have lumber there not loved

[@racerx7357]

No lie😂🤣😅

[@CopybutNotPaste]

Lumber? I thought that was just a myth in my ghetto city

[@drawsawyer5881]

NO kidding. $9.00 apiece in OH. 7/16 x8 is $45 a sheet. Unbelievable. Had to put two houses on hold so far.

[@RidgidRon]

I am going to be honest-This is real and with real conversations. Nothing looks staged and couple guys for real testing in garage. I like stuff like this. Like sitting in Garage BSing with friend which tools is best and trying to prove their point...GREAT STUFF!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@VCGConstruction]

We appreciate that Ron, thanks!

[@STATION26ADDISON]

I'm the owner of a plumbing company her in Michigan and after watching the massive reviews of all channel's and F.L.E.X Killen it I went to the Lowes web sight and spent 6k in tools ya you herd me wright 6k !!!!!!!!! with a end to end life time warranty you cant go wrong !!!!!!! my friend if I was you I would jump ship now and sell all your old tools and don't wait for the warranty to end !!!!!!!!! and I am serious

[@frederickfitzwilliam5909]

Yeah this test has me convinced

[@STATION26ADDISON]

@@frederickfitzwilliam5909 I say go for it !!!!!! lifetime warranty !!!!!! cant go wrong

[@mustang2433]

The good thing about flex coming out and making a stronger tool just means Milwaukee will probably be making a gen 4 drill competition is good

[@oje101]

Agreed!

[@nofsgiven3855]

And FLEX will still be one step ahead lol

[@MrDakkyz]

@@nofsgiven3855 Nah.. in Europe they've been around for years never taken off becuase their 18V and pretty much same as milwakuee but milwakuee have a far better line of tools.

[@Chris-cg8bf]

Vince Should have used a high output battery Since flex is 24v vs 18v

[@Modelo646]

From what I see just a speed test with different batteries. I'm sure that nobody wants to run flex at a job sight it will just burn out and have malfunctions.

[@LordHog]

It might be wise to swap tools during testing as each individual’s strength may affect the results. Still, nice video

[@garycooper3533]

I was thinking the same thing

[@idwtbam]

Also the smaller the air space between boards makes drilling easier. The boards attached to the beam will be easier to go through than the two boards cantilevered out. He also has nothing to push against like the guy close to the guy on the bench.

[@emerarbuckle2626]

I did have some concerns after watching some other KZbin videos but You’ve put them to rest cause I’ve watched your channel long enough to know your loyal to the tool that gets it done not to a brand so thank you for this video

[@justuntheranderson3141]

Vince and Nick argue like an old married couple at times 😂 and ya can tell Vince may be a little salty the way he mentioned Dewalt when flex is flexing hard on Milwaukee

[@ronaldsimpson263]

I noticed that little bit of Milwaukee flex over DeWalt when Flex was flexing on the Milwaukee.

[@danvandenbrink4899]

Can’t stop laughing you guys are so competitive and Vince you just can’t believe flex is beating your Milwaukee

[@joet3935]

I trust Vince to test Milwaukee. The issue at hand is Flex is barely better, but their infomercial was rigged to make Milwaukee look like their tools had half the power.

[@mauricelopez1745]

Flex cheapest option beating Milwaukee's gen 3.

[@beardedswordsman2901]

@@joet3935 especially the sawzall test like it was cutting like if it had a dull blade.

[@mjc8761]

Wow Flex is a beast!! 💪🏻 thx for the tests! These are real results people were looking for! VCG is always honest and gives us the true tests of the tools!

[@STATION26ADDISON]

Beast mode !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@syd_luna]

Now that is more fair, and Flex still wins. Thank you Nick and Vince for this!

[@bret9768]

Flex will break two month into daily work. Milwaukee will last 5+ years.

[@seasgarage]

@@bret9768 youve had a flex for two months? Which one, and how do i get it?

[@jwill3434]

@@bret9768 all power tools crap out on the jobsite daily no matter the brand. Why you think there is a Hilti truck at the jobsite

[@michaelbutts4730]

It's not fair at all. 24volt 2.5Ah battery vs 18v 2Ah battery. Milwaukee should be run with the 18v 3Ah battery for better comparison

[@SGAOuTLaWz]

This is why this channel is one of the best tool channels on KZbin. No bullshit. Just REAL tool reviews. Great video! Keep them coming!

[@ToolReviewZone]

Impressive for the Flex, though you should have use a Tesla Model S battery in the Milwaukee to make it fair 👍👌😉

[@VCGConstruction]

We gonna re-run da test wit a MX fuel battery strapped on next!! 🤣🤣

[@HeeeeeeeeeYa]

or should use gen 1 vs gen 1 not gen 3 vs gen 1

[@Modelo646]

@@HeeeeeeeeeYa You want a couple year old tool vs 2021 tool ?

[@TheCamaro5]

@@VCGConstruction i know man caver showed us and it was a big difference in the milwaukee power with a hd battery like the 6.0.

[@dewaltonlyrestistrash3934]

Why go against the Milwaukee? Isn’t dewalt the king of drills ?

[@adambomb7331]

"always does that sometimes." Can you give that to me in a percent? 😆

[@VCGConstruction]

🤣🤣

[@eddiecastillo1147]

60% of the time it works every time (anchorman)

[@jamesbrown-tt5dx]

It does it absolutely everytime around 30-40 percent of the time.

[@JesusPerez-ui3yd]

@@VCGConstruction what Lowe’s can I buy flex tools at? Thanks for video as well. I have been waiting to see some competition going.

[@IceBergGeo]

Both my drill and impact have that trigger issue. About 5-10% of the time it does that. Soooo annoying.

[@toolbox1]

Thanks for this video VCG. Everyone should remember Flex is new technology? I love these results and I would love to see Dewalt against Flex. We will see soon what Dewalt and Milwaukee is going to do. This competition is good and healthy.

[@pepepepepe33]

I'm so committed to Milwaukee at this point with so many tools I'll never switch.

[@-Enrico]

That's where I'm at with it.

[@camryuser]

@Joe S I love Milwaukee tools. I really like their Impact Wrenches. Everyone else's offering seems medicore.

[@smoovefishing]

Same here!

[@TheShuriken69]

Competition is always a good thing. I know it feels bad watching your brand lose out to the new guy, but just because there is something newer/better/faster doesn't make your existing stuff any worse than it was originally. Are you happy with the way it works? It's still the same as it's always been. Thanks for the video guys!

[@MiguelArcangelVilled]

As a full-time employee I think I'd rather stick to my tools that I have now because I get paid by the hour and sometimes I don't mind if we put in a lot of overtime😂😂

[@oje101]

Unless ur day consists of purely making holes all day. The difference in performance is negligible in my opinion, I would say the same thing if it was Milwaukee on top.

[@paedahe4975]

Miguel, good to hear your not in a sweatshop. A boss with a stopwatch can put a real damper on the workplace environment.

[@NuttyJun]

People like you are the worst 🖕🏼

[@MiguelArcangelVilled]

@@paedahe4975 oh I have been in that situation before and honestly it just makes your day depressing with a supervisor like that! I hope that you're not in that situation and if you are I'm sorry just know that there are better job sites or companies out there where you don't have to feel miserable about going to work everyday we only live once to not be happy working, if you're not happy then change something so you can be happy!

[@cup_and_cone]

Sounds like you need to invest in the Hyper Tough line of tools... 😂

[@joel9405]

I bought the 6 tool flex combo kit and I love every, single, tool. They're awesome with lots of power. I'm excited to see what tools they add to the line up!

[@OUTILSCLIPSQC]

Looks like a great line of tool but not gonna change my milwaukee or dewallt tool for flex because it drill 1/2 sec faster ..

[@christiansaywhat4492]

But once upon a time you bought the Milwaukee because it was 1/2 sec faster than the competition ..

[@mattchumoore4214]

@@christiansaywhat4492 but at some point you're so deep in the battery other than the tool that swapping just won't be worth it

[@christiansaywhat4492]

@@mattchumoore4214 That's true. I def won't be switching at this point. My Milwaukee's have never let me down but if someone was asking me where to start I'd reference how much I overpaid and let them decide if 1/2 is worth it.

[@ScipioAndycanus]

I find that when you guys use your regular voices and not the over-the-top yelling, weird voices, and hand gestures that I enjoy the tests much more with less distraction.

[@jerod5636]

I agree

[@frederickfitzwilliam5909]

Yeah way better. They seem like real men instead of sales.

[@CWRhoads]

Amen

[@stephenleepmg113]

Flex is really stepping up. Thanks for the look Vince !!!!

[@zzmalone6720]

Wow! That’s awesome. Not much more to say about that! Can’t wait to see what Milwaukee rolls out for their next upgrade! Have a great weekend! 👍🏻

[@VCGConstruction]

I hope the Malone family has the best week ever! 👍🏻 thanks!

[@pwmilliken]

Milwaukee should be on their heels on this and rightfully so. I”m sure gen4 is on its way and if there was anything in the designs they were holding back on to trickle out over a period of time such as new battery and charger designs, they will get fast tracked. Competition breeds innovation. I like this a lot.

[@VCGConstruction]

Very true my friend!

[@Borescoped]

Well, IMO still an impressive showing from FLEX once again. I was impressed during the live stream party here. This competition is a very good thing with that DW Power Detect and this new set of drills from FLEX. Having said that... something I want to make sure everyone understands: Milwaukee put out those drills how long ago? DW and FLEX, good on them for stepping their game up and following Milwaukee’s lead and kicking some serious butt. But do you all honestly believe that Milwaukee been sitting on their thumbs doing nothing for their next Gen drills (and by extension tools)? You know once the Gen 3 hammer was in final stages, they probably had already ripped that thing up and down and was speccing out, designing and testing the Gen 4. I’d bet a can of Coca-Cola that we see a Gen 4 drill in 12 months or less, and full innovation upgrades for many core tools in the M18 line up w/in 24 months. Which is, if you managed to read this far down, a good thing. Good job Vince and Nick! Let further testing and TTR’s commence!

[@VCGConstruction]

I believe every single word of this ☝🏻comment is correct! I’ve been saying “NPS 2021” is right around the corner!

[@franklugo6928]

To add to the live stream.. You knew flex was not going to lose, why would they put themselves out like that? You could tell the guys using the flex were putting more pressure on the tools while the guys using "the competition" were not. Just look at the cutoff demonstration, the flex guy was putting so much pressure on the wheel he almost slipped off what he was grinding, plus putting as much pressure as he did increased the chancethat the wheel would explode. Don't get me wrong, more tools on the market is a good thing. It pushed innovation to new heights while keeping cost in check. I'm glad they are in the market. Let's just not kid ourselves with their coming out commercial.

[@kingofthecrease30]

@@franklugo6928 the proof is right here in this video....the mid grade drill/driver beat milwaukee's best offering...the flex has less power on paper and costs less....so say all you want that the guy using flex was pushing on it or had more weight on it...VCG just proved the results flex put out pn thier launch video from 4/12...flex is better foe now

[@Borescoped]

@@franklugo6928 I don’t disagree necessarily that it was a giant advertisement. I also don’t disagree that perhaps they should have done things differently. I do agree with MCT that some of that stuff that was done was a little shifty. Even with all of that going on, it was still a very strong showing from FLEX, whether I wanted it to be or not. I just wanted to make an objective comment about it. Personally I’m Team Red, but I have enough humility to say when someone else’s tools did a pretty good job. I just hope that makes my team work that much harder to stay at the top!

[@jmackinjersey1]

@@kingofthecrease30 That was not Milwaukee's best offering. It is their consumer line, the brushless, not the FUEL line. Notice that they changed it in the video to the lower performing tool. Not to mention that the FLEX has all that much more power output than the Milwaukee tool and the Milwaukee tool still held its own weight. No way the FLEX is all that much better than the Milwaukee.

[@robcnt]

The disgust on Vince's face is worth the watch 😂. The video made me a believer of Flex though.

[@mikevenditti3]

Disgust* 😉

[@HeartToHomeWoodworking]

Vince, you’re so right in saying that no one wants to believe the results, but us Milwaukee fans can no longer deny that Flex is really something to consider now. Thank you for this video!

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks for watching!

[@christianness8983]

I'm a hardcore Milwaukee fanboy, but I'm still planning on buying some Flex tools to try them out because they seem so good.

[@kingofthecrease30]

yup...alot of milwaukee fan boys are still in denial....just mad cuz they thought nobody will beat the tools they invested in...its only tools...dont get too upset about it

[@GodGunsGills]

@@christianness8983 that skill saw is legendary

[@Mixwell1983]

Chervon also isn't new to power tools, a lot of people think Flex maybe some cheap imitation type brand or budget brand but that isn't the case.

[@gailjones9155]

l appreciate your honnesty n fairness Vince , thank you!

[@jeffostroff]

Vince I am still not convinced that just adding a larger capacity battery to a drill makes it more powerful. I think the motors and circuitry in tools are limited by their own electronics, so sticking a 10 AH battery or a higher voltage battery is not likely to give you more power on the tool, unless that tool is specifically designed to look for that larger battery like the Power Detect from DeWalt or the Flexvolt Advantage. On some of my tool review videos people keep saying I'm not comparing apples with apples if one tool has a different sized battery on it, but no one has proven it yet.

[@lv9530]

Yes it absolutely matters. The difference between a 2.0 and 5.0 amph battery is huge. On an impact wrench, battery size does not matter. Any tool like drill or chainsaw will benefit from a larger battery.

[@remodz6385]

Sorry Jeff but you are completely wrong. Put a 2ah battery in your table saw and cut a piece of maple or walnut. Then do the same cut with a 6ah+ battery on the saw.

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

reminds me of the kobalt 10ah battery

[@OBeezyNB]

Sorry man but totally inaccurate.

[@ericfletcher2887]

great video....remember guys that this is the basic flex drill driver...it isn't even their top of the line Turbo model that has almost double the torque.....been a contractor for over 25 years and have always been a Hilti and Makita guy...in 2015 decided to give Milwaukee a try and bought 4 of their M18 Fuel tools.....the circular saw, multi tool, impact driver and hammer drill/driver. The multi tool tool was fried after 2 months and i only cut a bunch of soft pine door jambs, the hammer drill/driver started smoking and got fried about 3 months later.....both times i took the fried Milwaukee tool to an actual Milwaukee service outlet and the guy said it won't be covered because it was wear and tear....the tools looked brand new and were not abused.....i laughed at him and said what happened to the 3 and 5 year warranty.....he said it doesn't cover normal wear tear....if normal wear and tear is only 2 months on a multi tool and 5 months on a hammer drill/driver then Milwaukee needs their head examined.....Milwaukee got my money once and NEVER AGAIN...they are just a marketing hype company......so many of their tools and bits and accessories and hand tools will not last.....most of my buddies are contractors and they also gave Milwaukee a try in the last 5 years and they all went back to Makita, Hilti and Dewalt......going to buy a few Flex tools and give them a shot...excited to try them. Cheers from Canada

[@zayugh]

Flex putting in work, let's do a durability test now see how long it lasts

[@mnc1009]

That's the true test

[@jackbraddell1150]

Milwaukee China tools work great at first but don't last. I have ten of them and am not amused when warranty doesn't cover them.

[@jackbraddell1150]

@@NUTZJ98 Really have to read warranty thoroughly, many of my Milwaukee products prove difficult to get warrantied.

[@connors.1077]

@Philly Fixed did a teardown on the Flex 2.5Ah battery - it uses 6x Samsung INR18650-25R (18650 cells) for now, not a 21700 cell, as stated in this video. Some of the larger battery packs may use 21700 cells.

[@jmt8706official]

Those 25R's are a great battery though. I have a ton of them.

[@connors.1077]

@@jmt8706official Yeah, I'm not saying they're bad, or that 21700 would be better in this application, just trying to keep the facts straight. There's a really good datasheet on them and the pulse current spec is quite respectable.

[@eratogaladeira9088]

Finally!!! Thank you VCG!!!

[@ryansimpson3074]

Full Disclaimer: I'm a Milwaukee guy. Fully invested. Those M12 tools have never let me down. Those are my money makers. FLEX looks tempting seeing as I'm not invested M18 at all. So I have two choices. Buy Flex ( I got the money) or wait for Milwaukees response. Yeah I'll wait ;) Gen 4 is gonna blow these puppies out the water ;)

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

Im a milfucky guy, only got the 1st gen hole hawg so might not have a say but this review is down to choice gotta say flex is new and i think walkie is not but to me only thing that matter which is more dependable

[@danielhughes5932]

I have had nothing but power issues with 12. 18 is great though

[@sciamachystandard3676]

This is what I’ve been waiting for

[@STATION26ADDISON]

F.L.E.X Jus uped the game !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@derrickhouse7063]

Damn! FLEX is dropping them bits baby. Performance and warranty I'm sold!

[@CTRwannaB]

We need Project Farm since know one on this channel knows how to do tests 😂 You pushing? No your pushing too hard! When do we start? Lol Send in the pro at Project Farm to get it done correctly 😂👍🏻

[@Ecofriend420]

"I almost broke my arm" feel like we've all been there with drills

[@bryanmartinez6600]

Having Milwaukee or Makita tools on the job site is as natural as wearing carhartt jackets and sweaters

[@AnonEMuss-gw8fm]

If you keep doing good test like this, you'll have to set up a gofundme to pay for the 2x4's!

[@GodGunsGills]

Trust me he makes a lot of money on the $2, $5, $10 hollas

[@Mixwell1983]

@@GodGunsGills it was joke dude in regards to lumber prices going up...

[@GodGunsGills]

@@Mixwell1983 cool beans! Yes, I know about lumber prices because I'm in the trades, and I build lizard enclosures. I just didn't read it as a joke

[@garyb8645]

I would like to see the 1/2” impact comparisons of the Flex and Milwaukee impacts and the 1/4” impact drivers

[@oje101]

Me too.

[@Xoars]

Flex will never touch Milwaukee on impacts

[@oje101]

Well they shouldn't have touched them on the recip. Saw but according to the video they did

[@Xoars]

@@oje101 wasn't the super Sawzall. It was the regular fuel sawzall

[@oje101]

@@Xoars your right, forgot about that..

[@someguy8523]

Thank you guys for another great video you are the best in the business.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks SomeGuy, we appreciate it! 👍🏻

[@kingofthecrease30]

👍👍

[@phillewis1768]

Nicely done, I am already invested in big red m18/m12. If I was not I would definitely look at flex.

[@STATION26ADDISON]

I'm the owner of a plumbing company her in Michigan and after watching the massive reviews of all channel's and F.L.E.X Killen it I went to the Lowes web sight and spent 6k in tools ya you herd me wright 6k !!!!!!!!! with a end to end life time warranty you cant go wrong !!!!!!! my friend if I was you I would jump ship now and sell all your old tools and don't wait for the warranty to end !!!!!!!!! and I am serious

[@jojojo8463]

@@STATION26ADDISON calm down lying kid 🤣

[@STATION26ADDISON]

@@jojojo8463 i have 8 guys working for me ....what do you mean lying ?????????

[@colinstu]

Why not try trading positions? The 2x4 wasn't flappin in the breeze for the FLEX tool, and maybe he's pushing down harder too. Also were the bits brand new?

[@kingofthecrease30]

here we go...mad cuz milwaukee lost so start with the excuses...just get over it...flex is the new king of the hill...get used to it 😂👍

[@colinstu]

@@kingofthecrease30 not mad, just looking for fairness in testing. pretty simple request, anyone who actually CARES about testing would ask for this or already be doing it. Also, still no idea how good the longevity is with FLEX, still no idea how good the warranty or support is, no idea how long they're even going to be around. Too many unknowns to dump tools for a 1 sec improvement, especially considering they need to go all the way up to 24v to even get there.

[@kingofthecrease30]

@@colinstu nobody is saying jump to a new platform but dont say the tests are not fair cuz your tool brand lost cuz you think its the best...flex has better battery technology....made by EGO...just accept the results bro 😂

[@davidreynolds731]

“I was letting the tool do a lot of the work” lol dude had his whole body weight on it 😂 “you’ve got more rpm” lol

[@floridaboyabroad]

I know right I like the guy but damn he really was doing the most. He's definitely salty about it but I get it.

[@davidreynolds731]

@@floridaboyabroad same, I push for my tool brand but don’t hesitate to admit they win some and lose some, but to me it matters when the entire point of the video is to be a fair comparison.

[@carlosjuarez2138]

Vince is genuinely pissed off that the Flex is doing as good as it is & look at how hard the man is pushing down on that Milwaukee lol

[@theBbOoSSss]

hes shorter

[@OBeezyNB]

Lol forreal. Had the knees Bent n all tryna get 2 the finish line

[@Gemquality]

I’d be willing to bet 10 years from now Milwaukee will still be number 1 in power tools and no one will remember flex

[@ronwilliams329]

Nah man, that's BS! We all know full well that Hart will be the #1 tool brand in 5 years or less! LOL!

[@Gemquality]

@@ronwilliams329 haha never heard of them

[@edwindominguez2548]

Idk bro DeWalt might outsell Makita and Milwaukee and i love Makita but you gota recognize

[@dcsteve7869]

Here's a real testament that keeps me sold on Milwaukee. I bought my M12 impact driver, hammer drill, led flashlight and screw gun all at the same time back in 2010. 11 years later after heavy use all still run strong and without problems. I have since only lost 1 battery and that may be due to me accidentally leaving it outside for a month in the dead of winter when we had record lows below freezing which would damage most lithium ion batteries. Of the remaining batteries I have noticed only a slight degradation in performance. This can be said for my Sawzall I bought 20 years ago. My old NiCad 19v hammer drill still works too 17 years later, though I converted the battery packs and charger to lithium ion. Flex might produce a great product, but the history of durability earned my brand loyalty

[@masterofnone87]

Thanks guys! Can we see a Kobalt XTR vs Flex??

[@grandgochez2615]

Maybe this competition would bring down their prices. Which means it’s a win win situation for the consumer.

[@dannytaino9116]

I always enjoy it your videos!!! Keep up with the good work💪

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Danny!

[@shan4pow172]

I can’t believe I just watched 2 guys drill holes for 15 minutes.

[@troygtge8179]

That trigger did that to me on few of drills one didn’t work at all so switch to makita didn’t look back I got the 40 volt makita on the way I would love to see the flex vs that

[@rickmorrison7535]

You're right about Project Farm. What that man does is always the best.

[@MikeB9771]

So close in performance and such, I find n it hard that anyone switching over to a whole new platform. Even though it does happen, but not this guy, sticking with Red. I know they will last and honestly time will tell how well the Flex does over time. Q

[@richardgreen811]

Except he states that this is the bottom tier flex drill. Not even their premium drill.

[@Brian_P]

The kicker is.. flex has a lifetime warranty if you buy your tools this year. Also they've got the no sensor technology to make them more durable to resist breaking from being dropped. I'm actually a dewalt guy converted from a Milwaukee guy (Milwaukee rep ticked me off at a tool sale so I bought about $2K in Dewalt tools from their rep right in front of him lol) I've got a ton of Dewalt tools so I don't think I'll be switching. If I was in the market for a new line I wouldn't hesitate to go flex.

[@matthewpeters85]

Ya, chervon is 0 for 3 on warranty for me over the years. Milwaukee has been 100% on warranty for me and everyone I know. SBD has always taken care of business for me aswell, on all their brands. Chervon products have to be ultra cheap to deal with their BS customer service!!

[@josuetorres5435]

We will have to wait if it can handle heavy use over time.

[@STATION26ADDISON]

So here's the deal people !!!!!!!!!!! Vince you were in full beast mode !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Lyle-1999]

Competition, as Vince says, will be good for the industry...

[@Luis-eh2dp]

I’ve been an electro mechanical technician for over 20 years and I work with a lot of different equipment that is power by batteries brushed and brushless motors, In order for this test to be fair and accurate you have to have two brand new never used drills with brand new batteries, If one of the drills has more use than the other one the results are gonna be different because the battery will drop a little bit of amperage with usage in the motor will lose a little bit of power with usage as well. It might be something very insignificant but may affect the results of the test

[@nathanlouis1119]

To compare 24v vs 18 with this result, give me milwaukee every day!

[@jesusmalverde9364]

I’m glad I picked flex top tier with turbo mode n 3speed I’m very impressed now flexed!!! Cmon!!! Now!!!

[@whatsay8406]

Thanks for finally putting this video out. I think it's great to have another top performing tool brand. There should be no surprise Flex is a great performer. It shows they really evaluated the competition and they are a late entry. They should be great. At the end of the day, it's about what works better. The other companies will step up their game now and those that don't will get left behind. The question is will Flex hold up over time. If EGO is to be an example, then yes, they will.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks What, we appreciate it!

[@thegarynator]

agreed, it's good to have more competition, hopefully it will push milwaukee and dewalt step it up even more. everyone wins then! (milwaukee guy here)

[@davidwindsor3601]

Flex just stepped it up. And it is true Testes like your that let’s it show.👍

[@Crimsonvandal]

11:03 “this is where Milwaukee will win”😁

[@christophershepherd4399]

Thank you for always being honest about your reviews

[@MrHowieZ1973]

I want to see the turbo model against Milwaukee.

[@VCGConstruction]

You know we have to do it! 👍🏻

[@bubbal2080]

Milwaukee sets the bar on tool performance. Flex had a target to achieve for performance. The next generation milwaukee I'm sure will again be king.

[@funnydubby6401]

I’m not buying flex I have way too much invested in Milwaukee already, THATS THE PROBLEM HERE

[@mikenormandy9250]

I mean, The only issue with a brand new tool line coming to market is anyone with a set of Milwaukee or DeWalt power tools is already invested in those brands with Batteries, Chargers, Tool,s etc....The biggest thing for me would be investing in a whole new line of tools, batteries, etc...But the Flex is cheaper, looks more stout and comes with an extra battery....

[@kazkomperda2118]

Flex will do great with sales if these results keep showing up on trusted sites like yours. They may not get the people already loyal to red or yellow but sure as hell will get tons of sales from a new generation of construction workers and young DIYers!

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Kaz, we appreciate it!

[@falconers]

Yea I'm definitely impressed with these results, and I'm seriously considering a full upgrade of my small suite of power tools. So far its looking like Flex and Milwaukee are going to be the competition to look at for the near term.

[@johnlupucyjr.7675]

Wow I'm very impressed that the flex drill gave the Milwaukee a run for the money I am a Milwaukee fan myself but those results show the proof which one is actually better the truth be told . Another point of view is both are competitive to one another and both did very well I would be satisfied with either or as long as the job gets done without complications or delay caused from a tool

[@jacobsandoval9970]

All these brands trying to beat Milwaukee now all Milwaukee is going to do is release gen 4. It’s easy to beat the competition when they’ve been number one for a few years in a row

[@jmt8706official]

For all we know, Milwaukee has gen 5 and 6 plans locked away in a cabinet already as well.

[@alexmills1329]

they all use the same battery cells man, you can only pull so many amps from them... these higher voltage tools will pull less amps for the same power or the same amps as they can (again same battery cell) and outpower higher watts... I like the idea of a 24v tool more than the makita 40v for example but makita is setting up for some crazy 80v heavy equipment with them

[@franciscovalencia3679]

@cvgcontruction These are the videos I love from u guys not the infomercial type. This is good stuff. Thanks

[@akaredcrossbow]

I feel your pain Vince! I’m still sticking with the top 3 Red, Yellow and Teal. Maybe when it’s time to retire some tools and Flex has proven itself to be durable plus having a big assortment line of tools, then I will consider investing into the flex line, but not until then. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Steezysalsa]

FLEX IS AWESOME!!!! I already started selling all my Milwaukee fuel tools to completely switch platforms. The only thing I'm going to keep from Milwaukee is my tire inflator and my packout boxes

[@kingofthecrease30]

this video also proves the first video "philly fixed" put out was fake news...for some reason his flex drill kept stalling out while nick from vcg was able to drill multiple times with the same drill and it stalled maybe 1 time and outperformed milwaukee's gen 3 many times...gotta wonder why 2 videos show opposite results ? 🤔 😂

[@nofsgiven3855]

Makes me feel good about buying all my polisher from Das Flex Originals I think I’m going to retire my old Dewalt drill from 2016 and get me that Flex drill instead. Didn’t Flex got bought out? It sucks in a way because they can’t service my polishers .

[@meagaindave2049]

FLEX ftw. 🤷‍♂️ Though, I read that FLEX smaller battery packs have the 18650 cells whereas their larger ones have the 21700 cells. Pro Tool Reviews website. Anyway, thank you for this and God bless! 😁👍✌

[@LLAMA-LLAMA]

KZbinr Philly Fixed just did a battery tear down that had the 18650.

[@l00nybin]

@@LLAMA-LLAMA his teardown was just the 2.5Ah battery. Supposedly the larger Flex batteries are 21700 cells.

[@kingofthecrease30]

yeah dave...time to sell the milwaukee & makita tools...get flex 💪 😂

[@meagaindave2049]

@@kingofthecrease30 🤣🤣 sell them. Yeah, right!🤣🤣

[@thewyattferrell]

This is crazy man. Thanks for the video! Silencing all the haters! I've had high hopes for these tools

[@kingofthecrease30]

yup...the haters are still in denial 😂

[@ManCaverTools]

The FUEL version was the drill in the Flexe's promo video

[@АлександрФилимонов-н1я]

Let’s show Milw with 3amp high output vs flex 2,5. I’m sure Milwaukee will kill this Lowe’s baby!

[@kingofthecrease30]

@@АлександрФилимонов-н1я it still will not beat it...flex is the new king of the hill now...get used it 😜

[@kingofthecrease30]

the gen 3 hammer drill only comes in fuel

[@samjones9936]

@@kingofthecrease30 you a proper hater Put some respec on Milwaukee’s name I bet you have nightmares about every nps event 😂

[@kingofthecrease30]

@@samjones9936 oh really ? i own alot of milwaukee tools including the gen 3 hammer drill....i am invested in team red and other brands too...i buy what works best...flex is the new king of drills & impacts 👍

[@DavidSilva-nt4nb]

Both sides of the 2x4 need to be solid.. the milwaukee drill being further off the end will drill slower because of the "flex" of the lumber

[@TaintedMojo]

Milwaukee is used to competing against scrubs and now they have to pick up their game.

[@cin426]

It's good that flex is pushing Milwaukee to it's paces. They will now have to make a new better gen 4. It's a win win for us customers.

[@JULIOCRUZJR10]

Your the reason I bought milwaukee. Still love my choice

[@daleon96]

I enjoy all these tool comparison vids... they're fun to watch....im a Kobalt fan myself...cant beat the performance for the money, i actually sold all my Milwaukee tools...not worth paying the extra cash for virtually the same performance....but lets face it, for all the guys just coming into the world of the blue collar dude, or the diy'ers, all these tools will get the job done...i couldn't care less about driving a screw or drilling a hole 3/10s of a second faster than another tool...just buy and use the brand you can afford, and works well for you.... Keep up the good vids tho!!!

[@jeremiahmiller7796]

Honestly I trust your review of it much more then their launch. Though it passes up Milwaukee its not manipulated like their release video was. Random request of you guys. From experience and wisdom from you guys it is very clear that the right accessories will make a larger impact on experience per dollar. For example in my personal experience malco bits have worked 10 times better for me then any other. This is due to them not tapering the inside so when driving screws if they lean a little bit it doesn’t slip. So the actual request is to see more from you guys along those lines or even common fastener brands exc. Still super love the power tool head to heads.

[@VCGConstruction]

We can do that Jeremiah, thanks!

[@mariacarneglia8483]

Have a great Sunday, VCG! Keep up the good work!🧰👍😍

[@kingofthecrease30]

to all the flex haters & milwaukee fanboys : the milwaukee gen 3 just got beat by the LOWER END flex drill that has LESS power...what you gotta say now ? 🤔 😂😂😂. FYI...i own the milwaukee gen 3 hammer drill so i am not a milwaukee hater...looks like flex did their homework

[@xeniibishi2840]

Yeah thier a little early only 10 years latter flex made something

[@allencervantes9675]

I’m a Milwaukee fan I just started to be all about it , but when flex was coming out . I like it just by the appearance . And to see it step up.. I’m more excited for it.

[@STATION26ADDISON]

I'm the owner of a plumbing company her in Michigan and after watching the massive reviews of all channel's and F.L.E.X Killen it I went to the Lowes web sight and spent 6k in tools ya you herd me wright 6k !!!!!!!!! with a end to end life time warranty you cant go wrong !!!!!!! my friend if I was you I would jump ship now and sell all your old tools and don't wait for the warranty to end !!!!!!!!! and I am serious

[@bernardocoronel]

You had us with that title, you sly devils! Lol

[@KangarooSpotlight]

Thanks for this video but it change nothing in my head - Milwaukee is one love!!!

[@jasonm9264]

Impressive. I’ll stick to Milwaukee, they haven’t failed me. Flex would be a good choice for someone just getting started.

[@JDBeastmode]

Love competition against Milwaukee, it will make them keep their game up.

[@kendalltrimble9069]

Good vid my guys

[@antonioperez7528]

Results don't lie. Grateful Vince & Nick for giving us a straight up answer. No b.s It would be nice to see Dewalt, Makita, Festool & FLEX GO at it. Question guys: how would you test the circular saw & plunge/track saw I would like to see the above names smash it out. Awesome work next episode please. 🖖🏾💯%🤙🏾💚's🌏🤗

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Antonio, we appreciate it! Testing the circular saw against competitors will require buku dollars in lumber but it’ll happen!! 🤣🤣👍🏻

[@antonioperez7528]

@@VCGConstruction NOW SEE THAT'S WHAT I MEAN. VINCE DON'T MIX HIS WORD'S. HONEST RELIABLE & RESPONS TO THE PPL. RESPECT BRO . You & the Famz have a choice day. 👍🏾🔥🤘🏾⚡⚡⚡

[@timgibson5110]

I see what you did there with the title

[@Rottidog]

Don't assume because Flex was "put in their place" that it meant 2nd place. ;-)

[@benblackburn2693]

Both are about equal. Neither of these are bad drills I'm impressed that the budget flex matches head to head with milwaukee top end drill

[@ericarmstrong2412]

This should be done with weights and track mounted drills to be “fair” there’s no posible way to match each other’s pressure. Not saying flex wouldn’t still win but just a “fair” comparison.

[@armoredcar1]

Vince is just getting torqued by that Milwaukee to prove it’s worth😂😂 gotta love his spirit and love for Milwaukee

[@bbbrenden]

The 2.0 and the gen 3 do not get along well.