Review of Milwaukee's Largest M18 Combo Set

We unbox and review the massive 2695-16 Milwaukee M18 Combo Set. We look at all of the tools that it contains and break down the good and the bad.

[@SixSnax]

P.S. Gonna leave this on top so no one thinks I'm pulling this all out of my arse. I'm literally checking the lowest current prices as I post this. I also sell tools on eBay so I know they can also go for WAY less then this. I'm going off of actually listings that you can buy right now. If I check the sale history for every item I mentioned they consistently sell a dozen or so a month for $10 all the way to $30 less. That said, my original post is below $2000? Good God! That's a rip off! I'm pretty sure you can still return that if you have the receipt. Actually, even if you don't you can return it for store credit. 2 grand could've gotten you an entire DeWalt XR, even the new Extreme set. You could've even got all of those items as Milwaukee *fuel* if you had bought off of eBay or Amazon. (Preferably eBay, they have more competitive prices) could've had yourself a bunch of brushless heavy duty construction capable tools for that money. Minus the light, the speakers, the fan, the blower and the vacuum and the right angle drill and the second *GIANT* impact wrench (Yes they're both giant). (NVM, did the math below, you could've got literally every item that they produce a *Fuel* version of, plus all the bells and whistles if you wanted them, like the lights and vacuum's) 280+100+100+120+170+220 +160+87+170= $1407 · Fuel SDS-Plus Rotary hammer - $280 · Fuel Hammer Drill/Driver - $99 · Fuel Impact Driver - $99 (or the hydraulic Surge model 1/4" driver for same price) · (2) TWO XC *5.0Ah* Batteries - $120 · Fuel M18 Multi-Tool - $170 · M18 Fuel Mid-Torque Compact Impact Wrench - $220 (Just released, it's the newest generation, it literally looks like something from the future) · M18 Fuel Grinder - $160 · M18 Fuel Sawzall Recipe Saw - $170 · M18 (Non-Fuel) Orbital Sander - $87 (Don't think they make a Fuel Orbital) $1400 for the next gen models of the best of the best. Plus two XC 5.0Ah batteries which will be able to take all your tools to speeds and power that the 3.0Ah could never dream of! With tax you're at what, like $1520 maybe $1530* tops? If you paid tax for your tool set it was really, $2160 bucks or so. That's $640 bucks left over if you did pay tax which, I'm sure you did. And I only used an 8% tax rate, you might be in one of the 10-11% sales tax states. If there was no tax, which there was, unless you're in Alaska, then there is $480 left over. We'll go with the taxed price here, so $640. You can buy - · Model number: 48-59-1880 M18 + M12 Rapid Charger + M18 8.0Ah High Capacity Combo Kit - $177 · M18 (2830-20) Fuel Circular saw - $195 · M18 ROVER Mounting 1500 Lumen Flood Light (2365-20) - $80 $177 + $195 + $80 = $452 So $188 left to get the price tag to $2160 or we can just stop there and pretend the price was a flat $2000. For the additional price you can add either a jigsaw or a hacksaw ($120 each) another 2 XC 5.0Ah Batteries for $120 (which isn't necessary imo) maybe another 8.0Ah battery/charger combo would be better to run the lights and circular saw or reciprocating saw for long jobs. As those tools can drain even a 12.0 HD battery in minutes. That said. No one buy this!. They're ancient. It's a shame that Milwaukee is charging 2 grand for this to unsuspecting buyers. This set shouldn't cost more then $1000! But the money spent on this set, you can buy an arsenal from the SAME COMPANY!! Of all their high end tools!! And then some! Just don't expect to buy all of the items at home Depot where the prices are all marked up. #2 Even so, if you do decide to go to home Depot, it would still be better to pay 2 grand and get the Next Gen items. You'd have a few less then I listed above, but it would still be better then this junk! Or if you're buying from a retail store, just go with DeWalt 20v XR or the new Extreme lineup and you'll get the same exact amount of items for 2 grand and you'll have top of the line, new generation brushless tools. Tools with lights and technology embedded in them. Tools that look pretty for Christs sake! They're modern, small, compact, cool. They're half the size of what you see in this video and twice as strong and thrice as reliable!!! Don't buy this set!!! *BUYER BEWARE!!!*

[@illgiveitadiytry]

All fair points. I would have loved to come out the door with all fuel tools. But, OMG the price... So, a few points that made me start with this combo: I didn't own a single M18 tool so this allowed me to easily get into Milwaukee without having to know a lot. Second, I did do a spreadsheet where I listed every tool in the combo including the fan, light, charger, blower and radio. I compared these best prices that I could find on these tools individually and when I added up everything, it was 20% cheaper to buy everything in this kit. To your point, if you know exactly what you need and are more professional than hobbiest, then definitely spend the 50% premium on the tools offered in Fuel and forgo things you don't need like the blower(it is weak)!

[@jamescabrera3655]

Congrats! I'm sure you will enjoy using the tools. Milwaukee makes great power tools, whether they are M18, M12 or Fuel. All you need now is the packout storage boxes to take your tools on the go :)

[@illgiveitadiytry]

Oh, I have started down that expensive route also. Looking forward to doing some videos where I do garage organization using Packout!

[@illgiveitadiytry]

Thanks to everyone for the support!

[@trithan1473]

So the multi, right angle drill and angle grinder have different triggers because milwaukee pays attention to market feedback. The right angle drill will always be held the same way since youre using it to drive something at that right angle. The whole tool has one purpose. The multi tool will be used in a hundred different angles and positions which is why it has a switch start even though thats much less safe than a trigger. The angle grinder includes the safety trigger because it is or can be a cutting tool like the circular saw

[@siemschroijen1542]

Following from the Netherlands, Good Job !

[@stevecrossland3681]

You the nailed it... Great video... It would be nice if there was one battery platform... And then all you'd have to do is pick the quality of tool that you require.

[@Bear0328]

Loved this review forget all that childish noise I’m a blue collar worker and enjoyed this video ignore all these judgment people that think there better then everyone and have nothing better to do. everyone brings food to there own table remember that !

[@macclark2969]

One thing to note is a battery on two bars doesn’t send full power on all tools

[@davidperry4013]

I notice that on my m12 fuel.

[@kimberlyfreadhoff8084]

I like the vaccum attachment the most. No excuses!

[@davidperry4013]

I went with Fuel because rather buy Al La carte than get brushed. I started out with an M12 fuel gen 3 impact driver and hammer drill kit. A 12 volt brushless will always beat an 18 volt brushed tool.

[@macclark2969]

For old timers that don’t use internet the manual is useful

[@IppiopaidFEEDBACK]

Plus you don’t always have Internet where you’re at. And I don’t like to take my phone on all the job site if I can help it, too many variables.

[@victorrebollar9613]

Thats all nice just kinda makes me sad wishing it was fuel but still a nice combo kit 👌

[@talendtech]

Keep 'em coming!

[@illgiveitadiytry]

Will do!

[@PotatoesRnice]

batteries shipped at low voltage because its better for longevity. also they are 3000 milliamp housr or 3 amp hours

[@ckone671]

Paper instruction booklet is still best! Only way I go.

[@MrNownes]

when power goes out, is nice to have manual.

[@joshuawest5324]

Those instruction menus are good, especially if your phone is out of battery you don't have internet service or you just don't want to get your phone damaged

[@ojack7207]

Great tools, I would have went brushless personally but that would triple the cost lol. Enjoy!

[@illgiveitadiytry]

Very true!

[@nickcocco2859]

It’s a law that batteries are shipped almost dead

[@cobramcjingleballs959]

100%. You don’t want cargo planes (let alone passenger airliners also carrying cargo) stuck out on a hot tarmac, full of lithium-ion batteries. This isn’t even just US law, it’s a UN convention.

[@thebordernow]

7:09 - You'd better hope that you Didn't get 3 "milli-Amp hr" batteries!! 😂

[@sergioomar9090]

Good stuff!

[@electricalron]

No brushless Fuel models.

[@dfreadhoff]

Awesome!

[@georgef1176]

Always fully charge battery before you use it.

[@charleswright9957]

It may just be the video but the tools look really cheep

[@user-zq3ez6yf6r]

Nice Review, Thanks!

[@quickylicky]

Nice informative review

[@georgefreadhoff4260]

Interesting!

[@trithan1473]

If its quicker to google the instruction manual than remember where you put it the solution is better organization not relying on a technological solution that could go down at any time. I have instructions and receipts organized and saved both digitally and physically.

[@ChuckBradfordPhotography]

You don't understand the reason for different switches on different stypes of tools? One factor is the potential hazard inherent in the use of the tools, second is the position of use and the way in which you hold the tool. If you use these types of tools much you would understand this. The offhandedness is off putting and is silly.

[@Auto-Bots.Custom.Detailing]

how much did this whole kit cost? i just started investing in packout, but dont have any power tools from milwaukee yet, just trying to find the best bang for buck. thanks for the review

[@harlech2]

Who says you can't smell movies.

[@battsy2911]

3mil amp hour batteries?? Great!

[@mediumgrey8674]

Dude you literally bought all of the oldest brushed tools(that smell) that no one wants. Still good tools but this kit is the height of overpriced and out of date. Long as the job gets done right.

[@smirage22]

Nothing wrong with non fuel Milwaukee brushless

[@hoondaily270]

I run a general contracting crew my best friend owns we have over 35 guys we have 3 tool trailers packed some guys including my self use our own tools mostly I run only non fuel brushless stuff along with 1 other guy everything provided is Dewalt I don’t mind but I prefer Milwaukee so I use my own but I’ve had the same impact for over 3 years that is abused daily I actual dropped it in a bucket of coolant about a year ago didn’t know while I was using it working on my tow rig was in there over night still runs like a champ runs 6 inch lags faster than any Dewalt and had out lasted 2 fuel impacts the another guy has bought.

[@MasterShiFu714]

Don't be a hater just cause you can't afford the cheap shit

[@marymaloney1413]

Yeah man non fuel Milwaukee is great love both my fuel and non fuel. Great purchase

[@johnharrison4592]

@@smirage22 I wouldn't even spit on your brushed tool when it catches on fire from overheating. Only fuel brushless touch the hands of this refined gentleman.

[@rebelsoul4848]

congratulations bro ,the price please thanks .

[@Hectorszenshopedc]

websites have to pay for space.. Domain.. paper operator manual is yours forever

[@gabrielluquin1333]

How can I get one

[@redman6216]

Hi gm i am form Guyana 🇬🇾 South America i like what i see i want to by one like that how much for it

[@illgiveitadiytry]

It was $2000 US. I tried to find a deal on it but that was the best I could find.

[@christophertorres9568]

How much was it?

[@illgiveitadiytry]

2K, I priced out all of the parts individually and it was about 20% savings buying them all together.

[@Pootie_Tan]

But they not fuel babe

[@jonknott2213]

No jigsaw?????

[@illgiveitadiytry]

Nope, I have an old craftsman with an M18 battery adapter that I am using...not worth the $200 for a Milwaukee.

[@Hectorszenshopedc]

I bought them tool only

[@jadedcarton]

yo

[@airgunmaintenance429]

How much that tools

[@illgiveitadiytry]

About 2000 US Dollars

[@airgunmaintenance429]

@@illgiveitadiytry Thanks

[@charlesross6112]

The smell of a brushed motor 😭...decent tools but should of gone FUEL

[@davegoodwin7577]

They kind of looked cheaply made.

[@bobhope5976]

I think $2K is way too much money for a brushed set. Especially because it comes with a bunch of mostly worthless tools, like that blower, light, vacuum, and radio. I think you could have done way better if you had waited for one of the home Depot sales and picked up the exact tools you needed. The Fuel models go on sale all the time. You're probably rich so maybe the $2K doesn't sting for you and you don't care about maximum value. I definitely cringed when you said the price though, 😂

[@chadhamilton88]

They seen a sucker I feel sorry for you bud the charger and the multi-tool is the only thing halfway decent hope you didn't pay no more 1000 bucks it would have been a good deal for $800 but I wouldn't bought it for $500 all is outdated I guess if you don't care about your money

[@richardwapner5781]

I hope you did not buy that set.

[@illgiveitadiytry]

I know it is an expensive set and it is brushed tools, but can you be more specific why it would be a bad buy. There are probably a lot of people watching this video that would benefit from your opinion on it. thx

[@towtruckaj]

@@illgiveitadiytry 2k for brushed tools in 2022 is just a ripoff, that kit should be 1000 dollars to get it out and sold, it's all so far outdated, and so far underperforms compared to modern tool technology that 2k is just a ripoff plain and simple, and it includes a bunch of tools that most people will find useless so they can sell them in a kit with the other useful tools.

[@jimmywalden1615]

Why did this guy waste his money on this huge kit don’t get me wrong I love Milwaukee tools it what I own personally but he really doesn’t seem like the type of guy who needs construction grade tools I bet most of these tools are going to sit on his shelf and collect dust I hope I’m wrong and he’s actually going to use them but the fact is he doesn’t seem like he blue collar guy he seems like a white collar office worker who has some hobbies in the garage

[@JayJay-ez4bh]

Who cares what other people buy with their own money? Do you know this guy or something? These tools are all brushed, not even the FUEL line. Didn’t know you have to be a blue collar guy just to purchase some great tools from Milwaukee. This kit covers all the basics for any home owner for many years to come.

[@illgiveitadiytry]

You are totally correct. I am a white collar Computer Scientist. But what you are wrong on my need for tools. My dad owns a Polaris dealership and I wrench on jet skis, snowmobiles and rangers all the time. I am also into construction including building my cabin and garage which I have published many videos on. I have already used all of the tools to the point where I have even purchased more! At no time over the last half year do I feel that this purchase was a "waste of money". You are right that this might not be for everyone but I though I would do a review on it so they could decide for themselves.

[@kimberlyfreadhoff8084]

@@JayJay-ez4bh trust me, I hardly see him when he gets lost in the garage.🤣 He's out building or fixing on things daily. I even catch him swinging from the rafters.

[@rcud1]

I have a ton of tools, and multiple drills and impact drivers etc. I certainly don't use many of them often but I do use them when I need them.