DeWalt
DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only)
$178.99
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DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) vs Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) is cheaper at $159. Every spec and price links to its source.
Milwaukee
Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only)
$159Cheaper
Which is better: the DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) or Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only)?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) is the cheaper at $159.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) | Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $178.99 | $159 |
| Brand | DeWalt | Milwaukee |
| Released | — | — |
| Max temp f | 990 | 875 |
| Temp settings | 2 | — |
| Airflow (CFM) | 6.7 cfm | — |
| Wattage | — | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| LCD display | No | No |
| Nozzle attachments | 2 | — |
| Weight (lb) | — | 1.7 |
Sources — DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only): dewalt.com (verified 2026-08-01). Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only): milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) and Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (1 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max temp f: DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) 990 vs Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) 875