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Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only)
$159Cheaper
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Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) vs Bosch GHG 20-63 Professional Heat Gun
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.
Bosch
Bosch GHG 20-63 Professional Heat Gun
$164.99
Which is better: the Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) or Bosch GHG 20-63 Professional Heat Gun?
The Bosch GHG 20-63 Professional Heat Gun wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) is the cheaper at $159. Get the Bosch GHG 20-63 Professional Heat Gun for the stronger spec sheet, the Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) | Bosch GHG 20-63 Professional Heat Gun |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $159 | $164.99 |
| Brand | Milwaukee | Bosch |
| Released | — | — |
| Max temp f | 875 | 1166 |
| Temp settings | — | continuously variable in 10°C (18°F) steps, 2 airflow stages |
| Airflow (CFM) | — | 5.3-17.7 cfm |
| Wattage | — | 2000 |
| Cordless | Yes | No |
| LCD display | No | No |
| Nozzle attachments | — | — |
| Weight (lb) | 1.7 | 1.43 |
Sources — Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only): milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-08-01). Bosch GHG 20-63 Professional Heat Gun: bosch-professional.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) and Bosch GHG 20-63 Professional Heat Gun?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max temp f: Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) 875 vs Bosch GHG 20-63 Professional Heat Gun 1166
- Cordless: Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) true vs Bosch GHG 20-63 Professional Heat Gun false
- Weight (lb): Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) 1.7 vs Bosch GHG 20-63 Professional Heat Gun 1.43