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Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only)
$159
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Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) vs Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit
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.
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Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit
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Which is better: the Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) or Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit?
The Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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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) | Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $159 | — |
| Brand | Milwaukee | Makita |
| Released | — | — |
| Max temp f | 875 | 1022 |
| Temp settings | — | 9 (numbered dial, 122-1022°F) |
| Airflow (CFM) | — | 7 / 14 cfm (2 airflow settings) |
| Wattage | — | 1800 |
| Cordless | Yes | No |
| LCD display | No | No |
| Nozzle attachments | — | — |
| Weight (lb) | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Sources — Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only): milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-08-01). Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit: makitatools.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) and Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit?
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 Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit 1022
- Cordless: Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) true vs Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit false
- Weight (lb): Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) 1.7 vs Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit 1.5