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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 Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun is cheaper at $34. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Which is better: the Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) or Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun?
The Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun is the cheaper at $34. Get the Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) for the stronger spec sheet, the Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun 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) | Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $159 | $34 |
| Brand | Milwaukee | Porter-Cable |
| Released | — | — |
| Max temp f | 875 | 1150 |
| Temp settings | — | variable temperature control dial (continuous, per manufacturer); one Amazon listing title separately describes it as 'dual temperature settings' — not corroborated by the manufacturer page |
| Airflow (CFM) | — | 19 cfm |
| Wattage | — | 1500 |
| Cordless | Yes | No |
| LCD display | No | No |
| Nozzle attachments | — | — |
| Weight (lb) | 1.7 | 2 |
Sources — Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only): milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-08-01). Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun: portercable.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) and Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt 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 Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun 1150
- Cordless: Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) true vs Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun false
- Weight (lb): Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) 1.7 vs Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun 2