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Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) vs Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only) is cheaper at $84. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) or Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only)?

The Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only) is the cheaper at $84. The Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only) both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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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) Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only)
US price $159 $84
BrandMilwaukeeRyobi
Released
Max temp f 875 875
Temp settings
Airflow (CFM) 6 cfm
Wattage
Cordless Yes Yes
LCD display No No
Nozzle attachments 2
Weight (lb) 1.7 1.4

Sources — Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only): milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-08-01). Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only): ryobitools.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) and Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (1 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Weight (lb): Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) 1.7 vs Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only) 1.4

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