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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 Steinel HG 2320 E 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.
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Steinel
Steinel HG 2320 E Professional Heat Gun
$331.5
Which is better: the Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) or Steinel HG 2320 E Professional 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 Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) is the cheaper at $159. The Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact 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) | Steinel HG 2320 E Professional Heat Gun |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $159 | $331.5 |
| Brand | Milwaukee | Steinel |
| Released | — | — |
| Max temp f | 875 | 1200 |
| Temp settings | — | 2 stages (continuously variable within stage 2) plus 4 programmable presets |
| Airflow (CFM) | — | 4-13 cfm |
| Wattage | — | 1600 |
| Cordless | Yes | No |
| LCD display | No | Yes |
| Nozzle attachments | — | 4 |
| Weight (lb) | 1.7 | 2.19 |
Sources — Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only): milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-08-01). Steinel HG 2320 E Professional Heat Gun: globaltestsupply.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) and Steinel HG 2320 E Professional Heat Gun?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max temp f: Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) 875 vs Steinel HG 2320 E Professional Heat Gun 1200
- Cordless: Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) true vs Steinel HG 2320 E Professional Heat Gun false
- LCD display: Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) false vs Steinel HG 2320 E Professional Heat Gun true
- Weight (lb): Milwaukee M18 2688-20 Compact Heat Gun (Tool Only) 1.7 vs Steinel HG 2320 E Professional Heat Gun 2.19