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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 vs Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP) is cheaper at $139. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 or Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP)?

The Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP) is the cheaper at $139. The Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP) 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 FUEL 2967-20 Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP)
US price $299 $139
BrandMilwaukeeRyobi
Released
Drive size (in) 0.5
Power source cordless cordless
Voltage (V) 18 18
Max fastening torque (nm)
Max breakaway torque (nm)
No load speed (rpm) 2000 2700
Impacts per minute 2400 3100
Speed settings 4
Motor type brushless
Length (in) 7.6 7
Weight (lb) 5.9 4.23
Sound pressure (dB)

Sources — Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20: milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-07-11). Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP): ryobitools.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 and Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • No load speed (rpm): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 2000 vs Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP) 2700
  • Impacts per minute: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 2400 vs Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP) 3100
  • Length (in): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 7.6 vs Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP) 7
  • Weight (lb): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20 5.9 vs Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP) 4.23

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2967-20

Only one whitelisted tester covers this exact model — Pro Tool Reviews, a hands-on impressions piece rather than a lab benchmark, so no tester-measured torque figures. It praises the Gen-3 2967's breakaway strength, shorter 7.6-inch head, anvil-mounted Tri-LED light, and balance, while noting it remains a big, heavy tool. (1 sourced review.)

Praised: Impressive breakaway strength for stubborn nuts and bolts; Shorter 7.6-inch head improves access in tight spaces vs the predecessor; Anvil-mounted Tri-LED lights the work area better in low light.

Flagged: Still a big, bulky tool despite the trimmed head length.

Ryobi PCL265 (ONE+ HP)

No sourced tester review yet.

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