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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 2026-10-20).

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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