# Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) vs Ryobi P223 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool): specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) (Milwaukee) and Ryobi P223 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) (Ryobi) among rotary hammers. Ryobi P223 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) is the cheaper of the two at $199.

## Side by side

| Spec | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) | Ryobi P223 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $379 | $199 |
| Brand | Milwaukee | Ryobi |
| Chuck type | SDS-plus | SDS-plus |
| Impact energy joules | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Max drill diameter (mm) | 25 | 25 |
| Voltage | 18V | 18V |
| Blows per minute | 4800 | 5000 |
| No load (rpm) | 1330 | 1380 |
| Vibration control | AVS (Anti-Vibration System) | Anti-Vibration Handle (up to 47% less vibration claimed vs. predecessor) |
| Operating modes | 3-mode: rotary hammer, hammer only, rotation only | 3-mode: drilling, hammer-drilling, hammer-only |
| Weight (lb) | 6.8 | — |

## Key differences

- Impact energy joules: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 2.7 vs Ryobi P223 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 2.1
- Blows per minute: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 4800 vs Ryobi P223 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 5000
- No load (rpm): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 1330 vs Ryobi P223 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 1380
- Vibration control: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) AVS (Anti-Vibration System) vs Ryobi P223 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) Anti-Vibration Handle (up to 47% less vibration claimed vs. predecessor)
- Operating modes: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 3-mode: rotary hammer, hammer only, rotation only vs Ryobi P223 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 3-mode: drilling, hammer-drilling, hammer-only

## Sources

- Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool): https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/details/m18-fuel-1-sds-plus-rotary-hammer/2912-20 (milwaukeetool.com, verified 2026-08-01)
- Ryobi P223 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool): https://www.ryobitools.com/products/33287190225 (ryobitools.com, verified 2026-08-01)

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Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) ($379) vs Ryobi P223 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) ($199) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/rotary-hammers/milwaukee-2912-20-vs-ryobi-p223/
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