Milwaukee
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20
$229
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20 vs Porter-Cable 690LR
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20 is cheaper at $229. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Porter-Cable 690LR
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Which is better: the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20 or Porter-Cable 690LR?
The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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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 2723-20 | Porter-Cable 690LR |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $229 | — |
| Brand | Milwaukee | Porter-Cable |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | cordless | corded |
| Motor power hp | 1.25 | 1.75 |
| Amperage (A) | — | 11 |
| Voltage (V) | 18 | — |
| Collet sizes (in) | 1/4 | 1/4, 1/2 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 10000-31000 | 27500 |
| Variable speed | Yes | No |
| Soft start | — | — |
| Base type | trim | fixed |
| Plunge stroke (in) | — | — |
| LED light | Yes | — |
| Weight (lb) | 2.95 | 8 |
Sources — Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20: milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-07-11). Porter-Cable 690LR: portercable.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20 and Porter-Cable 690LR?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20 cordless vs Porter-Cable 690LR corded
- Motor power hp: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20 1.25 vs Porter-Cable 690LR 1.75
- Collet sizes (in): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20 1/4 vs Porter-Cable 690LR 1/4, 1/2
- Speed range (rpm): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20 10000-31000 vs Porter-Cable 690LR 27500
- Variable speed: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20 true vs Porter-Cable 690LR false
- Base type: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20 trim vs Porter-Cable 690LR fixed
- Weight (lb): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20 2.95 vs Porter-Cable 690LR 8
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20
One whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, published a hands-on review of this exact model (Milwaukee 2723). PTR scored it 9.7/10, calling it one of the strongest cordless routers tested with excellent sightlines to the bit, a pair of front LEDs, and precise 1/64-inch micro depth adjustments. Its CONS list reads 'No significant drawbacks,' with the only noted negative being mild battery top-heaviness that the reviewer says is common to every cordless router. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Strong real-world cutting power under load; Excellent sightlines to the bit plus dual front LEDs; Comfortable ergonomics and convenient variable speed dial.
Flagged: Battery makes the tool slightly top-heavy.
Porter-Cable 690LR
No sourced tester review yet.