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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit: price, specs & release date

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit, released 2022. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: milwaukeetool.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark38/100#12 of 18 in class

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit is listed at $329 on milwaukeetool.com as of 2026-06-27, the most expensive cordless drills (median $184); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 38/100 pay-blind standing, #12 of 18 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest cordless drills: Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit — $54

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Is the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit a good buy?

At $329, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit is the most expensive of the 12 cordless drills we track, where the median is $184. On the spec sheet, its max torque in of 1400 lb is the highest of the 12, its battery included ah of 5 is above the median of the 15, and its weight of 3.3 lb is above the median of the 17. By release date, it is among the newer of the 9 we date.

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Two independent labs measured this product across 8 physical metrics — battery, spade bit drill, self-feed bit drill and 5 more. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.

battery · spade bit drill · self-feed bit drill · concrete bit drill · 8-inch rss structural · 1-inch spade bit · 2 9/16-inch self-feed · 3/8-inch bit 3

A coverage record, not a rating. How we count

Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit

Two hands-on Pro Tool Reviews articles cover this exact Gen-4 Milwaukee 2904. Both praise its compact size, light bare weight, strong performance, and the value of its two-battery kit. A 2022 solo review crowned the 2904 Pro Tool Reviews' #1 best cordless drill overall; a February 2026 head-to-head found DeWalt's DCD1007 slightly faster and more feature-rich, noting the 2904 has slipped in the rankings since launch.

Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2022-06-29–2026-02-10

Tested by Pro Tool Reviews

Consistently praised

  • Compact 6.9 in length and light 3.3-lb bare weight
  • Strong low-speed torque and fast, Pro-grade drilling performance
  • Two-battery kit offers strong value
  • Kickback control (AutoStop) and 5-year warranty

Commonly flagged

  • Slightly slower than DeWalt DCD1007 in head-to-head drilling and concrete tests
  • Feature-light: only 2 speeds and no smart features unless the pricier 2906 One-Key
  • High-capacity batteries can upset the drill's balance

Where reviewers disagree Both articles are from Pro Tool Reviews but reached different verdicts over time: the 2022 review named the 2904 the #1 best cordless drill overall, while the February 2026 head-to-head notes it 'has slipped in the rankings slightly since then' and lost narrowly to DeWalt's DCD1007 on drilling speed and feature count.

The sources (2)

Pro Tool Reviews lab-tested ·

Soft torque test, 5.0Ah battery: 539 in-lbs · Soft torque test, 6.0Ah High Output battery: 593 in-lbs · Spade bit drill time, 6.0Ah: 2.62 sec · Self-feed bit drill time, 6.0Ah: 2.21 sec · Concrete bit drill time, 6.0Ah: 3.38 sec

The 2904 provides very quick drilling and about as much low-speed torque as you can hope for in a handheld drill.
the Milwaukee 2904 ended up as our best cordless drill overall
High-capacity batteries can throw the balance off

Pro Tool Reviews lab-tested ·

8-inch RSS structural screw drive time (avg of 3): 2.49 sec · 1-inch spade bit through 4 in OSB (avg): 2.62 sec · 2 9/16-inch self-feed bit through 2x4 pine (avg): 1.89 sec · 3/8-inch bit 3 in deep in 4000 PSI concrete (avg): 6.84 sec

I prefer the lighter, more compact design.
the DeWalt DCD1007 is faster overall
the Milwaukee 2904 is much more basic

Specifications

Price (US)$329 Kit with two REDLITHIUM XC5.0 (5.0 Ah) batteries; live retailer price
BrandMilwaukee
Released2022
Voltage (V)18
Max torque in (lb)1400
Chuck size (in)1/2 in
No load speed (rpm)0-500 / 0-2,100
BrushlessYes
Battery included ah5
Weight (lb)3.3

Source: milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by toolup.com. Re-verified: 1,400 in-lbs torque, 0-500/2,100 RPM, 1/2-in chuck, POWERSTATE brushless, two 5.0 Ah XC5.0 batteries confirmed from Milwaukee page. Price $329 confirmed live at Toolup (reg $528). Gen-4 release 2022. Source URL corrected to live Milwaukee product page. Bare-tool weight 3.3 lb (full kit/with battery ~4.9 lb per some listings).

Is the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit worth it vs cheaper cordless drills?

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit against its closest cheaper and pricier cordless drills on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked

ProductPriceVoltage (V)Max torque in (lb)Chuck size (in)No load speed (rpm)Brushless
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit this$3291814001/2 in0-500 / 0-2,100Yes
DeWalt DCD800D2 20V MAX XR Brushless Compact Drill/Driver Kit$23920—1/2 in0-650 / 0-2,000Yes

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What do reviewers say about the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit?

Two hands-on Pro Tool Reviews articles cover this exact Gen-4 Milwaukee 2904. Both praise its compact size, light bare weight, strong performance, and the value of its two-battery kit. A 2022 solo review crowned the 2904 Pro Tool Reviews' #1 best cordless drill overall; a February 2026 head-to-head found DeWalt's DCD1007 slightly faster and more feature-rich, noting the 2904 has slipped in the rankings since launch. Praised: Compact 6.9 in length and light 3.3-lb bare weight; Strong low-speed torque and fast, Pro-grade drilling performance; Two-battery kit offers strong value; Kickback control (AutoStop) and 5-year warranty. Flagged: Slightly slower than DeWalt DCD1007 in head-to-head drilling and concrete tests; Feature-light: only 2 speeds and no smart features unless the pricier 2906 One-Key; High-capacity batteries can upset the drill's balance. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

How much does the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit cost?

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit has a US price of $329 (Kit with two REDLITHIUM XC5.0 (5.0 Ah) batteries; live retailer price), as of 2026-06-19.

How does the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit compare on price?

At $329, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit is the most expensive of the 12 cordless drills we track, where the median is $184.

When was the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit released?

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit was released 2022.

What are the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit's key specs?

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit (Milwaukee): voltage v 18, max torque in lb 1400, chuck size in 1/2 in, no load speed rpm 0-500 / 0-2,100, brushless Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Price of record: $329 at milwaukeetool.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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