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Milwaukee 2401-22 Review


Cordless Drill

Drill Model Best Score Pwr Dur Wgt Spd Bat
Milwaukee
2401-22
- 87 B B A A C A


Milwaukee 2401-22 Bottom-Line:

STRENGTHS

  • Compact - Only 7" long and weighs 2.0-lbs, about 15% lighter than the class average.
  • Batteries - Uses long life-cycle Li-ion batteries with better than average run-time. Batteries can be recharged in only 30 minutes.
  • Satisfaction - High rating of 4.6 of 5 stars by nearly 100 satisfied users.
  • Features - LED work-light, 1/4" hex chuck with one-handed bit changes, 5-year Milwaukee warranty, and very useful battery fuel gauge.

WEAKNESSES

  • Speed - Single, variable speed up to 500 RPM. This is primarily a driver with limited drilling capability.


Milwaukee 2401-22 12V Cordless
M12 Lithium-Ion Sub-Compact Screwdriver


Performance Comparison:

  2401-22 Average Compact
Power 150 in-lbs torque 170 in-lbs torque
Speed 500 RPM 1,015 RPM
Weight 2.0 lbs 2.4 lbs
Battery 1.5 Ah 1.4 Ah


Milwaukee 2401-22 Ratings:

A-Excellent  B-Very Good  C-Good  D-Fair  F-Poor

Durability Rating Above Average Top 3 Rank Below Average Low 3 Rank
Power B- - - 12% -
Speed C- - - 51% Yes
Weight A 15% - - -
Battery A 7% - - -

  Rating Transmission Sleeve Motor Brushes Warranty
Durability A Metal/Nylon Plastic Internal 5-Year


Milwaukee 2401-22 User Reviews:

  • Overall User Rating - 4.6 of 5 Stars
  • Favorable Reviews - 96
  • Critical Reviews - 11
  • this compact is excellent it can take jamming and it is light weight.
  • This drill is probably the best drill I ever bought. The way it grips your hand and the power it has is unmatched. Highly recommend it to anyone Homeowner or professional.
  • This is a great little driver for cabinet work (driving KREG screws into pocket holes)...All-In-All an excellent general use tool.
  • Even though it is small, it feels solid. I love it.. so easy and fun to use that I'm constantly looking for a reason to use it
  • This is an EXCELLENT power screw driver, not to be confused with an impact driver. I have owned this device for more than a year and it has served me extremely well.
  • This is currently my favorite tool. It comes with two batteries. The batteries charge to full in less than an hour. One battery will last for a few hundred drywall screws.
  • The drill is light and easy to use. Bit changes are easy and quick; jobs get done quickly, too!
  • I have found that this driver is really good for driving two inch screws or less. It is not a heavy duty driver! No matter what the claims and reviews!
  • I use this tool HARD. this thing gets a work out, and it does not fail. do yourself a big favor and buy this tool over its competitors, because i am telling you, this thing is really built well.
  • I purchased this driver a few months back to use for drywall screws. I am very impressed with this driver.
  • I've used it extensively when switching & plugging during electrical trim-out in new construction and remodels. It's performed well and the batteries have held their charge
  • We used this for everything from hanging cabinet doors to blocking out 2 by 4s (3 inch screws all the way through with power to spare). It proved to be an amazingly versatile, reliable tool and we had no complaints.
  • Variable speed is very well done and extremely useful. With a gentle touch on the trigger you can start screws at slower speed and then ramp it up. The Milwaukee engineering of this is the best I have seen.
  • As a general remodeler I found this drill very handy for small jobs during a recent kitchen remodel. It holds a charge a lot longer then I expected it to and is very comfortable in the hand.
  • If you want a compact, overpriced, powered driver then buy this.
  • I really like this driver. Sadly, I think it will replace my beloved Panasonic 12v drill/drivers. It has nearly the same power and usefulness in a much more compact size.

Milwaukee 2401-22 Specifications & Features:

Size & Weight 
Weight:2.0 lbs.
Length:7 in.
Performance 
Max Torque:150 in-lbs
Max Power:-
Impact Rate: -
No-Load Speed:0-500 RPM
Capacity:Steel 1/4", Wood 1/2"
Motor, Gearbox, & Clutch 
Voltage:12V
Speed Capability:1-speed
Variable Speed:Yes
Reversible:Yes
All-Metal Gearbox:No
Auto-Shift Transmission:No
Clutch Settings:14
External Motor Brush Access:No
Chuck 
Size:1/4"
Type:Keyless, Hex
Sleeve:-
Spindle LockYes
Battery & Charger 
Batteries Included:2
Cell Type:Li-ion
Charge Rating1.5 Ah
Charging Time30 min
Additional Features 
Belt Hook:No
Work Light:LED
Side Handle:No
Fuel Gauge:Yes
Warranty:5-year


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