This Exclusive Milwaukee 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit w/2 6 Ah Batteries and Bag will be on sale for $149, IN-STORE ONLY on Black Friday 11/28/25.
It's featured on the front of the BF ad.
This kit is a Home Depot 'Exclusive' so you won't find it anywhere else.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwa.../336489860
Our M12 Subcompact Brushless 2-Tool Combo Kit with (2) 6.0AH batteries features the most compact and lightest weight drill and impact driver, providing ultimate access into tight spaces. This kit includes the M12 Subcompact Brushless 3/8" Drill/Driver, M12 Subcompact Brushless 1/4" Hex Impact Driver, (2) M12 REDLITHIUM XC6.0 Batteries, M12 Battery Charger, (2) Belt Clips, and a Contractor Bag.
Community Reviews
This M12 combo kit stands out mainly because it pairs the drill and impact driver with two 6Ah batteries, which gives it more run time and makes the battery pack the real value here. The larger XC packs are especially appealing for brushless or Fuel tools, and the price is viewed as strong for that battery capacity. The main knock is that the tools are not Fuel and not brushless, so the kit feels mismatched and less compelling than buying a Fuel drill or a different bundle. It is a better fit if the batteries matter more than the tool tier.
Common Questions (5)
They add runtime, but they make the tiny tools bulkier and heavier, and the combo feels mismatched to some shoppers. Smaller CP batteries keep the tools more compact, while the XC 6.0 packs can help the tool stand upright on its base.
Yes. Larger-capacity packs are a better fit for Fuel tools because they can supply more current and reduce voltage drop under load, which helps higher-demand tools reach their rated performance.
The deal referenced here is for 2x 6Ah batteries, even though the product image shows 2Ah packs. That matters because the 6Ah batteries are the standout value in this kit and are usually much more expensive.
No. It is a non-Fuel, non-brushless M12 kit, which is why some shoppers recommend skipping it unless you specifically want the batteries.
A common alternative is the M12 Fuel hammer drill tool for $99.99 plus a 6.0Ah battery for $49, especially if you want better performance from the tool itself. The impact driver is seen as less essential for some use cases, so this route can be better value if you do not need the bundled non-Fuel tools.
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But only certain tools and workloads can take advantage of the "higher output".
See YouTube for comparisons of the XC 5.0 HO vs the XC 6.0 and other non HO M12 batteries. Torque Test Channel discusses this in multiple videos including a review of the newer top model M12 impact wrenches... The M12 5.0 HO is the clear winner and a must have to get full ratings / specs out of some (high torque) tools.
The M18 tools run into similar limitations with battery packs based on older cell tech. The newer M18 impacts require the M18 Forge batteries to get the most out of the tool. The forge batteries use a cells with "tabless" design. It's not clear to me if the HO M12's use the newer tabless cells or just a different battery chemistry.
Like putting 22" donk rims on a Mini Cooper.
My local store had them in a display like this.
Like putting 22" donk rims on a Mini Cooper.
My local store had them in a display like this.
Agreed.
I purchased the $169 kit that comes the ratchet but smaller CP batteries. Delivery isn't until next week, but plan to keep it over this deal due to the smaller/lighter batteries. I'm looking for the lower weight with these smaller tools and smaller batteries as a supplement to slightly larger / more powerful M12 fuel tools and batteries I already own.
But I could see where some might prefer the XC 6.0 kit for the the larger capacity / run time per charge and the ability to stand the tool up on it's grip due to the size of the XC battery base.
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