Milwaukee M12 Impact Driver vs M12 Surge Hydraulic | Thursday Throwdown

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  • Ever since the Milwaukee M12 Fuel Surge came out, we’ve been getting questions about how it compares to the Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact Driver. It’s the M12 Fuel Impact Driver vs M12 Surge in this Red against Red Pro Tool Reviews Thursday Throwdown!
    We go point by point to see just how these two impacts compare to each other and call out the winner as we go. After you see the results, let us know why you prefer the Surge or the standard impact. We also encountered some unexpected results-which is why we do a lot more testing in our head-to-head tool category comparisons.
    Get more info from the written article: bit.ly/38JXg2i
    See our 12V impact driver head-to-head: bit.ly/34vNVYM
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  • @Sparkystacoma
    @Sparkystacoma 4 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    I am an electrician. I used the standard impact around a customer's child who has autism. He would scream too loud and need ear protection. 3 weeks later I return use the surge and he says to his mother it's not loud anymore. That's worth the cost to me. My apprentice still has the standard and the little boy avoided him like the black plague

    • @mytube2013
      @mytube2013 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You can use a drill which has 0 noise?

    • @Sparkystacoma
      @Sparkystacoma 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mytube2013 that wears on you tendons in the long run. I use a wobble in those baby is in the room sleeping. But driving long screws is not for the 0 volt screwdriver

    • @006whysoserious
      @006whysoserious 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And that’s on customer service and human decency. It’s the little things that make the job easier and more enjoyable.

    • @tylerhall71
      @tylerhall71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm also an electrician and we work in a hospital alot, I just got an m12 surge to replace my basic m12 impact because while noone has directly complained to us, I have heard some people complain about the noise of our impacts so I decided to get the surge mainly for that, and also it does feel a little smoother and easier to control. My journeyman still uses his regular impact despite owning a surge as well, guess he's just a dick 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @Sparkystacoma
      @Sparkystacoma 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tylerhall71 soon you will be the man in charge and you can set the rules for the next group to follow. We are no longer doing knob and tube. We can advance, it just takes some longer than others to catch up

  • @Justinwhat1
    @Justinwhat1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    The numbers aren’t boring, especially when you’re unsure which one to buy.

  • @TheLugnut
    @TheLugnut 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great review. Thank you for taking the time. I literally went in to my local shop to pick up a surge. They were out of stock and almost picked up the other driver. I have the M18 nut driver, M18 high torque, M12 3/8stubby, but there is a hole in my the lineup for a small head nimble driver and I find myself reaching for my son's 12v Hilti nut driver which is sadly under powered.
    Your review had my mind made up to go with the standard driver right up untill the end. The majority of my work is under a car, in a trunk our wedged under a dash.
    If I need more torque I have options, but nothing I have is quite.
    Thanks for your help.

  • @johnsanford3596
    @johnsanford3596 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Surge, hands down. I'm into the Bosch 12v platform, but when I decided to upgrade from my old brushed impact to brushless, I went for the Surge even though I have nothing else in the platform. Hang one cabinet with a normal impact driver, where you're banging away in an small enclosed space, and then hang another with the Surge and there absolutely zero doubt as to which one you'd want to use.
    oh, and the Surge, being brushless and all, was still a good step up in power from my brushed 12v impact driver. Any "shortcomings" the 12v Surge has in the power department are answered by grabbing the 18v impact driver, so the power difference between the 12v Fuel impact and the 12v Surge isn't material to me.

  • @muddybadgers5205
    @muddybadgers5205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I definitely prefer the Surge for the noise and for how smooth it is. When I need more power I go for an 18 volt tool anyways

    • @audigex
      @audigex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, if you already have an 18v impact then get the surge, if you don't have an 18v impact then get the impact... but get the 18v one. I don't see the point of the 12v non-surge

    • @sniper___1732
      @sniper___1732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@audigex Im gonna snag the m12 impact and drill kit, they include a free multi tool and i already have a makita 18v impact and i just want something smaller because i dont need all of the power and its a killer deal

    • @Lkom24
      @Lkom24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@sniper___1732 since you went with the m12, now get the m18 fuel impact and throw the makita 18v in the shed. You're a milwaukee guy now.

    • @sniper___1732
      @sniper___1732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Lkom24 Ive been liking the milwaukee m12. I havent seen a need to waste money on a new impact as my xdt16 still does a great job

    • @scottelia8723
      @scottelia8723 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed

  • @CalebOlshefsky
    @CalebOlshefsky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just bought the surge today. SUCH a huge noise difference. I just use mine around the house and my family is always complaining about how.loud it is but I love the convenience and power of an impact. It was definitely worth the upgrade for me.

  • @mattman7308
    @mattman7308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You really got to look at drilling, so I feel like the longer sustain on the surge means I get better results when I'm using it for drilling, between the Milwaukee shockwave bits and the Daredevil paddle bits there's no reason I shouldn't be drilling holes with my impact gun I'd love to see you test which performs better in that regard. also I feel that the surge tends to pick up a little bit of speed when driving 3/8 inch lag bolts and bigger maybe do a test with some bigger hardware? that said hands down I'm going to go for the surge every time because the clients appreciate it being quieter as to their sleeping babies and doggos

  • @benjaminromshak9904
    @benjaminromshak9904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like the idea of the Thursday Throw down!! Love the big comprehensive reviews as well. Merry Christmas guys! 🍻🎄🍻

  • @chrizzis77
    @chrizzis77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    There is no reason to get the Surge unless you want less noise and at that point the Surge is the clear choice. I think the performance is overall so close that it doesn’t really make one better than the other but if you really need lots of power then you probably shouldn’t be grabbing the 12volt tool to start. They are both awesome tools but I would also go for the Surge.

  • @weldonpinder7295
    @weldonpinder7295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't have the m 12 surge but I have the m18 and I really love how it impacts. Normally with a traditional impact driver it doesn't start hammering until a certain torque is reached and sometimes there's a chance of a philip head screw can strip cause of the screw resisting as it's going in. When I use the surge it impacts almost immediately if there's alot of resistance and I barely have to push it's sweet

  • @geoffstrickler
    @geoffstrickler 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    For breaking torque, I would definitely expect the impact driver to win, as it did. The impact driver is rated for 1300inlb (~108ftlb). That it broke loose bolts torqued to 150 f 175 ftlbs is pretty impressive, but it did struggle with them. The Surge (pulse driver) is rated for far less. Still, it did manage to break loose the 100 f 125 ftlb nuts, which is more than I expected it would.
    As for noise, thats right at the minimum I would consider a significant improvement. 4-8dbA lower is less of a difference than I hoped for when I first read about the Surge, but it is enough to be noticeable, and enough to make it worth considering. I wish it were consistently at 6-10db quieter, but it’s not there at this time. Would be interesting to see if those results were any different in the lower speed modes. The extra 4oz and extra $30 (bare tool) can be justified if the noise levels are important. Much tougher to justify the larger difference in kit prices.
    I would also like to see runtime tests of the impact driver vs pulse driver, is that hydraulic mechanism having any impact on battery runtime?
    Finally, where the surge should show performance advantages over the impact driver are in applications that benefit from the longer sustained torque pulse, such as driving medium sized, but longer fasteners...basically the same fastener driving situations where a drill/driver will beat an impact driver. In those situations, the longer sustained torque pulse will deliver more rotation per pulse than the impact driver resulting in better speed. This has to be a case were the torque needed is moderately high, but not so high that the lower impulse torque isn’t the limiting factor. It’s a fairly narrow range of tasks, but for those tasks, the Surge should beat the impact driver consistently, while delivering similar performance on most other tasks, but obviously, not having quite as much breaking strength for highly torqued, or rusted/fouled fasteners.

    • @jamesfair9751
      @jamesfair9751 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s the thing about sound most people don’t realize. When you get up high decibels 4db has a perceived difference of 50% that’s a lot. I only got into studying this when in car stereo competitions and realized it was almost impossible to get above 150db. I was using 2000 watts to get 150 db but in order to get to 155 db I would have to go with 4000 watts plus. Doubling my power only gained 5db. That’s when I decided to look into sounds and found out about perceived sound.

    • @geoffstrickler
      @geoffstrickler 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Janes Fair ~3dB is twice the SPL, but that’s less than 2x perceived loudness. The actual scale is 10dB (1 Bel) is 10x the SPL, each dB is a 10^0.1 increase, which is ~1.2589x, with 3dB being 1.995x, thus the 3dB = 2x SPL approximation. However, to get twice the loudness, you need twice the amplitude, and that’s ~6dB.
      Thus my statement that I wish the loudness were consistently 6-10dB lower rather than the 4-8dB found in this test. At 4dB, it’s going to be noticeably quieter (about 2/3), but not “half as loud” however, some other reviewers have seen results of 8-10dB lower, so it’s definitely in the range of “half as loud”, maybe even 1/3 as loud in some cases.

  • @NWGR
    @NWGR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Definitely the surge for the lower noise since most of my work is indoors. Great test guys! I used to just read the tests on your website but just subscribed. Great work!

  • @BlackbirdSSR
    @BlackbirdSSR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was deciding between these 2 impact drivers and went with the standard over the Surge.
    -saved $65
    -faster
    -lighter
    The 6dB difference is negated with ear protection.

    • @ironmantooltime
      @ironmantooltime 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure the durability either on the surge

    • @davidmorales7371
      @davidmorales7371 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I came to the same conclusion. The regular impact just makes more sense in every aspect.

    • @drsh0ckalu
      @drsh0ckalu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, I was just thinking the impact is way more bang for the buck.
      Sound output seemed pretty negligible, to me.

  • @MrJruta
    @MrJruta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice comparison. I love my surge and if I need more power I use my m12 stubby with hex adapter. That thing can split logs

  • @TylerHankss
    @TylerHankss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is the best comparison I’ve seen by far. Nice job guys 👍🏼

  • @JPV246
    @JPV246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great review!
    No matter what the results were the surge driver is undoubtedly the “next”technology on impact drivers

  • @noahjoseph9633
    @noahjoseph9633 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i think it makes a lot of sense when it came to the nut test, because the surge is meant to last longer not be more powerful, impact drivers have basically little hammers in them, the surge however at a certain force makes the "pin" that gets hit be pushed down so it doesn't wear so much and is quieter but causes more vibrations, while the normal impact driver just keeps smashing that "pin", meaning when it comes to a certain force the surge will just keep pushing the pins down capping the power, the normal driver will just keep hitting it until it damages it or ceases.

  • @obe22099
    @obe22099 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't think you have any control over the ads TH-cam shoves in your content but I'm getting the best ads I've ever seen in my life. I'm not even skipping. Post covid videos are the zombie apocalypse but in reverse.

  • @kristiandawe85
    @kristiandawe85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have the impact driver, it never fails me and I love it with a 6amp battery that give it more torque, it also awesome with the 2amp batter for reduced weight and tight spaces

    • @dumdiversaspapalbull1452
      @dumdiversaspapalbull1452 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The size of the battery is the whole reason for me on the m12 platform. Especially with some of the ridiculously massive batteries that are being stuffed on tools 🛠. Might as well carry an inverter battery around in a wheelbarrow.

    • @kristiandawe85
      @kristiandawe85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dumdiversaspapalbull1452 I completely agree, I seen people using drills with 3 and a half pound batteries, it seems a bit ridiculous to me. It must be tiring using it all day. The biggest batter I ever use is a Makita 6ah, Makita 3, 4, 5 and 5ah batteries are all the same size and approximately the same weight.

    • @dumdiversaspapalbull1452
      @dumdiversaspapalbull1452 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kristiandawe85 yes. We use those ridiculous batteries at work. But we’re turning 38 and 55 mill nuts in an underground coal mine. There’s no wall outlets 😄. But for my personal stuff, I like compact.

  • @Rick_Dunaway
    @Rick_Dunaway 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Surge really shines when the fastener is located it a way that makes it difficult to apply force while maintaining control. Example: Sheetrock screws high up above a bathtub when no ladder is available. The only tool when your over extended, upside and standing on your down! Wish I'd known about the advantages of the Surge sooner!

  • @derbyvictor
    @derbyvictor 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should test witch one lasts the longest with drilling up into drywall, wonder if the surge handles the dust better.

  • @mitchisreal
    @mitchisreal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you did the earlier test for the surge did you do the nut test first or was it in the same order as the video? It’s most likely the oil got warmer which caused it to underperform.

  • @COR0NAD0
    @COR0NAD0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Milwaukee M12 surge has four functions in order to prevent from overtorquing or stripping, right? So would it make sense to buy just the Milwaukee M12 surge as opposed to this electronic screwdriver for DIY at home to future proof?

  • @superspeeder
    @superspeeder 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Surge every time, and I have both. The final comment said it all - 6db is huge, and it seems more like 10. It's a different sound profile that's much softer and less irritating. Also, the tool feels much smoother to my hand. Overall, it's quieter, smoother, and has much finer control on the low setting for things like small sheet metal screws. Win for Surge.
    I have the Makita Hydraulic 18v "Oil Impulse" driver as well, and it's even better and has more power. If I don't need the compact size of the M12 Surge I go for the Makita every time. It feels even smoother than the M12 Surge and actually seems quieter, though I haven't measured it.

    • @isackhernandez3691
      @isackhernandez3691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I saw a video that explains Db and how you have to double the energy to increase the output of Db. Was looking for speakers

  • @delliott777
    @delliott777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    which had less vibration?

  • @intellectualgladiata
    @intellectualgladiata 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work, an excellent video.

  • @MrSpinnerin
    @MrSpinnerin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I would like to comment on something that was not reviewed: raw power is not everything, especially in a compact unit; I am super impressed by the delicate control on the surge. Really good for accurate screwing, and I’ve only been using it for a couple weeks but i am yet to experience bit slippage. To me, hydraulic is a much better tool for fine work and small diameter driving.

    • @edwardwaldner6899
      @edwardwaldner6899 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      if you're putting in concrete anchors you're going to notice that a lot more

    • @jupiter452
      @jupiter452 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@edwardwaldner6899 don't use an impact for concrete use hammer drill.

    • @edwardwaldner6899
      @edwardwaldner6899 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jupiter452 putting in anchors? I dont mean drilling the hole

  • @frosty0419
    @frosty0419 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One of the best reviews I have seen

  • @Will-bp2yc
    @Will-bp2yc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You guys need to run an actual test for driving into sheet metal. Multiple layers for metal buildings. This is what these were made for! They need to hammer hard to penetrate metal. No hammer they just heat up, hence the noise these tools make.I can’t get my Milwaukee M-18 to penetrate with all the fancy modes and torque figures! My Hitachi 18 volt can do the job, two layers of 10 gauge galvanized posts for code work!

  • @justdissin7340
    @justdissin7340 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks guy i made my mind for the m12 impact for sure

  • @TheCrash2769
    @TheCrash2769 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bosch may have a high number of tools as well but you would have to include foreign markets. Like they have w the mini chain saw but then again Milwaukee is also coming out with one

  • @anzicek
    @anzicek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    For me, given the performance of both tools, I feel like they are well within my expectations for a 12V lineup. I would switch to a heavier duty tool if I needed more on the performance. Therefore, the noise is everything for me. I would take the quieter tool in a heartbeat. The introduction of impact drivers was an awesome thing for shrinking tools and providing a higher level of performance from cordless, however, I have always hated how loud impact drivers are.

  • @JuanGarcia-kk3ux
    @JuanGarcia-kk3ux 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    For the har work the impact for the delicate or soft job the surge

  • @kentuckybeardsman
    @kentuckybeardsman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Surge is good for a remodeler or installation or even hvac techs but for pure power the fuel is the way to go. I have both. Lol

  • @BandofBrothersSpike
    @BandofBrothersSpike 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to know which uses more battery power

  • @waynesaladine9937
    @waynesaladine9937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I would be very interested to see which one runs longer on a single battery

    • @alcopower5710
      @alcopower5710 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wayne Saladine .....good question.....I’d like to know as well

    • @FAMOUSSLICKRICK
      @FAMOUSSLICKRICK 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alcopower5710 me too. 😎

  • @fatherfirefighter7751
    @fatherfirefighter7751 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Please PLEASE do a Milwaukee high torque 1/2" impact head to head. NOBODY has one on TH-cam

    • @MrMikebeben
      @MrMikebeben 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Father Firefighter I have one and the 1400lbs of breaking power is no joke. I’d put money no comparison to any other gun on the market.

  • @justinmagyar7703
    @justinmagyar7703 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In person, these two sound very close but the traditional impact driver performs better in most circumstances. Can’t go wrong with either though.

  • @mroddydawg
    @mroddydawg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do have a Milwaukee surge 18 volt

  • @ghettocereal
    @ghettocereal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Video starts at 7:27

  • @billhill3526
    @billhill3526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have both and reach for surge

    • @dumdiversaspapalbull1452
      @dumdiversaspapalbull1452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don’t have either yet. But I see a $70 price difference between the two tools 🛠. I’d like to make an informed decision. I would appreciate knowing why you seem to like the surge best.

  • @cdsdesigns8035
    @cdsdesigns8035 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Why did you not show the difference with a 4-6AH battery as well?

    • @user-ep2ip7gh9b
      @user-ep2ip7gh9b 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Price , Weight , Durability.
      Power has no difference between 1.5AH-6AH.

    • @airzonasprite4060
      @airzonasprite4060 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@user-ep2ip7gh9b not true

  • @TheCrash2769
    @TheCrash2769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Regardless of whatever head to head bench test is done between these two drivers I still prefer the surge over the standard impact. In both the m18 and the m12 platforms. I just feel they have more power sure they are a little slow when it comes to long fasteners day 3 inches or long. But have the noise reduction and control in power the surge is my perfected.
    One more thing just because your not running that impact for that long of a time you can still be doing damage to your ears. Plus osha is a guid line across the board everyone’s ears are different. Now if you don’t feel you need ear plugs the. Don’t use them they are your ears not mine. Not saying I wear ear plugs all the time eaither. But I do use my surge over the non surge and btw I do own all 4 so I and saying this from the stand point of using them for periods of time

  • @rudjard
    @rudjard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just wanna share mine... 2021 its Christmas and sales are everywhere, i have been using my 3/8 impact wrench on daily DYI projects for over two years, since this is all I have paired with a regular drill driver. fast forward, just recently HD put the fuel impact drill on sale for 99 bucks with two 2.0 battery so i begin comparing the Price of the Surge and the Fuel Impact drill, for a big price gap i cant beat a 99$ sale over the Surge - from where i use it, the impact driver is well over what I need that is why choose it over the Surge.... price and its performance i know from the test that its loud, well if i only use it for probably 50 screw max per work i would be okey with the noise. i can always put on ear plugs they are cheap too.

    • @nmhvactech5474
      @nmhvactech5474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What part # is that? The one I saw at HD yesterday was $99 for fuel impact, 1) 2.0 battery, charger, and bag. The surge was $179 for 2) batteries, charger, and bag. I’m torn between these two, doing hvac running sheet metal screws.

    • @rudjard
      @rudjard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nmhvactech5474 thats the one - correction only "one" 2.0Ahr battery ws included + charger n bag. im already at M12 platform so battery isnt a problem. also the Surge sale is good as well I just cant afford extra $$ to get the Surge, for my needs the Fuel impact drill is more than enough - they say it's loud sure... question is "are we all working in a Library?" that we need suppressed sound just my 2 cents Merry Christmas!!

  • @TheCrash2769
    @TheCrash2769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    O also Milwaukee 12 volt tools have more power then a lot of other companies 18 volt tools

  • @Moderator_user
    @Moderator_user 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That drill sounds the same to me, & that’s supposed to be a quiet drill?

  • @muhammadhumayun2703
    @muhammadhumayun2703 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    best Review

  • @sramzurc8000
    @sramzurc8000 ปีที่แล้ว

    impact driver for me hands down... thanks!

  • @eldelapalma1338
    @eldelapalma1338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good for automotive work

  • @james10739
    @james10739 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought they were a lot quieter

  • @brianklein6387
    @brianklein6387 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ingersoll rand has a video that defines NUT BUSTING TORQUE as holding trigger for a maximum time of 15 seconds.

  • @toolreviewsandrestorations
    @toolreviewsandrestorations 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I prefer the impact driver.

    • @en5266
      @en5266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just to clarify your making a joke because they both are impact drivers right? Lol

    • @Lkom24
      @Lkom24 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@en5266 come on man

    • @weldonpinder7295
      @weldonpinder7295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd prefer the impact driver too but the good thing about the surge is it impacts almost immediately. Well that's how the m18 is. A regular impact driver has to reach a certain torque before it impacts and sometimes it's possible to strip a philips head. But the surge impacts so soon that's not a problem I love it. The down side it's not gonna drive big fastners

  • @theodorejohnkaczynski9442
    @theodorejohnkaczynski9442 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder what the impact driver could do with a 6.0 battery

  • @sindeecharlton8857
    @sindeecharlton8857 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i have to go with surge, heard there is collet problems with impact but not surge.

    • @mimike2640
      @mimike2640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am a mostly commercial electrician and have had the impact for almost 2 years. I haven't had one issue with it and use it daily. I love the light weight and power of it.

    • @YungSteambuns
      @YungSteambuns 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Watching vcg construction vids it seems its only with the m18 version but I could be wrong

    • @claythomas1133
      @claythomas1133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I haven't had the collet problem out of any of my M12 impacts, I believe it's an isolated M18 issue

  • @dng2393
    @dng2393 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Started at 7:27

  • @regibson23
    @regibson23 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These results aren't at all surprising. Never expected the surge to be more powerful or faster or lighter than a regular impact.

  • @05tech
    @05tech 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    New to tools, is the standard drill Brushless? Or are they both Brushless?

    • @kylejabin9810
      @kylejabin9810 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They both have the same brushless motor

  • @RL-pm1dw
    @RL-pm1dw ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys have all those damn tools but one socket let’s share it !!

  • @anthonymaio4369
    @anthonymaio4369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best reviews yet. Best one, this is what I’ve been looking for

  • @mikeclark1756
    @mikeclark1756 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the M12 gen 2 . The Question is ,the noise factor a game changer where its going to motivate me to by the Surge, Knowing its drill performance is inferior

    • @mikeclark1756
      @mikeclark1756 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the answer is no, because almost all Gen 2 userer are happy with impact driver

    • @claythomas1133
      @claythomas1133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'll be honest, I have 19 different Milwaukee impacts and drivers and when it comes to the 1/4in. drills I just grab which ever one is the closest.

  • @jettschenker
    @jettschenker ปีที่แล้ว

    Both of those are loud as hell.
    Better to go with the 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 1/4 in. Oil-Impulse Brushless Cordless 3-Speed Impact Driver for quiter and smoother operation!

  • @dumdiversaspapalbull1452
    @dumdiversaspapalbull1452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Right now on the Zon, the surge tool only is $67 higher than the impact. Ehf a bunch-a-that. Impact me.
    When I think of hydraulic, I’m thinking mechanical output (from electric motor) to pump, hydraulic output to hydraulic motor, to mechanical output. Explain this what’s going on in this tool to why you guys are saying it’s hydraulic. Please.

    • @dumdiversaspapalbull1452
      @dumdiversaspapalbull1452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Protoolreviews is it like a fluid coupling or torch converter?
      I’m sorry for not seeming as knowledgeable as others, but I’m just hella interested. I hadn’t even heard of this tool until the day I watched your video.

  • @craigandrewwilkinson
    @craigandrewwilkinson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These speed tests are pretty useless. Different densities of the wood can't give you a constant to measure from. Driving into a knot for example will take more energy. This a is a great review 👍! Just don't buy an impact based in speed alone

  • @boomsoon86
    @boomsoon86 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I feel a little disconnect between you both.

  • @jbstepchild
    @jbstepchild 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dont see those breaking 150 ftlbs or lbsft

  • @Fee.1
    @Fee.1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do I get a shoutout on this one? :P
    Thanks again for the stubby video. This was my other request because literally NO OTHER VIDEO ON TH-cam COMPARED THEM HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE.
    Also we’re here for the Geeking Out so no skipping that

  • @identifiesas65.wheresmyche95
    @identifiesas65.wheresmyche95 ปีที่แล้ว

    Starts at 7:25

  • @histguy101
    @histguy101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, this broke my heart. I don't wanna go back. I won't go back
    What about the noise level, or how much use they both get out of the same battery?

  • @wallacengineering8096
    @wallacengineering8096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I feel the surge is the better overall tool. The reason is fairly simple - the M18 Line. If you need a big, powerful Impact to get the harder jobs done, why would you even purchase an M12 product at all? You wouldn't. Realistically, you will go for the M18 for its far superior capability. The M12 line is for more general or even delicate, precise work. The Surge's slower speed is actually an advantage. Take me, I drive M2-M5 Metric Hex Head screws into ABS Plastics and lightweight Aluminium. An Impact Driver with too high speed and torque can be disastrous. Screwing into plastic too quickly heats the screw up and melts the threads, and over-tightening will strip the threads. 95% of the time, I am pulling the trigger as lightly as possible. The Surge is superior at low speed control and the lower noise is a nice bonus. For that reason its my only M12 tool. All of the others are M18.

  • @aw7612
    @aw7612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Guy on the left start faster than the one on the right

  • @benjamintorres9211
    @benjamintorres9211 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the makita 18v but i like Milwaukee’s m12 for its compact size, should i get the surge or standard m12?

    • @phillipsofthedriver
      @phillipsofthedriver 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got the surge after my fuel impact got stolen. I'm never going back, it's so much nicer to use, no hearing protection required working indoors on finish work.

  • @Fee.1
    @Fee.1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should try this torque test again and see what happens

  • @user-Viktor77777
    @user-Viktor77777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Доброго времени суток!
    Подскажите пожалуйста, для винтов и болтов :м4; м5; м6; м8; м10, какой лучше выбрать, гидравлику или обычный?
    Заранее спасибо!

  • @Bryan-df7kc
    @Bryan-df7kc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Impact driver for the win!

    • @jennadollface
      @jennadollface 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      so was it better than the surge ? didn't really say which was best to go for

  • @elcidrivera6262
    @elcidrivera6262 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Impact driver is much good

  • @TechTokOffical
    @TechTokOffical 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have SO much "ammo" for this rant I don't even know where to begin...so ill start off with saying that there was once a time we could trust most of the content creators on here cuz they were just "regular" people makin videos,PAYING FOR THEIR TOOLS THEY REVIEW and because of this it kept them honest. This dude really just said "when I'm in the shop,the quietness really is the #1 thing I look for in a tool" and picked the more expensive after it just got demolished in almost every test. We are talking a MINIMAL difference in sound here(plus other channels are mentioning a vibration the surge has)and I PERSONALLY would rather have PERFORMANCE or sound ANYDAY. No like it made it so we don't need ear plugs anymore

  • @mikeevans6589
    @mikeevans6589 ปีที่แล้ว

    The torque failed the Surge probably because it uses more power (less efficient) and likely the battery was more depleted the the more energy efficient impact.

  • @THATHATSALLFOLKS
    @THATHATSALLFOLKS 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tip busters

  • @Fee.1
    @Fee.1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m not trying to nitpick as I get this stuff is hard if not impossible to remove the human element from but for what it’s worth the gray shirt/m12 fuel wielder jumped the gun every single time for the first handful of tests at least. I’m not going to slow every one down to confirm every single one, and the first one with the nut driver for example was less egregious. I get half a second is splitting hairs but for testing that takes 3 seconds to complete half a second is a big factor.
    That said I don’t know that there’s a better way aside from slowing down the footage and timing it like that every time which is asking far too much so yea...it is what it is. Says a lot about them both I guess that it’s so close

    • @randymathews3348
      @randymathews3348 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wassup fee

    • @kunimiy212
      @kunimiy212 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They didn’t nip pick on it because Milwaukee says it’s slower and weaker. Most people who hold and try both will agree but many say they feel the surge feels more precise and that’s really where they aimed for; more precise and quiet then regular impact, faster and more powerful than regular non impact drill

    • @Fee.1
      @Fee.1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Randy Mathews what’s up never saw this sorry

  • @martinly1050
    @martinly1050 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You need to do these tests with a 4amp hr battery because it will output more current. I believe this test is restricted by the output of the battery and not the drill.
    The 3amp actually have 2 different makes of cells, samsung which is rated at 15amps continuous whilst Lgs can deliver more than 20amps.

  • @henrycruz45cal
    @henrycruz45cal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want the better one because frankly I will wear ears with either one. 90+ dB is still loud

  • @alexpan2544
    @alexpan2544 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Отличный обзор, но жаль surge что набрал меньше баллов.
    за его нежность и бесшумность ему можно простить все остальное, работать им одно удовольствие. Вибраций минимум и шум тоже минимальный в сравнении с обычным импактом.

  • @roberttiedemann6283
    @roberttiedemann6283 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Both are too loud.. Over time, any sound that’s 85 decibels or higher can cause hearing loss. Use ear protection.

  • @henrycruz45cal
    @henrycruz45cal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want the better one because frankly I will wear ears with either one. 90+ dB is still load

  • @theycallme4799
    @theycallme4799 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "They pretty much have the same exact..." - same and exact is like saying I'm going to the Automatic Transaction Machine Machine. It's redundant!

  • @ericcrnkovich4488
    @ericcrnkovich4488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does anyone know the difference in battery consumption between the 2? I would think that would be an important factor if you are planning on using for all day jobs.

    • @ericcrnkovich4488
      @ericcrnkovich4488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the reply! The only reason i ask is because I recently got the surge and the minimal amount of initial testing I did seemed to rip through the 2.0 batteries in no time at all. Although my perspective may be skewed since I am used to running M18 stuff with 5 amp hour batteries which seem to last forever and I was pushing the surge a little more than it's probably meant to be. BTW thanks for the great video!@@Protoolreviews

  • @sureshbabu-zf8ew
    @sureshbabu-zf8ew 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Upgraded from an older 18v kit. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv I independently chose the drill and impact tool, before I came across the kit.I like the 3 speed impact gun. It seems more powerful than my older one, and it can be set to be really gentle. The drill is more appropriately sized for my use. I used to have a hammer drill, but I did not like that it was so big and it was not a great hammer drill. I rather have a smaller drill like this, and then get a corded hammer drill for the odd case I need that.

  • @dommendoza
    @dommendoza 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    because not same max torque. surge 450lbs. regular impact driver 1300lbs

    • @richardmejia254
      @richardmejia254 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was also my thinking, initially. But the hydraulic impact works differently, as the torque is sustained over a longer duration, while the regular impact driver has shorter peaks. Point is, the listed torque ratings are too simplified, don't fully explain, nor tell the whole story.

  • @weightcontrolandfitness442
    @weightcontrolandfitness442 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Content OK but you need to inject some pace into the presentation guys.

  • @MustPassTruck
    @MustPassTruck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the 12v surge is getting really expensive. Must be popular or having supply chain issues.

    • @YungSteambuns
      @YungSteambuns 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah cause you can get the regular impact with case,charger and 2.0cp for $99

  • @jedmook4460
    @jedmook4460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Tried and true hammer and anvil tech vs oil pulse tech that loses power over time of use. Give me the tried and trusted hammer and anvil any day.

    • @1990notch
      @1990notch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a true concern for longevity. The guy on the AVE channel mentioned that the hydraulic mechanism will become eroded over time by the hydraulic fluid.

  • @jamesfair9751
    @jamesfair9751 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The surge might have lost some hydraulic fluid possibly. But in real world less noise means softer hit softer hit means less power it’s just common sense.

    • @akmaldiable7060
      @akmaldiable7060 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly what i thought.

    • @mannyfestoINS
      @mannyfestoINS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not necessarily. I don’t know for sure but it could be better insulated/sound proofed, different materials, etc.

  • @Dale37
    @Dale37 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just started the video, so I am gonna be disappointed if you guy's didn't use a decibel meter to show just how much quieter the surge is. I have the regular fuel in both M12 & M18 and have been interested in the surge.
    Edit: Nice review and thanks for the decibel readout.

    • @jps101574
      @jps101574 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have both Surges and I would recommend the M18 first.

  • @chrisadkinswork5016
    @chrisadkinswork5016 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think you should alternate tools. Guy in the blue shirt is very slow on the trigger. Even when he is the one doing the countdown.

  • @princeroyal9703
    @princeroyal9703 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    New tool 🔧 can't out perform an old tool..lmao

  • @castersen13
    @castersen13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Surge sucks. GEN 3 FUEL all day. Power and speed is everything.

  • @EnnTomi1
    @EnnTomi1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    that scoring system is horrible....shouldnt just be black and white system.
    also i know it is impossible to tell the longevity just from this video, but i wish at least they analyzed the hammer from a theoretical point of view like AVE did.

  • @XerxezsX
    @XerxezsX 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your testing has too much human error to be accurate.

  • @RL-pm1dw
    @RL-pm1dw ปีที่แล้ว

    I have those tools, and this video was boring. Only 1 socket too. How cheap.

  • @TheCrash2769
    @TheCrash2769 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also why the hell does everyone always have to say subscribe and tap that bell. I make a point not to do that if they ask people to do so. I say if a channel is good enough to subscribe and hit the bet then their content and the over quality of their information across the board with show that and cause someone to want to do though things. When I’m asked I say f that. It’s like going to dinner and when the check comes your tip accordingly but the waitress doesn’t say please don’t forget to tip the 20% please. You tip what you feel is fair for the service.