The spec-first comparison resource for power tool platforms
Platform ecosystems compared. Battery compatibility mapped. Clear, no-nonsense buying guides built from the details that actually decide a purchase.
What you'll find here
Platform comparison matrices
Milwaukee M18, DeWalt FLEXVOLT, Makita LXT, Bosch ProCore, Ryobi ONE+, Festool. Side-by-side specs, ecosystem size, and total-cost analyses.
Battery compatibility guides
What fits what, across platforms and within them. Backed by manufacturer compatibility charts; updated when new SKUs ship.
Buying guides by use case
Drills, impact drivers, saws. Plus trade-specific picks for electricians, plumbers, HVAC, framers, and woodworkers.
Latest comparisons & guides
Built to be trusted
We dig through manufacturer documentation, official spec sheets, and the hard-won experience of people who run these tools every day, then turn it into comparisons you can actually decide from. No brand is paying for a better verdict, and we keep every page current as platforms change.
What we cover
Cordless platforms
- Milwaukee M18 / M12 / M28
- DeWalt 20V MAX / FLEXVOLT 60V / 120V
- Makita LXT 18V / XGT 40V
- Bosch 18V / ProCore
- Ryobi ONE+ / ONE+ HP
- Festool 18V / CXS
Buying decision angles
- Battery compatibility within and across platforms
- Total ecosystem size (tool count by category)
- Torque, weight, runtime under load
- Warranty and parts availability
- Trade-specific recommendations
- Long-term platform commitment cost
Initial content coverage focuses on Milwaukee M18 ↔ DeWalt 20V MAX / FLEXVOLT, with additional platforms rolling out as comparison guides publish.
More comparisons on the way
Coverage starts with the Milwaukee and DeWalt platforms and expands from there. New guides and head-to-head comparisons go live as we finish them. Check back soon, or see how we approach this work.