Milwaukee 2953-20vs2957-20

Two impact drivers, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-18.

Milwaukee 2953-20

BARE TOOLMilwaukee M18

Max torque 2,000 in-lbsMax speed 0-3,900 RPMImpact rate 0-4,400 IPM

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Milwaukee 2957-20

BARE TOOLMilwaukee M18

Max torque 2,000 in-lbsMax speed 0-3,900 RPMImpact rate 0-4,400 IPM

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How to choose between them

Both run on Milwaukee M18 batteries, so your existing packs fit either; the differences above are the whole decision.

From the published figures only; no testing. Rated figures from different makers are not measured the same way.

Where they differ

Both are bare tools: no battery or charger in either box.

4 of 14 listed specs differ or are listed by only one maker. Stated from the published figures only; no testing.

Every published spec, side by side

Spec	Milwaukee 2953-20	Milwaukee 2957-20
Max torque (manufacturer rating)	2,000 in-lbs	2,000 in-lbs
Max speed	0-3,900 RPM	0-3,900 RPM
Impact rate	0-4,400 IPM	0-4,400 IPM
Weight, tool onlyDiffers	2.2 lb	2.3 lb (spec table; the same page's feature list also says 2.2 lbs)
Tool lengthDiffers	4.47 in	4.49 in (spec table; the same page's feature list also says 4.47 in)
Motor	POWERSTATE Brushless	POWERSTATE Brushless
Batteries in box	0	0
Battery capacity (each)	None included	None included
Charger in box	No	No
Chuck type	Hex Quick Change	Hex Quick Change
Chuck size	1/4 in	1/4 in
Drive modesDiffers	4-Mode	4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL
Weight with batteryOnly one listed	3.8 lb	Not on maker page
Warranty	5 Year Limited Warranty	5 Year Limited Warranty

"Differs" marks different published values; pure formatting is not counted. "Only one listed" marks a spec only one maker page gives. Box contents, owner ratings, manuals and sources are on each model's own page: 2953-20, 2957-20. Swap either model in the compare tool.