Milwaukee 2953-20vs3453-20
Two impact drivers, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-17.
Milwaukee 2953-20
Milwaukee 2953-20 impact driver
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Milwaukee 3453-20 impact driver
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Find the 3453-20 at Acme Tools Opens acmetools.com (US retailer) in a new tab; the current price is shown there.Where they differ
- Different battery systems: Milwaukee M18 vs Milwaukee M12. Batteries and chargers do not interchange.
- Milwaukee 2953-20: more torque (2,000 in-lbs vs 1,500 in-lbs).
- Milwaukee 2953-20: higher top speed (0-3,900 RPM vs 0-3,600 RPM).
- Milwaukee 2953-20: higher impact rate (0-4,400 IPM vs 0-4,000 IPM).
- Milwaukee 2953-20: shorter head (4.47 in vs 5 in).
- Milwaukee 3453-20: lighter, tool only (1.6 lb vs 2.2 lb).
- Both are bare tools: no battery or charger in either box.
6 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 3453-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Max torque (manufacturer rating)Differs | 2,000 in-lbs | 1,500 in-lbs |
| Max speedDiffers | 0-3,900 RPM | 0-3,600 RPM |
| Impact rateDiffers | 0-4,400 IPM | 0-4,000 IPM |
| Weight, tool onlyDiffers | 2.2 lb | 1.6 lb |
| Tool lengthDiffers | 4.47 in | 5 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 modes | 4-Mode | 4-Mode |
| 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, 3453-20. Swap either model in the compare tool.
Sources
- Milwaukee US product page 3453-20, retrieved 2026-10-17
- Milwaukee US product page 2953-20, retrieved 2026-10-17
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