DEWALT DCK250QQ2vsMilwaukee 3697-22
Two hammer drill + impact kits, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-18. Makers do not always rate the same way, so treat cross-brand figures with care.
DEWALT DCK250QQ2
Batteries in box 2Battery capacity 4.0 AhCharger in box Yes
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- Already own DEWALT 20V MAX batteries? The DCK250QQ2 uses them; the 3697-22 needs Milwaukee M18 batteries and a charger.
- Already own Milwaukee M18 batteries? The 3697-22 is the one that fits what you have.
From the published figures only; no testing. Rated figures from different makers are not measured the same way.
Where they differ
- Different battery systems: DEWALT 20V MAX vs Milwaukee M18. Batteries and chargers do not interchange.
- In the box: the DCK250QQ2 has 2x DCB2104 20V MAX XR POWERPACK 4Ah Batteries, charger; the 3697-22 has 2x M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack [48-11-1850], charger.
4 of 6 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 | DEWALT DCK250QQ2 | Milwaukee 3697-22 |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries in box | 2 | 2 |
| Battery capacity (each)Differs | 4.0 Ah | 5.0 Ah |
| Charger in box | Yes | Yes |
| CaseDiffers | Soft | Blow Molded Case |
| MotorOnly one listed | Brushless | Not on maker page |
| Hammer rateOnly one listed | Not on maker page | High 0-33,000 BPM (2904-20 tool) |
"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: DCK250QQ2, 3697-22. Swap either model in the compare tool. copied
DEWALT DCK250QQ2
Batteries in box 2Battery capacity 4.0 AhCharger in box Yes
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Find DCK250QQ2 prices on Amazon Find DCK250QQ2 prices at Acme Tools Opens the retailer in a new tab; the current price is shown there. Marketplace sellers vary: check the seller and exact model.Milwaukee 3697-22
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Find 3697-22 prices on Amazon Check the 3697-22 price at Acme Tools Opens the retailer in a new tab; the current price is shown there. Marketplace sellers vary: check the seller and exact model.Sources
- Milwaukee manual for 3697-22 (58-14-9998d1.pdf), retrieved 2026-10-18
- DEWALT US product page DCK250QQ2, retrieved 2026-10-18
- Milwaukee US product page 3697-22, retrieved 2026-10-18
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Researched by Rob, licensed electrician (Australia), 18 years on the tools. Found an error? Tell us.
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