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DeWalt DCS570B vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL Surge Impact Driver: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the DeWalt DCS570B: 80% of 15 owners recommend it, vs 72% of 125 for the Milwaukee M18 FUEL Surge Impact Driver.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

DeWalt DCS570B

80%of 15 owners recommend
80% recommend · 0% neutral · 20% don't
Owners praise
  • Has serious power for a cordless saw, with owners saying it rips through plywood and even bites into steel, and can stand in for a corded sidewinder
  • Full 7-1/4" blade gives real depth of cut and corded-like performance for framing and deck work
  • Integrated electric brake is a valued safety feature that sets it apart from some cheaper 6-1/2" options
Owners complain about
  • Some heavy users would rather step up to the 60V FlexVolt for more power on demanding work
  • The right-side blade and high handle position make it hard for some to track a straight cut
  • At least one owner ran into a baseplate/squareness issue that points to a possible damaged unit out of the box
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL Surge Impact Driver

72%of 125 owners recommend
72% recommend · 10% neutral · 18% don't
Owners praise
  • Dramatically quieter than a standard impact, thanks to the hydraulic drive
  • Smooth with great trigger control and precision for driving screws
  • Plenty of power for most small-to-medium fastening and everyday jobs
Owners complain about
  • Less peak torque than a standard FUEL impact, not ideal for heavy structural screws or big lags
  • Some owners hit reliability issues like gearbox failures or oil leaks
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What DeWalt DCS570B owners say

“bought one”
— @thomasmcelhinney3696 on YouTube
“Would highly recommend!”
— @tracywehringer5270 on YouTube
“I've had nothing but problems with mine”
— @stevesilverstone1015 on YouTube

What Milwaukee M18 FUEL Surge Impact Driver owners say

“you need an impact driver that accepts the 1/4 hex bits. You’ll be able to adapt it for sockets as well. I recommend the Milwaukee Fuel Surge.”
— ElekChiken on Reddit
“Milwaukee M18 Fuel Surge you have my heart”
— BeastlyIguana on Reddit
“I really don't like that it cuts out so quickly.”
— @Skwish6952 on YouTube