Are Brushless Cordless Tools Worth the Cost?

Brushless motor technology has been the rage in cordless power tools the last couple of years.

Every major manufacturer now sells a brushless lineup of tools, but is it worth it for you?

TheToolGuydhas a great primer on the structural difference between a brushed and brushless motor.

In a tool with a brushless motor, the motor adjusts according to the task.

A standard brushed motor will always max out on whatever speed it’s set at.

With so many benefits, why don’t all cordless tools switch to brushless motors?

TheMilwaukee Tool M18 FuelandDeWalt 20V Max XRbattery platforms are examples of this.

But stick to a lithium-ion battery as opposed to NiCd.

The smaller size and lighter weight of lithium-ion batteries is well worth the higher cost.