Will Flex beat Milwaukee and Dewalt? 

You guys do realize every time Dewalt wins on speed 3 people say its unfair because its not on speed 2 like the other tools in tests? That is the benefit of have this Dewalt hammer drill. With the logic of having the same RPM's means I should never use turbo mode on the Flex since it increases Flex's RPM's and it would make it unfair to the other tool. But I will be using the turbo function on the flex in these videos. Don't Like it? Deal with it

I'm a Milwaukee guy but I'll admit that the DeWalt is an absolute monster lol

I said it before and I’ll say it again, “stay golden pony boy!” You are just about alone in your broadcast of the truth. For that, I have major respect.

That Flex infomercial is so cringy

Ready for the FLEX impact driver showdown. Keep the great content coming!!

Love how you perform real test and not just talking how good or bad the tool is without doing a real test. Keep it going with the videos bro!

Man that Dewalt will eat anything you throw at it, might have to start a tool collection with them

You actually did an honest straight up review while some other channels where paid to brag about the new brand of flex tools and how great the tools are.

People seem to forget that flex is a 24v tool going against 18v tools. Basically the same thing as putting a 12v against 18v, there's a 6v difference in each case, if anything this shows just how powerful the dewalt 998/999 and Milwaukee gen 3 actually are.

One of these companies needs to make an autoswitching setting that will switch from 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 speed if it drops too low. We have automatic transmissions, this seems like a simple upgrade.

Finally someone used a 6.0 high output on the milwaukee. Tired of people handicapping it

Hi Dave in this contest Dewalt is sure win because Dewalt use intermediate gear 1.3k rpm and the other two use high gear high speed and low torque mode. Thanks for the review 👍🏻

Dewalt speed 3 has the same RPM as Milwaukee speed 2 so dewalt should be tested in speed 3.

You should do the dewalt on speed 3

I'm a dewalt fan , love the dewalt line , but I honestly feel like dewalt and Milwaukee are like brothers who are competitive, they're just tryna beat each other due to the fact that they both have a huge fan base . I DO HOPE flex keeps upgrading/updating they're tools because that will put pressure on both dewalt Milwaukee and all other tool line to do better and keep up

Its really fun to see how far you have come. Your knowledge is growing for each video!

Thank you for the video! Milwaukee and Dewalt you can’t go wrong!

Glad I bought myself the dewalt power detect for Xmas.

One thing i like about your channel is the honesty I personally feel like a lot of channels are paid off to promote their tools I actually went out and bought the flex hammer drill and put it against my dewalt 998 and 999 My Metabo HPT, my German Metabo, the kobalt xtr and my Milwaukee fuel and i personally would put flex amongst ridgid craftman v20 kobalt 24v max and even Ryobi. I appreciate you for doing and straight up honest review and keeping it real💪🏿💪

I love these flex verses videos.

Just so you know on the Milwaukee drill speed one is high torque low speed speed to is high rpm low torque. I am neither a Milwaukee or dewalt fan I like both of them and think makita and Bosh also have great tools. 👍

In my opinion having the Dewalt in speed 2 doesn't seem fair. Gear 3 matches up best with other drills max rpm's, that's how it should be tested. 2nd gear gives it a torque advantage.

I have all milwaukee 12 volt. Have all dewalt for 20 volt. 999 flexvolt is a beast.

Impressed with the dewalt didn't sound like it was bogging at all.

It ultimately comes down to preference and job application. If your a plumber or electrician or even a carpenter any of these drills displayed will get the job done. As long as it makes money and holds up that’s all that matters in my book . Live and learn

Excellent job putting the Flex on display here against the competition. It will be fun to watch you put the whole Flex lineup through it's paces, fresh content is always a good thing! Keep it up!

I’m an electrician and a Milwaukee guy but I’m thinking of getting the DeWalt Power Detect

doesn't that Dewalt have 3 speed settings? Also, wouldn't 3 be the equivalent?

Great versus video!! That’s what I’m talking about...Do the impacts drivers next...

I own the DCD999 and it is amazing. I really like it. That being said, I want to see where Flex lines up and now you have shown me. Great video and very much appreciated.

Hercules and Hart better watch out! FLEX is giving them a run for their money!!

Using the turbo function lowers the torque for the sake of speed, should have run all at speed 1 as that would show all at full power

Would Love to see a fair test where you test them all at full speed, using speed 2 on dewalt is giving it lower speed higher tourqe.

Yes, ty for doing this video, I'm about to get the 998...that has serious power. And for the record, I love makita brand tools!

Finally the real test! Yours is the only legit one rn in my opinion. So many channels are on Flexs payroll and just promote/praise the new Tool line. Thanks for the nice vid!

Gen 3 Milwaukee defenitly can see has more consistent power with the 21700 cell batteries

"The fastest most powerful hammer drill on the market...Dewalt Power Detect 🤓👍 #blackandyellow

I appreciate your honesty and I agree with your conclusions and findings. With the Lifetime Warranty Flex has going on this year, I can't pass it up. It's plenty powerful enough, for my needs.

For the milwaukee failing the wood test at the beginning of this video. I think that gen 3 model has an anti - kickback feature to make sure you dont break your wrist when the drill jerks suddenly. Same with the flex.

Can we get one with equal weight and force on all tools. Or do I wait for project farm.

Dewalts speed 2 doesn't count as a speed 2 it's way less rpms and a higher torque mode. 0 to 1350 rpms, speed 3 is 0 to 2000 or so, test it in speed 3 to be comparable to the milwaukee or the flex in speed 2.

At least Lowes can still say it sells the fastest Hammer Drill...

Great vid! Dewalt is always my first choice for power tools Milwaukee is my second choice 👍

I have ran the test myself trying to replicate this test and so far I have not come across that cut out. I will continue to run some tests, but I was actually drilling through 6x PT wood and as well PSL wood lumber that I picked up from work and it ate through it like beast. The best part is that I was never on turbo mode. First use btw, no break in. I specifically bought a brand new speedbor for this test. Edit: nah it can’t do it after a few tries. It failed and that turbo kept blinking

I think the tools might operate differently sometimes but the wood also can be More dense at some points

Great video as always...what is your opinion if you used the 999 rather than the 998....will it be the same results? 999 Flexvolt advantage more powerful than the “power detect”???

It is just the speed of the flex that made them win in flexes and vcg’s vid glad you are actually testing the torque of the tools not just the speed

When I don’t let go of the trigger, my FLEX keeps going

Why isn’t dewalt tested in highest speed setting?

Have you tried Flexvolt Advantage vs power detect? I have Flexvolt advantage angle grinder and recip saw and find them to be very powerful. The angle grinder impresses me the most because of the power/weight ratio.

Thanks MCT! 👏🏻 It is really true that machines often vary their response in power due to various factors, it was something that I have been learning over my more than 30 years of professional experience using various brands of professional tool manufacturers. I did not like the offensive way that Flex presented itself with this new version of 24v tools, I like the lines and characteristics of the tools, but I do not believe that they are as fantastic as announced in the great official presentation of the brand. But thankfully we have people like you MCT to answer any questions! Everyone be well. A big hug, and good work! Helder da Silva

Maybe you should try hitting the Turbo button a little harder😎😂😎😂😎 great content as always!!!

I bought my Milwaukee knowing that the dewalt power detect, and most likely the flex volt were more powerful. It’s not always about power, in fact, it usually isn’t about power entirely, but a good amount of power, longevity and customer support. The fact that FLEX made literally everything they did based entirely on power and speed shows me that they are more interested in sensationalism, rather than actual consumer experience.

I don’t have a bias either way but did notice that all DeWalt test holes were in line on the same side of the beam. Wood can vary in density and resistance in different locations. I don’t like the test.

Also try out the new 40v makita hammer drill.. it’s one of the first I see with electronic clutch (imho much better than the mechanic one), and it has a shitload of power! I live in Italy and I think I’m one of the first ever here to have it, I had to import it cause here shops still doesn’t have it

Milwaukee has become a very popular brand. I think flex got it confused 😂.

I love that you said the xdt16 is your favorite impact driver. I believe that makita makes the best all around impact drivers even though they are not the most powerful. I just ordered the xdt19 and cant wait to test it out.

Another great video from Medium Chain Triglyceride

Great video because it isn’t what you say or like the Flex launch...what someone is paid to say...proof’s in the demo testing 👍🏻

Great video DeWalt is King but I would love to see all 3 drills run on speed 1 head to head giving it everything they've got

Watch the torque test channel with the "flex high torque"... It compares to Harbor freight earthquake.. Hilarious

The dewalt needs to be on speed 3 to be a fair comparison!!!! That is the rpm range that is comparable to the others in speed 2

If you are using 21700 cells than get the flex 8 ah it has 21700 cells as well. You know how to make the test fair

I do think the Milwaukee and dewalt should have 6ah battery’s just because the watt hours but to bad the only come in high output Edit saw later in the vid you did use them

After all the marketing in hype Flex is still looking great for a new tool entry to the market! These tools are more than sufficient, however I don’t think that they’re so good it will cause you to switch platforms. The real world test will be when you get them on the job site, and use them over an extended period of time.

The TURBO button😂

You should have used the dewalt to finish the hole the flex failed on. Just in case there were any kinda defects in the wood on the side causing it to be more difficult to drill.

I'm not trying to nit Pic. I don't own any of these and I am still researching, but Dewalt was the only one you did try two in a row with on the video. Excellent video. Just subbed

Flex has a 6ah battery and it's not failing in the wood if the flex drill senses a hard twist about to happen the drill stops from hurting your wrist and u have the chuck on a lower setting turn it all the way up while on drill. My coworker has that dewalt it doesn't have same power as my flex on turbo with 6ah that dewalt kills his wrist when using it for hole sawing

Greetings from Romania. Congratulations on your video. I have been watching several videos about this FLEX brand for some time. I think they chose a very bad promotion. You can't take a milwaukee to paint it and make it a competitor. From there I think and so much hatred from many even from me can say. I have owned a milwaukee m18 2804-20 bought from acmetools for a week and I am extremely satisfied. I had to choose between dewalt and milwaukee and I went to milwaukee due to the much smaller size being much more compact. But as a power I would always choose dewalt. I think batteries make a big difference. I recommend a battery adapter so you can try to flex with the dewalt battery or vice versa. I think he would be very interested. Probably flex is pretty good but that's what USERS can say after several years of use. THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT DECIDE THAT HIS TOOL IS THE BEST. If he buys everything he produces, he can say what he wants. It was normal for me to call any competitor with the best tool and see the difference. You're better ... Take off your hat. Why didn't they take another brand as good or more together? They probably didn't have enough paint :)). Man was a shitty promotion ..... It's not like that. Hats off to those who did FLEX but it's not promoted like that. Greetings from Romania, I love America with everything that is there.

I find the speed bore tests very interesting, it is a true test of power imo.

The price point on the Flex is pretty high. I wonder if it will stay that way based on true reception and sales.

I feel like it was unfair to use Dewalt’s speed two as it’s the only drill with a mid speed high torque.

Mechanic's should go for Milwaukee (impact wrenches)Carpenters should definitely go Dewalt (drills, saws) Flex if you're a diy guy or gal that really likes black/white and a very cool looking green battery indicator light

Would it be fair if you test the makita 40v, as it's a drill, and is on the market. I would love to see a review from you that includes 40v makita, dewalt power detect, milwaukee, flex etc...

Hey, nice video, I have a question. if you used a battery of 6ah, the screwdriver is stronger than if you had 5ah thanks in advance

everything i own is m12/18 fuel. but if i could change anything in the milwaukee lineup, it would be the drill. sure it’s powerful and what not, the m12 drill does 99% of what i need. if i need to step to the m18 i still feel disappointed. the power detect hammer drill is top dog in my opinion. never run one, but with all of your videos it looks to be the best of the best.

Yo..I see that ryobi hand held blower. I modded mine with veriable speed now . Best bbq starter ever 🤣

You just proved the issue is the batteries. The shutdowns are are over current protection on the battery.

My dewalt Power Detect is a beast man!

Yeah so I feel personally if a tool has a better & stronger feature that means that it is a better tool. Batteries & modes make the tool and you cant say it is unfair. In my opinion it is showing the true power of the tool which I see as better.

Their was a long while between the first two dewalt uses. It went dewalt milwaukee flex flex dewalt. It should have been each x2 x2 x2

I have the DCD998. I'm actually thinking of jumping to the new 40v Makita hammer drill. The reviews from the Aussies and Kiwis look real nice.

Need to use watt hour when comparing batteries with different voltage instead of amp hour

Nice video kind of power test tools like this make me to take a good desicion to bee happy with my dewalt purchace i jast didt

I enjoy seeing honest results even if I sometimes have to feel disappointed because I spent $100 - 300 on the wrong power tool. When it comes to power tools I simply want a tool that will do the job it advertised it can do. I don't really care about it being the fastest or most powerful, though it's nice when the tool I bought is. I'm not 100% loyal to anyone brand, though I do tend to have more DeWalt tools than I have Makita. I should add; my tools get used to fix stuff around the house, so I tend to buy what's on sale, when I'm about to start a DIY project that requires a tool I don't happen to own.

I gotta get the top dog 998 power detect , I'm in the market for a new hammerdrill, its between the 998 or 999 , I think I going with the 998

I think dewalt should have renamed the speed identifier. Instead of speeds 1,2 and 3. Should read High,Mid,Low gear. The DCD998 at speed 3 is 2000rpm. Milwaukee at speed 2 is 2000 rpm. In my opinion speed 2 on the dewalt should be ignored as its is only rotating at around 1200-1700 rpm giving the dewalt more torque because of the lower gear ratio.

Really appreciate your hard work. Stay safe.

For me, the whole Flex debacle has separated the tool channels into the paid shills vs actual reviewers. This is now a top 3 channel for me. Hope those other channels enjoy their 30 pieces of silver.

The battery on the flex tools outputs more power then a milwaukee or dewalt so for it to be fair fair you’d have to use like a 6 amp battery

The Metabo HPT 36 volt hammer drill is the most powerful, it smokes my Dewalt 20v XR hammer drill. The 36 volt or multi-volt stuff is killing all my other stuff, dewalt, Milwaukee, Ridgid. I will buy Flex just to test it, if its better, I will buy into it.

Another awesome video Dave out of any one of those drills would be hard for me to consider a purchase because all 3 are great drills, your videos are actually top shelf, thanks for video bra

The wood obviously has different grains in different places. You need to test one in each grain spots.

When it comes to these things, having a split second better time isn't going to matter in real life conditions. Get what you like, because you're the only one that matters when using your tools. For the record, I was rooting for DeWalt, and I have Craftsman V20 power tools.

Laughs in 40V Makita.. the 40V Makita has to the most powerful drill.

Turbo mode seems more like a gimmick then a actual functional asset

Flex seems like a great tool, maybe not as powerful as Milwaukee or Dewalt. I’m a Milwaukee guy but all the tools seem be powerful enough for real-world use. The DeWalt seemed to own this round today. I just don’t understand this “turbo” nonsense, either it’s got available power consistently or it doesn’t.

Great vid MCT!

Can't go wrong with DeWalt, Bosch, Milwaukee, Flex, and Makita.