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Walmart has become somewhat of a hub for Milwaukee tools these days, and it’s also a great place to score a deal. Just recently, the retailer dropped the prices on some of the red tool brand’s bestselling impact drivers and wrenches, but it’s the deals on both M12 and M18 batteries that are the most surprising. If there’s one to buy now, it’s this one from the latter series that comes with a charger that’s on sale for under $100.
The Milwaukee M18 Lithium-Ion XC 5.0Ah Battery and Charger Starter Kit is normally $219, but it’s on sale for just $90 right now, a 59% price cut on something that you’re likely going to need sooner or later. It has nearly five dozen five-star ratings, with customers lauding the quality and “considerably less” price of this kit compared to what you’ll find at the hardware store or even elsewhere online.
Milwaukee M18 Lithium-Ion XC 5.0Ah Battery and Charger Starter Kit, $90 (was $219) at Walmart
This kit comes with a 5Ah M18 battery and a charging base that also works with M12 batteries. The included battery utilizes Milwaukee’s Redlink intelligence, a holistic system that essentially allows it to charge quickly while avoiding the damage caused by overcharging. It has an onboard fuel gauge and even works in extreme jobsite conditions. It packs 66% more run time than the XC 3.0 models, along with features like a rubber overfold for protection, and it promises updated performance—more power, cooler operation—than lesser batteries.
A theme that runs through the reviews is unwarranted skepticism that this is a top-quality battery and charger. One reviewer “figured it was going to be a leftover from a kit” and was surprised when it wasn’t. Another wrote that “judging by the packaging, it is the same Milwaukee kit you would get from other big box stores.” The only difference? “The price is considerably less at Walmart.”
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Another shopper wrote that this is a “great product at a great price” that’s “convenient for charging all my batteries in one place.” And the batteries themselves are built for the long haul, according to a different Milwaukee user who said they “hold a charge for a long time.”
A deal this good on the Milwaukee M18 Lithium-Ion XC 5.0Ah Battery & Charger Starter is too good for anyone with Milwaukee tools to pass up. And if you’ve yet to dip your toe in the power tool world, it’s a good reason to get started. Just don’t waste any time, as a deal this good could disappear at any moment.
