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Why We Love This Deal
Fans of Milwaukee’s M12 power tools, such as the hammer drill or drill and driver, love Milwaukee’s compact batteries for their lightweight, slim housing—they just make accurate tool use that much easier. The good news is that Walmart is running a special sale on the strongest M12 compact battery at a discount that is far superior to what we’re seeing at the hardware stores.
The Milwaukee M12 Redlithium 2.5Ah Battery is now just $49 at Walmart. That’s $30 down from the usual $79 and a price we aren’t seeing anywhere else. For reference, both Ace Hardware and The Home Depot have these same batteries listed at $79, so getting one for under $50 is clearly a steal.
Milwaukee M12 Redlithium 2.5Ah Battery, $49 (was $79) at Walmart
What Shoppers Should Know
- Capacity: 2.5Ah
- Weight: 1 pound
- Tool Compatibility: Milwaukee’s approx. 200 M12 tools
- Why It’s Special: This is the highest capacity battery in Milwaukee’s compact M12 battery line.
This battery is for the tool user who wants the benefits of a slim-housed battery without the hassles of frequent recharges. The main feature of this battery, and what sets it apart from all other M12 batteries, is its large-capacity-slender-body combination. That means it can run longer than any other small battery in Milwaukee’s collection while still staying at just 1 pound in weight. By the time you get to a 3.0Ah M12 battery, there’s a small block-like structure attached to the bottom that reduces wieldiness and adds weight.
One of the biggest concerns most shoppers have when buying Milwaukee (or DeWalt or Bosch) products from Walmart’s third-party sellers is whether or not the battery is genuine. It’s worth noting that not only is Walmart committed to fighting fakes, up to working with the FBI to combat them, but also that it is from Tools R US, a Maryland-based seller that has earned a 4.7-star rating and Walmart’s coveted “Pro Seller” status.
Related: Milwaukee’s M12 Hammer Drill-Driver Is Now Less Than $65 at Walmart
What Shoppers Are Saying
One reviewer chimed in to say that this battery provided “plenty of power for my M12 screwdriver.” And use with an M12 driver is the exact kind of thing this battery is for, so it’s a good sign.
Meanwhile, a shopper who bought theirs at The Home Depot reminded us that size really does matter. “Sometimes you are in some tight spots, like working underneath your truck on the suspension, and large tools can hinder your abilities.”
The Milwaukee M12 Redlithium 2.5Ah Battery is under $50 while this deal lasts or until the battery sells out, which could very well be soon.
