MILWAUKEE

Milwaukee M12 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8 in. Ratchet and Screwdriver

Specialty
1.5 amps
Battery
6.26 pounds

4.7/ 5 on Amazon691Amazon ratings50+bought last month4.1ProductDome score

Better rated than 81%
More reviewed than 67%

High confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

Best forYou work in tight spaces and want a cordless 3/8 inch ratchet on the M12 platform

A well rated compact cordless ratchet and screwdriver, a strong pick for anyone already on Milwaukee's M12 battery platform.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 273 specialties we track

4.1/ 5ProductDome scoreHigh confidence

Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.5★4.7

4.7★ across 691 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 351 ratings3.6

691 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score2.3

50+ bought on Amazon last month.

Data quality · 11% of score3.8

Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.

The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 273 specialties we track - how the scorecard works · full specialties data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

This Milwaukee M12 tool is a cordless 3/8 inch ratchet and screwdriver combo running on a 12 volt battery, spinning at 250 RPM and weighing 6.26 pounds, rated 4.7 stars from 691 reviews.

Milwaukee's M12 line targets compact cordless tools for tight spaces, and pairing a 3/8 inch ratchet drive with a screwdriver function covers fastening and quick socket work from one battery platform.

12V M12 battery platform
3/8" ratchet and screwdriver combo
250 RPM
4.7 star rating from 691 reviews

Who it's for

Fits mechanics and technicians working in confined engine bays or equipment panels who want cordless torque without swapping tools. Less suited to heavy duty bolt removal where a higher torque impact tool does better.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out

Dual function ratchet and screwdriver in one tool
250 RPM for quick fastening
4.7 star rating across 691 reviews
Runs on the compact M12 battery platform

What to check first

12 volt power limits torque versus larger cordless ratchets
6.26 pounds is heavier than a manual ratchet

Performance notes

The 250 RPM output and 1.5 amp draw suit fast fastening rather than breaking loose seized bolts, and the 4.7 star average across 691 reviews reflects solid reliability at this power level.

Specifications

Brand	MILWAUKEE
Amperage	1.5 amps
Power Source	Battery
Item Weight	6.26 pounds
Voltage	12 volts
Speed	250 rpm

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in specialties.

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Frequently asked

Questions about the MILWAUKEE specialties

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

What battery does the Milwaukee M12 ratchet use?

It runs on Milwaukee's 12 volt M12 lithium ion platform.

What drive size is the ratchet?

3/8 inch.

How fast does it spin?

Up to 250 RPM.