Milwaukee
48-11-2420 / 48-59-2401
$59.89
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Genuine Milwaukee M12 packs backed by Milwaukee's 5-year warranty
- Kit includes two batteries plus a charger — a solid starter bundle for the M12 platform
- Compact 2.0Ah cells keep M12 tools light for one-handed work
- Straightforward drop-in fit for any M12 tool
Cons
- 2.0Ah per pack is on the lower end for longer-runtime jobs
- Only compatible with M12 tools, not M18
- No fuel gauge on these compact cells
At a Glance
Overview
The Milwaukee M12 REDLITHIUM 2.0Ah two-battery-and-charger kit is a straightforward way to get started on the M12 platform, or to restock if your existing packs are aging out. At $59.89 for two genuine Milwaukee batteries plus a charger, it's priced as a starter bundle, not a high-capacity upgrade — these are compact 2.0Ah cells built to keep subcompact M12 tools light, not to maximize runtime.
We haven't run this kit through any testing. This is a fit-and-value breakdown: what M12 means, what this kit covers, and where its limits are.
Milwaukee M12 REDLITHIUM 2.0Ah Battery (2-Pack) & Charger Kit
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Who it's for
This kit fits two situations well: someone buying their first M12 tool and needing a battery-and-charger set from scratch, or an existing M12 owner who wants a second pack for hot-swapping. Because it's a 2-battery kit at 2.0Ah each, it's better suited to light-duty M12 tools — drill/drivers, ratchets, inspection tools — than to anything that draws hard for long stretches.
Compatibility
Any M12 battery fits any M12 tool — Milwaukee has kept that platform consistent. This is strictly a 12V MAX pack, though, and will not power M18 tools; M12 and M18 are different voltage classes with different footprints. If you also run M18 tools, you'd need a separate M18 pack or a dual-voltage charger like Milwaukee's M12/M18 rapid charger — this kit's included charger is M12-specific.
Why genuine matters here
These are genuine Milwaukee REDLITHIUM cells backed by Milwaukee's 5-year warranty, which is the main argument for buying this kit over a cheaper unbranded M12 battery-and-charger bundle. M12 tools are compact and often used one-handed close to the body — a mismatched or poorly protected third-party cell is not where you want to cut corners.
Buying notes
2.0Ah is on the lower end for runtime if you're using M12 tools all day; if you find yourself swapping packs constantly, a higher-capacity M12 battery would serve you better, sold separately. There's no fuel gauge on these compact cells, so you won't get a charge-level readout at a glance.
My Verdict
A genuine Milwaukee M12 two-battery-and-charger kit is the straightforward, warranty-backed way to get started or restock on the M12 platform — not the highest capacity, but the safest default.
Milwaukee M12 REDLITHIUM 2.0Ah Battery (2-Pack) & Charger Kit
$59.89
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| Full Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Platform | M12 |
| Voltage | 12V MAX |
| Capacity | 2Ah |
| Type | compact |
| Genuine OEM | Yes |
| Fuel Gauge | No |
| Warranty | 5years |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these M12 batteries work in my M18 tools?
Is 2.0Ah enough capacity for daily use?
Does the included charger also work with M18 batteries?
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Milwaukee M12 REDLITHIUM 2.0Ah Battery (2-Pack) & Charger Kit
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