Milwaukee 3692-22 Combo Kit: Compact Brushless Drill and Impact Driver Reviewed

Introduction

Milwaukee’s 3692-22 combo kit sits in an interesting spot in the brand’s lineup. Both tools in the kit are brushless, yet they deliberately do not carry the Fuel badge. That is not a shortcut in motor technology; it simply signals that these are the compact, less powerful members of the family, aimed at tradespeople who spend their days working overhead or in tight spaces rather than driving giant fasteners all day.

The surprising part is how much capability Milwaukee packed into these smaller bodies. In testing, the drill driver repeatedly handled boring jobs well beyond what its size suggests, and the impact driver stayed controllable and precise on smaller fasteners. This review breaks down what each tool delivers and where the limits are.

What Comes in the Kit

The kit includes the drill driver, a single-speed impact driver, a charger, two 2.0 amp hour batteries, and a contractor bag. The batteries are a key part of the story: they are small and lightweight, which keeps the whole system compact, but voltage sag under heavy load is noticeable compared to larger packs.

Milwaukee also sells variations of this kit, including one with a hammer drill and, reportedly, one with a three-speed impact driver. Those versions cost a bit more, so it is worth choosing based on the work you actually do.

Drill Driver: Milwaukee 3601-20

The non-hammer drill driver in the kit is model 3601-20. It weighs 2 lb 4 oz bare and 3 lb 4 oz with the 2.0 amp hour battery attached. It is a two-speed tool, running 0-550 RPM on low and 0-1,700 RPM on high, with a mechanical clutch offering 12 settings. The chuck is metal and engages quite positively, and a lockout sits in the center of the collar, with an LED below that is trigger-activated.

Drill Driver Performance

The headline number is 550 in-lbs of torque, which sounds modest until you see what the tool actually does. It bored 3/4-inch and 7/8-inch spade bit holes without issue, holding RPM even as the motor bogged slightly. It completed 1-inch and 1-1/4-inch holes, and even pulled through a 1-1/2-inch hole after dropping to low gear, then chewed through larger bore bits up to 2-9/16 inches with the help of a higher-capacity CP3 battery, which visibly transformed its speed.

Two caveats matter here. First, the drill gets warm when pushed this hard; measured temperatures reached as high as 171°F near the motor vents. Second, there is no auxiliary handle, so Milwaukee never intended this kind of work. If you regularly bore large holes, buy a larger drill. In a pinch, though, this compact tool genuinely has the power to get through a surprising amount of material.

Impact Driver: Milwaukee 3650-20

The single-speed impact driver, model 3650-20, weighs 1 lb 12 oz bare and 2 lb 10 oz with the 2.0 amp hour battery, which itself weighs 14 oz. Its rated output is 1,700 in-lbs, a very strong figure for a tool this size, and like the drill it uses the same battery connection and compact footprint.

Impact Driver and Everyday Control

Where the drill was pushed to extremes, the impact driver shone on the everyday end of the spectrum. Trigger control is very good: small screws can be eased in slowly and precisely, and decking screws went in cleanly and quickly without fuss. The bit collet requires removal to insert a bit, so it is not a simple slide-in design, but the fit is secure.

Driving oversized fasteners all day is not this tool’s calling. It did not heat up as quickly as the drill during heavier work, but sustained heavy-duty use would eventually take a toll, and a larger impact driver or the drill itself would be the better tool for that job.

Who This Kit Is For

Everything about this kit points to tradespeople who value size and weight: HVAC work, overhead installations, tight mechanical spaces, and general lighter-duty fastening. The shorter bodies make both tools easier to maneuver in cramped conditions, and the fit in hand is comfortable even for larger hands. If your work is dominated by big structural fasteners or large-diameter boring, this is not the kit for that.

Buying Advice

The full kit with the contractor bag, charger, two 2.0 amp hour batteries, drill driver, and impact driver lists at $239. Since this is a new release, sales are likely to appear over time, which should push it into very affordable territory for many buyers.

The absence of the Fuel label is worth understanding rather than fearing. It means these are not the most powerful tools in their class, and more powerful options exist at higher prices and larger sizes. It does not mean the brushless motors or overall technology are lesser. For compact, everyday trade work, these tools get the job done impressively well.

Conclusion

The Milwaukee 3692-22 combo kit is a compelling package for anyone whose work rewards compact size, low weight, and fine control. The drill driver punches far above its weight on wood boring, the impact driver is precise and strong on fasteners, and the kit pricing makes it an easy recommendation for tradespeople once a sale lands. Just respect its limits: for daily heavy-duty boring or large fasteners, step up to a bigger, more powerful tool.