It's no secret that Milwaukee is one of the most popular tool brands, and while many owners love the M18 line of powerful 18V tools, Milwaukee's M12 platform is equally excellent at a lower price point. If you're looking to get your money's worth with a new tool purchase, here are five M12 tools that live up to the hype.

Do you have any old, outdated gas-powered tools you'd like to give a new lease on life? If so, Makita has a neat new product you'll absolutely love. Makita is launching a 40V max XGT electric motor unit, which is a 25 to 50cc gas engine replacement electric motor you can drop in, bolt on, and go.

DeWALT is a popular brand among enthusiasts and professionals thanks to its wide array of tools, with more arriving all the time. If you have a few DeWALT 20V tools and battery packs and go to buy another tool, you'll see models like the 20V MAX, XR, and Atomic—but what does that actually mean?