Milwaukee’s heated gloves do not run on M12, and that changes who should buy them. The current Heated Winter Gloves and Heated Work Glove Liners use their own 7.4V USB-C battery that fits nothing else in the Milwaukee system. The M12 heated jackets, hoodies and vests are a different story: if you already own M12 tools, they are among the easiest heated gear to justify. Buy the jacket on the strength of the battery you have. Buy the gloves only on their own merits.
The Gloves and the M12 Line Are Separate Systems
Most people searching for Milwaukee heated gloves assume they run on the same M12 batteries as their drill. They do not, and as far as we can find, no Milwaukee heated glove ever has.
The current gloves, the M700 Heated Winter Gloves and the M701 Heated Work Glove Liners, use a dedicated 7.4V, 2Ah glove battery (48-11-2320) that charges over USB-C. Milwaukee lists it as compatible only with those two products. The earlier REDLITHIUM USB heated gloves (561-21) used Milwaukee’s small USB battery instead. Milwaukee also made an M12 heated hand warmer, which it now lists as no longer available.
The M12 line proper is jackets, hoodies and vests. That is where the shared battery pays off, and it is the part of Milwaukee’s heated range we would point most tradespeople towards.
M700 Heated Winter Gloves and M701 Liners
Both use what Milwaukee calls HEXON heating, with two heat zones, the back of the hand and the fingers, each with high, medium and low settings. Milwaukee claims about 2 hours on high, 4 on medium and 8 on low per battery. The winter glove has a ripstop polyester shell, a reinforced palm, a fleece liner, extended adjustable cuffs, a side-zip battery pocket and touchscreen fingertips on the index fingers and thumbs. Milwaukee describes it as wind and water resistant and makes no waterproof claim.
The M701 liner is a low-profile stretch fleece glove designed to go under a work glove, with the same battery, settings and runtime. Milwaukee recommends sizing up your outer glove to fit over it.
| Model | Battery | Runtime claim | Water | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M700 Heated Winter Gloves | 7.4V 2Ah, USB-C | 2 / 4 / 8 h | Resistant | About $200 to $220 |
| M701 Heated Work Glove Liners | 7.4V 2Ah, USB-C | 2 / 4 / 8 h | Not stated | About $180 to $200 |
From Milwaukee product pages and US retailer listings, October 2026. Prices move and vary by retailer.
Two things stand out. First, price: at roughly $200 to $220 the M700 costs more than most heated gloves we cover, and the liner costs almost as much as the full glove, a pattern we see across the category. Second, evidence: owner reviews have started to appear at retailers such as Home Depot, many of them collected through a promotion, but we could not find an independent test that measures the heat or runtime of either HEXON glove. The specifications are credible and the runtime claims are no more optimistic than the category norm, but nobody has published measured results yet.
The last generation is only a rough guide: Milwaukee rated the older REDLITHIUM USB gloves at 1.5 hours on high and up to 6 hours on low. In ToolGuyd’s 2019 review, a pair left on high indoors at 70°F ran for about 1 hour 40 minutes, a little better than the high-setting claim. On 5°F days the reviewer found the batteries lasted only about as long as his 50-minute walk, though he says this was not a formal test. The M700 is a new design with a larger battery, so none of this carries over, and until someone publishes measured results it is a reason to wait for real-world reports before paying full price.
Solid Build, Unproven Heat
We scored the M700 Heated Winter Gloves on seven things that matter to buyers, from value to warranty. Build quality earns the top mark. Price, Milwaukee’s marketing claims and a one-year warranty pull the score down, and heat and runtime sit in the middle until someone publishes measured results.
Our scores, based on Milwaukee’s published specifications, warranty terms and retailer listings. We found no independent test of the M700’s heat or runtime, and we have not tested these gloves ourselves. We will update the scores when real-world results appear.
M12 Heated Jackets, Hoodies and Vests
Milwaukee relaunched its heated apparel in August 2024 under the HEXON name, and the current range is a different set of model numbers from the ones still floating around online. If you see a 204 TOUGHSHELL or a 306 hoodie, that is the previous generation.
| Model | Heat zones | Runtime (low / med / high) |
|---|---|---|
| M100 TOUGHSHELL Jacket | Chest, back, pockets | 12 / 6 / 3 h |
| M102 AXIS Jacket (F102 women’s) | Chest, back, shoulders | 12 / 6 / 3 h |
| M200 Heated Hoodie | Chest, back | 8 / 4 / 2 h |
| M300 AXIS Vest (F300 women’s) | Chest, back | 8 / 4 / 2 h |
Runtime as claimed by Milwaukee with the battery supplied in each kit. We have not found independent runtime measurements for the current range.
The case for these is simple. If you own M12 tools, you own the batteries and chargers, and every pack you have becomes a spare for the jacket. That changes the economics more than any feature does. Milwaukee also lists the current jackets, hoodie and vest as washer and dryer safe, which matters for anything worn on a jobsite.
The heated core is also a genuine answer to cold hands. Warming your chest and back can keep more blood flowing to your hands: in lab studies, heating the torso raised finger temperature and blood flow during cold exposure. That is why a heated vest under a work coat is worth trying if you assumed you needed gloves. Our guide to heated vests covers that approach across brands.
Kit or Bare: Read the Model Number
The single most common Milwaukee heated gear mistake is buying the wrong version. Model numbers ending in -20 come without a battery. Model numbers ending in -21 are the kit. For the M100 and M102 jackets that means an M12 CP3.0 battery, Milwaukee’s Top-Off power supply and charger, and a USB-C cable; the M200 hoodie and M300 vest kits come with a smaller 2.0Ah battery. The size is added after the suffix, so M100B-21M is a medium TOUGHSHELL kit.
Retailer listings do not always make this clear. Some describe bare jackets in titles that mention a charger or power source, which is easy to misread. If you do not already own M12 batteries, make sure the model number ends in -21 before you pay.
If you already own M12 batteries: the bare -20 version is usually around $25 cheaper than the kit at the same retailer, and the battery you already have will run it.
Warranty and Batteries
Milwaukee gives its heated gear, including the battery holder and controller, a one-year warranty when bought from an authorized distributor. Batteries and chargers are excluded from that and carry their own terms: the M12 CP2.0 battery page lists a two-year limited warranty. One year is short for a garment at this price, and it is worth buying from a retailer with an easy returns process.
For battery care, the same rules apply as for any heated glove. Charge at room temperature, store packs part-charged over the summer, and do not leave them flat for months. Our guide to heated glove battery life explains why.
Milwaukee Leather Is a Different Company
Search Amazon for Milwaukee heated gloves and you will also find gloves from Milwaukee Leather, a motorcycle apparel brand that has made biker gear since 1991 and is separate from Milwaukee Tool. Its heated gloves are built for riding, which is a different product altogether. If you want the tool brand, check the model number starts with M700 or M701.
Milwaukee Tool’s own heated gloves are sold through Home Depot, Ace Hardware and tool specialists. Amazon is not one of Milwaukee’s authorized dealers, so Milwaukee heated gear on Amazon, including items sold by Amazon.com itself, does not come through Milwaukee’s authorized channel. That matters for the warranty: Milwaukee covers heated gear for the original buyer from an authorized distributor, and it said in 2018 that people who buy its products on Amazon should expect warranty and service complications. If you buy an M12 jacket on Amazon anyway, check who the seller is and compare the model number against the current range above.
Who Milwaukee Heated Gear Suits
Milwaukee heated gear makes sense for some buyers far more than others.
Worth checking
- You already run M12 tools and want a heated jacket or vest
- You work outdoors in cold but mostly stationary roles
- You want gear that survives a washing machine
- You buy from a retailer with straightforward returns
Safe to ignore
- Buying the gloves because you own M12 batteries
- Expecting the glove battery to swap with your tools
- Assuming waterproof, since nothing here claims it
- Relying on Amazon search results for the right brand
For hands-on trade work, the advice on our heated work gloves page still applies. Milwaukee does not list a flame-resistant rating for either glove, and steady physical work helps keep your hands warm, although your hands can cool again once you stop.
Common Questions
Short answers to the questions people ask most about Milwaukee heated gear.
Do Milwaukee heated gloves use M12 batteries?
No. The current M700 gloves and M701 liners use a dedicated 7.4V 2Ah glove battery, model 48-11-2320, which charges over USB-C and fits only those two products.
How long do Milwaukee heated gloves last?
Milwaukee claims about 2 hours on high, 4 on medium and 8 on low per battery. We have not found independent measurements for the current gloves yet.
Are Milwaukee heated gloves waterproof?
Milwaukee describes the M700 as wind and water resistant. It does not claim waterproof, so treat it as a cold-weather glove rather than a wet-work glove.
What is the difference between -20 and -21 Milwaukee heated gear?
A -20 model comes without a battery. A -21 model is a kit that includes a battery and charger. The size letter is added at the end.
Can I wash Milwaukee heated jackets?
Milwaukee lists the current jackets, hoodie and vest as washer and dryer safe. Take the battery out first and check the care label on your own garment.
Is a Milwaukee heated vest better than gloves for cold hands?
For many people, yes. Warming your core improves circulation to your hands, and an M12 vest uses batteries you may already own.
Should You Buy Milwaukee Heated Gear?
If you already own M12 tools, a Milwaukee heated jacket or vest is one of the most sensible heated purchases you can make. Buy the bare -20 version, use the batteries you have, and you get proven heat for less than the sticker suggests.
The M700 Heated Winter Gloves are a different decision. They do not share your M12 batteries, they cost around $200 or more, and we found no independent test results yet. They may well be good, but at this price we would wait for real-world reports, or compare them against the gloves on our best heated gloves page first.
And if cold fingers are your problem on a jobsite, start with the core. A heated vest under your work coat can be a cheaper fix, and it is worth trying before you buy heated gloves.
