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Bosch GBH 2-28 vs Makita HR1840

They differ in 5 of 6 areas. Specs, battery platforms and every way each one is sold, from the makers' own figures.

They differ in 5 of 6 areas

No overall winner: these are the figures that separate them, from each maker's own documentation.

SpecBosch GBH 2-28Makita HR1840
Power input880W470W
Impact energy3.2J1.4J
Impact rate4000bpm4800bpm
Max hole, concrete28mm18mm
Max core cutter68mm35mm
Max hole, wood30mm24mm
Weight3kg2.4kg
Vibration (hammer drilling)11.0 m/s²9.8 m/s²
Noise92 dB(A) LpA / 100 dB(A) LwA88 dB(A) LpA / 96 dB(A) LwA
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