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Bosch GBH 8-45 DV vs Makita HR3541FC

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 8-45 DVMakita HR3541FC
Power input1500W850W
Impact energy12.5J5.7J
Impact rate2700bpm3300bpm
Max hole, concrete45mm35mm
Max core cutter125mm90mm
Weight8.9kg5.6kg
Vibration (hammer drilling)10.3 m/s²8.3 m/s²
Vibration (chiselling)8.7 m/s²7.1 m/s²
Noise97 dB(A) LpA / 105 dB(A) LwA94 dB(A) LpA / 102 dB(A) LwA
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