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Bosch GBH18V-28 vs Makita DHR165

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

They differ in 5 of 5 areas

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

SpecBosch GBH18V-28Makita DHR165
Impact energy3.3J1.3J
Impact rate4220bpm5300bpm
Max hole, concrete28mm16mm
Max core cutter82mm35mm
Max hole, wood30mm24mm
Weight (bare)3.3kg2kg
Weight (with battery)3.9kg2.64kg
Vibration (hammer drilling)16.4 m/s²12.2 m/s²
Noise96 dB(A) LpA / 104 dB(A) LwA89 dB(A) LpA / 97 dB(A) LwA
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