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Bosch GBH18V-36 vs Makita HR5212C

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-36Makita HR5212C
Impact energy7J20J
Impact rate2900bpm2250bpm
Max hole, concrete36mm52mm
Max core cutter90mm160mm
Weight (bare)5.3kg11.9kg
Weight (with battery)5.9kg11.9kg
Vibration (hammer drilling)11.4 m/s²9.9 m/s²
Vibration (chiselling)10.8 m/s²7.5 m/s²
Noise98 dB(A) LpA / 106 dB(A) LwA101 dB(A) LpA / 109 dB(A) LwA
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