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Bosch GCM 8 SDE vs Makita LS1018LN

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 GCM 8 SDEMakita LS1018LN
Power input1600W1430W
Crosscut at 90°312 × 70mm310 × 91mm
Crosscut, mitre 45°225 × 70mm215 × 91mm
Crosscut, bevel 45°312 × 45mm310 × 50mm
Max RPM3500–50004300rpm
Weight18.9kg19.9kg
Vibration2.5 m/s²< 2.5 m/s²
Noise98 dB(A) LpA / 108 dB(A) LwA92 dB(A) LpA / 102 dB(A) LwA
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