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Bosch GEX 12V-125 vs Makita BO5030

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 GEX 12V-125Makita BO5030
Weight (bare)0.95kg1.3kg
Weight (with battery)1.13kg1.3kg
Vibration (sanding)2.4 m/s²4.5 m/s²
Noise<70 dB(A) LpA81 dB(A) LpA / 92 dB(A) LwA
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