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Bosch GNB 18V-38 vs Makita GN420CSE

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 GNB 18V-38Makita GN420CSE
Longest nail38mm40mm
Magazine22nails40nails
Weight (ready to use)4.7kg3.6kg
Vibration (nailing)5.7 m/s²3.5 m/s²
Noise93 dB(A) LpA / 103 dB(A) LwA96 dB(A) LpA / 100 dB(A) LwA
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