Specs from the makers' own documentation Battery compatibility built in UK retailer prices, updated daily 25+ years of trade experience
2 of 3 tools
Tool comparison

Bosch GSB 1600 RE vs Makita HP0300

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 GSB 1600 REMakita HP0300
Power input701W320W
Top speed3000rpm1500rpm
Gears12
Blows per minute48000bpm22500bpm
Max drilling, masonry18mm8mm
Max drilling, wood30mm28mm
Max drilling, steel12mm10mm
Weight1.9kg1.3kg
Vibration (hammer drilling)17.5 m/s²12.5 m/s²
Vibration (drilling metal)3.5 m/s²1.2 m/s²
Loading the full comparison…

Scroll to Top