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Bosch GSB 18V-65 vs Makita DHP489

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 18V-65Makita DHP489
Max torque76Nm110Nm
Top speed2100rpm1800rpm
Max drilling, wood35mm38mm
Max drilling, masonry13mm16mm
Weight (bare)1.12kg1.5kg
Weight (with battery)1.72kg2.14kg
Vibration (hammer drilling)13.4 m/s²9.5 m/s²
Vibration (drilling metal)1.8 m/s²≤2.5 m/s²
Noise89 dB(A) LpA / 97 dB(A) LwA84 dB(A) LpA / 92 dB(A) LwA
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