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Bosch GST 18V-LI S vs Makita DJV185

They differ in 4 of 6 areas. Specs, battery platforms and every way each one is sold, from the makers' own figures.

They differ in 4 of 6 areas

No overall winner: these are the figures that separate them, from each maker's own documentation.

SpecBosch GST 18V-LI SMakita DJV185
Max cut, wood120mm135mm
Max cut, mild steel8mm10mm
Weight (bare)1.8kg1.7kg
Weight (with battery)2.4kg2.3kg
Vibration (cutting wood)7.5 m/s²10.3 m/s²
Vibration (cutting metal)8 m/s²9.0 m/s²
Noise83 dB(A) LpA / 94 dB(A) LwA87 dB(A) LpA / 95 dB(A) LwA
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