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Festool HKC 55 vs Bosch GKS 18V-57-2

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.

SpecFestool HKC 55Bosch GKS 18V-57-2
Cut depth at 45°42mm41mm
Cut depth at 90°55mm57mm
Max RPM5200rpm5000rpm
Noise91 dB(A) LpA93 dB(A) LpA
Weight (bare)3.5kg2.9kg
Weight (with battery)4.1kg3.5kg
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