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Festool KHC 18 vs Bosch GBH 18V-18 X

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.

SpecFestool KHC 18Bosch GBH 18V-18 X
Impact energy2.6J1.5J
Impact rate4350bpm5000bpm
Max hole, concrete26mm18mm
Max hole, wood30mm18mm
Max hole, steel13mm10mm
Weight (bare)2.7kg1.8kg
Weight (with battery)3.3kg2.4kg
Vibration (hammer drilling)13 m/s²16.6 m/s²
Noise90 dB(A) LpA / 101 dB(A) LwA97 dB(A) LpA / 105 dB(A) LwA
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