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Festool KHC 18 vs DeWalt DCH274

They differ in 4 of 5 areas. Specs, battery platforms and every way each one is sold, from the makers' own figures.

They differ in 4 of 5 areas

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

SpecFestool KHC 18DeWalt DCH274
Impact energy2.6J2.1J
Impact rate4350bpm4600bpm
Max hole, concrete26mm24mm
Max hole, wood30mm26mm
Weight (with battery)3.3kg3.31kg
Vibration (hammer drilling)13 m/s²8.2 m/s²
Vibration (chiselling)12 m/s²6.4 m/s²
Noise90 dB(A) LpA / 101 dB(A) LwA88 dB(A) LpA / 96 dB(A) LwA
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