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Festool KHC 18 vs Makita DHR242

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 18Makita DHR242
Impact energy2.6J2J
Impact rate4350bpm4700bpm
Max hole, concrete26mm24mm
Max hole, wood30mm27mm
Weight (with battery)3.3kg3.34kg
Vibration (hammer drilling)13 m/s²15.0 m/s²
Vibration (chiselling)12 m/s²11.4 m/s²
Noise90 dB(A) LpA / 101 dB(A) LwA91 dB(A) LpA / 99 dB(A) LwA
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