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Festool KHC-S 18 vs Makita DHR171

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-S 18Makita DHR171
Impact energy1.7J1.2J
Impact rate4500bpm4800bpm
Max hole, concrete18mm17mm
Max hole, wood25mm13mm
Max hole, steel13mm10mm
Weight (bare)1.83kg1.8kg
Weight (with battery)2.43kg2.44kg
Vibration (hammer drilling)15.35 m/s²11.2 m/s²
Noise89 dB(A) LpA / 97 dB(A) LwA90 dB(A) LpA / 101 dB(A) LwA
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