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Festool KHC-S 18 vs Milwaukee M18 BLHX

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 18Milwaukee M18 BLHX
Impact energy1.7J2.3J
Impact rate4500bpm4900bpm
Max hole, concrete18mm26mm
Max hole, wood25mm26mm
Weight (bare)1.83kg2.9kg
Weight (with battery)2.43kg3.6kg
Vibration (hammer drilling)15.35 m/s²14.9 m/s²
Noise89 dB(A) LpA / 97 dB(A) LwA90.7 dB(A) LpA / 101.7 dB(A) LwA
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