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HiKOKI DH45ME vs Bosch GBH 12-52 DV

They differ in 5 of 6 areas. Specs, battery platforms and every way each one is sold, from the makers' own figures.

They differ in 5 of 6 areas

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

SpecHiKOKI DH45MEBosch GBH 12-52 DV
Power input1500W1700W
Impact energy12.2J19J
Impact rate2500bpm2100bpm
Max hole, concrete45mm52mm
Max core cutter125mm150mm
Weight9kg11.9kg
Vibration (hammer drilling)16.0 m/s²10.8 m/s²
Vibration (chiselling)12.6 m/s²10.6 m/s²
Noise98 dB(A) LpA / 106 dB(A) LwA99 dB(A) LpA / 107 dB(A) LwA
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