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Makita DCL181F vs DeWalt DCV501L

They differ in 4 of 6 areas. Specs, battery platforms and every way each one is sold, from the makers' own figures.

They differ in 4 of 6 areas

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

SpecMakita DCL181FDeWalt DCV501L
Max airflow23.3l/s15.9l/s
Max suction4.2kPa9.4kPa
Noise72.2 dB(A) LpA77 dB(A) LpA / 89 dB(A) LwA
Container0.65L0.7L
Weight (bare)0.8kg1.5kg
Weight (with battery)1.44kg2.11kg
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