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Makita DCL284F vs DeWalt DCV517

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.

SpecMakita DCL284FDeWalt DCV517
Max airflow20l/s15.9l/s
Noise65 dB(A) LpA76 dB(A) LpA / 87 dB(A) LwA
Container0.73L1.9L
Weight (bare)1kg1.8kg
Weight (with battery)1.64kg2.41kg
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