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Makita DHR165 vs Bosch GBH18V-28

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

They differ in 5 of 5 areas

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

SpecMakita DHR165Bosch GBH18V-28
Impact energy1.3J3.3J
Impact rate5300bpm4220bpm
Max hole, concrete16mm28mm
Max core cutter35mm82mm
Max hole, wood24mm30mm
Weight (bare)2kg3.3kg
Weight (with battery)2.64kg3.9kg
Vibration (hammer drilling)12.2 m/s²16.4 m/s²
Noise89 dB(A) LpA / 97 dB(A) LwA96 dB(A) LpA / 104 dB(A) LwA
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