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Makita DHR171 vs Milwaukee M18 FH

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 DHR171Milwaukee M18 FH
Impact energy1.2J2.5J
Max hole, concrete17mm26mm
Max hole, wood13mm28mm
Max hole, steel10mm13mm
Weight (bare)1.8kg3.2kg
Weight (with battery)2.44kg3.9kg
Vibration (hammer drilling)11.2 m/s²15.9 m/s²
Noise90 dB(A) LpA / 101 dB(A) LwA95.6 dB(A) LpA / 103.6 dB(A) LwA
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