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Makita DKP181 vs Milwaukee M18 BP

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 DKP181Milwaukee M18 BP
Max depth per pass3mm2mm
Max rebate depth25mm10.7mm
Weight (bare)3kg2.8kg
Weight (with battery)3.64kg3.5kg
Vibration (planing)5.0 m/s²4.3 m/s²
Noise84 dB(A) LpA / 95 dB(A) LwA82.8 dB(A) LpA / 93.8 dB(A) LwA
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