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Makita HR166D vs Festool KHC 18

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 HR166DFestool KHC 18
Impact energy1.1J2.6J
Impact rate4800bpm4350bpm
Max hole, concrete16mm26mm
Max hole, wood13mm30mm
Max hole, steel10mm13mm
Weight (bare)1.6kg2.7kg
Weight (with battery)1.98kg3.3kg
Vibration (hammer drilling)9.3 m/s²13 m/s²
Noise87 dB(A) LpA / 98 dB(A) LwA90 dB(A) LpA / 101 dB(A) LwA
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