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Makita HS009G vs DeWalt DCS578

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 HS009GDeWalt DCS578
Cut depth at 45°61mm51mm
Cut depth at 90°85mm67mm
Max RPM4000rpm5800rpm
Vibration≤2.5 m/s²2.2m/s²
Noise97 dB(A) LpA / 105 dB(A) LwA90 dB(A) LpA / 101 dB(A) LwA
Weight (bare)4.4kg3.6kg
Weight (with battery)5.4kg4.68kg
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