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Makita HS012G vs Bosch GKS 18V-57-2 GX

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 HS012GBosch GKS 18V-57-2 GX
Cut depth at 45°41mm42mm
Max RPM5200rpm5000rpm
Vibration1.4m/s²2.5m/s²
Noise97 dB(A) LpA / 105 dB(A) LwA96 dB(A) LpA
Weight (bare)2.5kg3.4kg
Weight (with battery)3.5kg4kg
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