Makita DHP489 vs Makita XPH16

Winner Makita XPH16 scores 3.2/5 against 2.9/5 for the Makita DHP489, from 6 and 5 Reddit owner comments respectively. Both are hammer drills in the 18V class.

Score comparison

ComponentMakita DHP489Makita XPH16Difference
Overall2.93.2-0.3
Owner sentimentNot rated3.6—
RecommendationsNot rated2.2—
Spec score2.93.3-0.3
ValueNot ratedNot rated—

Specs (published by both manufacturers)

SpecMakita DHP489Makita XPH16
Max torquei973.6 in-lbs970 in-lbs
Max speedi1,800 RPM1,800 RPM
Hammer ratei27,000 BPM27,000 BPM
Head lengthi6.89 in6.875 in
MotoriBrushlessBrushless
Chuck sizei1.5-13 mm1/2

Where owner praise diverges

ThemeMakita DHP489Makita XPH16
Power & Torque02
Ergonomics02
Chuck & Bit Grip01

Makita XPH16 owner

4/5 Power & TorqueChuck & Bit Grip

“Its to help the motor but it's super annoying especially finishing the cuts when doing stair stringers.”

owner comment via r/Makita · 2026-09-12 · 2 upvotes

Prices

Makita DHP489

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