Makita XPH14 vs Makita XPH16
Winner Makita XPH14 scores 3.3/5 against 3.2/5 for the Makita XPH16, from 21 and 6 Reddit owner comments respectively. Both are hammer drills in the 18V class.
Score comparison
| Component | Makita XPH14 | Makita XPH16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.3 | 3.2 | +0.1 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.3 | 3.6 | -0.3 |
| Recommendations | 2.2 | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| Spec score | 4.0 | 3.3 | +0.7 |
| Value | Not rated | Not rated | — |
Specs (published by both manufacturers)
| Spec | Makita XPH14 | Makita XPH16 |
|---|---|---|
| Max torquei | 1,250 in-lbs | 970 in-lbs |
| Max speedi | 2,100 RPM | 1,800 RPM |
| Hammer ratei | 31,500 BPM | 27,000 BPM |
| Head lengthi | 7 in | 6.875 in |
| Motori | Brushless | Brushless |
| Chuck sizei | 1/2 | 1/2 |
Where owner praise diverges
| Theme | Makita XPH14 | Makita XPH16 |
|---|---|---|
| Power & Torque | 1 | 2 |
| Value | 1 | 0 |
| Compact & Lightweight | 1 | 0 |
| Ergonomics | 0 | 2 |
| Chuck & Bit Grip | 0 | 1 |
Makita XPH14 owner
4/5 Masonry & Hammer Mode“I have the xph14 which I believe is the flagship on the lxt line.”
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.”
Prices
Makita XPH14
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Makita XPH16
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