Makita XPH16 vs Milwaukee 2904
Winner Milwaukee 2904 scores 3.4/5 against 3.2/5 for the Makita XPH16, from 9 and 6 Reddit owner comments respectively. Both are hammer drills in the 18V class.
Score comparison
| Component | Makita XPH16 | Milwaukee 2904 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.2 | 3.4 | -0.2 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.6 | 3.7 | -0.1 |
| Recommendations | 2.2 | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| Spec score | 3.3 | 3.7 | -0.5 |
| Value | Not rated | Not rated | — |
Specs (published by both manufacturers)
| Spec | Makita XPH16 | Milwaukee 2904 |
|---|---|---|
| Max torquei | 970 in-lbs | 1,400 in-lbs |
| Max speedi | 1,800 RPM | 2,100 RPM |
| Head lengthi | 6.875 in | 6.95 in |
| Motori | Brushless | Brushless |
| Chuck sizei | 1/2 | 1/2 in |
Where owner praise diverges
| Theme | Makita XPH16 | Milwaukee 2904 |
|---|---|---|
| Power & Torque | 2 | 2 |
| Ergonomics | 2 | 0 |
| Chuck & Bit Grip | 1 | 0 |
| Value | 0 | 3 |
| Compact & Lightweight | 0 | 2 |
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.”
Milwaukee 2904 owner
4/5 Power & Torque“I just like the buying part of the process and looking for good deals but the actual using part I am struggling with.”
Prices
Makita XPH16
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Milwaukee 2904
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