Reddit · r/Makita · Jan 29, 2025 · summarized
PositiveOf this and the XDT16, both loved, this one is clearly the better of the two.
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Reddit · r/Makita · Jan 29, 2025 · summarized
PositiveOf this and the XDT16, both loved, this one is clearly the better of the two.
Reddit · r/Tools · Oct 14, 2024 · summarized
PositiveThree straight days of putting up storm shutters before a hurricane showed off its precision, handling and feel in the hand, making it a favorite impact of all.
Reddit · r/Makita · Jan 10, 2023 · summarized
PositivePart of their Home Depot combo kit and highly recommended, and it is smaller than the impact in the previous year's kit.
Reddit · r/Makita · Nov 29, 2022 · summarized
PositiveAn amazing tool that packs serious power, enough that even on low power mode a few Ikea holes got ruined when they were not careful.
Reddit · r/Makita · Nov 6, 2022 · summarized
NegativeThe older chuck release on the XDT16 is preferred, since this model had repeated trouble with bits falling out and a retaining sleeve that is very hard to reseat.
Of the 5 reviews with a clear verdict, 80% are positive, 0% mixed and 20% negative. The praise mentioned most is compact. The most common complaint is chuck or bit issues.
The complaints reviewers mention most: chuck or bit issues (1 review). For example: The older chuck release on the XDT16 is preferred, since this model had repeated trouble with bits falling out and a retaining sleeve that is very hard to reseat.
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