Independent reviews
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Power Tools
A cordless 36V rear handle circular saw with a 7-1/4-inch blade, sold with two 5.0Ah batteries and a dual-port charger at a notably low price.
Power Tools
A full walkthrough of Makita's 2026 lineup, from a 2.3 kg top-handle chainsaw to a first 40V table saw and mitre saw combo.
Power Tools
A top-handle and a rear-handle Makita 36V circular saw compared on power, handling, battery setup, and everyday jobsite use.
Power Tools
Makita's recurring 36V circular saw kit deal bundles four 5.0Ah batteries and a dual charger with your choice of rear handle or top handle saw, for well under the regular retail price.
Lawn Care
Two years of real-world use with the Makita 36V mower: what holds up, what wears out, and whether cordless beats gas for your yard.
Lawn & Garden
The Makita 36V cordless lawn mower runs on two 18V batteries, adapts its speed to the grass, and comes as a well-priced kit with four batteries. Here is what stands out, and one weak spot worth knowing about.
Power Tools
A closer look at the Makita 36V LXT jigsaw, covering its orbital action, tool-less blade change, and the trade-offs that come with its weight.
Outdoor Power Tools
Two Makita cordless blowers, two very different use cases. We compare power, run time, weight, noise, and control to help you pick the right one.
Power Tools
A hands-on look at the Makita GA036G 6-inch XGT grinder and how it compares with the 5-inch GA005G and GA013G, including the one practical difference that matters.
Outdoor Power Tools
Three Makita battery chainsaws with very different personalities: a light toolless 40V saw, a heavy-duty 18-inch 40V saw, and the 18Vx2 rear-handle equivalent.
Power Tools
The Makita 40V XGT platform spans 125mm to 270mm circular saws with track bases, reverse bevels, and removable fronts. Here is how the lineup differs.
Power Tools
A jobsite comparison of two worm-drive-style framing saws covering weight, power, balance, safety, cutting depth, and long-term value.
Power Tools
The Makita 40V heat gun reaches 600°C, offers four fan speeds, precise digital temperature control, and noticeably more heat output than its 18V sibling. Here is how it performs on real tasks.
Power Tools
We put Makita's 40V Max barrel grip and D-handle jigsaws up against the 18V brushless D-handle to see where the extra voltage actually pays off.
Power Tools
Two made-in-Japan XGT dustless circular saws with 5-inch blades, very high RPM, and surprisingly effective dust control for sheet goods and indoor work.
Power Tools
Makita's first left-blade 40V circular saw has arrived. We compare the HS012G against the HS001G and the 18V DHS680 to see where each one fits.
Power Tools
Five Makita 40V Max circular saws, from a compact 125mm flush-cutting tool to a 260mm rear-handle beast, compared for depth of cut, power, and everyday handling.
Power Tools
Three months of use with Makita's 40V XGT blower: power, battery runtime, weight, and how it compares with the smaller 18V models.
Power Tools
The Makita DG001G 40V and DDA460 36V (18Vx2) earth augers go head to head in low gear with matching battery setups to see which one drills faster, digs cleaner, and deserves your money.
Power Tool Batteries
A close look inside Makita's biggest XGT battery and its compact 4Ah sibling: same Murata tabless cells in one, different chemistry in the other, and some smart sealing details worth knowing.
Power Tools
We compare Makita's full range of 40V XGT batteries on the TW-001G high torque impact wrench, driving large structural timber screws to find out which battery makes the biggest difference.
Power Tools
All five Makita 40V XGT impact tools put head to head in a fastener-driving test to find which one fits your work.
Power Tools
From pole saws and string trimmers to circular saws, extractors, and a high-speed blower, here is what the latest wave of Makita 40V max XGT tools brings to the jobsite.
Power Tools
Makita's 40V Max XGT brushless StarlockMax oscillating multi-tool tames the noise, vibration, and imprecision that usually come with the category, and it is changing how pros approach drywall, notches, and flush cuts.
Work Lights
Four Makita XGT work lights spanning a 1,100 to 10,000 lumen range. Here is how they differ and which one suits your workspace.
Power Tools
Makita's biggest cordless circular saw takes a 415mm blade, cuts over 160mm deep on a single battery, and trades agility for sheer capability.
Power Tools
Two Makita circular saws show where a compact 6-1/2 inch saw shines and where the larger 7-1/4 inch earns its extra weight and power.
Power Tools
A close look at the Makita 6093D, one of the original Makita driver drills, including its unusual ergonomics, two-speed transmission, and surprisingly durable NiCd battery system.
Power Tool Accessories
A small Bluetooth adapter that reveals battery health, tool history, and even lets you lock your Makita tools and batteries with a PIN and timer.
Outdoor Tools
A closer look at six tools from Makita's Adventure Series, including an inflator, blower, coffee maker, Bluetooth radio, fan, and USB power source.