Power Tool Batteries
Makita LXT 18V 9Ah and 12Ah Batteries: A Close Look at the Biggest Packs Yet
The first amp-hour increase on Makita's LXT 18V system since 2016. What fits inside, how heavy they are, and what to check before buying.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 115 / 805
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
Makita LXT Battery Upgrades: What 21700 Cells Can Unlock in Your Existing Tools
We rebuilt a Makita LXT pack with modern 18650 and 21700 cells to see how much performance the platform has left on the table.
Power Tools
Makita LXT Brushless Blower Review: A Reliable Everyday Cleanup Tool
Two years of daily use, simple assembly, cruise control, and honest battery expectations for this compact cordless blower.
Power Tools
Makita LXT DHG181 Heat Gun vs Bernzomatic TS8000: Cordless Heat Meets Blowtorch
We put Makita's new 18V cordless heat gun through heat shrink, paint stripping, and pipe bending tests against a gas blowtorch to see where it actually earns its place.
Lawn Care
Makita LXT 36V vs XGT Lawnmower: Is the Upgrade Worth the Money?
Two years with the Makita LXT 36V mower and a close look at whether stepping up to the XGT platform actually makes financial sense.
Power Tools
Makita LXT vs XGT: 18V and 40V Drills, Impact Drivers, and Reciprocating Saws Compared
A side-by-side look at Makita's 18V LXT and 40V XGT drills, impact drivers, and reciprocating saws, covering weight, size, power, pricing, and who each platform actually suits.
Power Tools
Makita 18V LXT vs 40V XGT vs AEG Framing Nailer: Which Cordless Framing Nailer Deserves Your Money?
We compare two Makita framing nailers and an AEG rival on power, recoil, angle shooting, nail compatibility, and sheer durability to help you pick the right one.
Tool Storage
Makita MakTrack: A Horizontal Modular Storage System Built for Truck-Based Pros
Makita's new MakTrack system goes horizontal instead of vertical, fits long tools, slides under tonneau covers, and is made in the USA. Here is what it does well and who it actually suits.
Power Tool Accessories
Makita Mag Boost Review: A Five-Dollar Accessory That Solves a Real Problem
A tiny dual rare-earth magnet sleeve that magnetizes bits, screwdrivers, and screws. Cheap, genuinely powerful, and surprisingly universal.
Tool Storage
Makita MAKT Modular Storage System: A Horizontal Take on Tool Storage
Makita's modular storage system flips the usual vertical stacking formula with a dolly-style rolling base, two-way opening lids, hidden tracker pockets, and seven mix-and-match boxes sold individually.
Tool Storage
Makita MakTrack Rolling Tool Chest Review: A Modular Storage System Built for Real Job Sites
A close look at the Makita MakTrack rolling tool chest and the seven-box modular storage system built around it, from load ratings to organizer bins.
Tool Storage
Makita MakTrack vs Milwaukee Packout: Which Modular Tool Storage System Makes More Sense?
A side-by-side look at seven MakTrack units against a comparable Packout setup, covering latches, access, organizers, and rolling bases.
Tool Storage
Makita MakTrak Modular Tool Box System: Who It's Really For and 5 Hidden Features
Makita finally has a modular tool storage system. We break down who MakTrak makes sense for and five built-in features most buyers overlook.
Power Tools
Makita Mini Chainsaws Compared: CXT vs LXT vs XGT
Makita's 12V, 18V and 40V mini chainsaws share the same chain speed on paper, but cutting tests reveal clear differences in power and stall resistance.
Work Lights
Makita ML003G 40V Max Work Light Review: Long Runtime, Modest Brightness
A dual-battery 18V/40V work light with 1,100 lumens, IP65 sealing, and exceptional run times, but brightness may leave some buyers wanting more.
Power Tool Accessories
Makita ML013G vs DML819: Compact Work Lights Compared
Makita's new XGT work light is light in every sense: light weight, light price, and serious runtime. Here is how it stacks up against the 18V DML819.
Lawn Care
Makita MLM160D Review: Japan's Tiny 18V Vertical Vacuum Mower
A compact cordless vertical mower from Makita that works like an upright vacuum. Great for small, tidy lawns and edges, with some clear limitations to know first.
Power Tool Accessories
Makita MR007GZ Job Site Radio Review: Sound Quality That Surprised Us
Makita's latest job site radio pairs DAB+, FM, and Bluetooth with a bass-heavy stereo setup that punches well above its tool-brand roots.
Power Tools
Three New Makita Releases Worth a Look: Microwave, Blower Vacuum, and Circular Saw
Makita adds a 40V cordless microwave, an 18V brushless blower vacuum mulcher, and a 40V 6-1/2 inch circular saw to its lineup. Here is what stands out.
Power Tools
New Makita 40V XGT Tools Roundup: Cultivators, Brush Cutters, a Microwave and More
A look at the latest and upcoming Makita XGT 40V releases, from a walk-behind rotary hoe and new brush cutters to a genuinely cordless microwave and two extremely expensive Huck rivet tools.
Power Tools
Makita Update: Wobble Lights, a High-Pressure Sprayer, Earth Auger and More
A roundup of recent Makita releases, from XGT lighting and a 2 MPa backpack sprayer to a direct-drive earth auger, cut-off saw and the BAC01 power station.
Power Tools
Makita's New Tool Wave 2026: MacTrack Storage and the Standout 40V Max XGT Releases
A new stacking storage system, a monster breaker hammer, a corded-battery hybrid sander and more. Here is what actually deserves your attention from Makita's latest round of launches.
Power Tools
Makita's Latest Tools: Nine New Releases Worth Watching
From a 40V max XGT oscillating multi-tool to an 80V breaker hammer and a ConnectX power supply, here is a look at Makita's newest additions.
Power Tools
New Makita Tools Roundup: 14 Releases Worth Knowing About
From an LXT heated vest and an XGT mud mixer to a cordless microwave, here is a full look at Makita's latest batch of tool releases and who each one actually makes sense for.
Power Tools
New Makita Tools Worth Knowing: The XDT20 Impact Driver and the 16-5/16" XGT Circular Saw
Two fresh Makita releases shown off in person: a redesigned flagship impact driver and the largest cordless circular saw blade platform, with real-world run time and cutting details.
Power Tools
Makita Outdoor Adventure Series: A New Color, a New Line, and One Catch
Makita's new Outdoor Adventure series targets overland and outdoor users with a fresh color scheme, but some kits cost more than their teal equivalents.
Outdoor Power Tools
Makita Outdoor Power Tools Reviewed: What Two Years of Use Reveals
Two seasons of real yard work with the Makita cordless lineup, plus a few DeWalt and Ryobi tools that fill the gaps.
Power Tools
Makita PB002G 40V Max XGT Brushless 127mm Bandsaw Review: Big-Capacity Metal Cutting Without Sparks
A heavy-duty cordless portable bandsaw with variable speed, fully enclosed blade, and clean, cool cuts in metal, tested across steel, stainless, and thick pipe.
Power Tools
Makita PF400MP Pump Attachment vs Milwaukee M12 Stick Pump: Which One Moves Water Faster?
A battery-powered pump attachment that clamps onto Makita power heads moves up to 150 litres a minute. Here is how it compares with Milwaukee's compact M12 stick pump.
Power Tools
Makita PH05 12V CXT Brushless Hammer Drill Review: A Compact Oddball That Surprises
A 12V hammer drill sounds like a compromise on paper, but the Makita PH05 turned in a masonry drilling performance that defied its low torque rating.