Makita DHP489 vs Makita XPH14

Winner Makita XPH14 scores 3.3/5 against 2.9/5 for the Makita DHP489, from 21 and 5 Reddit owner comments respectively. Both are hammer drills in the 18V class.

Score comparison

ComponentMakita DHP489Makita XPH14Difference
Overall2.93.3-0.4
Owner sentimentNot rated3.3—
RecommendationsNot rated2.2—
Spec score2.94.0-1.0
ValueNot ratedNot rated—

Specs (published by both manufacturers)

SpecMakita DHP489Makita XPH14
Max torquei973.6 in-lbs1,250 in-lbs
Max speedi1,800 RPM2,100 RPM
Hammer ratei27,000 BPM31,500 BPM
Head lengthi6.89 in7 in
MotoriBrushlessBrushless
Chuck sizei1.5-13 mm1/2

Where owner praise diverges

ThemeMakita DHP489Makita XPH14
Power & Torque01
Value01
Compact & Lightweight01

Makita XPH14 owner

4/5 Masonry & Hammer Mode

“I have the xph14 which I believe is the flagship on the lxt line.”

owner comment via r/Makita · 2026-09-13 · 3 upvotes

Prices

Makita DHP489

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