Makita XPH14 vs Milwaukee 2904

Winner Milwaukee 2904 scores 3.4/5 against 3.3/5 for the Makita XPH14, from 9 and 21 Reddit owner comments respectively. Both are hammer drills in the 18V class.

Score comparison

ComponentMakita XPH14Milwaukee 2904Difference
Overall3.33.4-0.1
Owner sentiment3.33.7-0.5
Recommendations2.22.20.0
Spec score4.03.7+0.3
ValueNot ratedNot rated—

Specs (published by both manufacturers)

SpecMakita XPH14Milwaukee 2904
Max torquei1,250 in-lbs1,400 in-lbs
Max speedi2,100 RPM2,100 RPM
Head lengthi7 in6.95 in
MotoriBrushlessBrushless
Chuck sizei1/21/2 in
Chuck typeiAll metal self-ratchetingAll Metal Ratcheting

Where owner praise diverges

ThemeMakita XPH14Milwaukee 2904
Power & Torque12
Value13
Compact & Lightweight12

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

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.”

owner comment via r/MilwaukeeTool · 2025-12-28 · 2 upvotes

Prices

Makita XPH14

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Milwaukee 2904

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