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DeWALT DCW600B vs Makita DRT50Z
Side-by-side comparison — specs, price, and expert verdict
Specs Comparison
SpecificationsDeWALT DCW600BMakita DRT50Z
- Power
- 20V MAX / 18V
- 18V LXT
- Collet Size
- 1/4 in / 6mm
- 6mm + 8mm
- Speed
- 16,000–25,500 RPM
- 10,000–30,000 RPM
- Variable Speed
- ✓
- ✓
- Plunge Depth
- 38mm / 1.5 in
- 40mm
- Weight
- 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs (bare)
- 1.8 kg / 4.0 lbs (bare)
- Cordless
- ✓
- ✓
- Battery Platform
- DeWALT 20V MAX / 18V XR
- Makita 18V LXT
- LED Light
- ✓
- ✓
- Soft Start
- ✓
- ✓
- Price
- $159
- $199
Which Should You Buy?
DeWALT DCW600B
The best cordless trim router. Brushless motor, dual LEDs, and full compatibility with DeWALT's massive 20V MAX battery ecosystem. Freedom from the cord is a game-changer for edge work.
Pros
- + Cordless freedom — no cord snagging on edges
- + Brushless motor for efficiency and longevity
- + Dual LED lights illuminate the cut line
- + 20V MAX battery compatibility
Cons
- − Battery and charger sold separately
- − Heavier than corded options with battery attached
- − Battery runtime ~25 min with large bits
Makita DRT50Z
Makita's cordless answer. Impressively quiet at only 78 dB, with a 40mm plunge depth that beats most competitors. If you're on the Makita 18V platform, this is the obvious choice.
Pros
- + Very quiet — only 78 dB
- + 40mm plunge depth — deepest in class
- + Brushless motor
- + Compatible with plunge and tilt bases
Cons
- − Battery sold separately
- − Heavier than corded Makita RT0702C
- − Premium price for the cordless convenience