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Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT)
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Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) vs DeWalt FLEXVOLT DCCS670
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) is cheaper at $379.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
DeWalt
DeWalt FLEXVOLT DCCS670
$389.99
Which is better: the Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) or DeWalt FLEXVOLT DCCS670?
The Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) is the cheaper at $379.99. The Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) | DeWalt FLEXVOLT DCCS670 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $379.99 | $389.99 |
| Brand | Makita | DeWalt |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | battery | battery |
| Bar length (in) | 16 | 16 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 36 V (2x18 V) | 60 V MAX |
| Weight (lb) | 8.3 | 12.2 |
| Anti vibration | Yes | — |
| Tool less chain tensioning | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT): makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-19). DeWalt FLEXVOLT DCCS670: dewalt.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) and DeWalt FLEXVOLT DCCS670?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Engine cc or voltage: Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 36 V (2x18 V) vs DeWalt FLEXVOLT DCCS670 60 V MAX
- Weight (lb): Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 8.3 vs DeWalt FLEXVOLT DCCS670 12.2
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Makita XCU04 (18V X2 LXT)
Only one whitelisted outlet, Pro Tool Reviews, covers the exact XCU04, and its piece is a spec-driven first look rather than a lab test, with no measured cut times or noise. It frames the 36V dual-18V saw as a quiet, low-maintenance gas alternative weighing 11.5 lbs. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Positioned as a quiet, emission-free alternative with power rivaling a 32cc gas chainsaw; Manageable 11.5 lb weight even with both 18V batteries attached; Lower maintenance than gas: no spark plug, engine oil, or air filter.
DeWalt FLEXVOLT DCCS670
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, hands-on tested the DeWalt DCCS670. In its 8-saw shootout it placed 4th overall, praised as a fast, well-balanced cutter (5.93s through 8-inch pine) with wide, comfortable handles, but dinged for a side cover that clogs with chips and flimsy plastic bucking spikes. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Fast, well-balanced cutter — one of three saws to break the 6-second mark (5.93s avg) on an 8-inch pine log, 3rd in cutting speed; Wide front and rear handles feel secure in the hand, especially the full-wrap rubber rear grip; Strong feature set: easiest tool-free adjustment, coast-down chain brake, and a glove-friendly quarter-turn oil cap with the best oil-pouring access tested.
Flagged: Enclosed side cover lets chips pile up above the tension knob and clog the saw, spraying chips out the front and impairing visibility; Small plastic bucking spikes weaken leverage on vertical bucking cuts; Idiosyncrasies keep it out of the top tier — ranked 4th of 8 overall.