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Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless StarlockMax Oscillating Multi-Tool XMT04ZB
$229
Released 2021
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Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless StarlockMax Oscillating Multi-Tool XMT04ZB vs Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool is cheaper at $185. Every spec and price links to its source.
Metabo
Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool
$185Cheaper
Which is better: the Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless StarlockMax Oscillating Multi-Tool XMT04ZB or Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool?
The Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool is the cheaper at $185. The Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool 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 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless StarlockMax Oscillating Multi-Tool XMT04ZB | Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $229 | $185 |
| Brand | Makita | Metabo |
| Released | 2021 | — |
| Power source | battery | battery |
| Voltage | 18 | 18 |
| Motor type | brushless | brushless |
| Opm range | 10000-20000 | 8000-20000 |
| Stroke angle | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Accessory interface | StarlockMax | StarlockPlus |
| Weight (lb) | 3.75 | 2.9 |
| No load speed | 20000 | 20000 |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Tool free blade change | Yes | Yes |
Sources — Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless StarlockMax Oscillating Multi-Tool XMT04ZB: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-27). Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool: metabo.com (verified 2026-06-27).
What's the difference between the Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless StarlockMax Oscillating Multi-Tool XMT04ZB and Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Opm range: Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless StarlockMax Oscillating Multi-Tool XMT04ZB 10000-20000 vs Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool 8000-20000
- Stroke angle: Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless StarlockMax Oscillating Multi-Tool XMT04ZB 3.6 vs Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool 3.2
- Accessory interface: Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless StarlockMax Oscillating Multi-Tool XMT04ZB StarlockMax vs Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool StarlockPlus
- Weight (lb): Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless StarlockMax Oscillating Multi-Tool XMT04ZB 3.75 vs Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool 2.9