Makita
Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless StarlockMax Oscillating Multi-Tool XMT04ZB
$229
Released 2021
Best Oscillating Multi Tools · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B is cheaper at $129. Every spec and price links to its source.
Makita
$229
Released 2021
Ryobi
$129Cheaper
The Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B is the cheaper at $129. The Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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| Spec | Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless StarlockMax Oscillating Multi-Tool XMT04ZB | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $229 | $129 |
| Brand | Makita | Ryobi |
| Released | 2021 | — |
| Power source | battery | battery |
| Voltage | 18 | 18 |
| Motor type | brushless | brushless |
| Opm range | 10000-20000 | 0-20000 |
| Stroke angle | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Accessory interface | StarlockMax | universal-ois |
| Weight (lb) | 3.75 | 1.9 |
| 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). Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B: ryobitools.com (verified 2026-06-27).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.