Makita
Makita BO5041K
$149
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Makita BO5041K vs Milwaukee M18 2648-20
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Makita BO5041K is cheaper at $149. Every spec and price links to its source.
Milwaukee
Milwaukee M18 2648-20
$149
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Makita BO5041K | Milwaukee M18 2648-20 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $149 | $149 |
| Brand | Makita | Milwaukee |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | corded | cordless |
| Pad diameter (in) | 5 | 5 |
| Orbit diameter (mm) | — | — |
| Oscillations per minute max | 12000 | 12000 |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Amperage | 3 | — |
| Voltage | — | 18 |
| Dust collection type | bag-and-port | canister |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |
| Vibration ms2 | — | — |
| Noise level (dB) | — | — |
Sources — Makita BO5041K: makitatools.com (verified 2026-07-11). Milwaukee M18 2648-20: milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Makita BO5041K and Milwaukee M18 2648-20?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: Makita BO5041K corded vs Milwaukee M18 2648-20 cordless
- Dust collection type: Makita BO5041K bag-and-port vs Milwaukee M18 2648-20 canister
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Makita BO5041K
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, covers the exact BO5041K, and its March 2010 article is a hands-on preview rather than a measured lab test. It praises the sander's comfort, control, and long-term reliability while calling it a solid but unremarkable, non-revolutionary tool. No other whitelisted outlet reviewed this model. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Rubberized palm grip offers ample comfort and control; Solid, reliable build expected to last a long time; Rotatable/adjustable front handle is a welcome touch on a more powerful sander.
Flagged: Evolutionary, not revolutionary — doesn't advance the category.
Milwaukee M18 2648-20
No sourced tester review yet.