DeWalt
DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool)
$219Cheaper
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DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) is cheaper at $219. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Makita
Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light
$364
Which is better: the DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) or Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light?
The DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) is the cheaper at $219. The DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
See DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) on Amazon See Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light on Amazon
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) | Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $219 | $364 |
| Brand | DeWalt | Makita |
| Released | — | — |
| Chuck type | SDS-plus | SDS-plus |
| Impact energy joules | 1.4 | 2.9 |
| Max drill diameter (mm) | 16 | 28 |
| Voltage | 20V MAX (18V nominal) | 120V AC, 7.0 A |
| Blows per minute | 4980 | 4500 |
| No load (rpm) | 1060 | 1100 |
| Vibration control | SHOCKS Active Vibration Control (rated 8.8 m/s²) | — |
| Operating modes | — | 3-mode: rotation only, hammering with rotation, hammering only |
| Weight (lb) | 4.4 | 7.7 |
Sources — DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool): dewalt.com (verified 2026-08-01). Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light: makitatools.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) and Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Impact energy joules: DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 1.4 vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 2.9
- Max drill diameter (mm): DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 16 vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 28
- Voltage: DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 20V MAX (18V nominal) vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 120V AC, 7.0 A
- Blows per minute: DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 4980 vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 4500
- No load (rpm): DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 1060 vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 1100
- Weight (lb): DeWalt DCH172B ATOMIC 20V MAX 5/8 In. Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 4.4 vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 7.7