Makita
Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light
$364
Best Rotary Hammers · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Metabo HPT DH28PFY 1-1/8 In. 3-Mode SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with UVP is cheaper at $269. Every spec and price links to its source.
Makita
$364
Metabo HPT
$269Cheaper
The Metabo HPT DH28PFY 1-1/8 In. 3-Mode SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with UVP wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Metabo HPT DH28PFY 1-1/8 In. 3-Mode SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with UVP is the cheaper at $269. The Metabo HPT DH28PFY 1-1/8 In. 3-Mode SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with UVP both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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| Spec | Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $364 | $269 |
| Brand | Makita | Metabo HPT |
| Released | — | — |
| Chuck type | SDS-plus | SDS-plus |
| Impact energy joules | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Max drill diameter (mm) | 28 | 28 |
| Voltage | 120V AC, 7.0 A | 120V AC, 8.0 A |
| Blows per minute | 4500 | 4300 |
| No load (rpm) | 1100 | 1100 |
| Vibration control | — | UVP (User Vibration Protection), rated up to 33% vibration reduction |
| Operating modes | 3-mode: rotation only, hammering with rotation, hammering only | 3-mode: hammer-drill, hammer-only, drill-only |
| Weight (lb) | 7.7 | 6.9 |
Sources — Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light: makitatools.com (verified 2026-08-01). Metabo HPT DH28PFY 1-1/8 In. 3-Mode SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with UVP: metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-08-01).
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