Makita
Makita RT0701CX7
$229
Best Wood Routers · head-to-head
Makita RT0701CX7 vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Makita RT0701CX7 is cheaper at $229. Every spec and price links to its source.
Milwaukee
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20
$229
Which is better: the Makita RT0701CX7 or Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20?
The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Makita RT0701CX7 | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $229 | $229 |
| Brand | Makita | Milwaukee |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | corded | cordless |
| Motor power hp | — | 1.25 |
| Amperage (A) | 6.5 | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 18 |
| Collet sizes (in) | 1/4 | 1/4 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 10000-30000 | 10000-31000 |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Soft start | Yes | — |
| Base type | combo | trim |
| Plunge stroke (in) | — | — |
| LED light | — | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 3.9 | 2.95 |
Sources — Makita RT0701CX7: maxtool.com (verified 2026-07-11). Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20: milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Makita RT0701CX7 and Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: Makita RT0701CX7 corded vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20 cordless
- Speed range (rpm): Makita RT0701CX7 10000-30000 vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20 10000-31000
- Base type: Makita RT0701CX7 combo vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20 trim
- Weight (lb): Makita RT0701CX7 3.9 vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20 2.95
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Makita RT0701CX7
No sourced tester review yet.
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2723-20
One whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, published a hands-on review of this exact model (Milwaukee 2723). PTR scored it 9.7/10, calling it one of the strongest cordless routers tested with excellent sightlines to the bit, a pair of front LEDs, and precise 1/64-inch micro depth adjustments. Its CONS list reads 'No significant drawbacks,' with the only noted negative being mild battery top-heaviness that the reviewer says is common to every cordless router. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Strong real-world cutting power under load; Excellent sightlines to the bit plus dual front LEDs; Comfortable ergonomics and convenient variable speed dial.
Flagged: Battery makes the tool slightly top-heavy.