Makita
Makita RT0701CX7
$229Cheaper
Best Wood Routers · head-to-head
Makita RT0701CX7 vs Triton TRA001
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Makita RT0701CX7 is cheaper at $229. Every spec and price links to its source.
Triton
Triton TRA001
$399.9
Which is better: the Makita RT0701CX7 or Triton TRA001?
The Makita RT0701CX7 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Makita RT0701CX7 is the cheaper at $229. The Makita RT0701CX7 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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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 | Triton TRA001 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $229 | $399.9 |
| Brand | Makita | Triton |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | corded | corded |
| Motor power hp | — | — |
| Amperage (A) | 6.5 | 15 |
| Voltage (V) | — | — |
| Collet sizes (in) | 1/4 | 1/4, 1/2 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 10000-30000 | 8000-21000 |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Soft start | Yes | Yes |
| Base type | combo | combo |
| Plunge stroke (in) | — | — |
| LED light | — | No |
| Weight (lb) | 3.9 | 14.5 |
Sources — Makita RT0701CX7: maxtool.com (verified 2026-07-11). Triton TRA001: tritontools.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Makita RT0701CX7 and Triton TRA001?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Amperage (A): Makita RT0701CX7 6.5 vs Triton TRA001 15
- Collet sizes (in): Makita RT0701CX7 1/4 vs Triton TRA001 1/4, 1/2
- Speed range (rpm): Makita RT0701CX7 10000-30000 vs Triton TRA001 8000-21000
- Weight (lb): Makita RT0701CX7 3.9 vs Triton TRA001 14.5
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.
Triton TRA001
Only one whitelisted tester covers the TRA001: Pro Tool Reviews, whose reviewer ran it hands-on for a week across a horizontal box-joint jig, freehand plunge recesses, and a router table. He rates it a serious Bosch 1619EVS rival on raw power and a class-leading rack-and-pinion plunge, but flags handles that sit too high and dust-obscured shields. No lab measurements (spec-sheet figures only); forums and blogs excluded. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Strong, deep-cut power that felt stronger than a Bosch 3-1/4 HP; Rack-and-pinion plunge with micro-adjust for repeatable, controlled depths (the standout feature); Table-friendly design: fully removable spring, smooth height adjustment, and auto spindle-lock for single-handed bit changes.
Flagged: Handles sit too high, hurting control in freehand/horizontal routing; Dust builds up inside the shield and obscures the workpiece; no dust-port adapter that fits the threaded port; Heavy and less ergonomic than the Bosch 1619EVS for extended handheld use.