Side by Side Comparison of: Makita vs Black & Decker

I just finished another project with this drill, and I could not be more pleased.1.) I had all the power I needed for the project.2.) I had all the speed I needed for the project.I found the hammer to be very useful on the drilling projects that need the extra umph to make a deeper hole.My one battery has been plenty to carry me through my work, but if you find your work is an all-day affair, you may want to order an additional battery.I purchased this drill eight months ago, and intentionally delayed a review to give me time to work with it. After too many projects to count, I highly recommend the Makita OPH012 18V LXT. I didn't even mention the light that shines on the area where you are screwing and/or drilling, which I initially thought was just a fancy come-on. If you gently squeeze the trigger (without activating the drill), light will go on, so you have time to see where your screw head is, or the mark for the hole you want to drill. Even the weight of the drill is light, relative to other products on the market.I try to list "cons" on write-ups, but were I in the market for a drill today, there would be no additional features that I could conjure up to purchase.

I had been given an 18V drill by another manufacturer, but that drill had no torque control. It failed to drive wood screws 1.75 inches long, making me think about ripping out the screws or living with poorly driven screws in a shelf. But happily I bought this Makita drill and a set of 70 Makita bits. The drill and bits easily drove the screws in the rest of the way. Easily completed the rest of my driving tasks, too. Saved me from a poor quality finish, and pack up and store well, too. Would recommend Makita to anyone.

My husband picked out this drill because our place is all concrete. He says it works well and has a lot of power. He has drilled into concrete and metal and it has been easy. Other hammer drills on the market have the additional side handle, which would provide extra force and stability but he says this drill is more than enough. We have used this to mount photo's and window curtain bars. It also works great as a regular drill for phillips/flat head screws and the flashlight is a nice addition.TONS of adjustments.....there are torque adjustments and the next adjustment for Hammer/Screw/Battery; there is also a switch on top for speed 1 or 2. You can also adjust the speed by pulling the trigger more or less.Since we've only used it a few times so far, the battery probably hasn't gone down much but I will update my review when it needs to be charged. The carry case is big and bulky but has specific spaces for the drill, battery, and charger. Not sure what the other spaces are for but thats where my husband puts extra Tapcon screws. The whole set for the "Hitachi 728493 General Purpose Drill And Drive Bit Set, 83-Piece" also fits perfectly over the drill.Apparently Makita is a top brand name in hardware/construction and when my husband saw this drill set- he got excited. Its all for a great price, especially when some other brands sell just the drill (no battery or charger) for the same price or more.

After a reasonable amount of research online, I decided on this little power tool. Having sworn I'd never ever buy a cordless drill again after an experience with a pathetic Black & Decker specimen which I'd bought for $40, I settled on this tool to install a railing system in my garage. My primary requirements were quality, price, and hammer drill function as I was fastening garage organizer rails to concrete. The B&D drill, when pushed, would probably last about 20 mins, but then it would take about 5 hours to recharge. This little tool was the antithesis of my previous experience - you get what you pay for. It's a beast! I brutalized this drill for a solid 2-3 hours at a time - both drilling holes and tightening screw anchors. Eventually you could feel the tool start to take strain, but the battery would charge in about 25 minutes - incredible!You can probably tell I'm a weekend warrior and no tradesman. You will probably find more impressive tools in the Boche and Dewalt ranges, but I challenge you to find them at this price point - $99 at time of purchase. It's great that it comes in a really functional case.I have to say initially that I thought I'd made a blunder with this tool, as I was having problems drilling holes into the concrete in hammer function. I'd thought maybe it was under-powered at 3.0Ah. Some of the comparative Boche and Dewalt tools are 7.0Ah (twice the price though, and no case). My solution was to buy a corded hammer drill (7.0Ah). I used it for approximately 1 minute then packed it up and sent it back. The reason - with my garage door down, the sound was absolutely deafening, plus it didn't show any improvement in functionality. The culprit I discovered was the drill bits - they would only last about one or two holes. Ultimately, I spent a fortune in drill bits - must have used about 45. Luckily I have a tech savvy neighbor (a Toolmaker) - who sharpened some for me and saved me having to buy more.All-in-all, this drill worked liked a Trojan. Makita, I am a new fan - very impressed. Lesson learned - buy quality, even for home DIY - you'll only need to buy the right tool once (hopefully).

This will not be a very technical review: This is EVERYTHING you'd want in a cordless drill. It drills, screws, and hammer-drills. It has a bright work area light. It has a 2 speed gear box. Its Lithium-ion powered for lighter weight and faster charging (30 min.). It is 18v. for tons of power. It came with a case, battery and charger for less $$$ than many that are drill alone. And it is a Makita. My last Makita (7.2 v) died after over 20 years... may she rest in piece. This one may last longer than I do.I did buy the extra batteries to go with it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EDRT70/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_10And the extra batteries fit perfectly in the case with everything else!!! What more is there?

What a deal for the drill and the 1830 battery! I did not need the charger or the battery as I have a large quiver of Makita 18V Lithium Ion tools and have a half dozen batteries and a charger. I bought it for the convenience of a cordless hammer drill. I have a Makita HR2475 corded hammer drill and it is a fantastic hammer drill, but I do not like to bust it out and plug it in for one or two holes which is common in my line of work.I used this tool for the first time last week and it drilled right through block for me to set a J-Box with Tapcon Screws.. Based on my experience with my Makita 18v LI impact Driver & Standard Drill (not Hammer) Combo which I have used and abused for 6+ years (still running strong), this should last for a decade or longer. I learned a hard lesson when trying to mix mortar with my standard Makita 18V LI drill a long time ago. The lesson: don't try to mix mortar with a cordless drill, doing so will result in a high probability of turning your battery into a paper weight. Thanks for another awesome tool Makita!

Got at $39.99 and it looks like a quality product especially for the price. i also like the size not to heavy as well.

the price was great. Have not got to use it yet, but I am sure that it will work as expected.

Working very well. Not first time buying this brand. I like it and for sure will buy again!

The drill set is a big plus, works great for a 1st time user like me. I watched videos online and I was able to completed my tasks.

I love this tool! I have used it all over the house, hanging blinds, drilling holes for cable, installing drawer handles. It is an excellent tool, and the attachment drills and screwdrivers work great. It is light weight and does the job quickly, never had a nicer battery operated drill with attachments.

Gave this to my husband as a gift as a replacement for other brands. He has had it for a couple years now. It works as expected, with no problems. However it is not used in a trade/business. I do not know how it would perform if used daily in a trade/business.

Nice item

All good so far. The second I got it my dad wanted to try it out and complained the torque was so low he could hold on to the drill at full speed, I charged up the battery and handed it back and it instantly ripped away from his hand. Not much of a review but hey it was funny. Even made him shake his head when the charger played Beethoven to tell me the battery was done charging.The case is a little shoddy compared to others in the Makita line, I got a bit set to match and the case for that is like a brick the molded plastic is so thick. The drill case makes me think I'll be walking with it and the handle will fall off, the pin for one of the hinges on the bottom was even sticking out on arrival and I had to pop it back in.

This is a powerful cordless drill. It takes a bit of practice to get used to the added torque and use the hammerfeature of the drill effectively, but in a tough job you need every advantage to make the work easier. Now thisparticular cordless drill isn't like the Makita brushless motors with 1,100 inch lbs of torque, but it is very usablefor a pro or a serious weekend DIYer. Can easily be used on a deck, trellis or fencing job.

This does work great. My only caution is the chuck grip can easily burn your hand as the grip texture it too fine. Slips when tightening or unlocking the chuck.Love the light and tension settings

This Makita has been with me on the field for 6 months, (Maintenence Tech/ HVAC Tech). It's an awesome drill powerful, light weight, battery charges very quickly. The only thing that is missing is a battery fuel gauge to see how much juice the battery has left.

very good

Very nice.

Black and Decker makes basic quality tools for the average homeowner and this is no exception. I bought this for myself since my husband won't let me touch his "high-end" drill for using on simple projects I have around the house such as hanging a drapery rod. I installed the brackets easy enough and the magnetic bit tip holder on the end made working with one hand a breeze. The handle has a good grip and the weight is a little heavier than I'd like but it is a 20 volt so the trade off is you don't have to charge it as often. This particular kit includes 30 accessories (bits, drivers) and all kinds of goodies for my projects. So far, it suits my needs perfectly and I don't have to beg to borrow his manly man drill anymore to get the job done.

its got the power for household use , for sure . but wouldn't measure up in heavy construction or even lite either . B&D has there 18 volt brands I never buy any of those product lines , from yard tools to heavier jobs , they don't last or stand up . the 18 volt battery dosent even last a year before you must replace them . don't know yet about the 20 volt , but so far its doing very good .

Bought this when I was moving out of my previous apartment. Doesn't take long to charge and it has all of the components you would normally find with an electric drill set. The best thing about it was the price. Black & Decker made a quality product, for a lot less than what I saw in actual stores; Wal-Mart & Lowes for example. User functionality is also accommodating as I'm left-handed.

Portable , fast charging , good value for moneyVery excellent product for light DIY work like screw driving and drilling woodNot strong enough as advertised to drill concreteI used it one time to make 1\6 inch holl and It became very hotSo don't overestimate this product, otherwise you will be disappointed

I purchased this to replace an old 20v DeWALT because I didn't want to spend the money on a replacement DeWalt 20v battery. This Mikita works okay, but does not have the torque as my old DeWalt. I usually grab the Mikita first because it is lighter, but when I know it may stall from not having enough torque the DeWalt is my old reliable go-to. If I had to purchase again would have to go,with the DeWalt brand with a lighter weight lithium ion battery.

It's okay, but not sufficient for concrete slab drilling in bathroom by the toilet flange. It's supposed to be a hammer drill, but I don't feel much hammering effect when on max torque and in hammer position on the dial. I'm using Bosch drill bits, carbide tipped, and was only able to go down about one inch in each of the four holes I'm drilling. I will keep this drill but have ordered another Makita drill HR2475, which has BETTER REVIEWS for concrete work. I've ordered a set of five (3/16") SDS Standard Masonry Bits, and will leave feedback on my HR2475 and the SDS Drill Bits separately, but verbiage will be the same. The solo Review for the SDS bits was like "going through butter."....with the HR2475 using the SDS drill bits.....we shall see. Meanwhile, I'm keeping this Makita XPH012 for other home projects and expect it will do well, but I do NOT recommend it for concrete. Footnote, the two Bosch drill bits I used do NOT appear to be 'rounded out' but will not go any deeper using XXPH012. I welcome your comments.

Don't expect the hammer drill feature to be as good a a dedicated hammer drill. I hardly noticed a difference on the hammer setting.

This product was DOA (never powered ON). One star to Makita. Amazon replaced this item promptly - five stars.Overall, 3 stars. This product does the job right and easy to work with. The light is not that useful (as it creates huge shadow right on the point of drilling ;)

Wobbly chuck, a little heavy, and no bit holder... It's a Makita though. Great drill other than that. Tons of power and torque.

Only a 3/8 chuck, not 1/2 inch as I assumed. This was probably in the description, but I missed it. Got it on special for $39, at that price, for lithium power, you can't go wrong.

I have owned 7 monthes. recharged twice. today I want tu use it and notice the end that attaches to the battery has copper wire showing wheere the cord meets the battery end. And it sparks. twisted and broke so close to the box it cant be repaired. I would like, it replaced but I have been told it is too late. buyer beware.

Been using this for about 3 months for all kinds of tasks. Battery stays charged and the drill has plenty of power and is light. Mine came missing the drill bits, but I didn't care since I have my own sets. 3 stars because a couple of days ago it quit working. Not the battery, it was fully charged. Disassembled it to see if a wire came loose - could find nothing. Now I have a useless drill. Not sure if this is a common problem with this model drill or if I was unlucky enough to get a lemon.

This was a gift for our son in law, (he always wanted to borrow my Bosh commercial drill). It is ok for light use. The biggest issue is there is only one battery and it takes several, hours to recharge. It would have been better to include an extra battery than the more or less useless accessories. For the price it is OK though.

Not sure how long the batteries are supposed to last but mine only made it a year and a half. The drill itself works fine. I've used it for light duty a handful of times. The battery spent most the time on the charger. It is now dead. I see the replacement batteries are over $80, more than half of what I paid for the whole thing. This is worse than having to buy toner for a printer, being totally gouged on the replacement toner. In this cased gouged for the replacement battery.

Bought this in April 2016, as of yesterday, the motor fried in it! Makita has always been our tool of choice, but the endurance of this one is very disappointing!

Nice drill, not very effective as a hammer drill.

It stopped working yesterday, almost a year since I purchased it! It stopped suddenly, while I was doing some light work. No burning smell or any warnings. It just quit.

Drill works very well. Batteries are expensive and don't last. The Makita design makes one weak cell in the battery trigger the faulty battery circuit and then they will not charge. Batteries are expensive for such short life. I have a lot of these tools and batteries. I also have many 7.2, 9,12, and 18 volt Makita tools with batteries 15 years old and they still work. Not these lemons.Until Makita sorts out the $100 battery only lasting 5 months issue I wouldn't recommend the Makita 18 volt lithium stuff to anyone.

Well-designed and powerful device, yet rendered nearly useless by excessive chuck wobble which makes any precise drill-work a futile effort.

Not enough horsepower. Battery barely holds charge. If you're doing anything beyond arts and crafts, look for something else.

Pros: Holds a charge quite a while. Lightweight, easy to handle.Cons: Not a lot of power, max RPM is quite slow. 2.5 stars are about right. I suppose it is best used as a screwdriver where very little torque is required.

I have 2 other products in this series the hedge trimmer and the light and I am very satisfied with them. The battery on this drill is not charging after only 3 months. It is flashing red. The older batteries are charging on this charger. I cannot see anywhere how I can get this battery replaced.

Really kinda surprised at this. I found it often gave me enough torque for small jobs and the provided accessories are adequate. My problem is that the bit grip that you tighten doesn't actually hold the bits in place. When I drill, the grip will spin around the bit without actually turning it. So oftentimes I'll have a drill stuck in a piece of wood and can't get it out until I get some pliers to twist it out. Pretty unimpressive.

My drill just died after 4 months and perhaps 2 recharges. I think it is a short somewhere in the body -- first reverse sporadically pulsed, then gave out entirely, then after another five minutes of use, forward now does nothing. I don't think it is a battery problem, as it appears to recharge easily.I had been impressed with its light weight and power, but not now, as I'm stuck building that shelf.Update: I finally took it into a local Black and Decker repair shop -- they said they just had to send it back to a B & W center because there was no way to repair it. They also suggested I buy a better drill as they see these come in often and were not built to last. Well, once I get a new one I think I'll use it only for lightweight tasks. That kind of defeats the purpose of having a powerful battery...

Well, I would have loved to give this a good review but the motor burned out in the first week. Now, I was moving and this was being used to remove some lag screws from a bunkbed and doing a lot of other work that week but I never expected the motor to start smoking. Took a change on a low cost drill when I need something stronger and built better for what I will be doing with it. Back to Craftsman or Dewalt I guess.

Bought this drill in June of 2015 and had to replace it under warranty within months. That required me to drive 25 miles each way to an "authorized" dealer. They I got to go back and pick up a replacement about 10 days later. Now that drill is dead. Understand that I live in a high-rise condo and use the drill for attaching bookcases to the wall, as an electric screw-driver and other light work. Based on my experience, don't buy this Makita drill.

the batery no charge, is bad

Used it 3 times. The first two were so screw and unscrew my head unit in my car. The third was to spin a grain crusher (on a ball bearing, it spun easily) and the drill started to smoke from the vents as if something were melting. The drill wasn't being pushed hard at all and was run continuous for maybe 30 seconds. I won't purchase another Makita product again.

Very disappointing. I bought this drill in January 2016. I am a casual user, as I am just doing projects around my house and slowly remodeling room by room. I used the drill for less than a month on the original charge. The first time I ever attempted to charge the battery, I gotten red/green flashing light. After reading multiple reviews ( the bad ones are hidden from the main feedback page) it sounds like this is a pretty common problem. And after reading multiple reviews about dealing with Makita and their warranty program, I think I will just scrap this drill and buy another brand.

I purchased two of these. They seemed like such a good price and I could share this battery with my new Makita XMT03Z multi tool. When one battery was registering as defective on the charger, I tried the other battery and charger. Both batteries would not charge, according to the lights on the charger. The directions said, "defective battery." What are the chances?

I bought this in February it's the end of May and the battery has gone bad

What a useless piece of junk. No power wobbly bits and the battery keeps popping out. Run

Any bit inserted into the chuck rotated off center. It's the second B&D drill I've purchased that does this.

The Drill, Battery and Charger in the box. Did not come with 30 piece accessories.

Horrible drill. I was excited to get it because I needed a new one but the one I received must have had a malfunction. The chuck would keep coming loose and dropping my bit. Sent it back for a refund.

disappointing.... the drill itself wobbles when you use it. Not steady. believe I received a bad one..

Doesn't work after one time use. Can't find my paper work or I would send it back