Makita XPH14ZvsXPH16Z
Two hammer drills, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-18.
Makita XPH14Z
Max torque 1,250 in-lbsMax speed 0 - 550 / 0 - 2,100 RPMHammer rate 0 - 8,250 / 0 - 31,500 BPM
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Max torque 970 in-lbsMax speed 0 - 550 / 0 - 1,800 RPMHammer rate 0 - 8,250 / 0 - 27,000 BPM
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Find XPH16Z prices on Amazon Find XPH16Z prices at Acme Tools Opens the retailer in a new tab; the current price is shown there. Marketplace sellers vary: check the seller and exact model.How to choose between them
- Both run on Makita 18V LXT batteries, so your existing packs fit either; the differences above are the whole decision.
From the published figures only; no testing. Rated figures from different makers are not measured the same way.
Where they differ
- Makita XPH14Z: more torque (1,250 in-lbs vs 970 in-lbs).
- Makita XPH14Z: higher top speed (0 - 550 / 0 - 2,100 RPM vs 0 - 550 / 0 - 1,800 RPM).
- Makita XPH16Z: shorter (tool length) (6-7/8 in vs 7 in).
- Both are bare tools: no battery or charger in either box.
5 of 10 listed specs differ or are listed by only one maker. Stated from the published figures only; no testing.
Every published spec, side by side
| Spec | Makita XPH14Z | Makita XPH16Z |
|---|---|---|
| Max torque (manufacturer rating)DiffersXPH14Z: +280 in-lbs (+28.9%) | 1,250 in-lbs | 970 in-lbs |
| Max speedDiffersXPH14Z: +300 RPM (+16.7%) | 0 - 550 / 0 - 2,100 RPM | 0 - 550 / 0 - 1,800 RPM |
| Hammer rateDiffersXPH14Z: +4,500 BPM (+16.7%) | 0 - 8,250 / 0 - 31,500 BPM | 0 - 8,250 / 0 - 27,000 BPM |
| Tool lengthDiffersXPH14Z: +0.125 in (+1.8%) | 7 in | 6-7/8 in |
| Motor | Brushless | Brushless |
| Batteries in box | 0 | 0 |
| Battery capacity (each) | None included | None included |
| Charger in box | No | No |
| Chuck size | 1/2 in | 1/2 in |
| Weight with batteryDiffers | 6 lbs | 4.9 lbs |
"Differs" marks different published values; pure formatting is not counted. "Only one listed" marks a spec only one maker page gives. Box contents, owner ratings, manuals and sources are on each model's own page: XPH14Z, XPH16Z. Swap either model in the compare tool. copied
Makita XPH14Z
Max torque 1,250 in-lbsMax speed 0 - 550 / 0 - 2,100 RPMHammer rate 0 - 8,250 / 0 - 31,500 BPM
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Find XPH14Z prices on Amazon Find XPH14Z prices at Acme Tools Opens the retailer in a new tab; the current price is shown there. Marketplace sellers vary: check the seller and exact model.Makita XPH16Z
Max torque 970 in-lbsMax speed 0 - 550 / 0 - 1,800 RPMHammer rate 0 - 8,250 / 0 - 27,000 BPM
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Find XPH16Z prices on Amazon Find XPH16Z prices at Acme Tools Opens the retailer in a new tab; the current price is shown there. Marketplace sellers vary: check the seller and exact model.Sources
- Makita US product page XPH14Z, retrieved 2026-10-18
- Makita US product page XPH16Z, retrieved 2026-10-18
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Researched by Rob, licensed electrician (Australia), 18 years on the tools. Found an error? Tell us.
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