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Reviews, comparisons, and buying guides — written by people who actually use the tools.
Power X-Change steht für 56 Prozent des Einhell-Umsatzes — in Österreich für 85
Der Halbjahresumsatz steigt um 0,9 Prozent auf 636,2 Mio. Euro. Die Zahlen handeln von der Akkuplattform, nicht von den Geräten.
Power X-Change now makes up 56% of Einhell's revenue — and 85% in Austria
Half-year revenue rose 0.9% to €636.2m. The battery platform, not the tools, is what the numbers are about.
Milwaukee replaces the M18 XC5.0 with a High Output pack it says is 50% more powerful
The XC5 costs $169 and the solvent-resistant version $209. Both drop into any M18 tool.
Milwaukee's 4-gallon M18 vacuum empties without leaving the PACKOUT stack
The 0971-20 is $299, runs 70 CFM, and adds a remote that starts it from the hose end.
DeWalt adds a plunge track saw, two sanders and a finish nailer to its 20V Max carpentry line
Six tool families join the XR range at once, all on the existing 20V Max battery. No prices were given.
Makita's ML014G tower light runs on either XGT or LXT packs, up to 15,000 lumens
An 8ft telescoping mast with three heads that rotate 180°, and 28 hours on low from a 40V max 8.0Ah pack.
Makita puts a backpack blower on XGT, aimed squarely at 65cc petrol
The GBU04 runs on the same 40V max packs as the rest of the XGT line. No price was announced.
Makita's XDT21 becomes the highest-torque impact driver in the LXT line
1,860 in-lb and four speed settings — and despite the release's headline, it is an 18V LXT tool, not XGT.
Milwaukee's MX FUEL 10kg demolition hammer claims 1.3 tonnes of chipping per charge
26 joules of impact energy, and 33 minutes of trigger time on the FORGE XC 8.0 pack. No price given.
Milwaukee puts a sewer inspection camera in a PACKOUT box
A 23m pushrod, an 18.5mm head and a 7in screen in a 4.8kg all-in-one that stacks with the rest of the kit.
Milwaukee adds an M18 FUEL grass trimmer, with three speeds and a shoulder harness
5.6kg with a pack, 2.0mm line, and a cutting width the release states two different ways.
Milwaukee's 190mm rear-handle saw adds machine-learning kickback braking
AUTOSTOP tries to stop the blade before it leaves the material. Milwaukee claims 700 cuts on a 12.0Ah pack.
Milwaukee Announces M18 FUEL Gen 5 — 25% More Torque, Same Battery
The fifth-generation M18 FUEL brushless platform launches this September with upgraded POWERSTATE motors across the full cordless lineup.
DeWalt POWERSTACK 5Ah Pack Ships — Rivals FLEXVOLT Runtime at Half the Price
The flat-format 20V MAX POWERSTACK 5Ah is now shipping to retailers, promising 35% more runtime than the comparable DCB205.
Makita Cuts XGT 40V Prices by Up to 20% Ahead of Summer Sales Season
The Japanese tool maker is slashing prices across the XGT 40V MAX lineup as it pushes to close the market share gap with Milwaukee and DeWalt.
Bosch PROFACTOR FlexPower Adapter Lets 18V Tools Run on 36V Packs
A new passive adapter bridges Bosch's 18V and 36V battery systems, giving existing PROFACTOR users access to the full Professional battery ecosystem.
DeWalt DCD800B: The Best 20V Drill for Most People
Brushless motor, compact frame, and genuine torque — this is the drill we recommend to almost everyone.
Best Cordless Drills of 2025
We tested every major 18/20V brushless drill so you don't have to. Here's what's worth your money.
Brushless vs Brushed Motors: What Actually Matters
The spec sheets say brushless is better. Here's what that actually means for your work.
How to Actually Read a Drill's Torque Spec
Max torque numbers are marketing. Here's the one figure that actually tells you how hard a drill can work.