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hugo7 in reply to @Sam_w
I think we go through this at least every couple of months!

You won't go wrong with Makita, DeWalt or Milwaukee

The only couple of things I'd add are:
- Makita batteries are expensive so go with a deal that gives you two, as any "body only" deals you find later don't represent good value without already owning batteries.
- Milwaukee only sell more expensive stuff, so while like-for-like there's probably not much in it, you'll probably have more good value DeWalt and Makita deals at the intermediate level.
- DeWalt in particular seem to do a million slightly different models, so it's not always easy to compare them.

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chiroshi in reply to @hugo7

For some reason, one of my local (Swiss) DIY stores has Makita LXT 5Ah batteries for the equivalent of about £60, which is cheaper than they seem to work out when bought as part of a tool set.

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Nef in reply to @chiroshi

When I’ve been looking recently, £68~ was the cheapest I could find a 5ah makita battery. But then FFX had a sale and I nabbed 2x 6ah batteries for £149.

Be careful as there are lots of knock off makita batteries around - and while compatible, aren’t of the same quality and won’t last as long. I’m also unsure if they have the same overload protection.

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