We bought the DHP484RTJ package (2 batteries 5Ah + charger + case) for my best man. Initially, I will provide some information that we struggled to find when we were looking for what to buy, in case it helps someone.
- The tool is made in Romania. The batteries are made in Vietnam and the charger is made in China.
- Makita sources batteries (internal components) from Sony.
- The tool weighs 1250gr on its own. A 3Ah battery weighs 608gr and a 5Ah battery weighs 632gr.
- The chuck and gears are metal, and the gear housing is made of aluminum. The chuck coating is hard plastic.
- It does not have a magnet to hold the bits (bit holder).
- The batteries are from the new series, with charge indication.
As for the review, compared to my other two rechargeable ones (Dewalt DCD796 70Nm, 2000rpm, Einhell TC-CD 40Nm, 1250rpm) and a Black & Decker 710W 2800rpm:
Power: Very powerful. I tested up to 10mm on concrete. It drills through easily. Occasionally, the drill got stuck and stopped on its own! Much more powerful than the Einhell, but not as powerful as the Dewalt. In screwing, you don't notice a difference, although I didn't test it on something hard. But in drilling (especially concrete), you can tell the difference compared to the 1250rpm Einhell. The 2000rpm is a big advantage. It drills through the wall like the Black & Decker (just like the Dewalt).
Impact: Very good. No comparison to the Einhell, but not as good as the Dewalt.
Quality-Ergonomics: Very good plastics, quality construction that reflects the money you paid. Very good ergonomics and good balance. Very lightweight, feels like a heavy screwdriver. I had the impression that the 3Ah or 5Ah would make a big difference in weight compared to the 2Ah. But in the end, the difference is small (I'm comparing it to the Dewalt 2Ah). The short chuck is a big advantage. All the weight falls vertically on the arm of the hand. It doesn't strain your wrist forward. The Dewalt, on the other hand, has a heavier chuck and after a long time of use, it might tire you more. I say "might" because it never tired me (of course, we're talking about small differences that I wouldn't notice if I didn't have both drills side by side).
Drill accuracy: Incredible accuracy. It screws and nails perfectly. Slightly better than the accuracy of the Dewalt and infinitely better than the Einhell.
Chuck: Metal with a hard plastic coating. It has a very small play, like all impact drills. Same play as the Dewalt, while the Einhell has a larger one. You don't notice it at all in drilling. You notice it slightly in screwing.
Brake: Soft, but it stops immediately.
Noise: Very quiet. Its motor is very silent, it doesn't give you the feeling that it can produce 54Nm (I say it as an advantage).
Batteries: I can't estimate how long they last because my best man doesn't use it much. Otherwise, they seem good. They have a 4-line charge indicator. They fit perfectly on the tool (on the Dewalt, they have a slight play).
Charger: I think it's the best on the market. The five-amp charges in 45 minutes! It also has a fan. It's a bit large in size, but it's worth it (considering the speed). A five-amp on the fast charger that came with the Dewalt takes an hour and a quarter, while if you happen to get the regular one, it takes two and a half hours!
Light: Dual LED, very bright light. With a 10-second delay in turning off.
Case: Hard, but made of thin and inflexible plastic (I mention it as a disadvantage because it gives you the impression that it is fragile). It fits everything you want, but the tools and batteries dance around as they are not held in place from the top. If they were held, nothing would fit. That's why the handle is on the top, meaning the suitcase is carried horizontally, not practical at all. It depends on what each person wants.
Magnet for bits: IT DOES NOT HAVE ONE! When all the drills/drivers have it and they don't include it, it gives you the impression that they forgot it. And unfortunately, it's not easy to find one to put in. Only on eBay and it costs.
Durability: Unknown. It hasn't been used.
Final opinion: The tool is very good. One of the best in terms of power-to-size ratio. Perfect in ergonomics. The case fits everything. If someone has batteries and a charger from other Makita tools, then I highly recommend it. Otherwise, I don't see a reason to get this instead of the Dewalt, except for durability (which I have no opinion on), faster charging, and the fact that Makita has a much wider variety of 18V tools. Check out the review for the Dewalt DCD796 if you want to compare.
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