Makita XPH10Z 18V LXT Hammer Driver-Drill Review

Editor Rating: 4.2/5

Makita 18V LXT Hammer Driver-Drill (XPH10Z) Full Review

Reviewed by: Timothy Henderson

Published on: December 11, 2018

Last modified:

December 11, 2018 @ 4:45 pm

Makita XPH10Z Review Summary:

Hammer driver drills are a great tool for both professionals and novices. Makita is a well-known brand and they have been in the business for quite a while now. The reason behind them being on the market for so long is pretty simple – they manufacture quality tools suitable for anyone who’s willing to update their toolbox with a new addition.

The XPH10Z is an affordable model with a set of useful features both for big as well as smaller projects. It can cope with tough tasks and it’s engineered for applications that include concrete, masonry, metal, and wood.

If you’re looking for a good battery-powered hammer drill, take a moment and check this one out. We have covered its advantages as well as some shortcomings in order to bring it closer to you and make your choice much easier. Here is what we think about the XPH10Z model.

XPH10Z Specifications:

• Weight – 3.4 lbs
• Dimensions – 3.7 x 8.7 x 8.8 inches

• Power source – battery powered (18 volts)

• Max Torque – 480 in-lbs.
• 2-speed design –(0-600RPM), (0-1900RPM)

Design

As far as the design goes, it’s pretty conventional for Makita. The hand grip is rubberized and it ensures a firm grip. On top of that, it’s quite ergonomic and compact meaning you can use it anywhere without worrying about transport and issues with cumbersome designs. As we have mentioned, it weighs only about 3.4 pounds meaning you can easily use it for longer periods of time without worrying too much about fatigue.

The important thing to point out is the trigger sensitivity. This is one of the first features many professionals ask about because it can make or break a drill. The XPH10Z model offers relatively good trigger control, although it could have been designed a bit better. However, it’s sufficiently sensitive for the vast majority of applications that this unit is foreseen for. 

Power

This unit does well in the power department, in general. It can achieve up to 480in-lbs of max torque which is more than enough for the vast majority of applications, especially when it comes to drilling through wood. You can rest assured it will drill through dense wood without breaking a sweat. Needless to say, this model isn’t the most powerful unit on the market by any means, but it does offer a sufficient amount of power for everyday projects.

The Battery

Even though this particular model comes without the battery included, it uses the standard Makita 18V Lithium-Ion battery. There’s not much to say about it in the first place apart from the fact that it offers a reasonable runtime as well as a somewhat short recharge time. However, we recommend buying two batteries at once so that you don’t have to worry about downtime. Instead, you can use one battery while the other is charging.

General Impressions

If you’re not planning on tackling a massive project that requires a particularly powerful tool, this model should meet your expectations. It’s not the go-to solution for large projects due to certain limitations (battery life, max torque), but it’s a viable option for smaller repairs and tasks. The bottom line is that you shouldn’t expect a miraculous performance, but rather a set of consistent features and a nice and ergonomic design.

Thanks to the consistency of the brand and quality that accompanies Makita’s tools, this model should meet your requirements as long as you keep them on a reasonable level. The vast majority of people who bought this particular model have praised its consistency and efficiency.