Tools & DIY · Head-to-head
Makita HR2641 1 in. AVT Rotary Hammer, SDS-Plus vs DEWALT D25133K 1 in. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Rotary Hammers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Makita publishes the highest impact energy here at 2.9 joules and adds anti-vibration, which is what you notice after an hour. The DEWALT gives 2.6 joules and the same three modes for meaningfully less money.
Makita HR2641 1 in. AVT Rotary Hammer, SDS-Plus
Buy itThe most impact energy in this comparison at 2.9 joules, with the anti-vibration system that decides how long you can keep using it.
- 2.9 joules of impact energy, the highest here and more than double the weakest tool in this group.
- An 8 amp corded motor, so the energy figure holds for as long as the job runs rather than fading with a battery.
- Three modes: rotation only, hammering with rotation, and chipping only, so it drills wood and steel as well as concrete and doubles as a light breaker.
- Makita's AVT anti-vibration system, which matters because this is a tool you press into concrete for long stretches.
- Corded, and the places you drill concrete are frequently the places without a convenient outlet.
- Heavier than the cordless tools here, which is felt on overhead anchor work.
- SDS-Plus tops out well below SDS-Max, so genuine demolition wants a bigger tool entirely.
DEWALT D25133K 1 in. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer
Buy itWithin a tenth of a joule of the pick on energy, with the same three modes, for noticeably less money.
- 2.6 joules of impact energy, close behind the Makita and well ahead of both cordless tools here.
- Three-mode operation, so it covers drilling, hammer drilling and chipping.
- 0 to 1,500 RPM and 0 to 5,500 BPM from an 800 watt motor, both variable, so small bits can be started under control.
- Corded, so the energy figure is sustained rather than dropping as a pack drains.
- No anti-vibration system listed on the DEWALT page we could reach, which on a tool used against concrete for extended periods is a real difference from the Makita.
- Corded, with the same access problem as the Makita.
- 1 inch capacity in concrete, which is the SDS-Plus class ceiling rather than a fault of this tool.
Side by side
The 7 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Makita HR2641 1 in. AVT Rotary Hammer, SDS-Plus Our pick | DEWALT D25133K 1 in. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Anyone drilling concrete regularly who wants the most energy per blow and can work near power. | The default choice for a home or light trade user who drills concrete often enough to want a proper rotary hammer. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
| Impact energy | 2.9 joules | 2.6 joules |
| Concrete capacity | 1 in. | 1 in. |
| Modes | 3, including chipping | 3, including chipping |
| Power | 8 amp corded | 800 W corded |
| Anti-vibration system | Yes, AVT | Not listed |
| Chuck | SDS-Plus | SDS-Plus |
| Published vibration in m/s2 | No | No |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Makita HR2641 1 in. AVT Rotary Hammer, SDS-Plus if
anyone drilling concrete regularly who wants the most energy per blow and can work near power.
Know before buying: corded, and the places you drill concrete are frequently the places without a convenient outlet.
Pick the DEWALT D25133K 1 in. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer if
the default choice for a home or light trade user who drills concrete often enough to want a proper rotary hammer.
Know before buying: no anti-vibration system listed on the DEWALT page we could reach, which on a tool used against concrete for extended periods is a real difference from the Makita.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Makita HR2641 1 in. AVT Rotary Hammer, SDS-Plus - The most impact energy in this comparison at 2.9 joules, with the anti-vibration system that decides how long you can keep using it. Choose the DEWALT D25133K 1 in. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer instead if the default choice for a home or light trade user who drills concrete often enough to want a proper rotary hammer.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Rotary Hammers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).