Ryobi · Ryobi 18V ONE+
Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Compact Router
- Speed
- 15,000–30,000 RPM
- Collet
- 1/4"
- Weight
- 4.0 lb with battery
Beginners and crafters on Ryobi batteries: sign edges, box lids, roundovers on shelves.
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Compact router · Makita 18V LXT
Makita 18V LXT Brushless Compact Router
Makita 18V owners and anyone who wants a metal-bodied router that can grow into a plunge kit.
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· See it at real size · $$ · mid tierWhat we like
- Aluminum housing and base
- Rack-and-pinion fine depth adjustment
- Works with the bases for Makita's corded compact routers (RT0701C)
- Only router here whose maker publishes a with-battery weight (4.6 lb)
Keep in mind
- Heaviest published weight in this group
- Battery and charger sold separately
Specs, with sources
| No-load speed | 10,000–30,000 RPM | source ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Speed control | Variable-speed dial, constant speed control | source ↗ |
| Collet | 1/4" | source ↗ |
| Base | Fixed (aluminum); takes Makita compact-router plunge/trimmer bases | source ↗ |
| Max bit diameter | Unverified | |
| Electric brake | Unverified | |
| Voltage | 18V | source ↗ |
| Battery family | Makita 18V LXT | source ↗ |
| Weight (tool only) | Unverified | |
| Weight with battery | 4.6 lb | source ↗ |
| Length | 5.25" | source ↗ |
| Height | 8.875" | source ↗ |
| Brushless motor | Yes | source ↗ |
| In the box | Router, fixed base, straight guide, template guide, wrenches (battery and charger not included) | source ↗ |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | source ↗ |
| Noise (declared) | Unverified | |
| Vibration (declared) | Unverified | |
| Colors | teal | source ↗ |
Note: Makita lists 4.6 lb 'with battery' without naming the battery size.
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- Collet
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- Weight
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- Speed
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Picking bits for this router? Every router here takes 1/4" shank bits — see the router bits guide for what each profile does.