Makita XPH12Z Drill
- Drill
- 5 amps
- Battery
- 18 volts
- More reviewed than 78%
An 18 volt Makita drill with strong recent sales and a 4.6 star rating, a reasonable pick for general cordless drilling and driving.
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How it ranks among the 369 drills we track
4.6★ across 1,200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,200 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
200+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The XPH12Z is Makita's 18 volt cordless drill, running on a battery power source with a top speed of 2000 RPM and a 5 amp rating. It is the most bought tool in this batch at over 200 purchases in the past month.
An 18 volt platform with a 2000 RPM top speed puts this drill in line with mainstream cordless drivers built for general drilling and driving rather than heavy masonry work, where lower geared, higher torque tools usually do better. The strong recent purchase volume and 4.6 star rating suggest it holds up well across everyday use, though chuck size and hammer function are not confirmed in this listing.
- 18 volt cordless drill
- 2000 RPM top speed, 5 amp rating
- Bought 200+ times in the past month
- 4.6 star rating from 1,200 reviews
Who it's for
Fits homeowners, remodelers and tradespeople who want one cordless drill for general drilling and driving across a range of materials. Less suited to masonry heavy work if hammer drilling is required and not confirmed here.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 18 volt power with 2000 RPM top speed
- Bought over 200 times in the past month
- Rated 4.6 stars across 1,200 reviews
- Hammer function and chuck size not listed
- Battery pack included is not specified
Performance notes
An 18 volt battery paired with a 2000 RPM top speed and 5 amp rating gives enough power for most wood and light metal drilling plus driving fasteners, without the added weight of a higher amperage system. Real world runtime and torque will still depend on the specific battery pack used, which is not detailed in this listing.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | XPH12Z |
| Amperage | 5 amps |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 18 volts |
| Speed | 2000 rpm |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in drills.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makita XPH12Z DrillThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 1,200 | 4.2 / 5 |
| AVID CD316-20 DrillAVID | 4.6 / 5 | 23,200 | 4.6 / 5 |
| SKIL SD561801 DrillSkil | 4.7 / 5 | 11,399 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Hi-Spec DT30317R-CA DrillHi-Spec | 4.4 / 5 | 14,822 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Fanttik E1 Max DrillFanttik | 4.5 / 5 | 7,298 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the MAKITA XPH12Z
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What voltage is the Makita XPH12Z?
It runs on an 18 volt battery power source.
What is the top speed of the XPH12Z?
It is rated at 2000 RPM with a 5 amp rating.
Is the XPH12Z popular?
Yes, it was bought over 200 times in the past month, the most in this batch.