Makita CX203SYB 18V LXT Sub-Compact Combo Kit 2-Piece
- Amperage: 1.5 amps
- Power Source: Battery
- Voltage: 18 volts
- Item Weight: 2.9 pounds
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A lightweight addition to the Makita 18 volt lineup at 2.9 pounds, worth considering mainly by owners already running LXT batteries, though the listing itself is vague about the tool's exact job.
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ASIN: B09X28J5HRModel: CX203SYBCategory: Specialty Tools
Overview
Part of Makita's 18 volt LXT cordless platform, the CX203SYB draws 1.5 amps and spins at 1700 RPM. At 2.9 pounds it is light enough for one handed use in tight spots.
The category label on this listing reads Specialties rather than naming a specific tool type, and the title itself repeats that generic word instead of a clearer description. What the spec sheet does confirm is a battery powered 18 volt tool running at 1700 RPM, which points to a driver style tool rather than anything requiring high torque. Anyone comparing this against a full size drill should note the modest 1.5 amp draw.
- 18V battery powered
- 1700 RPM
- 2.9 lb weight
- Makita LXT platform
Who it's for
Fits someone already invested in Makita's 18 volt LXT battery system who wants another compact tool on the same platform. Not a fit for buyers who need certainty about the exact tool type, since neither the title nor the category name it plainly.
Pros and cons
- Runs on Makita's widely shared 18V LXT battery platform
- Light at 2.9 pounds for one handed use
- Tool type is not clearly named in the listing
- Modest 1.5 amp draw limits it to lighter tasks
Performance notes
At 1700 RPM and a 1.5 amp draw, this reads as a tool tuned for speed over torque, consistent with driving or light duty tasks rather than heavy boring work. The 18 volt battery platform is Makita's mainstream LXT line, which supports batteries shared across many of its other cordless tools.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | CX203SYB |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 2.9 poundslower than 86% of 64 specialty tools |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 1700 rpmlower than 68% of 38 specialty tools |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Amperage | 1.5 ampslower than 80% of 42 specialty tools |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 18 voltslower than 59% of 64 specialty tools |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 18V LXT® Sub-Compact Brushless 1/2" Driver-Drill (XFD15ZB);18V LXT® Sub-Compact Brushless Impact Driver (XDT18ZB);18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Charger (DC18SD);(2) 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Battery;Tool Bag |
| Other details | |
| Number Of Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Item Type Name | Makita CX203SYB 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Sub-Compact Brushless Cordless 2-Pc. Combo Kit (1.5Ah) |
| Torque | 350 in-lblower than 76% of 38 specialty tools |
Closest rivals on specs
R92721 18V Specialty Tool- Item Weight 2.9 vs 9.13 pounds (-68%)
- Amperage 1.5 vs 2 amps (-25%)
- Torque 350 vs 525 in-lb (-33%)
Milwaukee 2892-22CT M18 Compact Brushless 2-Tool Combo Kit- Item Weight 2.9 vs 1 pounds (+190%)
- Maximum Rotational Speed 1700 vs 3000 rpm (-43%)
- Torque 350 vs 500 in-lb (-30%)
Metabo HPT KC18DEXQB 18V MultiVolt Drill and Impact Combo Kit- Amperage 1.5 vs 2 amps (-25%)
- Maximum Rotational Speed 1700 vs 2000 rpm (-15%)
- Torque 350 vs 1549 in-lb (-77%)
Frequently asked questions
What battery does the Makita CX203SYB use?
It runs on Makita's 18 volt LXT cordless platform.
How fast does it run?
1700 RPM, with a 1.5 amp draw.
How heavy is it?
2.9 pounds, light enough for one handed use.