Hardware Tool Shop Editorial Team 
Choosing a brand is really choosing a battery mount for the next ten years. Here is how the five major ecosystems compare on the things that actually cost you money later.
Both are brushless, both run on 20V MAX, and the boxes look similar. The difference is size, sustained power and about $60 — here is which one you need.
XGT is faster and stronger. LXT is cheaper, lighter and has far more tools. Here is exactly when the 40V jump is worth it — and when it is a waste of money.
Makita builds beautifully and DeWalt sells relentlessly. Here is how LXT and XGT stack up against 20V MAX and FlexVolt when you have to spend your own money.
A side-by-side look at the two platforms most American tradespeople argue about — batteries, torque, tool count, price and who each one really suits.