Makita XOB01Z 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless 5" Random Orbit Sander, Tool Only
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Updated May 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the Makita XOB01Z is the cordless sander that 18V LXT owners reach for almost by default. Pro Tool Reviews highlighted Makita's fast 30-minute battery charging and the practical near-continuous runtime that gives you with a two-battery kit. r/woodworking threads describe the Makita as the 'teensiest bit smoother' than competing DEWALTs, while r/Makita owners say it 'absolutely eats everything I throw at it' with coarser grits.
What reviewers liked
- Pro Tool Reviews highlighted fast charging and effectively continuous two-battery runtime
- r/woodworking calls it smoother in hand than competing DEWALTs
- High Amazon rating (4.8) across 2,815 reviews
- Runs on the very widely-owned Makita 18V LXT battery platform
Where it falls short
- r/Makita owner reports the pad stalling under downward pressure
- Bare tool — no battery or charger
- r/Makita threads on Makita sanders in general flag ergonomics and vibration as weak points versus Festool
- Some r/woodworking posters ultimately upgraded to Festool for finish work
Across the reviewers we read, the Makita XOB01Z is the cordless sander that 18V LXT owners reach for almost by default. Pro Tool Reviews highlighted Makita's fast 30-minute battery charging and the practical near-continuous runtime that gives you with a two-battery kit. r/woodworking threads describe the Makita as the 'teensiest bit smoother' than competing DEWALTs, while r/Makita owners say it 'absolutely eats everything I throw at it' with coarser grits.
The honest disagreements: an r/Makita owner reports the pad stalling and only vibrating when downward pressure is applied — a complaint that recurs in scattered Home Depot reviews of cordless sanders generally, and seems to reflect a soft-start/electronic-brake design rather than a defect. r/Makita commentary on the 40V XGT sibling also flagged ergonomics and weight as drawbacks, which is worth keeping in mind if you're considering moving up the Makita line.
Like the other top picks, this is a bare tool. Its appeal is essentially platform-driven: if you already own Makita 18V LXT batteries, this is the sander reviewers point you to.
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- Three speed settings (7,000/9,500/11,000 OPM) engineered for faster material removal
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- Large 1/8" random orbit action engineered for fast sanding and swirl-free finish
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- One-touch electronic speed control switch provides fast, medium and low settings
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- One-touch electronic speed control switch provides fast, medium and low settings
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- Makita XOB01Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 5" Random Orbit Sander, Tool Only
The Makita is the teensiest bit smoother and IMO, in MY use-case scenarios, not as powerful. $.02 / YMMV. I replaced the Makita with a Festool ...
It is cheap for the skin, and absolutely eats everything I throw at it. Put some 60g pads on it and it will strip down very rough material ...
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