Makita XTR01Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Compact Router
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Best compact
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$158.97
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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The consensus
What reviewers found
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The reviewers we read consistently rate the Makita XTR01Z as the most compact and maneuverable option in this class. protoolreviews.com, a high-trust tester, highlighted excellent power under load, a very good sightline to the bit, a power-lock safety button and a usable plunge base. In r/woodworking, a high-trust community thread, an owner reported doing a 3/8-inch round-over in pressure-treated pine in one pass with no power issues, and r/Makita owners describe it as feeling no less powerful than the corded version for template routing.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust testing (protoolreviews.com) confirms strong power under load and excellent bit sightline
- Among the smallest and lightest bodies in its class, easing one-handed control
- Plunge base attachment and power-lock safety button add versatility
Where it falls short
- Multiple r/Makita owners flag a mediocre depth-adjustment mechanism, though it holds once set
- Community reviewers note it can feel top-heavy in use
- Locked into Makita's 18V LXT platform, a downside if you own another battery system
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The reviewers we read consistently rate the Makita XTR01Z as the most compact and maneuverable option in this class. protoolreviews.com, a high-trust tester, highlighted excellent power under load, a very good sightline to the bit, a power-lock safety button and a usable plunge base. In r/woodworking, a high-trust community thread, an owner reported doing a 3/8-inch round-over in pressure-treated pine in one pass with no power issues, and r/Makita owners describe it as feeling no less powerful than the corded version for template routing.
- Makita built Brushless motor delivers faster and more accurate cuts in a variety of materials
- The electronically controlled BL Brushless motor efficiently uses energy to match torque and RPM to the changing demands of the application
- Variable speed control dial (10,000 to 30,000 RPM) to match the speed to the application
- Electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load
- On/off button with separate lock button helps prevent accidental startup of the tool for user and work piece protection
I have it a it's a great router. Depth adjust isn't great but once it's set it doesn't move and I've never had any issues with it apart from ...
Do you need a cordless router? ... It's not bad at $89 for the 18V router.
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