Makita XTR01Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Compact Router

Across the reviewers we read, the Makita XTR01Z lands as the compact, well-balanced cordless trim router favored by 18V LXT owners. protoolreviews.com praises power under load, a power lock button for added safety, very good bit visibility, and a nice plunge base accessory. toolboxbuzz.com calls out the weight and balance as ideal — heavy enough not to walk or chatter, light enough to maneuver. r/Makita and r/woodworking threads generally agree it's a quality tool that should last 10+ years if you stay on the LXT platform.

The honest knocks come from danmadewoodworking, who notes this is the only router in their test group without a spindle brake — meaning the bit keeps spinning after shutoff, which reviewers consistently flag as a workflow annoyance and a minor safety issue versus the DeWalt and Milwaukee. r/Makita threads also surface complaints about fine-tuning the depth adjustment, with one commenter noting mixed reviews on that specifically. It's the right call if you're already in the LXT ecosystem and want a compact, well-built cordless router; for others, the DeWalt's spindle brake and depth ring are more refined.