Product Review · Cordless Tool Combo Kits · #10 Ranked
Makita XT328M 3-Pc
18V LXT brushless 3-tool kit with recip saw · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 78
At $649.99 this three-piece Makita set is the most expensive tool-per-dollar buy in the group, and the rubric splits sharply: quality 88, satisfaction 94 and reliability 87 against value at 56. All three tools are brushless, the XPH12 and XDT13 are among the lightest, best-balanced compact drivers sold, and the DC18RC refills a 4.0Ah pack in about 40 minutes. The problem is arithmetic — $650 for three tools is roughly what DeWalt charges for ten — and the recipro saw is the compact XRJ05, not the full-size model, with only 187 reviews. Best for buyers already on LXT.
What you're getting
- 3 brushless tools: hammer drill, impact driver, recip saw
- XPH12 hammer drill, 530 in-lb, 0-500/0-2,000 RPM, 4.2 lb
- XDT13 impact driver, 1,500 in-lb, 3,400 RPM, 3,600 IPM
- XRJ05 recipro saw, 0-2,300/0-3,000 SPM, 1-1/4 in stroke
- 2x 18V LXT 4.0Ah BL1840B packs, DC18RC 40-minute charger
- 21.7 lb kit with tool bag; 3-year limited warranty
- Star Protection guards overload, over-discharge, overheating
- Recip saw is the compact XRJ05, not the full-size model
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- 3 brushless tools: drill, impact, recip
- 2x 4.0Ah LXT packs, 40-min charger
- 21.7 lb kit, 3-year limited warranty
- Price$649.99
- Tier18V LXT brushless 3-tool kit with recip saw
- Category rank#10 of 10
Should you buy the Makita XT328M 3-Pc?
The Makita XT328M 3-Pc is for an existing 18V LXT owner who wants a brushless hammer drill, impact driver and recip saw with 4.0Ah packs, and does not mind paying for the Makita name. It ranks #10 of 10 in our Cordless Tool Combo Kits category at $649.99, which is roughly what DeWalt charges for ten tools. The tools are excellent; the arithmetic is not. If you want the same drill and impact without the saw, the Makita XT269T is $331 less with bigger batteries.
Where it earns its score
- Quality at 88. All three tools are brushless: the XPH12 hammer drill (530 in-lb), XDT13 impact (1,500 in-lb, 3,600 IPM) and XRJ05 recip saw.
- Star Protection. Communication between tool and battery guards against overload, over-discharge and overheating.
- Fast charging. The DC18RC charger refills a 4.0Ah pack in about 40 minutes.
- Light kit. 21.7 lb including two batteries and the bag.
What to know first
- Value is the lowest factor at 56. About $217 per tool, the worst ratio in the category.
- Compact recip saw. The XRJ05 has a 1-1/4 in stroke and is the compact model, not Makita's full-size saw.
- Smaller packs than the XT269T. 4.0Ah here versus 5.0Ah in the cheaper two-tool kit.
- 3-year limited warranty. Standard, but shorter than Bosch or Milwaukee.
Our verdict
The Makita XT328M 3-Pc scores 78, our Fair Buy tier, with Quality (88) and Satisfaction (94) offsetting a Value score of 56. Buy it if you are on LXT, need a recip saw and want everything brushless. If not, the Makita XT269T (84) at $329.00 gives you the same drill and impact with 5.0Ah batteries.
DeWalt DCK277D2 Drill+Impact
Questions buyers ask
Is the Makita XT328M brushless?
Yes. The hammer drill, impact driver and recip saw are all brushless.
Makita XT328M or XT269T?
The XT269T (84) has the same XPH12 drill and XDT13 impact with 5.0Ah packs for $329.00. The XT328M (78) adds the XRJ05 recip saw but uses 4.0Ah packs and costs $649.99.
What batteries come with the Makita XT328M?
Two 18V LXT 4.0Ah BL1840B packs and a DC18RC charger that fills one in about 40 minutes.
Ready to check it out?
Makita XT328M 3-Pc · ViperScore 78 · Fair Buy · $649.99
How the other 9 cordless tool combo kits scored
85DeWalt DCK277D2 Drill+Impact
84Makita XT269T Drill+Impact
82DeWalt DCK1021D2 10-Tool
81Bosch GXL18V-501B25
81Craftsman V20 7-Tool
81DeWalt DCK551D1M1 5-Tool
81DeWalt DCK940D2 9-Tool
80Ryobi ONE+ P1819 6-Tool
78Milwaukee M18 2696-26
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