On The Home Depot's website, Makita's router is rated 4.3 out of 5, ... Practically speaking, a 40V battery offers more power than an 18V battery, so Makita's router has the edge there.

However, weight is a factor in the all-day usability of a cordless power tool, and the lightest Makita 18V battery is the 2.0Ah model (BL1820B-2). It weighs 0.8 pounds and can recharge in 25 ...