I just switched from my DeWalt 423K to this Makita. The Makita definitely takes off more than the DeWalt. However, I would rate them both even for comfort and the Makita's single downside for me was their dust collection system. It spews out of the bag constantly even though I can find no holes. It also does not collect as well as the DeWalt and is more difficult to install. However, it is extremely powerful and does a wonderful job.