Makita Black Friday Deals

Which Makita Should You Buy?

Most of the Makita grid sits on one platform, the 18V LXT battery system, so every tool and battery shown shares the same pack. That makes the buying logic straightforward.

• Tool only (the "Z" model numbers such as XFD10Z, XPH14Z, XRJ05Z): the body with no battery or charger. Ideal if you already own LXT packs.
• Combo kits (CT225SYX, XT269T): a driver-drill plus a second tool with batteries and a charger. The best value for a first Makita setup.
• Batteries (BL1820B-2, BL1850B-2): twin packs in 2.0Ah and 5.0Ah. The smaller pack is lighter, the larger one runs longer.
• Specialty tools: a reciprocating saw, an oscillating multi-tool, a brad nailer and a cordless vacuum, each sold bare.

Brushless models, labelled in the title, run cooler and make better use of a battery charge than brushed ones. If you are starting from nothing, buy a kit. If you already have packs, a bare tool is the cleanest way to use a sale. Bit sets and other accessories in the grid are cheap add-ons to a tool purchase rather than the main event.

When Do Makita Deals Drop?

Amazon's Holiday Shop already carries early deals. Amazon has not named its 2026 Black Friday Week dates, though last year's event ran from November 20 to December 1. Black Friday is November 27.

Big-box rivals publish their own schedules: Best Buy lists main Black Friday deals from November 19 to 28 and Walmart from November 23 to 29. Amazon will not price match, so compare listings yourself. We pull live Amazon prices and check them daily, and 6 Makita listings are marked down at the moment.

To weigh Makita against other brands, see our power tool Black Friday deals roundup. Battery compatibility should drive that comparison, not the brand name alone.