| Design | | Acceptable Design - While this drill has one or more design features that received a C rating, it can still be a good choice if that area is not critical to your particular needs. |
| Power | √ | Powerful - Generates 200 in-lbs of maximum torque, about 18% higher than the average 12V Max volt drill. Ranks in the top 48% of its voltage class for power. |
| Speed | √ | Fast - Runs at speeds up to 1300 RPM, about 28% faster than the average drill in its class. The Makita FD02W ranks in the top 36% of 12V Max volt cordless drills for speed. |
| Weight | √ | Light-Weight - Weighs only 2.2 lbs, about 6% lighter than the average 12V MaxV cordless drill. Ranks in the top 41% of its class for being light-weight. |
| Battery | | Below Average Run-Time - Battery endurance is adequate for many work applications, but is 7% less than the class average. Uses Li-ion batteries with a charge rating of 1.3 Ah. |
| User Reviews | | Less Satisfied Users - 2 users rate this drill 3 out of 5 stars and are less satisfied with its operation. Users generally rate this drill average to below average. |
| Power Ratio | √ | High Power-to-Weight - Ranks in the top 43% of its voltage class for power-to-weight ratio, about 23% higher than average. Higher power-to-weight indicates an efficient design. |
| Gearbox | | Nylon Gears - Transmission includes at least some nylon gears that may need replacing after years of extended use. A nylon gearbox helps reduce drill weight. |
| Chuck | | Plastic Chuck Sleeve - While the chuck itself is metal, the tightening sleeve is made of plastic and may be susceptioble to cracking if the drill is repeatedly dropped. |
| Motor Brushes | | No External Access - The motor brushes can only be accessed internally by taking the drill apart. While not a coomon problem, external access makes the replacement job much easier. |
| Warranty | √ | Longer Warranty - Backed by Makita's limited 3-year warranty. This provides extra protection against potential design defects or premature part failure. |
| Bit Change | √ | One-Hand - The single-sleeve chuck has auto spindle lock so the drill bit can be changed with one hand. This is a very convenient feature that makes the job go faster. |
| Charger | | Standard Charge Time - The Makita FD02W battery charger takes 50 minutes to recharge a battery. Longer charge times are not a big issue if you always have a battery back-up. |
| Belt Hook | | No Belt Hook - Does not include this convenient feature that frees-up both your hands to perform other tasks in-between drilling. |
| Work Light | √ | Work Light - Contains an integrated LED work light that illuminates your work area and allows you to clearly see your drilling / driving position and progress. |
| Side Handle | | No Side Handle - Omits the option to use a side handle that can provide stable support when drilling and driving larger drill bits and screws where additional torque is required. |
| Fuel Gauge | | No Fuel Gauge - Does not come equipped with a handy battery charge indicator that allows you to glance at your drill and check your battery life while you're working. |
