Metabo M1808DAQ4 Router
- Router
- 3 amps
- 54 watts
- Battery
- Better rated than 59%
A cordless 18 volt trim router built for light, mobile edge work, not a substitute for a corded full-size router on demanding cuts.
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How it ranks among the 183 routers we track
4.6★ across 249 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
249 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
The Metabo M1808DAQ4 is a battery powered router built around an 18 volt platform, running at 30000 RPM from a 54 watt motor. At 2.5 pounds it sits in trim router territory, sized for handheld edge and detail work rather than a fixed table.
Cordless design frees it from a cord for on-site trim work. A 3 amp draw and 54 watt motor point to a compact router rather than a full size plunge router, and the light weight suits one-handed use around edges and templates.
- 18V cordless power source
- 30000 RPM speed
- 2.5 lb weight
- 3A / 54W motor
Who it's for
Woodworkers doing edge profiles, roundovers, laminate trimming, and cordless job site work. Not aimed at heavy stock removal or continuous deep cuts that call for a full-size router.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Cordless freedom for job site trim work
- Light 2.5 lb body for one-handed control
- High 30000 RPM speed for clean edges
- 54W motor limits it to light-duty cuts
- Battery capacity and runtime are not listed
Performance notes
The 30000 RPM top speed keeps bit speed high for clean edges in light passes. The 54 watt motor and 3 amp draw place it as compact-class, so heavy cuts in dense hardwood are better taken in shallow passes, and runtime will depend on the 18V battery pack used with it.
Specifications
| Brand | Metabo |
|---|---|
| Model | M1808DAQ4 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 2.5 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Speed | 30000 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Amperage | 3 amps |
| Motor Power | 54 watts |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 18 volts |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in routers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metabo M1808DAQ4 RouterThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 249 | 3.7 / 5 |
| DEWALT DCS356D1 RouterDeWalt | 4.8 / 5 | 17,925 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Dremel 7760-N/10A RouterDremel | 4.6 / 5 | 10,749 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Makita XMT03Z 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless Multi-ToolMAKITA | 4.8 / 5 | 5,719 | 4.5 / 5 |
| BOSCH 1617EVSPK RouterBosch | 4.8 / 5 | 4,987 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Metabo M1808DAQ4
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the M1808DAQ4 best suited for?
Its 2.5 lb weight and 54W motor point to light trim and edge work rather than deep plunge routing.
How fast does it spin?
It runs at 30000 RPM on the 18V platform.