DeWalt vs Makita for cordless drills - which would you pick for general DIY?

Hey folks, looking to upgrade my cordless drill setup and torn between DeWalt and Makita. I do mostly woodworking projects - building shelves, small furniture, that kind of thing. DeWalt's XR line looks solid, but Makita's LXT series has some nice features too. Anyone have long-term experience with either brand? My old Ryobi just died after 5 years, want something that'll last.

Tim, I've used both extensively in my landscape architecture work. Makita wins for me - lighter weight, better balance when you're drilling overhead or in awkward positions. Their batteries seem to hold charge longer in cold weather too, which matters when you're outside all day. DeWalt feels more 'industrial' but honestly both will handle woodworking fine. Have you checked brushless models? Big difference in power and runtime.

DEWALT ALL THE WAY. Been using their 20V Max system for 8 years across my entire crew. Once you're in their battery ecosystem, you're set - impacts, saws, everything shares batteries. Makita's fine I guess but DeWalt's warranty service is unbeatable. Had a drill take a 20ft drop off a ladder last year, they replaced it no questions asked. For DIY you might not need that level, but why not buy the best?

Thanks both! Rob - good point about weight, I do get shoulder fatigue on longer projects. Carl - the battery ecosystem is tempting since I might expand later. Anyone have thoughts on chuck quality? My old drill's chuck would slip constantly with larger bits, drives me nuts.

Makita's metal chucks are excellent, minimal runout. DeWalt's are good too but I've seen more wear on their plastic-bodied chucks over time. Honestly though, for your use case? Can't go wrong with either. Try holding both at the store - comfort matters more than specs sometimes. Also consider where you'll get service locally if needed.