Makita is best known in the United States for making useful, everyday power tools in a distinctive teal color, so seeing a red drill or impact driver from the same brand can be confusing. In most cases, however, a red Makita is not a separate performance tier, professional series, or indication that the tool is more powerful. Japan is the most common source of red Makita tools. Makita says its batteries are compatible within their respective platforms, such as LXT products with LXT batteries, but a red tool imported from another country still needs to be checked carefully before use. A genuine tool should have a traceable model number, Makita markings, and packaging that matches the seller's description.