Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Angle Grinders (2026)
The cheapest angle grinders is Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) at $59. Best by the numbers — Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) (lowest price), Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) (lightest). This page compares 12 angle grinders across 7 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
12 angle grinders compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) at $59 (Approximate current retail; discontinued, often found ~$29.99 (factory blemished) at Direct Tools Outlet).
- Typical price: from $59, median $108, up to $229 — across 12 priced.
- Tracked: 12 products across 7 brands, current through 2026-06-20.
- Compared on: disc size in, power source, amps or voltage, max rpm, brushless, switch type.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) ($59)
- Lightest: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) (3.1 weight lb)
Comparison
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
Popular comparisons
- DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only)
- DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder vs Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder
- Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) vs Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest angle grinders?
Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) is the cheapest at $59 (Approximate current retail; discontinued, often found ~$29.99 (factory blemished) at Direct Tools Outlet), as of 2026-06-20.
How much does angle grinders cost?
Across the 12 angle grinders with a published price, the median is $108, ranging from $59 to $229, as of 2026-06-20.
Which angle grinders is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) ($59). Lightest: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) (3.1 weight lb).
How many angle grinders are compared here?
12 angle grinders across 7 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-20.
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How we compiled this
Roster covers thirteen corded and cordless angle grinders spanning entry-level to professional tiers. Specs re-verified 2026-06-20 against manufacturer product pages (DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Bosch, Metabo HPT, Ridgid, Ryobi) and reputable retailers (Coastal Tool, Tool Nut, Ohio Power Tool, CPO, Home Depot, Lowe's, Shell Lumber, Jackson's Hardware, KBC Tools). Booleans (brushless, no_volt_release) are true only when confirmed in product documentation; false when product pages/manuals indicate brushed motors or absence of the feature; null when not documented. Weights are tool-only unless noted; the Makita XAG04Z figure is the only published weight (with battery) and is annotated as such. Prices are current US retail MSRP or closest verified published USD price. Adversarial corrections made: DCG413B price 249->199 (Home Depot/Lowe's standard retail, not CPO premium); DWE43144N price 231->188 (Home Depot mainstream retail); Ridgid R86040B corrected from brushless to BRUSHED (X4 series is brushed; name and source corrected, was mislabeled via iFixit device title); Ryobi P421 switch corrected paddle->trigger (documented trigger switch). accessedAt 2026-06-20.
Last verified 2026-06-20. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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