DeWalt
DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder
$117
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DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder vs Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder is cheaper at $89. Every spec and price links to its source.
Makita
Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder
$89Cheaper
Which is better: the DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder or Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder?
The Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder is the cheaper at $89. The Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder | Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $117 | $89 Current retail (ToolNut) |
| Brand | DeWalt | Makita |
| Released | — | — |
| Disc size (in) | 4.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Power source | corded | corded |
| Amps or voltage | 11 A | 6 A |
| Max (rpm) | 11000 | 11000 |
| Brushless | No | No |
| Switch type | paddle | slide |
| No volt release | — | — |
| Weight (lb) | 4.6 | 4 |
Sources — DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder: dewalt.com (verified 2026-06-20). Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder and Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Amps or voltage: DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder 11 A vs Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder 6 A
- Switch type: DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder paddle vs Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder slide
- Weight (lb): DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder 4.6 vs Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder 4