# DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder vs Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder (DeWalt) and Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder (Metabo HPT) among angle grinders. Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder is the cheaper of the two at $74.

## Side by side

| Spec | DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder | Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $117 | $74 |
| Brand | DeWalt | Metabo HPT |
| Disc size (in) | 4.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Power source | corded | corded |
| Amps or voltage | 11 A | 6.2 A |
| Max (rpm) | 11000 | 10000 |
| Brushless | No | No |
| Switch type | paddle | slide |
| No volt release | — | — |
| Weight (lb) | 4.6 | 4 |

## Key differences

- Amps or voltage: DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder 11 A vs Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder 6.2 A
- Max (rpm): DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder 11000 vs Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder 10000
- Switch type: DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder paddle vs Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder slide
- Weight (lb): DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder 4.6 vs Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder 4

## What reviewers say

**Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder** — Only one whitelisted tester (Pro Tool Reviews) covers the G12SR4, and it appears in a corded slide-switch lineup overview, not a hands-on lab test (the outlet did not test the tool). PTR frames it as the range's most budget-friendly pick at $39, bundled with five abrasives and a carrying case, and lists the manufacturer specs (980W, 10,000 RPM, 4 lbs). No outlet published tester-measured performance data. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder: https://www.dewalt.com/product/dwe402/4-12-115mm-small-angle-grinder (dewalt.com, verified 2026-06-20)
- Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder: https://www.metabo-hpt.com/us/main-navigation/item/g12sr4-6-2-amp-4-1-2-angle-grinder-w-5-abrasive-wheels-Metabo-HPT (metabo-hpt.com, verified 2026-06-20)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/angle-grinders/dewalt-dwe402-vs-metabo-hpt-g12sr4/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder ($117) vs Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder ($74) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/angle-grinders/dewalt-dwe402-vs-metabo-hpt-g12sr4/
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