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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)
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder is cheaper at $117. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $117 (Typical current retail; no published MSRP on dewalt.com) | $229 (Current MSRP (Milwaukee / Ohio Power Tool); street price as low as $119 on promo) |
| Brand | DeWalt | Milwaukee |
| Released | — | — |
| disc size in | 4.5 in | 5 in |
| power source | corded | cordless |
| amps or voltage | 11 A | 18 V |
| max rpm | 11000 | 8500 |
| brushless | false | true |
| switch type | paddle | paddle |
| no volt release | — | — |
| weight lb | 4.6 | 3.1 |
Sources — DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle Grinder: dewalt.com (verified 2026-06-20). Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only): milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-06-20).