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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.

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DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2 in. Small Angle GrinderMilwaukee 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)
BrandDeWaltMilwaukee
Released
disc size in4.5 in5 in
power sourcecordedcordless
amps or voltage11 A18 V
max rpm110008500
brushlessfalsetrue
switch typepaddlepaddle
no volt release
weight lb4.63.1

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).

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