Makita
Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder
$89
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Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder vs Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder is cheaper at $74. Every spec and price links to its source.
Metabo HPT
Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder
$74Cheaper
Which is better: the Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder or Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder is the cheaper at $74.
See Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder on Amazon See Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder on Amazon
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder | Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $89 Current retail (ToolNut) | $74 |
| Brand | Makita | Metabo HPT |
| Released | — | — |
| Disc size (in) | 4.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Power source | corded | corded |
| Amps or voltage | 6 A | 6.2 A |
| Max (rpm) | 11000 | 10000 |
| Brushless | No | No |
| Switch type | slide | slide |
| No volt release | — | — |
| Weight (lb) | 4 | 4 |
Sources — Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20). Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder: metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder and Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Amps or voltage: Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder 6 A vs Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder 6.2 A
- Max (rpm): Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder 11000 vs Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder 10000
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder
No sourced tester review yet.
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.)
Praised: Range's most budget-friendly pick at $39, bundled with five abrasives and a carrying case.