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Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder vs Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) is cheaper at $49.97. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder or Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only)?

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 Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) is the cheaper at $49.97. Get the Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder for the stronger spec sheet, the Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) to spend less.

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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 Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only)
US price $89 Current retail (ToolNut) $49.97
BrandMakitaRyobi
Released
Disc size (in) 4.5 in 4.5 in
Power source corded cordless
Amps or voltage 6 A 18 V
Max (rpm) 11000 6500
Brushless No No
Switch type slide trigger
No volt release
Weight (lb) 4 4.8

Sources — Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20). Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only): ryobitools.com (verified 2026-06-20).

What's the difference between the Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder and Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Power source: Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder corded vs Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) cordless
  • Amps or voltage: Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder 6 A vs Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) 18 V
  • Max (rpm): Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder 11000 vs Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) 6500
  • Switch type: Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder slide vs Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) trigger
  • Weight (lb): Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder 4 vs Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) 4.8

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