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Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch 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 Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder or Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only)?

The Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch 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 Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch 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 Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only)
US price $74 $49.97
BrandMetabo HPTRyobi
Released
Disc size (in) 4.5 in 4.5 in
Power source corded cordless
Amps or voltage 6.2 A 18 V
Max (rpm) 10000 6500
Brushless No No
Switch type slide trigger
No volt release
Weight (lb) 4 4.8

Sources — Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder: metabo-hpt.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 Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch 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: Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder corded vs Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) cordless
  • Amps or voltage: Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder 6.2 A vs Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) 18 V
  • Max (rpm): Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder 10000 vs Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) 6500
  • Switch type: Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder slide vs Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) trigger
  • Weight (lb): Metabo HPT G12SR4 4-1/2 in. 6.2 A Slide Switch Corded Angle Grinder 4 vs Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) 4.8

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

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.

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