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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) vs Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder is cheaper at $89. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) | Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $229 (Current MSRP (Milwaukee / Ohio Power Tool); street price as low as $119 on promo) | $89 (Current retail (ToolNut)) |
| Brand | Milwaukee | Makita |
| Released | — | — |
| disc size in | 5 in | 4.5 in |
| power source | cordless | corded |
| amps or voltage | 18 V | 6 A |
| max rpm | 8500 | 11000 |
| brushless | true | false |
| switch type | paddle | slide |
| no volt release | — | — |
| weight lb | 3.1 | 4 |
Sources — Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only): milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-06-20). Makita GA4530 4-1/2 in. Corded Angle Grinder: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20).