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Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) vs Metabo WEV15-125 Quick 4-1/2 in./5 in. 13.5 A Variable Speed Corded Angle Grinder

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) is cheaper at $59. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) or Metabo WEV15-125 Quick 4-1/2 in./5 in. 13.5 A Variable Speed Corded Angle Grinder?

The Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) 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 $59. The Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) Metabo WEV15-125 Quick 4-1/2 in./5 in. 13.5 A Variable Speed Corded Angle Grinder
US price $59 $239
BrandRyobiMetabo
Released
Disc size (in) 4.5 in 5 in
Power source cordless corded
Amps or voltage 18 V 13.5 A
Max (rpm) 6500 11000
Brushless No No
Switch type trigger slide
No volt release Yes
Weight (lb) 4.8 5.5

Sources — Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only): ryobitools.com (verified 2026-06-20). Metabo WEV15-125 Quick 4-1/2 in./5 in. 13.5 A Variable Speed Corded Angle Grinder: metabo.com (verified 2026-07-10).

What's the difference between the Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) and Metabo WEV15-125 Quick 4-1/2 in./5 in. 13.5 A Variable Speed Corded Angle Grinder?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Disc size (in): Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) 4.5 in vs Metabo WEV15-125 Quick 4-1/2 in./5 in. 13.5 A Variable Speed Corded Angle Grinder 5 in
  • Power source: Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) cordless vs Metabo WEV15-125 Quick 4-1/2 in./5 in. 13.5 A Variable Speed Corded Angle Grinder corded
  • Amps or voltage: Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) 18 V vs Metabo WEV15-125 Quick 4-1/2 in./5 in. 13.5 A Variable Speed Corded Angle Grinder 13.5 A
  • Max (rpm): Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) 6500 vs Metabo WEV15-125 Quick 4-1/2 in./5 in. 13.5 A Variable Speed Corded Angle Grinder 11000
  • Switch type: Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) trigger vs Metabo WEV15-125 Quick 4-1/2 in./5 in. 13.5 A Variable Speed Corded Angle Grinder slide
  • Weight (lb): Ryobi P421 18V ONE+ 4-1/2 in. Cordless Angle Grinder (Tool Only) 4.8 vs Metabo WEV15-125 Quick 4-1/2 in./5 in. 13.5 A Variable Speed Corded Angle Grinder 5.5

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