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Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights
$115.85Cheaper
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Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights vs Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights is cheaper at $115.85. Every spec and price links to its source.
Which is better: the Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights or Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder?
The Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights is the cheaper at $115.85. The Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights |  Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $115.85 | $329 |
| Brand | Genesis | Metabo |
| Released | — | — |
| Wheel diameter (in) | 8 | 7.875 |
| Motor power hp | 0.75 | 0.6 |
| No load (rpm) | 3550 | 3600 |
| Arbor size (in) | 0.625 | 1.25 |
| Variable speed | No | No |
| Wheel type | aluminum oxide, dual grit (36/60 grit) | aluminum oxide, dual grit (36P/60N grit), 1 in. wide |
| Includes tool rest | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 27 | 38.6 |
Sources — Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights: genesispowertools.com (verified 2026-08-01). Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder: metabo.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights and Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Wheel diameter (in): Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights 8 vs Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder 7.875
- Motor power hp: Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights 0.75 vs Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder 0.6
- No load (rpm): Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights 3550 vs Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder 3600
- Arbor size (in): Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights 0.625 vs Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder 1.25
- Wheel type: Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights aluminum oxide, dual grit (36/60 grit) vs Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder aluminum oxide, dual grit (36P/60N grit), 1 in. wide
- Weight (lb): Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights 27 vs Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder 38.6