Rikon
RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM)
$279.99
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RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) vs Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights
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.
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Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights
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Which is better: the RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) or Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights is the cheaper at $115.85.
See RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) on Amazon See Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights on Amazon
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) | Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $279.99 | $115.85 |
| Brand | Rikon | Genesis |
| Released | — | — |
| Wheel diameter (in) | 8 | 8 |
| Motor power hp | 1 | 0.75 |
| No load (rpm) | 1750 | 3550 |
| Arbor size (in) | 0.625 | 0.625 |
| Variable speed | No | No |
| Wheel type | aluminum oxide, dual grit (60/120 grit), 1 in. wide | aluminum oxide, dual grit (36/60 grit) |
| Includes tool rest | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | — | 27 |
Sources — RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM): rikontools.com (verified 2026-08-01). Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights: genesispowertools.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) and Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Motor power hp: RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) 1 vs Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights 0.75
- No load (rpm): RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) 1750 vs Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights 3550
- Wheel type: RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) aluminum oxide, dual grit (60/120 grit), 1 in. wide vs Genesis GBG800L 8 in. Bench Grinder with Dual Flexible Lights aluminum oxide, dual grit (36/60 grit)