Griot's Garage
Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher
$179.99
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Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher vs Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher is cheaper at $99.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Which is better: the Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher or Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher is the cheaper at $99.95.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher | Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $179.99 Griot's Garage direct list price | $99.95 |
| Brand | Griot's Garage | Bauer |
| Released | — | — |
| Orbit throw (mm) | 9 | 20 |
| Motor power | 1000 W, 8.5 A | 7.5 A |
| Speed range opm | 2,000-6,400 | 2,000-4,600 |
| Backing plate size (in) | 6 in (converts to 5 in) | 6 in |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Action type | gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation) | random-orbit dual-action (manufacturer-branded 'DA Polisher') |
| Cord length (ft) | 10 | 12.25 |
| Weight (lb) | — | 5.86 |
Sources — Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher: griotsgarage.com (verified 2026-08-01). Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher: harborfreight.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher and Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Orbit throw (mm): Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher 9 vs Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher 20
- Motor power: Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher 1000 W, 8.5 A vs Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher 7.5 A
- Speed range opm: Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher 2,000-6,400 vs Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher 2,000-4,600
- Backing plate size (in): Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher 6 in (converts to 5 in) vs Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher 6 in
- Action type: Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation) vs Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher random-orbit dual-action (manufacturer-branded 'DA Polisher')
- Cord length (ft): Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher 10 vs Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher 12.25