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Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher
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Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher vs Meguiar's MT300 Professional DA Polisher
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher is cheaper at $179.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Meguiar's
Meguiar's MT300 Professional DA Polisher
$286.99
Released 2014
Which is better: the Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher or Meguiar's MT300 Professional DA Polisher?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher is the cheaper at $179.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher | Meguiar's MT300 Professional DA Polisher |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $179.99 Griot's Garage direct list price | $286.99 |
| Brand | Griot's Garage | Meguiar's |
| Released | — | 2014 |
| Orbit throw (mm) | 9 | 8 |
| Motor power | 1000 W, 8.5 A | 4.5 A |
| Speed range opm | 2,000-6,400 | 3,000-7,500 |
| Backing plate size (in) | 6 in (converts to 5 in) | 3 in / 5 in / 6 in |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Action type | gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation) | gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation, Digital Torque Management) |
| Cord length (ft) | 10 | — |
| Weight (lb) | — | 5.4 |
Sources — Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher: griotsgarage.com (verified 2026-08-01). Meguiar's MT300 Professional DA Polisher: meguiars.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher and Meguiar's MT300 Professional DA Polisher?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Orbit throw (mm): Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher 9 vs Meguiar's MT300 Professional DA Polisher 8
- Motor power: Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher 1000 W, 8.5 A vs Meguiar's MT300 Professional DA Polisher 4.5 A
- Speed range opm: Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher 2,000-6,400 vs Meguiar's MT300 Professional DA Polisher 3,000-7,500
- Backing plate size (in): Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher 6 in (converts to 5 in) vs Meguiar's MT300 Professional DA Polisher 3 in / 5 in / 6 in
- Action type: Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation) vs Meguiar's MT300 Professional DA Polisher gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation, Digital Torque Management)