Griot's Garage
Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher
$179.99
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Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher vs Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher is cheaper at $159. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher
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Which is better: the Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher or Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher is the cheaper at $159.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher | Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $179.99 Griot's Garage direct list price | $159 Home Depot current retail price |
| Brand | Griot's Garage | Porter-Cable |
| Released | — | — |
| Orbit throw (mm) | 9 | 16 |
| Motor power | 1000 W, 8.5 A | 4.5 A |
| Speed range opm | 2,000-6,400 | 2,500-6,800 |
| Backing plate size (in) | 6 in (converts to 5 in) | 6 in |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Action type | gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation) | gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation, ball & roller bearing) |
| Cord length (ft) | 10 | 7 |
| Weight (lb) | — | 5.8 |
Sources — Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher: griotsgarage.com (verified 2026-08-01). Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher: portercable.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher and Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit 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 Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher 16
- Motor power: Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher 1000 W, 8.5 A vs Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher 4.5 A
- Speed range opm: Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher 2,000-6,400 vs Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher 2,500-6,800
- Backing plate size (in): Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher 6 in (converts to 5 in) vs Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher 6 in
- Action type: Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation) vs Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation, ball & roller bearing)
- Cord length (ft): Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher 10 vs Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher 7