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Porter-Cable
Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher
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Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit 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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Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher
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Which is better: the Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher or Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher?
The Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher is the cheaper at $99.95. Get the Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher for the stronger spec sheet, the Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher | Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $159 Home Depot current retail price | $99.95 |
| Brand | Porter-Cable | Bauer |
| Released | — | — |
| Orbit throw (mm) | 16 | 20 |
| Motor power | 4.5 A | 7.5 A |
| Speed range opm | 2,500-6,800 | 2,000-4,600 |
| Backing plate size (in) | 6 in | 6 in |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Action type | gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation, ball & roller bearing) | random-orbit dual-action (manufacturer-branded 'DA Polisher') |
| Cord length (ft) | 7 | 12.25 |
| Weight (lb) | 5.8 | 5.86 |
Sources — Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher: portercable.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 Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit 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): Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher 16 vs Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher 20
- Motor power: Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher 4.5 A vs Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher 7.5 A
- Speed range opm: Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher 2,500-6,800 vs Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher 2,000-4,600
- Action type: Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation, ball & roller bearing) 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): Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher 7 vs Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher 12.25
- Weight (lb): Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher 5.8 vs Bauer 7.5 Amp 6 in. 20mm Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher 5.86