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Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher
$159Cheaper
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Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher vs Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital 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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Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher
$425
Which is better: the Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher or Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital 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 Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher is the cheaper at $159. The Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher | Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $159 Home Depot current retail price | $425 |
| Brand | Porter-Cable | Flex |
| Released | — | — |
| Orbit throw (mm) | 16 | 15 |
| Motor power | 4.5 A | 710 W |
| Speed range opm | 2,500-6,800 | 3,000-9,000 |
| Backing plate size (in) | 6 in | 6 in |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Action type | gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation, ball & roller bearing) | free-spin dual-action (random orbital, not gear-driven) |
| Cord length (ft) | 7 | — |
| Weight (lb) | 5.8 | 8.8 |
Sources — Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher: portercable.com (verified 2026-08-01). Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher: flexpowertools.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher and Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Orbit throw (mm): Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher 16 vs Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher 15
- Motor power: Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher 4.5 A vs Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher 710 W
- Speed range opm: Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher 2,500-6,800 vs Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher 3,000-9,000
- Action type: Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation, ball & roller bearing) vs Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher free-spin dual-action (random orbital, not gear-driven)
- Weight (lb): Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher 5.8 vs Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher 8.8