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Porter-Cable
Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher
$159
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Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher vs SPTA DA501-US 5in/6in Dual Action Polisher Kit
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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SPTA DA501-US 5in/6in Dual Action Polisher Kit
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Which is better: the Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher or SPTA DA501-US 5in/6in Dual Action Polisher Kit?
The SPTA DA501-US 5in/6in Dual Action Polisher Kit wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher | SPTA DA501-US 5in/6in Dual Action Polisher Kit |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $159 Home Depot current retail price | — |
| Brand | Porter-Cable | SPTA |
| Released | — | — |
| Orbit throw (mm) | 16 | 9 |
| Motor power | 4.5 A | 780 W |
| Speed range opm | 2,500-6,800 | 2,000-5,500 |
| Backing plate size (in) | 6 in | 5 in / 6 in |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Action type | gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation, ball & roller bearing) | gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation, budget import) |
| Cord length (ft) | 7 | — |
| Weight (lb) | 5.8 | 4.4 |
Sources — Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher: portercable.com (verified 2026-08-01). SPTA DA501-US 5in/6in Dual Action Polisher Kit: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher and SPTA DA501-US 5in/6in Dual Action Polisher Kit?
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 SPTA DA501-US 5in/6in Dual Action Polisher Kit 9
- Motor power: Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher 4.5 A vs SPTA DA501-US 5in/6in Dual Action Polisher Kit 780 W
- Speed range opm: Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher 2,500-6,800 vs SPTA DA501-US 5in/6in Dual Action Polisher Kit 2,000-5,500
- Backing plate size (in): Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher 6 in vs SPTA DA501-US 5in/6in Dual Action Polisher Kit 5 in / 6 in
- Action type: Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation, ball & roller bearing) vs SPTA DA501-US 5in/6in Dual Action Polisher Kit gear-driven dual-action (forced rotation, budget import)
- Weight (lb): Porter-Cable 7424XP 6 in. Variable-Speed Random Orbit Polisher 5.8 vs SPTA DA501-US 5in/6in Dual Action Polisher Kit 4.4