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RUPES BigFoot LHR21 Mark III Random Orbital Polisher vs Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher is cheaper at $425. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the RUPES BigFoot LHR21 Mark III Random Orbital Polisher or Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher?

The RUPES BigFoot LHR21 Mark III Random Orbital Polisher wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher is the cheaper at $425. Get the RUPES BigFoot LHR21 Mark III Random Orbital Polisher for the stronger spec sheet, the Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher to spend less.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec RUPES BigFoot LHR21 Mark III Random Orbital Polisher Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher
US price $490 $425
BrandRUPESFlex
Released2018-11
Orbit throw (mm) 21 15
Motor power 500 W 710 W
Speed range opm 3,000-4,500 3,000-9,000
Backing plate size (in) 6 in 6 in
Variable speed Yes Yes
Action type free-spin dual-action (random orbital, not gear-driven) free-spin dual-action (random orbital, not gear-driven)
Cord length (ft) 30
Weight (lb) 5.95 8.8

Sources — RUPES BigFoot LHR21 Mark III Random Orbital Polisher: rupes.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 RUPES BigFoot LHR21 Mark III Random Orbital Polisher and Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Orbit throw (mm): RUPES BigFoot LHR21 Mark III Random Orbital Polisher 21 vs Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher 15
  • Motor power: RUPES BigFoot LHR21 Mark III Random Orbital Polisher 500 W vs Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher 710 W
  • Speed range opm: RUPES BigFoot LHR21 Mark III Random Orbital Polisher 3,000-4,500 vs Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher 3,000-9,000
  • Weight (lb): RUPES BigFoot LHR21 Mark III Random Orbital Polisher 5.95 vs Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher 8.8

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