Makita
Makita BO5041K
$149
Best Random Orbital Sanders · head-to-head
Makita BO5041K vs DeWalt DWE6421K 5 in. Single Speed Random Orbit Sander Kit
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. DeWalt DWE6421K 5 in. Single Speed Random Orbit Sander Kit is cheaper at $75. Every spec and price links to its source.
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DeWalt DWE6421K 5 in. Single Speed Random Orbit Sander Kit
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Which is better: the Makita BO5041K or DeWalt DWE6421K 5 in. Single Speed Random Orbit Sander Kit?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The DeWalt DWE6421K 5 in. Single Speed Random Orbit Sander Kit is the cheaper at $75.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Makita BO5041K | DeWalt DWE6421K 5 in. Single Speed Random Orbit Sander Kit |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $149 | $75 |
| Brand | Makita | DeWalt |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | corded | corded |
| Pad diameter (in) | 5 | 5 |
| Orbit diameter (mm) | — | — |
| Oscillations per minute max | 12000 | 12000 |
| Variable speed | Yes | No |
| Amperage | 3 | 3 |
| Voltage | — | — |
| Dust collection type | bag-and-port | bag-and-port |
| Weight (lb) | — | 2.9 |
| Vibration ms2 | — | — |
| Noise level (dB) | — | — |
Sources — Makita BO5041K: makitatools.com (verified 2026-07-11). DeWalt DWE6421K 5 in. Single Speed Random Orbit Sander Kit: dewalt.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Makita BO5041K and DeWalt DWE6421K 5 in. Single Speed Random Orbit Sander Kit?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (1 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Variable speed: Makita BO5041K true vs DeWalt DWE6421K 5 in. Single Speed Random Orbit Sander Kit false
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Makita BO5041K
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, covers the exact BO5041K, and its March 2010 article is a hands-on preview rather than a measured lab test. It praises the sander's comfort, control, and long-term reliability while calling it a solid but unremarkable, non-revolutionary tool. No other whitelisted outlet reviewed this model. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Rubberized palm grip offers ample comfort and control; Solid, reliable build expected to last a long time; Rotatable/adjustable front handle is a welcome touch on a more powerful sander.
Flagged: Evolutionary, not revolutionary — doesn't advance the category.
DeWalt DWE6421K 5 in. Single Speed Random Orbit Sander Kit
Two whitelisted testers cover the DWE6421K, but only Reviewed hands-on-tested it, naming it Best Overall for stripping paint in about three minutes versus roughly five for rivals. It praises the powerful 3-amp motor, comfort and decent dust collection, while flagging single-speed operation and that the tool jumps and pulls. Pro Tool Reviews is a spec preview, not benchmarked. (2 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Fast, powerful 3-amp motor; fastest paint removal in the test (~3 min); Comfortable to hold in multiple positions; Decent/quality dust collection, especially with a shop vac.
Flagged: Single speed only; Jumps and pulls; harder to control than rivals.