DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder (Tool Only) vs DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit
What separates them
These two differ on 4 recorded specifications. The DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder (Tool Only) is $60.00 dearer. They are different kinds of product — cordless angle grinder against cordless drill driver — so read the table as two spec sheets rather than a like-for-like.
DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder (Tool Only) vs DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit
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DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder (Tool Only)
$159.00
A cordless grinder trades runtime for the cable, and that trade only works with a 5 Ah battery or larger -- on a 2 Ah pack this cuts for a few minutes at a time.
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DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit
$99.00
The two 1.3 Ah batteries in this kit are the compromise that makes the price -- they are compact and they run down fast, and most buyers end up adding a 4 Ah pack within a year.
Full details →Who the DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder is for
Buy it if: Trades already on 20V MAX who need a grinder away from power.
Avoid it if: Continuous cutting or grinding, where a corded grinder is cheaper and never stops.
Who the DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit is for
Buy it if: Homeowners and light trades starting on the 20V MAX platform.
Avoid it if: Anyone drilling masonry or driving lag screws daily, who needs a brushless hammer drill.
Specifications, side by side
4 of 13 rows differ. Differences first.
| Specification | DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder | DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.00 | $99.00 |
| Batteries included | None -- tool only | 2 x 1.3 Ah lithium-ion |
| Motor type | Brushless XR | Brushed |
| No-load speed | 9,000 rpm | 0-450 and 0-1,500 rpm |
| Tool weight | 4.0 lb bare | 3.6 lb with battery |
| Battery platform | DEWALT 20V MAX | DEWALT 20V MAX |
| Warranty | 3-year limited warranty, 1-year free service | 3-year limited warranty, 1-year free service |
| Charger included | not published | Yes, standard rate |
| Chuck size | not published | 1/2 in ratcheting keyless |
| Hammer function | not published | None |
| Max torque | not published | About 300 unit watts out |
| Safety features | Electronic brake and kickback brake | not published |
| Spindle thread | 5/8 in-11 | not published |
| Wheel diameter | 4-1/2 in | not published |
Every row is a figure one or both products record. A blank is a figure the catalogue does not hold, not a zero.
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