DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder (Tool Only) vs RIDGID 14 Gal. 6.0 Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum
What separates them
These two differ on 1 recorded specification. The DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder (Tool Only) is $30.00 dearer. They are different kinds of product — cordless angle grinder against wet dry vacuum — 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 RIDGID 14 Gal. 6.0 Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum
DEWALT
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.
Full details →RIDGID
RIDGID 14 Gal. 6.0 Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum
$129.00
"Peak HP" is a marketing figure measured at stall, not a running rating -- the numbers worth comparing are airflow and sealed suction, and this pulls about 190 CFM.
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 RIDGID 14 Gal. 6.0 Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum is for
Buy it if: Workshops and garages handling both sawdust and spills.
Avoid it if: Anyone wanting a portable vacuum for a vehicle or a stairwell.
Specifications, side by side
1 of 18 rows differ. Differences first.
| Specification | DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder | RIDGID 14 Gal. 6.0 Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.00 | $129.00 |
| Warranty | 3-year limited warranty, 1-year free service | Lifetime limited warranty |
| Airflow | not published | About 190 CFM |
| Batteries included | None -- tool only | not published |
| Battery platform | DEWALT 20V MAX | not published |
| Blower port | not published | Fitted |
| Drum capacity | not published | 14 gal |
| Hose diameter | not published | 2-1/2 in |
| Hose length | not published | 7 ft |
| Motor type | Brushless XR | not published |
| No-load speed | 9,000 rpm | not published |
| Peak horsepower | not published | 6.0 peak HP, a stall measurement |
| Power source | not published | Corded, 120 V |
| Rated power | not published | About 1,400 W |
| Safety features | Electronic brake and kickback brake | not published |
| Spindle thread | 5/8 in-11 | not published |
| Tool weight | 4.0 lb bare | not published |
| Wet pickup | not published | Yes, with filter removed |
| 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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