5 Best Cordless Angle Grinders (Buyers Guide)

1. Milwaukee 2780-20 M18

• Thin Body Design
• Tool-free Accessory Change
• Durable Motor Life

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The Milwaukee 2780-20 is the first grinder on our list, one of the best things about this tool is that it can be used with multiple Redlink batteries.

You can use this grinder for the toughest grinding, surface preparation, and cutting applications. This efficient system results from such outstanding features as the powerstate brushless motor, ensuring that you do not worry about brush wear and tear and consequently guarantees 10X more motor life.

If you need a machine that fits easily into your hands while working, this one also meets the requirements. It features a thin body design that makes it optimized for this purpose.

Grinding, cutting, and surface preparation are very mechanical processes; it is only fair that you carry them out with a comfortable tool like the Milwaukee 2780-20 M18.

While working, be rest assured that you are protected from debris and dirt being produced as you work because it has a guard to block off all these. More importantly, the tool allows you to attach and detach the working accessories depending on the purpose the angle grinder is serving without having to use any tools.

When we took a look at this tool generally, it appears to be a very decent tool. We expect any individual to derive maximum satisfaction from making use of it.

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2. BOSCH GWS18V-50

• Two-position Vibration Handle
• Restart Protection
• Burst-resistant Wheel Guard

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Trade professionals looking for a cordless grinder with a moderate power capacity to fit smaller jobs have found a perfect match in the Bosch GWS18V-50 angle grinder. Electricians, plumbers, woodworkers, and other trade professionals can all find it very invaluable.

The entire length is about 11-inches; this makes it very portable and easy to handle while carrying out tedious tasks. One should not mistake this machine’s mobile nature for weakness as it features a four-brush motor design making it fit to take on a couple of heavy-duty projects.

The Bosch brand prioritized safety while manufacturing this angle grinder. The brand incorporated features such as the restart protection and two-position handle to ensure this.

The restart protection ensures that the grinder doesn’t just go off on the ground or any other surface. It is placed when power gets toggled when the tool is in the “on” configuration, thus preventing the cutting disc’s damage or any attachment on the grinder.

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3. DEWALT DCG413B

• Kickback Brake
• Brushless Motor Design
• E-switch Protection Design

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The DeWalt DCG413B 20V is on our list of the top 5 best battery-powered angle grinders because its features ensure safety and user protection as well as durability.

The tool features DeWalt’s grinders brake stop to ensure safety and user protection, which helps brake stop the wheel in 2 seconds or less. Furthermore, to ensure tool safety, it features a kickback brake engaged once the tool senses an abnormal event. The kickback brake system quickly reduces wheel movement and shuts off the grinder when such an event is discovered.

On the other hand, to ensure durability, the tool features DeWalt’s E-Switch protection, ensuring that the device is protected if there is a voltage overload or a power outage. If any of these or any other electrical issue occurred, you would need to cycle the trigger switch, i.e., turn it off before turning it on.

It also features a brushless motor design that, of course, ensures that you need not worry continuously about changing brushes. More so, the brushless design prevents electrical faults within the motor, further facilitating durability.

Ease-of-use was also well thought of in the design of this tool. It features an arbor and nut design which allows you easily remove and fix the discs and accessories to be attached to the grinder. The nut can be tightened by hand quickly, and the spindle lock can be easily held down by hand to detach any accessory.

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4. Makita XAG20Z

• Variable Speed Control Dial
• Powerful Motor
• Star Protection Computer Controls

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The Makita XAG20Z cut-off angle grinder is a great tool that stands out for its extreme versatility.  You can use it together with all standard cut-off grinding wheels, brushes, etc.

It puts the user in the driver’s seat and complete control with the variable speed control dial. The variable speed control dial allows you to adjust the RPM of the tool manually. This way, you can be sure of going in on any material at just the right speed, thus contributing to its versatility.

It also features star-protection computer controls, which allow for continuous communication between the tool and the battery throughout work periods. This technology implies that the device and the battery can exchange data to facilitate the monitoring of working conditions so that conditions such as overloading, over-heating, over-charging, etc., can be spotted from a mile away and prevented. What this means for your tool is durability.

Users have claimed that this cordless tool by Makita is simply a corded tool that comes without the cords. They claim that the power being generated by its brushless motor does ensure a longer runtime and work hours. The power generated by this motor makes cutting or grinding materials like pipes, tiles, wood, concrete, amongst other rigid materials, a mere walk in the park.

The Makita brand also made safety provisions catered for such concerns as durability, speed, and power with the core features.

The XAG20Z angle grinder features an electric brake that halts the wheels in a little less than 2 seconds once the need arises. It also has an electronic control on the torque; this control stops the motor once the tool senses an opposing force on the wheel.

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5. DEWALT DWE402

• Ergonomic Design
• Auto-off Brushes
• Dust-ejection System

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As usual, DeWalt brought their A-game with the manufacture of a fantastic power tool in the DeWalt  DWE402 angle grinder tool. Although it weighs just about 6.2 pounds, the power it generates makes you wonder if such a small device could create that sort of energy as it features an eleven (11) amp AC/DC 11000 RPM motor; The DWE402 has a very decent weight to power ratio.

The DWE402 features a dust ejection system that ensures dirt and debris don’t gather inside the tool. Dust from wood, pipes, and other metals which the device works on are ejected from the tool through this system. This ensures durability.

Another cool feature that ensures this tool’s durability is the auto-off brushes that shut down the device when the brushes are worn out and need changing. This feature prevents the possible faults that may arise as a result of working with worn-out brushes.

While making use of the tool, you are sure to have a great time as it has an ergonomic design alongside other cool features that make it pleasant to use. Amongst these is the fast and seamless change wheel release. With this, you do not need tools like wrenches to change the wheels and other accessories.

It also features an ergonomic side handle which gives you a super comfortable feel when working.

Finally, DeWalt considers the safety of the user in that this tool comes with a one-touch guard. The guard rotates through 360 degrees allowing you to place it at different angles depending on your workspace requirements.

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