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$718
Mirka
Top PickDEROS II 5650
Low mass and a 95 mm body make this the sustained-use benchmark for vertical and overhead finishing. Reported vibration is 3.4 m/s², with replaceable pads and vacuum-led extraction.
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Random Orbital Sander
MARKET NOTE
Price bands observed: honest entry DIY is roughly £52–€100; capable corded/cross-platform tools about €280–€360 or local equivalent; specialised low-vibration professional finish sanders about €650+. Battery tools must be compared bare-tool to bare-tool: a battery, charger and extractor can reverse apparent value. The usual hype traps are OPM/watt claims without same-abrasive removal tests, claims
EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-08-2228 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-02
8 PRODUCTS · RANKED
House priorities favor construction, performance, and value.
Current top recommendation: Mirka DEROS II 5650.
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$205
Bosch Professional
PRO GEX 18V-125
Battery weight sits unusually close to the work, preserving pad control. Independent testing praised its balance, low fatigue and extraction; the 125 mm pad accepts common discs.
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$356
Bosch Professional
PRO GEX 40-150
The decoupled 150 mm sanding unit stays planted across broad panels. Measured vibration of 2.5 m/s² and a multi-hole extraction pad support long, dust-controlled sessions.
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$88
Milwaukee
M18 BOS125-0
On-tool dust control distinguishes this cordless workhorse. Comparative testing rated it first for collection and hand fatigue, while the universal 125 mm pad and vacuum adaptor avoid proprietary abrasives.
- 05
$151
Makita
DBO180Z
A low centre of gravity keeps this LXT sander more composed than most battery models. Lab testing stripped varnish in about 10 seconds with little visible dust scatter.
- 06
$97
Bosch DIY
PEX 400 AE
A 5 mm orbit gives this corded DIY model credible removal without sacrificing an even finish. Independent testing recorded vibration below 3.0 m/s²; the filter bag also accepts vacuum assistance.
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$130
DeWalt
DWE6421
Dust-resistant construction makes this a serviceable corded choice: the switch is sealed, the mechanism runs on ball bearings and the 125 mm pad is replaceable.
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$66
Bosch DIY
BUDGETPEX 220 A
At 1.2 kg, this is the budget pick for occasional furniture and household work. Its standard 125 mm pad and microfilter box add practical value, though the loose box clip limits heavy use.