Are budget angle grinders like Avid Power worth it?

Verified-purchase reviewers and r/Welding commenters generally agree that sub-$50 grinders are fine for occasional DIY, sharpening, and light cutting, but they don't match the durability, vibration control, or sustained power of an 11A-class tool from DeWalt, Bosch, Makita or Milwaukee. If you'll use the grinder more than a few times a year, most reviewers suggest stepping up.