Bosch GWS8-45 4-1/2 In. Angle Grinder
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Best corded (Bosch / Metabo)
Amazon rating
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Current price
$64.32
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
The Bosch GWS8-45 holds a 4.6 verified-purchase average across more than 2,100 ratings, with customer reviews emphasizing its value as an affordable, reliable corded 4.5-inch grinder. It rates a touch below the top DeWalt and Makita corded tools but couples a respectable average with a low price. As with the rest of this roundup, the available evidence was confined to retailer customer reviews; no independent measurements accompanied the listing.
What reviewers liked
- Low price for a recognized brand corded grinder
- 4.6 average across 2,100+ verified-purchase reviews
- Simple, reliable corded design valued by reviewers
Where it falls short
- Rating sits below the premium DeWalt and Makita corded tools
- No independent lab or community testing data available
- Corded design limits portability
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The Bosch GWS8-45 holds a 4.6 verified-purchase average across more than 2,100 ratings, with customer reviews emphasizing its value as an affordable, reliable corded 4.5-inch grinder. It rates a touch below the top DeWalt and Makita corded tools but couples a respectable average with a low price.
As with the rest of this roundup, the available evidence was confined to retailer customer reviews; no independent measurements accompanied the listing. For budget-minded buyers who still want a recognized brand and corded consistency, the consensus among those reviewers is favorable.
- Powerful Motor
- Professional 7.5 amp motor delivers 11,000 no-load rpm
- Slim-Grip Design
- Provides outstanding user comfort
- Durable Carbon Brushes
- Delivers extended tool life
- Two-Position Side Handle
- Allows for greater control and utility
- Directed Air Flow
- Diverts dust from vital components for durability
- Burst-Protection Guard
- Provides quick adjustments for user security
- Service Minder Brushes
- Eliminates guesswork, stopping grinder when preventative maintenance is required
- Large Spindle Lock
- Provides easy disc changes
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