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DEWALT 20V MAX* Angle Grinder Tool Cordless Brushless, 4 1/2 Inch, with Paddle Switch and Kickback Brake, Tool Only (DCG413B)

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Amazon rating

★★★★★4.8(9,614)

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Verdict scoreGreat
88/ 100

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

DEWALT 20V MAX* Angle Grinder Tool Cordless Brushless, 4 1/2 Inch, with Paddle Switch and Kickback Brake, Tool Only (DCG413B)

The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

Across the verified-purchase reviewers we read, the DeWalt DCG413B draws the deepest pool of positive feedback in this category, holding a 4.8 average across more than 9,600 ratings. Reviewers consistently highlight the brushless motor, the paddle switch, and the kickback brake as the features that justify its price within the 20V MAX platform. The combination of safety features and platform compatibility makes it the most well-rounded pick we can support from the data available.

What reviewers liked

  • Highest verified-purchase review volume in the roundup (9,600+) at a 4.8 average
  • Brushless motor plus kickback brake and no-volt paddle switch noted by reviewers
  • Integrates with the widely owned DeWalt 20V MAX battery platform

Where it falls short

  • Sold as a tool only, so battery and charger add to the real cost
  • No independent lab testing or specialist-community data was available to corroborate the rating
  • Cordless runtime depends on battery choice, which reviewers note varies

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Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

Across the verified-purchase reviewers we read, the DeWalt DCG413B draws the deepest pool of positive feedback in this category, holding a 4.8 average across more than 9,600 ratings. Reviewers consistently highlight the brushless motor, the paddle switch, and the kickback brake as the features that justify its price within the 20V MAX platform. The combination of safety features and platform compatibility makes it the most well-rounded pick we can support from the data available.

It's worth being transparent about the limits of that data: we had no independent lab measurements or specialist-forum threads for this tool, so the verdict rests on a large but single-channel base of retailer customer reviews. Those reviews skew strongly favorable, and the sheer volume lends the rating more weight than a similar score on a smaller sample. As with any tool-only purchase, buyers should factor in the cost of batteries and a charger.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Brushless motor of the angle grinder requires no brush changes.
DEWALT grinder's brake stops wheel in 2 seconds or less on average
Kickback Brake engages when a pinch, stall, or bind-up event is sensed and the electronic brake engages with maximum force to quickly stop the wheel, reduce the movement of the metal grinder and shut the grinder off.
Features E-Switch Protection - When the ON/OFF trigger switch has a no-volt release function. In the event of a power outage or other unexpected shut down, the trigger switch will need to be cycled (turned off and then on) to restart tool.
Two stage trigger requires two actions to activate tool.

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