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DEWALT Angle Grinder, 4.5 Inch, 11 Amp, 11,000 rpm, With Paddle Switch, Ergonomic Compact Design Grinder Tool (DWE402)

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Best 4.5" corded

Amazon rating

★★★★★4.8(5,422)

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Verdict scoreGreat
86/ 100

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

DEWALT Angle Grinder, 4.5 Inch, 11 Amp, 11,000 rpm, With Paddle Switch, Ergonomic Compact Design Grinder Tool (DWE402)

The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

Among corded options, verified-purchase reviewers rate the DeWalt DWE402 very highly, with a 4.8 average across more than 5,400 ratings. The recurring themes in customer feedback are its 11-amp motor, paddle switch, and compact, ergonomic body that reviewers find manageable for extended work. It lands as the go-to corded 4.5-inch pick on the strength of that rating depth.

What reviewers liked

  • 4.8 average across 5,400+ verified-purchase reviews
  • 11-amp corded motor delivers uninterrupted power, per reviewers
  • Compact, ergonomic design frequently praised for comfort

Where it falls short

  • Corded design limits portability compared with cordless rivals
  • No independent lab or specialist-community data available to corroborate
  • Paddle switch with lock-on divides reviewers who prefer trigger styles

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Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

Among corded options, verified-purchase reviewers rate the DeWalt DWE402 very highly, with a 4.8 average across more than 5,400 ratings. The recurring themes in customer feedback are its 11-amp motor, paddle switch, and compact, ergonomic body that reviewers find manageable for extended work. It lands as the go-to corded 4.5-inch pick on the strength of that rating depth.

We should note the synthesis here is built entirely on retailer customer reviews; no independent testing data accompanied this candidate. Within that limitation, the DWE402's combination of a large sample and a top-tier average makes it one of the more dependable consensus picks for buyers who want consistent corded power without battery management.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Plastic / Metal
Made in the USA or Imported
Next generation 11 amp AC/DC 11,000 rpm motor on the electric grinder provides the best power to weight/size ratio available
Dust Ejection System; provides durability by ejecting damaging dust and debris particles that enter the tool
Over-sized brushes provide 2 times the brush life of the previous model (D28402)
Large spiral bevel gear provides long transmission life. One-Touch guard allows for 360-degree rotation of the guard with a single action
Quick-Change wheel release allows tool-free wheel removal without need for a wrench
Top-mounted and protected spindle lock button maximizes depth-of-cut without compromising durability

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