DeWalt 20V MAX Random Orbit Sander vs Makita BO5030K Random Orbital Sander

Buy the Makita BO5030K if you sand in a shop with an outlet nearby. It is a corded 3 amp tool with a long track record, a large owner base and strong ratings, and it runs all day without a battery. Buy the DeWalt 20V MAX if you work away from power or already own 20V MAX batteries. It is brushless, cordless and hooks to DeWalt dust extractors, but it is sold as a bare tool, so the battery and charger are extra. On finish, both are 5 in random orbit sanders at 12,000 OPM; the Makita is the simpler, more proven machine, the DeWalt the more flexible one.

• Choose the DeWalt 20V MAX if you need to sand where there is no outlet or you already run DeWalt 20V MAX batteries and want one less cord.
• Choose the Makita BO5030K if you sand mostly in a shop, want constant power with no battery to manage, and prefer a long-proven corded sander.