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#7 in Angle Grinders

Makita XAG25Z

Name: Makita XAG25Z
Brand: Makita
Rating: 8.1 (1 reviews)

Makita

$149.00 – $179.00

18V LXT brushless 4.5/5-inch angle grinder with Automatic Speed Change technology that adjusts speed and torque under load. The Active Feedback-sensing Technology shuts the motor down if rotation is suddenly forced to stop during a kickback event.

8.1

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.1

User Sentiment

8.1

Value Score

8.3

Complaint Risk

9.0

Freshness

8.6

Community

8.5

Availability

9.4

Pros

Automatic Speed Change under load
AFT kickback shutdown
Brushless motor with electric brake

Cons

Battery sold separately
Lock-on switch not available

Don't buy this if…

The AFT shutdown feature will turn off the grinder during legitimate heavy-load applications if the disc binds momentarily; restart and reposition the cut.