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DeWALT DWE6423-QS vs Metabo SXE 3150
Side-by-side comparison — specs, price, and expert verdict
Specs Comparison
SpecificationsDeWALT DWE6423-QSMetabo SXE 3150
- Power
- 280W
- 310W
- Pad Diameter
- 5 in / 125 mm
- 6 in / 150 mm
- Orbit Diameter
- 2.6 mm
- 3 mm
- Speed
- 8,000–12,000 OPM
- 4,000–12,000 OPM
- Variable Speed
- ✓
- ✓
- Weight
- 2.8 lbs / 1.28 kg
- 3.5 lbs / 1.6 kg
- Dust Extraction
- Dust bag + vacuum port
- Textile dust bag + vacuum port
- Pad Attachment
- Hook & loop
- Hook & loop
- Cordless
- ✗
- ✗
- Case Included
- ✗
- ✗
- Price
- $69
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Which Should You Buy?
DeWALT DWE6423-QS
The no-nonsense workhorse. DeWALT's DWE6423 is compact, lightweight at 1.28 kg, and delivers reliable performance at a very competitive price. Variable speed from 8,000–12,000 OPM covers everything from paint removal to final finishing. No frills, no fuss — just works.
Pros
- + Excellent value for money
- + Very lightweight at 1.28 kg — comfortable for all-day use
- + Variable speed 8,000–12,000 OPM
- + Compact and ergonomic design
Cons
- − No case included — cardboard box only
- − Dust collection bag is basic
- − 125mm pad limits coverage on large surfaces
- − No soft-start
Metabo SXE 3150
The budget-friendly 150mm option. At just 1.6 kg with a 150mm pad, the Metabo SXE 3150 offers large-surface sanding at the lowest price in this comparison. The 3mm orbit is a good compromise between removal rate and finish quality. Variable speed and included dust bag make it ready to use.
Pros
- + Attractive price for a 150mm sander
- + Light at 1.6 kg for a 150mm model
- + Variable speed 4,000–12,000 OPM
- + Quiet operation at 80 dB
Cons
- − 310W motor relatively modest — limited heavy stock removal
- − Textile dust bag is basic
- − No case included in base model
- − 3mm orbit is a middle ground — not the finest finish