Metabo 4-1/2-Inch Angle Grinder vs PORTER-CABLE 20v MAX

The Metabo 4-1/2-Inch Angle Grinder is a great Angle Grinder for its $39 asking price.

The PORTER-CABLE 20v MAX, however, while a reasonable product for $61, doesn't stack up against its competitors quite as well. If you're considering Angle Grinders in the $60 range, you might want to check out some better options.

The Metabo 4-1/2-Inch Angle Grinder has managed to impress reviewers from two reliable and objective sources that conduct their own testing, namely reviewgeek.com and The Spruce. It did great in their roundups - it earned the "Best Compact" title from reviewgeek.com, and "Ranked 2 out of 8" from The Spruce, which marks it as a product that's worth considering.

Taking a look at the PORTER-CABLE 20v MAX, we found that it hasn't managed to perform well enough to earn a spot in any Angle Grinder roundups done by sources that conduct their own, high-quality, hands-on testing. That alone makes it difficult to recommend.

As a last step, we wanted to do a head-to-head Metabo 4-1/2-Inch Angle Grinder vs. PORTER-CABLE 20v MAX comparison of their review performance but, unfortunately, weren't able to find any review ratings on either product.