BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-17·5 products compared
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What are the best angle grinders to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Angle Grinders in the UK is the DCA Angle Grinder 115mm 860W Corded, 11800 RPM.
The DCA Angle Grinder 115mm 860W suits DIY users who want a complete corded kit with a stated 860W motor, 1.67kg weight, 6 discs and a 2 year manufacturer warranty.
The DCA Angle Grinder 115mm 860W is our top pick among angle grinders because its listing states an 860W motor with a no-load speed of up to 11,800 RPM, a weight of 1.67kg (3.7 lbs), a standard M14 spindle with a spindle lock, 6 included discs and a 2 year manufacturer warranty. For 125mm discs, the DeWalt DWE4233-QS lists a 1400W motor and 11500 rpm.
This guide compares five angle grinders from DCA, DEWALT, DEWINNER and Bosch, using what each listing states: motor power, disc size, no-load speed, restart protection, what is in the box and warranty. Stated motor power runs from 750W on the DEWALT DWE4036-GB to 1400W on the DeWalt DWE4233-QS.
Buying guide
What should you look for in Angle Grinders?
1Disc size: the DCA, DEWALT DWE4036-GB and DEWINNER listings state 115mm; the DeWalt DWE4233-QS states Ø 125 mm. The DCA adds a standard M14 spindle thread and 22.2mm(7/8") bore, and the DeWalt DWE4233-QS names M14 in its title.
2Motor power and speed: the listings state 750W (DEWALT DWE4036-GB), 850W with 12000rpm (DEWINNER), 860W with up to 11,800 RPM (DCA), 900 W with speed selection (Bosch) and 1400W with 11500 rpm (DeWalt DWE4233-QS).
3Restart protection: the DEWALT DWE4036-GB lists a no volt release switch, the DeWalt DWE4233-QS an anti-restart system after a power failure, and the DEWINNER an accidental restart prevention switch.
4In the box: the DCA lists 6 discs, dual safety guards, an auxiliary handle and a pin spanner; the DEWINNER lists 3 grinding discs, 2 cutting discs and 1 flat flap disc; the DEWALT DWE4036-GB lists cutting and grinding guards.
5Warranty: the DCA lists a 2 year manufacturer warranty. The DEWALT, DEWINNER and Bosch listings state no warranty term.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
The DCA Angle Grinder 115mm 860W suits DIY users who want a complete corded kit with a stated 860W motor, 1.67kg weight, 6 discs and a 2 year manufacturer warranty.
Power
860W
Disc Size
115mm (4-1/2")
Speed
Up to 11,800 RPM
Power Source
Corded
Warranty
2 year manufacturer
Weight
1.67kg (3.7 lbs)
Spindle
M14 thread, 22.2mm(7/8") bore, spindle lock
What we like
+States an 860W motor and a no-load speed of up to 11,800 RPM
+Weight stated as 1.67kg (3.7 lbs), with a 178mm grip circumference
+Kit lists 6 discs, dual safety guards, an auxiliary handle and a pin spanner
+2 year manufacturer warranty stated
Worth noting
–The listing names no restart protection or no-volt switch
–Speed is stated as a no-load maximum; the listing gives no variable speed setting
£31.59Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 18:00 (London time). Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 03 Nov, 18:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
Some listings leave out figures a buyer might compare: the DEWALT DWE4036-GB and Bosch PRO GWS 9-115 S give no no-load speed. Warranty terms appear on one of the five listings, the DCA.
Our Take
The DCA Angle Grinder 115mm 860W is the default pick, with a stated 860W motor, up to 11,800 RPM, 1.67kg weight, 6 included discs and a 2 year manufacturer warranty. For 125mm discs, the DeWalt DWE4233-QS lists a 1400W motor and an anti-restart system.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
What size discs do angle grinders take?
The DCA Angle Grinder 115mm takes standard 115mm (4-1/2") cutting and grinding discs on an M14 spindle with a 22.2mm(7/8") bore, per its listing. The DEWALT DWE4036-GB and DEWINNER are also listed as 115mm grinders, and the DeWalt DWE4233-QS takes Ø 125 mm discs.
Which angle grinders stop the motor restarting after a power cut?
The DeWalt DWE4233-QS lists an anti-restart system that prevents the machine from accidentally restarting after a power failure. The DEWALT DWE4036-GB lists a no volt release switch that must be consciously reset, and the DEWINNER lists an accidental restart prevention switch.
How fast does an angle grinder spin?
The DEWINNER 850W angle grinder lists a no-load speed of 12000rpm, the DCA up to 11,800 RPM and the DeWalt DWE4233-QS 11500 rpm. The DEWALT DWE4036-GB and Bosch PRO GWS 9-115 S listings give no speed figure.
Which angle grinders come with discs?
The DCA Angle Grinder 115mm and the DEWINNER 850W angle grinder each list 6 included discs; the DEWINNER specifies 3 grinding discs, 2 cutting discs and 1 flat flap disc. The Bosch PRO GWS 9-115 S lists a backing flange, protective guard, locking nut, auxiliary handle and two-hole spanners, and names no disc.
Which angle grinders come with a warranty?
The DCA Angle Grinder 115mm lists a 2 year manufacturer warranty. The DEWALT DWE4036-GB, DeWalt DWE4233-QS, DEWINNER and Bosch PRO GWS 9-115 S listings state no warranty term.
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