Comparison Makita DGA452Z vs Makita BGA452RFE

— Additional handle. Separate handle for a second hand. Theoretically, such equipment could make the instrument more comfortable to hold with two hands. However, in fact, the absence of an additional handle is often not critical: many tools without it are either intended to be held in one hand (like some straight grinders, see "Type"), or have other adaptations for a second hand (for example, a ledge on the body). So to answer the question of whether you need an additional handle, you need to take into account the type and size of the grinder, as well as the features of the planned work. Also note that by default such a handle is designed for right-handers, and the possibility of its use with left-handed holding should be specified separately.

— Charger(charger). A device for charging the battery in a grinder with the appropriate type of power supply (see "Power supply"). Also in this paragraph, a specific model of the charger is usually specified. In itself, the presence of a "charger" in the kit eliminates the need to look for and buy it separately; at the same time, such a charger is optimally suited to at least the “native” battery, and often also to other compatible batteries. And data on the model will be useful, first of all, in case the complete charger is lost or fails and you have to buy the same or similar one instead. In addition, knowing the charger model, you can find detailed data abo...ut it and evaluate its characteristics and features (compatibility with various batteries, additional functions, etc.). At the same time , the “without charger” package is also very popular — see below for more on it.

— No charger. This feature is indicated exclusively for battery models (cars with other types of power supply — see "Power Source" — by definition do not have a charger, there is no need to specify this point for them). The meaning of this configuration is that modern grinders most often use standard batteries, which are also suitable for other power tools of the same brand and are designed, respectively, for standard “chargers”. Thus, if the "household" already has a battery tool, then the charger for it may be suitable for the grinder, you will not need to overpay for the second copy of the charger. And even if the charger is not available, usually, it can be purchased separately without much difficulty (moreover, some tools also allow you to choose the most suitable model of such a device from several options).

— Case / bag included. The presence of a case or bag for storing and transporting the tool. The case is a suitcase and is made of durable material, usually there is a place not only for the machine itself, but also for working attachments and other additional accessories. The bag is soft, which allows it to be compactly folded when there is no need for it. Check the availability of a case or bag immediately before buying.

— Dust collector. Container for collecting dust and other contaminants that occur during operation. See "Advanced — Connecting the dust box" for details.

— Barbell. A long rod significantly expands the "radius" of the tool: with such equipment, you can reach a great height, process a large area without rearranging the platform or other stand, etc. Such features are relevant primarily when processing walls, so the vast majority of grinders with rods in the kit are wall grinders(see "Type").

Most modern power tools use replaceable batteries, and then this paragraph indicates the number of such batteries. It is worth saying that the most popular version of this configuration nowadays is 2 batteries. It is relatively inexpensive and at the same time allows you to minimize, if not eliminate interruptions in work: while one battery is in use, the second can be charged, and when the charge is exhausted, the roles change. In this regard , single battery kits are not particularly common: they are mainly entry-level tools that are not designed for long-term use and allow interruptions to recharge the battery.

In addition, quite a few modern cordless tools come in a configuration colloquially known as a “carcass” — namely, no batteries at all. This option is relevant mainly for two cases: if the user wants to choose a power source separately, at his own discretion, or if such a source is already on the farm. Regarding the second option, it is worth noting that many large manufacturers use universal batteries suitable for different types of branded power tools. So a battery, for example, from a previously purchased jigsaw or drill may well be compatible with a grinder of the same company.

As for non-removable batteries, this is a rather rare and specific option. Such tools are as compact as possible, but the batteries t...hemselves cannot be quickly changed — so you will inevitably have to take breaks for charging during work. Therefore, this method of supply is typical for low-power instruments. In them, small size is more important than a long period of continuous operation, in addition, a low capacity allows you to achieve good battery life even with small sizes (and, accordingly, capacity) of batteries.

The type of battery installed in the battery-powered tool (see "Power Source").

— Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium). The most "old" option found in modern power tools. It is distinguished by high reliability, resistance to temperature extremes and good charging speed even with high capacity (which is important, given the "voracity" of the power tool). The main disadvantage of this type of batteries can be called a pronounced "memory effect" — a decrease in battery capacity if it is set for charging without being completely discharged. In addition, Ni-Cd cells are considered environmentally unsafe. Nevertheless, they are still widely used in tools — not least due to their low cost with decent performance.

— Ni-Mh (nickel-metal hydride). Such batteries were created as a development of the nickel-cadmium batteries described above. Retaining all the main advantages of their predecessors, they are at the same time devoid of most of the shortcomings — in particular, they are practically not subject to the memory effect. Of the own shortcomings of this option, it is worth mentioning a slightly lower durability and higher cost than the original Ni-Cd.

— Li-Ion (lithium-ion). A type of battery originally developed for use in portable devices; however, with the development of Li-Ion technology, it has also been used in power tools. The main advantage of such batteries in this case can be called a high capacity with small dimensions and weight. It is also worth noting...that they are not subject to the memory effect and are able to charge quite quickly. On the other hand, this option is not without its drawbacks — this is, first of all, sensitivity to too low or elevated temperatures, as well as a high price.

The capacity of the battery that the tool is equipped with the appropriate type of power supply (see "Power Source").

Theoretically, the capacity directly depends on how long the tool is able to work on a single charge. However, in practice, this parameter is rather weakly related to real autonomy. Firstly, the operating time on a charge depends not only on the capacity of the battery, but also on the energy consumption (power) of the tool itself; secondly, the actual amount of stored energy is determined not only by the capacity in ampere-hours, but also by the voltage in volts. So you can only compare by battery capacity tools with similar power and the same battery voltage.

Note that some models of grinders allow the replacement of the "native" battery with another, including a higher capacity; some manufacturers even produce universal batteries suitable for different types of power tools under this brand.

Battery models that the device of the corresponding type is compatible with (see "Power source"). This information will be useful in cases where the battery(ies) must be purchased separately, for example, if the tool does not come with a battery at all, if you need to supplement the original package, or if the existing battery has failed.

The time required to fully (from zero to 100%) charge the battery in the battery device (see "Power supply"); this refers to the complete battery and standard charger. The shorter this time, the shorter the breaks will have to be done for recharging; however, higher capacity batteries inevitably take longer to charge than smaller ones. This can be compensated by the use of fast charging technologies, but they, in turn, affect the cost of the tool.

The total weight of the grinder; for battery models (see "Power Source"), usually, it is indicated without taking into account the battery.

This indicator has two meanings. On the one hand, light weight has a positive effect on manoeuvrability and reduces fatigue during work — especially when processing vertical surfaces and ceilings, as well as in other situations where the tool has to be held on weight. On the other hand, for grinders with a vibrational principle of operation (see "Type"), used for processing horizontal surfaces, a significant weight is considered optimal: it allows the tool to fit closer to the material being processed, and also contributes to stability and retention. So when choosing such a model by weight, it is worth considering the features of its intended application.