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Makita BO6050J vs Metabo SXE 3150
Side-by-side comparison — specs, price, and expert verdict
Specs Comparison
SpecificationsMakita BO6050JMetabo SXE 3150
- Power
- 750W
- 310W
- Pad Diameter
- 6 in / 150 mm
- 6 in / 150 mm
- Orbit Diameter
- 5.5 mm
- 3 mm
- Speed
- 1,600–6,800 OPM
- 4,000–12,000 OPM
- Variable Speed
- ✓
- ✓
- Weight
- 5.7 lbs / 2.6 kg
- 3.5 lbs / 1.6 kg
- Dust Extraction
- Vacuum port (23/28mm)
- Textile dust bag + vacuum port
- Pad Attachment
- Hook & loop
- Hook & loop
- Cordless
- ✗
- ✗
- Case Included
- ✓
- ✗
- Price
- $279
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Which Should You Buy?
Makita BO6050J
A dual-mode sander that switches between random orbit and forced rotation — unique in this class. The 750W motor and 150mm pad handle aggressive stock removal and fine finishing equally well. The MAKPAC case and soft pad make it a complete kit out of the box.
Pros
- + Dual-mode: random orbit + forced rotation
- + Powerful 750W motor for aggressive stock removal
- + 150mm pad for large surface coverage
- + MAKPAC systainer case included
Cons
- − Heavy at 2.6 kg — fatiguing for extended overhead use
- − Noisy at 93 dB
- − Higher price point due to dual-mode capability
- − Larger footprint limits access to tight areas
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