Griot's Garage G8 Mini
A mini polisher for spot correction in tight areas, best as a second machine beside a full-size polisher.
Amazon $144.99$144.99
The Griot's Garage G8 Mini rates 3.3 among corded short-throw dual action car polishers; the Makita XOP02Z 18V LXT rates 2.1 among cordless ones. The Griot's Garage G8 Mini costs $401.01 less ($144.99 vs $546).
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Makita XOP02Z 18V LXT
#6 in CordlessFull review
A cordless polisher with a forced-rotation mode for heavier cutting, for owners on the Makita 18V platform.
Amazon $546$546
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (corded short-throw and cordless), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Griot's Garage G8 Mini | Makita XOP02Z 18V LXT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Correction 30% | 19 8 mm orbit | 3 5.5 mm orbit |
| Value 25% | 79 $144.99 | 5 $546 |
| Warranty 15% | 100 lifetime guarantee against defects | 50 3-year warranty |
| Power 10% | 43 700 W | 50 18 V battery; cordless makers publish no motor rating (neutral score used) |
| Weight 10% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 2 7.9 lb with battery |
| Features 10% | 30 constant-speed electronics | 35 brushless motor, cordless or a 20 ft+ cord |
Specifications
| Griot's Garage G8 Mini | Makita XOP02Z 18V LXT | |
|---|---|---|
| Polishing | ||
| Orbit diameter | 8 mm | 5.5 mm |
| Speed range | 2,000-6,400 OPM | up to 6,800 OPM |
| Backing plate | 3 in | 5 in |
| Forced rotation | No | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Power source | Corded | Cordless |
| Motor rating | 700 W | - |
| Battery | - | 18 V |
| Cord | 10 ft, detachable | Cordless |
| Brushless motor | Not listed | Yes |
| Controls | ||
| Constant-speed electronics | Yes | Not listed |
| Soft start | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lock-on trigger | Not listed | Not listed |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 7.9 lb (with battery) |
| Pads or polish included | No | No |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 3 years |