WEN AA6158 5-Inch
The cheapest way into a 15 mm long-throw polisher, for a first-time owner polishing one or two cars a year.
Amazon $89.98$89.98
The WEN AA6158 5-Inch rates 3.7 among corded long-throw dual action car polishers; the SPTA 18V Cordless 15mm Kit rates 3.1 among cordless ones. The WEN AA6158 5-Inch costs $170.01 less ($89.98 vs $259.99).
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SPTA 18V Cordless 15mm Kit
#3 in CordlessFull review
A complete cordless 15 mm kit at a low price, for occasional use where there is no outlet nearby.
Amazon $259.99$259.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (corded long-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 | WEN AA6158 5-Inch | SPTA 18V Cordless 15mm Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Correction 30% | 62 15 mm orbit | 62 15 mm orbit |
| Value 25% | 100 $89.98 | 47 $259.99 |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 6-month warranty |
| Power 10% | 80 8 A, about 960 W at 120 V | 50 18 V battery; cordless makers publish no motor rating (neutral score used) |
| Weight 10% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 10% | 15 lock-on trigger | 50 brushless motor, cordless or a 20 ft+ cord, lock-on trigger |
Specifications
| WEN AA6158 5-Inch | SPTA 18V Cordless 15mm Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Polishing | ||
| Orbit diameter | 15 mm | 15 mm |
| Speed range | 2,000-5,200 OPM | 2,000-4,800 OPM |
| Backing plate | 5 in | - |
| Forced rotation | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Power source | Corded | Cordless |
| Motor rating | 8 A | - |
| Battery | - | 18 V |
| Batteries included | - | Yes |
| Cord | 16 ft | Cordless |
| Brushless motor | Not listed | Yes |
| Controls | ||
| Constant-speed electronics | Not listed | Not listed |
| Soft start | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lock-on trigger | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Pads or polish included | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 6 months |