Orbit sanders come in handy for sanding and stripping applications. Any of the options we review could work for you, but there are some differences in quality, pricing and features. Read through our reviews to learn the positives and negatives of these different orbit sanders.

Black and Decker BDERO100 Random Orbit Sander

Black & Decker BDERO100 Random Orbit Sander

This orbit sander from Black & Decker is a great option for people who need an affordable, single speed sander for lighter refinishing jobs. It’s very popular and widely used and has a reputation of being a cheap workhorse sander.

Bosch ROS20VSC Random Orbit Sander

Bosch ROS20VSC Random Orbit Sander

This random orbit sander is a lightweight, affordable option from Bosch. It employs a filtration system in it’s dust container, which is a little nicer than a basic dust bag. It’s basic in terms of features and only has a single speed but it’s a solid little sander for lighter jobs.

Craftsman CMEW231 Random Orbit Sander

Craftsman CMEW231 Random Orbit Sander

This random orbit sander from Craftsman is an affordable sander with a single speed and fairly basic design and features. This sander would be a good option for those who need something cheap for lighter to medium duty jobs.

Dewalt DWE6420 Random Orbit Sander

Dewalt DWE6420 Random Orbit Sander

This orbit sander from Dewalt is unique from most of the rest that we’ve looked at – it uses a PSA (adhesive) pad rather than the hook and loop style of pad that most orbit sanders use. If you prefer the PSA pad type, this is the sander you’ll want to take a closer look at.

Dewalt DWE6421 Orbit Sander

Dewalt DWE6421 Random Orbit Sander

This orbit sander from Dewalt is one of their most basic offerings and is light on features. It’s designed to be a straightforward, single speed sander that is light and easy to maneuver. It’s a popular pick for people that just need a basic random orbit sander.

Dewalt ‎DWE6423 Random Orbit Sander

Dewalt DWE6423 Random Orbit Sander

This random orbit sander from Dewalt is a good option for lots of different applications due to it’s variable speed settings. It’s a good refinishing sander at a decent price without going overly cheap or overly expensive.

Dewalt DCW210 20V Orbit Sander

Dewalt DCW210 Cordless Random Orbit Sander

This orbit sander from Dewalt is a cordless sander that runs on Dewalt’s 20V batteries. It’s weight and maneuverability are affected by the size of batteries that you use with it. It’s variable speed settings help make it a versatile random orbit sander that can be used for many purposes.

Makita BO5041K Random Orbit Sander

Makita BO5041 Random Orbit Sander

This orbit sander from Makita is unique in that it offers a rotating handle on the front of the tool. This can help give you extra control for any type of sanding application. It can work well as both a sander and a polisher due to it’s extra control and variable speed options.

Makita BO5030 Random Orbit Sander

Makita BO5030 Random Orbit Sander

This random orbit sander from Makita is designed as a no-frills sander with a single speed setting. It’s lightweight and very maneuverable and it is a good option for people who don’t need a lot of extra features. It’s known to be a lightweight workhorse sander.

Ryobi P411 Random Orbit Sander

Ryobi P411 Cordless Random Orbit Sander

This cordless orbit sander from Ryobi is a nice option for people that need something cheaper for lighter jobs. The fact that it uses the 18V Ryobi ONE+ batteries could be another plus if you already are using some of Ryobi’s other cordless tools.

Skil SR211601 Random Orbit Sander

Skil SR211601 Random Orbit Sander

This random orbit sander from Skill sports a slightly taller design and a unique dust collection container that is a little different than some of the basic dust bags that most sanders will have. It’s an affordable sander option for those who do light work and want variable speeds.

For older reviews check out our orbit sander archives. Also check out our orbit sander buyer’s guide and our orbit sander comparison chart.