Banggood Angle Grinder VS Makita Angle Grinder | Banggood 18v Cordless Angle Grinder Review

Banggood sent me a couple of tools to review. Here is the first of them. It is a Makita knock off Angle Grinder (they probably don't want me saying that, but hey, you can't hide that fact).
If you are interested in purchasing one after you've watched the vid then here are some links:

BUY STUFF

If this description contains links to Amazon or Ebay, as an Amazon Associate and EPN Associate I may earn from qualifying purchases. This doesn't cost you a thing! But it means I can make more videos for you.

MORE VIDS

The above links may or may not be affiliate links.
Check out my other videos for reviews of Makita, Hilti, DeWalt, Bosch, Hitachi, Ryobi and more... As well as build projects and the odd random thing.

#BuildsandStuff
#ToolsandStuff
#Grinders

[sueneilson]

Have used my Makita 18v grinder regularly and hard for about 10 years now. Performs like new. Took a few uses to run in the bearings and gears, then it did everything that has ever been asked of it and more. Would not hesitate to buy another one tomorrow if required. Also rate the Makita 18v die grinder very highly.

[stephenowens]

Got several Makita tools bought the fakita grinder for cutting rebar for under 30 pound UK and use 1mm cutting blades. Must say I'm impressed. Had it around 6 months, let the disc do the cutting and don't over load it and use it with a genuine battery. Reason I bought the fake was price difference was substantial in the UK and it doesn't get heavy use.

[SantaClaw]

Pro tip, the cheapo tools often lack internal lubrication. You can often get a LOT better performance out of them by adding some (you do not need much) molybdenum grease.

[Jin-Ro]

I bought a makita drill when I was 18 in 1988. Still my primary drill today. Only needed 3 or 4 sets of brushes in that time.

[JAKOB]

that was solid, no shill-BS just let reality stand on its own two feet.
Liked it an subscribed.
well done channelholder.

[maxmotors]

Thanks for always making me feel good about my makita purchases, regardless of price. 😄

[mmgman]

In the USA, the Makita sells for $99 and the Chinese knockoff is $63. The blade guard is superior in the Makita. The Makita gets here in 2 days from Amazon, or I pick it up today at Home Depot. The knockoff gets here in 3-1/2 weeks from Guangzhou. If a Makita breaks I can return it here at no cost (30 days Amazon, 6 months HD. Beyond that, it’s got a factory 3 year warranty. Guangzhou model? Who knows...

[tomr]

In Australia the Makita cost about $320 and the Banggood version about $70 shipped to your door.

[johnussss]

Having these knock off tools and knock off aftermarket batteries could work for Makita, while you're broke (as i am now) and you buy the knock of tools and batteries, you use them, you're work load increases and you save up to buy the Makita stuff as you feel you need the reliability, you're invested in the brand as you have the batteries and chargers so you buy that brand (Makita, they are the one brand that has a lot of knock off stuff available, all other brands have very little) when you can afford to.

[CamperKev]

I woke up this morning in Australia, to read a story concerning the Chinese government complaining about Australia breaching international laws, by extending visas for Hong Kong students in Australia, due to the political unrest and new Chinese imposed laws in Hong Kong. Then I watched this video regarding a product made by yet another Chinese company, with no regard to intellectual property nor international copyright laws. China does not play by the rules and too many governments around they world turn a blind eye to the problem. The hypocrisy by the Chinese government concerning international laws, is what they call, breathtaking. One rule for them and another for the rest of the world. I'm very happy to pay extra for the real thing and better quality, while avoiding the support for Chinese copies and those companies internationally, that profit from selling the copies. Just my opinion. Thanks for another interesting video.

[richardc]

If you use it for work, get Makita, if you use it for diy, only get it when on sale.

[kpp]

The real test would be running the other grinder for 2-5 years and then doing a comparison, my bet is you will get the exact same performance from the Makita. Most new tools are going to work for at least the first 5 minutes- the different grease profile, battery stress etc will not have an immediate impact but there is a reason one of those tools is heavily used in industry and the other isn't

[johndn]

Very useful and instructive video. I have a cheapo version which has lasted 20 hrs before the switch has jammed. So I now have to dismantle it to find out why. Your video has shown me how to do it. Many thanks.

[andycalarco]

you are also forgetting about the Star protection that Makita has to stop any over discharge on the battery

[Steviegtr]

I just bought the 125mm one for £59 UK. The problem i have is the charger for the rip off is just a plug in low current thing. I have a Makita charger but the rip off batteries will not fit in. They do not have the yellow multi plug in the centre.

[azioprism]

i got my fakita grinder for €26 total, very similar to yours but the button panel is different a bit.

[vtd-]

Me like the sofststart on the fake Makita.
Good review! Nice product.

[TheElektyk]

Can you reveal the exact model of the Makita battery?

[marwerno]

I managed to get one in Germany for just 57 EUR INCLUDING the battery pack and a charger. So far so good.
I also have orginal Maktia equipment, but I am getting disappointed sometimes at the quality. I spend 35EUR for spares for a Drill (Brushes, Brush holder and ball bearing holder (did get melted). For the same price I would get a new copy version...

[kenspaceman]

I really like your reviews.👍 I’ve got the cheap one, been okay for the odd job as I’m only a hobbyist.