Eccentric or orbital sander: what are the differences?

Sander sales are booming.

Very practical, the sander allows almost professional finishing work, which appeals to do-it-yourselfers.

But between the different types of how to navigate?

It can become a real headache.

It is therefore important to understand the operation and usefulness of each type of sander.

We are particularly interested in the eccentric sander and the orbital sander, two models particularly used by DIYers.

Versatile, however, they have some differences that distinguish them from each other.

Yes, but which ones?

Let's discover together the characteristics and differences of these sanders through 8 models selected by our teams of DIY experts.

our selection

Multifunction electric sander, Manupro

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  €34.99

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• Amazon

  €43.23

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• BHV

  €46.77

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• ManoMano

  €49.77

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• Amazon

  50,19 €

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This 200 W corded sander is multifunctional and therefore functions as an orbital or eccentric sander.

It allows surfacing work to be carried out without any difficulty, whether it is wood or painted or varnished surfaces.

Lightweight, it offers a good grip thanks to its ergonomic Softgrip handle.

• Little price

• Suitable for any type of surface

• Lightweight (1.7 kg)

• Good grip

• Solidity to review

• Not powerful enough for big jobs

Random Orbital Sander, Vonroc

• ManoMano

  €33.95

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• Amazon

  €36.95

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This orbital sander allows you to perform rotary and eccentric sanding.

Its double action allows you to work quickly on any type of surface.

Its speed is adjustable in order to adapt it to the support to be treated.

Light and compact, it can be used with one hand for working comfort.

• Good value for money

• Comes with 12 sanding sheets

• Easy and pleasant to use

• Inefficient dust bag

Corded eccentric and orbital sander, Tilswall

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  €41.99

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• Rakuten

  €53.99

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Very good performance for this TILSWALL eccentric and orbital sander which allows all types of sanding work.

With it, polish wood, paint and furniture quickly and without fatigue thanks to its ergonomic handle which facilitates the grip and reduces vibrations during use.

• 6 adjustable speeds

• dust bag

• Comes with 12 sanding sheets

• Affordable price

• Noisy

• Medium suction

• General quality to review

Eccentric orbital sander, Teccpo

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  €46.99

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• ManoMano

  €54.99

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• Rakuten

  €70.49

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A power of 350W for this eccentric and orbital sander TECCPO, which promises quality work both in sanding and polishing whatever the surface.

Its ergonomic handle minimizes fatigue and vibrations and provides working comfort.

A dust bag allows you to work cleanly.

• Lightweight

• Easy to use

• Supplied with 12 abrasive discs

• Velcro for attaching the discs: to be reviewed

• Not very strong suction

Eccentric sander, Bosch

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  €55.42

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  59 €

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• Amazon

  €59.99

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• Shopping street

  €67.06

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• Rakuten

  €72.34

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The 220 W random orbital sander from Bosch gives you great convenience.

With it you can work with one hand in all directions thanks to its lightness, non-slip handle and low vibrations.

It is a sander designed for wood, plaster, plaster and varnished surfaces.

You can also polish shiny surfaces like furniture or vehicle paint.

• Affordable price

• Easy to use

• Good quality

• Suction tray

• No speed variator

• Not powerful enough for big jobs

Eccentric sander, Einhell

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  €61.04

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  €64.13

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  €64.99

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• Darty

  €66.17

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• Shopping street

  €76.35

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Delivered in a storage box, this Einhell cordless eccentric sander allows you to sand on different materials: wood, metal, stone, but also to sand coats of lacquer or polish surfaces.

The speed adapts according to the material to be sanded thanks to an electronic variator.

You work cleanly with the integrated suction.

• Robust and efficient

• Easy to use

• Good value for money

• Lack of power

• too much vibration

Eccentric sander, Bosch Professional

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  84 €

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  €87.90

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• Rakuten

  €97.20

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• ManoMano

  €106.80

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• Fnac

  €110.79

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This corded orbital sander from Bosch is designed for small jobs and small areas.

This entry-level model allows you to sand wood, lacquers and varnishes, putty and mineral and acrylic materials.

Its dust bag provides effective suction for clean and efficient work.

• Light and handy

• Robust

• Good value for money

• Expensive consumables

Eccentric sander, Makita

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  €88.87

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• Darty

  €88.48

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  €88.48

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• ManoMano

  €98.93

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• eBay

  €101.53

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An easy grip for this MAKITA cordless random orbit sander.

Light and handy, you can carry out sanding work in all positions but also in hard-to-reach places.

Its 3 adjustment speeds allow you to work comfortably and obtain impeccable finishes.

• Easy to use

• Light and compact

• Sac à poussière
• Bon rapport qualité/prix

• Autonomie de la batterie à revoir
• Pas assez puissante

Ponceuse excentrique ou orbitale : les différences

Ces deux ponceuses se ressemblent en fait beaucoup, mais disposent chacune de particularités :

La ponceuse excentrique

Elle est constituée d’un plateau rotatif, sur lequel il faut adapter un disque de papier de verre. La rotation du plateau ponceuse est possible grâce au mouvement rotatif du moteur électrique qui constitue l’appareil. La ponceuse excentrique cumule le mode de fonctionnement des ponceuses vibrantes et orbitales, ce qui en fait un outil polyvalent et apprécié des bricoleurs. Son moteur a généralement une puissance de 300 à 800 watts. La ponceuse excentrique possède souvent un sac à poussière et/ou d’une sortie sur aspirateur pour ponceuse. Elle est facile à utiliser, car légère et maniable et s’utilise sur toutes les surfaces. Vous pouvez adapter la feuille abrasive en sélectionnant un grain de plus en plus fin, selon vos besoins. Avec une ponceuse excentrique, vous obtenez des finitions parfaites et précises sans aucune trace sur la surface à poncer.

La ponceuse orbitale

La ponceuse orbitale est constituée également d’un plateau ponceuse rotative, sur lequel s’adapte un disque d’abrasif. Elle peut aussi être équipée d’un dispositif qui lui permet d’osciller en dehors de la rotation, ce qui en fait alors une ponceuse excentrique ! Son plateau circulaire peut disposer de plusieurs diamètres différents. Vous pouvez y adapter une mousse de polissage ou encore une peau de lustrage et obtenir ainsi une polisseuse ou une lustreuse d’appoint. Son moteur est doté d’une puissance de 200 à 800 watts. Très légère, la ponceuse orbitale peut être utilisée sur toutes les surfaces (à l’exception des angles) en utilisant des abrasifs de plus en plus fins. Comparativement aux ponceuses excentriques, la ponceuse orbitale offre une mi-finition, car elle peut laisser des traces circulaires sur les supports traités.

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