Our Recommendation: Makita 18V LXT Lithium‑Ion Cordless 5″ Random Orbit Sander at Amazon for $123.03 Makita came out on top in our hands-on testing of the best random orbital sanders ...

But fans of Ryobi power tools might be wise to take a close look at the company's 5-inch Random Orbital Sander, which promises a mix of power and finesse that anyone with skin in the woodworking ...

Orbital sanders are built with a hook and loop pad ... Its 12,000 OPM max speed and 2.5-amp output had no trouble removing material and sanding my testing piece to a stain-ready smoothness ...