The best delta sanders, compared.
Top pick: Metabo FMS 200 Intec – Highest score in the set: 4.5 from 411 UK reviews at £38.99. Multi-sander with a triangular plate, not a single-purpose delta. The included-components text mixes languages. Best value: DEKOPRO 180 W corded – £21.99 with 4.2 from 404 UK reviews. Reviewers say the dust collector misses fine dust, and the switch needs two hands in at least one review. Updated October 2026.
You use it on corners, skirting, architrave, window frames, stairs and furniture repairs that a round random-orbit pad cannot reach. Corded 230 V models suit a long prep session. A cordless 18 V or 20 V kit suits a short job with no trailing lead. You compare stroke, variable speed, pad rotation, dust port and the grit mix in the box. A mains tool needs a BS 1363 plug. A built-in dust box is convenience, not workshop extraction. Read the photos so you do not buy a mis-tagged orbital. Stroke, dust and sheets are in the [delta sander buying guide](/hub/sanders/delta-sander/sub/delta-sander-buying-guide). A delta sander is a small triangular-pad tool for internal corners and narrow returns. Larger flats on the same tool still need a light touch, or you round the arris. The 200 is in that group: confirm which base is in the box.
You use it on corners, skirting, architrave, window frames, stairs and furniture repairs that a round random-orbit pad cannot reach. Corded 230 V models suit a long prep session.
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Metabo’s FMS 200 at £38.99 carries 4.5 stars from 411 reviews—the strongest trust signal below Bosch in this set. It is a multi-sander: the triangular plate handles corners but the machine is not a single-purpose delta only. Reviewers pair it with extractor attachments and Metabo abrasives for strong Velcro hold. Soft-grip and case appeal to regular users. Included-components text mixes languages on the listing; verify plates in the box on delivery. Choose it over Einhell when you want a wider base system at a similar shelf price to the cordless DEKOPRO kit.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want the highest-scoring tool in this set for regular corners, and a wider base system at a similar shelf price to the cordless kit.
Less suitable: You want a pure delta with a stated stroke, or a simple one-plate machine with sheets in the box.
Specifications
Common questions
What power does the Metabo FMS 200 Intec listing show?
The listing says corded electric at 230 V. It does not confirm a BS 1363 plug in the text, so check the photos. It is a mains tool, not a battery kit.
Does the box include sanding sheets?
Sheets are not on the included-components line. That line also mixes languages, so confirm the plates and any abrasives when the box arrives.
How is dust handled on the Metabo FMS 200 Intec?
The listing names a cartridge filter. Reviews mention use with an extractor attachment. A cartridge is not the same as a measured indoor wood-dust test.
Bosch’s PDA 180 at £80.01 is the longevity reference in this amazon set: 4.4 from 901 UK reviews and decades-long predecessor stories in comments. Tool-free pad rotation and optional tongue or lamella attachments justify the premium over £35 corded tools if you sand furniture or trim often. Listing dimensions are clearly wrong, so do not use them. Sheets and attachments are a running cost; budget for genuine Bosch consumables. It is the upgrade path when Einhell failure stories worry you and MAXXT’s weight puts you off.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You sand furniture or trim often and you want the longest UK review history in this set.
Less suitable: You need a one-off under £40, or a listing that already states the stroke and the dust-port size.
Specifications
Common questions
What power does the Bosch PDA 180 listing show?
The listing says corded electric, with 240 V in the technical details. It does not confirm a BS 1363 plug in the text. Check the photos. Dimension figures on that listing are wrong and are not used here.
Does the box include sanding sheets?
Sheets are not listed. Tongue or lamella attachments are optional extras, so budget for consumables if you sand trim often.
How is dust handled on the Bosch PDA 180?
Dust extraction is not detailed on the listing. Do not invent a port size. For indoor wood, treat extraction and a mask as your plan, not an unstated canister.
DOVAMAN’s L5 APEX costs £35.12 but rests on just 14 UK reviews at 4.3 stars—too small a pool to treat as proven. The 130 W motor and sub-1 kg weight suit door and furniture touch-up where you do not need Draper-level power. The transparent dust box is convenient for garage work; do not equate it with HSE-grade indoor wood-dust control. Compact size appears in recent reviews for prep before paint. If you need certainty, spend similar money on Einhell’s larger review base or jump to Bosch for longevity.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a compact corded detail sander around £35 for occasional prep, and you accept a small review sample.
Less suitable: You need a large UK review base, variable speed, or a named vacuum-port diameter.
Specifications
Common questions
What power does the DOVAMAN L5 APEX listing show?
The listing says corded electric at 230 V, with a 130 W motor and 12,000 rpm stated. It does not confirm a BS 1363 plug in the text. Speed control is not stated.
Does the box include sanding sheets?
The listing includes 12 sheets, and the bullets name P80 and P180. That is not a full ladder from coarse to fine for a whole room.
How is dust handled on the DOVAMAN L5 APEX?
The listing names a transparent dust canister. It is convenient for garage work. It is not a claim that the box meets HSE wood-dust limits indoors.
MAXXT’s brushless triangle sander is the priciest listing here at £137.40, with only twelve UK reviews at 4.3 stars. The 350 W motor and six speed steps suit aggressive corner work if you accept 2.24 kg item weight—fatigue on overhead detail is a real issue. Title and included-components text disagree (triangle versus random orbital wording)—read carefully before buy. Ten sheets and vacuum-compatible dust collection are pluses; Mirka sheet compatibility is an unanswered listing question. Pick it for brushless features, not for review depth.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want brushless power and a stated 3 mm orbit for aggressive corner work, and you have checked the photos show a triangle pad.
Less suitable: You sand overhead, you want a deep UK review sample, or you are not sure the listing is a delta rather than a round orbital.
Specifications
Common questions
What power does the MAXXT R7310-M-UK listing show?
The listing says corded electric, 230 V AC, and a 350 W brushless motor with six speeds. It does not confirm a BS 1363 plug in the text. The title claims a 3 mm orbit.
Does the box include sanding sheets?
The listing includes 10 sheets. The title and the included-components text disagree on triangle versus random orbital, so check the photos show a triangle pad.
How is dust handled on the MAXXT R7310-M-UK?
The listing mentions integrated collection and vacuum-compatible wording. It does not name a port diameter. At 2.24 kg it is heavy for overhead detail.
The DEKOPRO corded mouse sander is the cheapest tool in this set at £21.99 on amazon.co.uk, with 4.2 stars from 404 UK reviews on 19 October 2026. It suits shelves, window sills and light filler prep where you accept a basic dust collector that reviewers say misses fine dust—glasses and a mask are commonly recommended. Fifteen sheets in the box help a first job; hook-and-loop is praised for holding paper better than some multi-tools. The on/off switch needs two hands in at least one review. It is not a stand-in for a large orbital on big flats, and it is the rational pick when cost matters more than decades of service.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want the lowest-priced corded mouse sander in this set for shelves, window sills and light filler, and you will wear a mask.
Less suitable: You need a shop-vac port, a one-handed switch, or a tool you expect to use every week for years.
Specifications
Common questions
What power does the DEKOPRO 180 W corded listing show?
The listing says corded electric, with 230 V in the technical details. It does not confirm a BS 1363 plug, so check the photos. The bullets state 13,000 rpm.
Does the box include sanding sheets?
Yes. The listing includes 15 sandpapers on a hook-and-loop pad. That is a first job, not a full grit ladder for a whole room.
How is dust handled on the DEKOPRO 180 W corded?
The listing names a built-in dust collector. Reviewers say it misses fine dust. Wear a mask indoors. The box is not a shop-vac port.
The DEKOPRO 20 V kit at £39.99 targets buyers who want a mouse sander without a trailing lead. UK reviewers describe plaster wall prep before emulsion and light periodic use; 4.2 stars from 151 reviews is moderate trust. You get a 2.0 Ah battery and three detail attachments—check whether 20 V DEKOPRO fits any tools you already own, because it is not Makita or Milwaukee. Runtime limits long skirting runs; keep a corded tool for whole-room mains work. Dust attachment helps but fine plaster and wood dust still need a mask indoors.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want the only cordless mouse sander in this set for short plaster and snagging jobs.
Less suitable: You already own an 18 V trade platform, or you need uninterrupted power for a whole stair run.
Specifications
Common questions
What power does the DEKOPRO 20 V cordless kit listing show?
The listing is a 20 V battery kit with a 2.0 Ah battery and a charger. Watts are not stated. The bullets state 13,000 OPM. The battery does not fit Makita or Milwaukee packs.
Does the box include sanding sheets?
Yes. The listing includes 12 sandpapers plus three attachments. Runtime for a whole room of skirting is not stated.
How is dust handled on the DEKOPRO 20 V cordless kit?
The bullets name a vacuum attachment. Fine plaster and wood dust still need a mask indoors. The attachment is not a claim of workshop extraction.
Einhell’s TC-DS 20 E at £33.95 is the balanced DIY corded pick in this set for many UK buyers: 4.1 from 240 reviews, variable speed, a rotatable triangle pad and a 36 mm dust port that suits shop vacs better than a sealed box alone. Reviewers like low vibration feel and value; they criticise thin sheets that overheat and a cluster of early motor failures within weeks on some units. Keep packaging for returns if the tool dies quickly. Listing voltage is 220 V text—confirm BS 1363 plug in photos before buy. It outclasses the cheapest DEKOPRO on features if you will sand trim regularly.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You sand trim regularly and want variable speed plus a vacuum port without paying Bosch money.
Less suitable: You want the cheapest one-off tool, or you cannot return a unit that fails in the first weeks.
Specifications
Common questions
What power does the Einhell TC-DS 20 E listing show?
The listing says corded, with 220 V in the text, a 200 W motor and variable 12,000–22,000 rpm. A 220 V line does not prove the plug. Confirm a BS 1363 plug in the photos.
Does the box include sanding sheets?
The listing includes nine sheets of mixed grits. Reviewers criticise thin sheets that overheat. Nine sheets will not cover a whole-room grit ladder.
How is dust handled on the Einhell TC-DS 20 E?
The listing names a 36 mm adapter, which suits a shop vac better than a sealed box alone. That is still not a measured indoor wood-dust test. Keep the box if a motor fails early.
Draper’s Storm Force 69039 sits at £28.40 with 4.0 stars from only 21 UK reviews, so the score is thin evidence. The 280 W motor is louder than some buyers expect but reviewers who wanted power over quiet report efficient detail work. Three sheets give a coarse-to-medium spread; you will buy more quickly on skirting jobs. Tri-base marketing differs from pure delta wording—treat it as a corner-capable mains sander with hook-and-loop. Dimensions in the listing table look unreliable; judge ergonomics in hand if possible before a long stair project.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a higher-watt corded detail sander under £30, and you will judge the grip in your hand before a long stair job.
Less suitable: You need a large UK review sample, a confirmed pure delta pad, or a quiet tool in an occupied room.
Specifications
Common questions
What power does the Draper Storm Force 69039 listing show?
The listing says corded, 230 V, and 280 W, with variable speed stated. It does not confirm a BS 1363 plug in the text. The review sample is 21 ratings at 4.0, which is thin evidence.
Does the box include sanding sheets?
Yes. Three sheets, at 60, 80 and 120 grit. They run out quickly on a skirting run, so plan to buy more.
How is dust handled on the Draper Storm Force 69039?
The listing mentions dust extraction but does not name a port size or a canister. Do not treat that line as a shop-vac fitting. Listing dimensions look unreliable.
Eight amazon.co.uk delta sanders were scored from the listings as of 19 October 2026. Weights sum to 100. Star ratings, review counts and review themes come from those amazon.co.uk listings. There was no lab test, and no model is called the safest or the quietest.
Amazon evidence
40%Star rating scaled, then review count. A UK sample of several hundred written reviews scores higher than a star line from 12 or 14 ratings. Early motor-failure reports, a mixed-language components line, and a title that clashes with the box come off this block.
Listing clarity
35%Pad described as a triangle or detail plate, stroke or OPM stated, voltage usable on a UK domestic socket or clearly a battery kit, dust port or collector named, and sheets or grit mix named. A missing stroke, a 220 V line without a confirmed BS 1363 plug, or triangle-versus-orbital wording costs points.
Value
25%Shelf price in GBP against a corded or cordless detail sander a UK buyer can use for corners. The lowest price does not win when the dust path is only a leaking box and the switch is awkward, but a large review count at £21.99 still beats a thin sample at £137.
The checks run in this order: the job and the pad shape, mains or battery, stroke and speed, then dust and the sheets in the box. Eight amazon.co.uk listings were scored on 19 October 2026. There was no lab test. A star line from 12 reviews does not equal one from several hundred.
A delta sander is a small triangular-pad tool for internal corners and narrow returns. A round random-orbit pad cannot get into skirting, architrave, window frames, stairs and furniture repairs in the same way. Larger flats on the same tool still need a light touch, or you round the arris. Multi-base machines add finger or profile plates. The Metabo FMS 200 is in that group: confirm which base is in the box. It is not only a delta. Power source is the next split.
The delta tip cuts fast in a corner. Heavy pressure burns veneer and rounds the arris. Keep the grit sharp and the touch light.
DEKOPRO reviews say the collector misses fine dust. A plastic canister is not HSE extraction for indoor wood. Use a mask, and do not dry-sweep.
Draper lists 280 W and MAXXT 350 W. Stroke, sheet supply and a real review count still decide the job. Einhell reviews include early motor failures.
Internal corners and narrow returns need a sharp delta tip. A light touch still matters on the flat of the same pad, or you round the arris. The Metabo FMS 200 adds other plates in the range; confirm which base is in the box. Draper’s listing is tri-base marketing rather than a pure delta line, so treat it as a corner-capable mains sander and judge the grip in your hand. Corded 230 V, or 240 V on the Bosch listing, suits whole-room trim and stairs.
Einhell lists a 36 mm adapter. MAXXT mentions vacuum compatibility without a port diameter. Metabo ships a cartridge filter. DEKOPRO’s corded collector and DOVAMAN’s transparent canister are convenience. Reviews say the DEKOPRO box misses fine dust. None of these boxes is a promise that indoor wood dust meets HSE guidance. For much indoor sanding, HSE expects extraction and respiratory protection at APF 20. Do not dry-sweep, and do not sand lead paint without a survey.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You are prepping skirting and filler before emulsion and you want a corded mouse under £40. The DEKOPRO 180 W is £21.99, with 4.2 from 404 reviews. Reviewers say the dust box misses fine dust, so wear a mask. It is the best value in this set.
You sand corners often and you want the highest score in this set. The Metabo FMS 200 Intec is £38.99, with 4.5 from 411 reviews. It is a multi-sander, so confirm the plates in the box. The included-components text mixes languages.
You want the only cordless mouse sander here for plaster and snagging. The 20 V kit is £39.99, with a 2.0 Ah battery and 4.2 from 151 reviews. It does not fit Makita or Milwaukee, and runtime for a whole stair run is not stated.
The top pick is the Metabo FMS 200 Intec, at £38.99, with 4.5 from 411 UK reviews. It has the highest score in this set. It is a multi-sander with a triangular plate, not a single-purpose delta, and the included-components text mixes languages. The best value is the DEKOPRO 180 W corded sander at £21.99, with 4.2 from 404 reviews. Reviewers say the dust collector misses fine dust. A thin sample at £137.40 does not take the value award. There was no lab test.
Metabo FMS 200 Intec
Highest score in the set: 4.5 from 411 UK reviews at £38.99. Multi-sander with a triangular plate, not a single-purpose delta. The included-components text mixes languages.
DEKOPRO 180 W corded
£21.99 with 4.2 from 404 UK reviews. Reviewers say the dust collector misses fine dust, and the switch needs two hands in at least one review.
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