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title: "BOSCH GEX18V-5N 18V Brushless 5 Inch Cordless Random Orbit Sander (Bare Tool)"
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# 10,000 RPM constant speed 18V brushless motor power 8-hole dust collection system BOSCH GEX18V-5N 18V Brushless 5 Inch Cordless Random Orbit Sander (Bare Tool)

**Brand:** bosch
**Price:** Bs.3397
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Sand Smarter, Not Harder — Power, Precision, and Clean Results in Your Palm!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BOSCH GEX18V-5N 18V Brushless 5 Inch Cordless Random Orbit Sander (Bare Tool) by bosch
- **How much does it cost?** Bs.3397 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- bosch enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bosch brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smooth Operator:** Soft-start technology and constant speed control ensure flawless finishes across diverse materials.
- • **Dust-Free Workspace:** Mobile dust collection with vacuum hose interface or dust bag keeps your environment clean and professional.
- • **Power Meets Portability:** Cordless 18V brushless motor delivers stock removal power rivaling corded sanders without the hassle of cords.
- • **Ready for the Long Haul:** Lightweight 2.4 lbs tool with efficient battery use supports extended projects without compromising comfort.
- • **Ergonomic Palm-Grip Control:** Compact, balanced design with vibration dampening minimizes fatigue and maximizes precision in tight spaces.

## Overview

The BOSCH GEX18V-5N is a cordless 18V brushless 5-inch random orbit sander designed for professionals seeking powerful stock removal with ergonomic comfort. Featuring a vibration-dampened palm grip, soft-start technology, and a versatile dust collection system, it delivers smooth, consistent speed up to 10,000 RPM. Lightweight and compact, it excels in hard-to-reach areas while offering intuitive controls and a 5-year warranty, making it a must-have for millennial managers who demand efficiency and clean workspaces.

## Description

This 18V random orbit sander features a well-balanced ergonomic palm grip, which allows your hand to be closest to the work material to avoid tilting and pressing down, for best results. The easy-to-reach on/off switch offers intuitive operation. It has a vibration dampening element to help minimize user fatigue. The Bosch GEX18V-5 Brushless 5 In. Random Orbit Sander has a powerful 18V brushless motor, which delivers similar stock removal to a corded sander. The speed selector delivers best results in different materials and applications. The sander has a 5 In. 8-hole sanding pad, which provides optimal dust collection when the sander is attached to a vacuum or a dust bag. The dust pad is ideal for both flat and concave/convex surfaces. The included dust bag allows mobile dust collection, while the tool has an interface for vacuum hose attachment. The sander has a compact shape with close-to-the-workpiece design for control in hard-to-reach areas. It also has soft-start technology, constant speed and a hook-and-loop backing pad.

Review: Really an excellent sander - comfortable to use! - I'm mostly invested in Milwaukee but have several 18V Bosch tools and so far they have all been excellent - and the battery packs are a better value with fantastic performance and longevity for me so far. I do not like the ergonomics and poor weight distribution of pretty much all the palm and RO sanders on the market but this Bosch stood out for its design differences. I thought about it for a year and finally bought it. Wow, it really is fantastic. Enough that I would say it's worth someone buying and investing in the packs/charger even if it's the only Bosch they will use. The dust chute is cast zinc, well made, and helps to dissipate any heat generated during long operation. It's configured best for right handers but the fantstic ergonomics and balance of this tool make it easy and comfortable (and controllable) to use in any rotational position with either hand. I'm a lefty and had no problem holding it "backwards" to put the chute opposite of my body in use, and also no problem keeping control and finesse in my right hand. The simple push button is wonderful, too...easy to operate and also completely out of the way if you're shifting around. Dust collection works really well but I don't often use the dust bags on tools (indoors on occasion, or a vac hose). Speed control works great - higher settings do of course eat up a little more juice but the difference isn't huge, surprisingly. I was a little skeptical whether the 4Ah packs would be sufficient for work but man they really do last a long time!! And they are wonderfully balanced and out of the way despite sticking out to the rear so far from the pad. The 6Ah packs do put some weight to the rear but they're still doable and don't affect control much in use unless you get sloppy while moving the tool on/off the work. As an example, with a fully charged 4Ah pack I was able to sand both sides of a pretty rough 4x8 sheet of sheathing plywood with 40g paper, including edges and some corner rounding, and still had one bar left on the battery. I didn't time it but it was a good long uninterrupted haul on speed 5 - probably 30 minutes or so. For most jobs and if you can turn it off intermittently to let the cell voltage rebound, I'm pretty sure the run time will be longer than that (or if you can use a lower speed setting, but again it's not a huge difference there). I really can't think of anything to complain about with this tool. It's true, you won't be able to check battery charge with the pack on the tool...no big deal. The pad is very good quality, too. Take note: the red foam is sold as medium firmness and is marked with an "M" on the edge of the pad. If you want other pads then it gets confusing and apparently Bosch knows but isn't going to fix. Their "soft" accessory pad with white foam and a black plastic backing is actually pretty much exactly the same is the stock red medium pad. Undetectable difference. You can buy both as replacements but the red pad is usually more expensive for some reason (part vs. accessory maybe). The "extra soft" pad is actually nice and soft with a good amount of squish. It's worth buying (marked with an "S" on the pad and a grey plastic backing). It's good for larger profiles and pretty decent on sharper angles and corners (with care of course). If you're after super soft then you'll want to buy the open cell foam interface pads from some company and probably will want film-backed discs there instead of thicker paper-backed. Material removal rate is of course governed by the grit you choose, and this is not a tool where you want to press harder or dwell longer to try to make a finer grit do "better" where a coarser grit is smarter. Comparatively speaking the material removal with this sander is very good but maybe not as much as comparable electric sanders - and of course a 6" pad does more/faster work still. This sander is a winner, though, no regrets and highly recommended. Also, it's not stated anywhere, but if you change pads and want to help the rubber shield last the longest, you'll want to smear a very thin layer of light viscosity silicone grease on the pad backing when you swap. I'd suggest real silicone over SuperLube standard grease (that company makes both). Those rubber shields are cheap enough but a pain to replace - if your pad is spinning up and not dampening the rotation with no load, then it's probably time for a replacement of the shield.
Review: Very versatile, strongly built, I strongly recommend it. - Bosch are really doing nice tools. I have a drill, so strong and now this sander, really happy. Vers stable, works so well. Come in hand exactly the right way, powerful and very versatile. Can only recommend it.

## Features

- CORDLESS, POWERFUL RANDOM ORBIT SANDER: Combines compact palm grip build with power for stock removal similar to a corded sander
- ERGONOMIC PALM-GRIP DESIGN: Helps provide maximum control and convenience
- MOBILE DUST COLLECTION: Allows choice of dust bag or vacuum hose attachment using a vac hose interface
- EASY-TO-REACH ON/OFF SWITCH: Offers intuitive operation
- VIBRATION DAMPENING ELEMENT: Helps minimize user fatigue
- COMPACT SHAPE: Features close-to-the-workpiece design for control in hard-to-reach areas
- SOFT-START TECHNOLOGY: Reduces startup torque to ease into the workpiece
- CONSTANT SPEED: Provides smooth operation and reliable speed under load
- HOOK-AND-LOOP BACKING PAD: Conforms to many contours
- Bosch 18V cordless power tools are covered by a five year limited warranty. For more information, visit manufacturer’s website

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| AC Adapter Current | 5 Amps |
| ASIN | B09FYN56WF |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Description | Lithium-Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | #66,763 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #42 in Power Random Orbit Sanders |
| Brand | Bosch |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (597) |
| Date First Available | October 22, 2021 |
| Description Pile | Lithium-Ion |
| Disc Diameter | 5 inches |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Grit Type | Medium |
| Handle/Lever Placement | Top |
| Included Components | (1) Dust Bag, (1) GEX18V-5 18V Brushless 5 In. Random Orbit Sander, (1) Medium Backing Pad, (1) Sanding Disc |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 2.4 pounds |
| Item model number | GEX18V-5N |
| Manufacturer | Bosch |
| Material | Blend |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 10000 RPM |
| Part Number | GEX18V-5N |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 8.8"L x 6"W x 4.3"H |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Style | Tool Only |
| UPC | 000346657845 |
| Voltage | 18 Volts |
| Warranty Description | Bosch 18V cordless power tools are covered by a five year limited warranty. For details, visit https://rb-pt.io/PowerToolWarranty or call 1-877-BOSCH99 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Bosch
- **Grit Type:** Medium
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Product Dimensions:** 8.8"L x 6"W x 4.3"H
- **Voltage:** 18 Volts

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Which battery do I purchase with this sander?**
A: The GEX18V-5N Sander works with Bosch 18V Lithium Ion battery. We recommend to start at 4.Ah uo to 8.0Ah battery for a longer run time. For further assistance, contact us at 1-877-BOSCH99 (1-877-267-2499) from Mon-Fri 7A-7P CST.

**Q: Can this be used as a polisher to polish cars / headlights?**
A: Yes. You can buy the buffing pads on Amazon

**Q: What is the RPM for this product?**
A: The GEX18V-5N does not have RPM but OPM or Orbit Per Minute which is 6,000-10,000. For further assistance, contact us at 1-877-BOSCH99 (1-877-267-2499) from Mon-Fri 7A-7P CST.

**Q: Is this product similar to surfprep sander system? I can't justify spending several $100 on a sanding system for furniture flip**
A: This 18V random orbit sander features a well-balanced ergonomic palm grip, which allows your hand to be closest to the work material to avoid tilting and pressing down, for best results. The easy-to-reach on/off switch offers intuitive operation. It has a vibration dampening element to help minimize user fatigue. The Bosch GEX18V-5 Brushless 5 In. Random Orbit Sander has a powerful 18V brushless motor, which delivers similar stock removal to a corded sander. The speed selector delivers best results in different materials and applications. The sander has a 5 In. 8-hole sanding pad, which provides optimal dust collection when the sander is attached to a vacuum or a dust bag. The dust pad is ideal for both flat and concave/convex surfaces. The included dust bag allows mobile dust collection, while the tool has an interface for vacuum hose attachment. The sander has a compact shape with close-to-the-workpiece design for control in hard-to-reach areas. It also has soft-start technology, constant speed and a hook-and-loop backing pad. For further assistance, contact us at 1-877-BOSCH99 (1-877-267-2499) from Mon-Fri 7AM-7PM CST.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really an excellent sander - comfortable to use!
*by J***E on April 29, 2024*

I'm mostly invested in Milwaukee but have several 18V Bosch tools and so far they have all been excellent - and the battery packs are a better value with fantastic performance and longevity for me so far. I do not like the ergonomics and poor weight distribution of pretty much all the palm and RO sanders on the market but this Bosch stood out for its design differences. I thought about it for a year and finally bought it. Wow, it really is fantastic. Enough that I would say it's worth someone buying and investing in the packs/charger even if it's the only Bosch they will use. The dust chute is cast zinc, well made, and helps to dissipate any heat generated during long operation. It's configured best for right handers but the fantstic ergonomics and balance of this tool make it easy and comfortable (and controllable) to use in any rotational position with either hand. I'm a lefty and had no problem holding it "backwards" to put the chute opposite of my body in use, and also no problem keeping control and finesse in my right hand. The simple push button is wonderful, too...easy to operate and also completely out of the way if you're shifting around. Dust collection works really well but I don't often use the dust bags on tools (indoors on occasion, or a vac hose). Speed control works great - higher settings do of course eat up a little more juice but the difference isn't huge, surprisingly. I was a little skeptical whether the 4Ah packs would be sufficient for work but man they really do last a long time!! And they are wonderfully balanced and out of the way despite sticking out to the rear so far from the pad. The 6Ah packs do put some weight to the rear but they're still doable and don't affect control much in use unless you get sloppy while moving the tool on/off the work. As an example, with a fully charged 4Ah pack I was able to sand both sides of a pretty rough 4x8 sheet of sheathing plywood with 40g paper, including edges and some corner rounding, and still had one bar left on the battery. I didn't time it but it was a good long uninterrupted haul on speed 5 - probably 30 minutes or so. For most jobs and if you can turn it off intermittently to let the cell voltage rebound, I'm pretty sure the run time will be longer than that (or if you can use a lower speed setting, but again it's not a huge difference there). I really can't think of anything to complain about with this tool. It's true, you won't be able to check battery charge with the pack on the tool...no big deal. The pad is very good quality, too. Take note: the red foam is sold as medium firmness and is marked with an "M" on the edge of the pad. If you want other pads then it gets confusing and apparently Bosch knows but isn't going to fix. Their "soft" accessory pad with white foam and a black plastic backing is actually pretty much exactly the same is the stock red medium pad. Undetectable difference. You can buy both as replacements but the red pad is usually more expensive for some reason (part vs. accessory maybe). The "extra soft" pad is actually nice and soft with a good amount of squish. It's worth buying (marked with an "S" on the pad and a grey plastic backing). It's good for larger profiles and pretty decent on sharper angles and corners (with care of course). If you're after super soft then you'll want to buy the open cell foam interface pads from some company and probably will want film-backed discs there instead of thicker paper-backed. Material removal rate is of course governed by the grit you choose, and this is not a tool where you want to press harder or dwell longer to try to make a finer grit do "better" where a coarser grit is smarter. Comparatively speaking the material removal with this sander is very good but maybe not as much as comparable electric sanders - and of course a 6" pad does more/faster work still. This sander is a winner, though, no regrets and highly recommended. Also, it's not stated anywhere, but if you change pads and want to help the rubber shield last the longest, you'll want to smear a very thin layer of light viscosity silicone grease on the pad backing when you swap. I'd suggest real silicone over SuperLube standard grease (that company makes both). Those rubber shields are cheap enough but a pain to replace - if your pad is spinning up and not dampening the rotation with no load, then it's probably time for a replacement of the shield.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very versatile, strongly built, I strongly recommend it.
*by P***D on December 28, 2025*

Bosch are really doing nice tools. I have a drill, so strong and now this sander, really happy. Vers stable, works so well. Come in hand exactly the right way, powerful and very versatile. Can only recommend it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing tool
*by E***D on May 19, 2025*

Wow! This little guy works great. The size, noise level, variable speed, and quality of this machine is exceptional. Connected it to my shop vac and double wow! I couldn't believe how clean my work area was after sanding ceiling drywall plaster. This one is definitely worth having in your tool arsenal.

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