Rank #9 in Best Orbital Sander 2026: 10 Models Ranked — and the Amp Figures That Don't Add Up
SORAKO 350 W Random Orbital Sander, 125 mm, 16 Sheets
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The SORAKO 350 W Random Orbital Sander is a corded 125 mm sander selling for £35.91, and it takes ninth place in this guide. Its listing gives a 350 W motor running on 230 V, six speeds up to 13,000 rpm, a 1.62 kg body and 16 sheets of sandpaper in the box — four each of 80, 120, 180 and 240 grit, plus a dust bag and a 32 mm dust collection adapter.
The most useful thing about the numbers here is the one that is missing. SORAKO makes no amperage claim anywhere in the specification, so there is no amp figure to be wrong. At 230 V a 350 W motor draws roughly 1.5 A, which means a listing that printed "350 Amps" would be out by about 230 times — the same error the Bosch PEX listings carry. This one simply does not print it. What it does muddle is smaller: the title says 125 mm where the spec table says 5 inches, which is 127 mm; the grit rating is given as 240, the finest of the four grades supplied rather than the coarsest; and the "Battery Description" field reads "Corded Electric, 350W" on a tool with no battery. The score stands at 4.4 from 186 ratings, with 76% of the star breakdown at five stars and 7% at one star — though that breakdown adds up to 100, not 186. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing and the reviews left there, not from any testing of our own.
How those 186 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £35.91 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 186 ratings |
| Motor | 350 W at 230 V; no amperage figure given (as listed) |
| Speed | 6 settings, up to 13,000 rpm |
| Pad diameter | 125 mm in the title, 5 inches (127 mm) in the spec table (as listed) |
| Battery Description | Corded Electric, 350W (as listed) |
| Grit Rating | 240 (as listed) — the finest of the four grades in the box |
| Item Weight | 1.62 kg |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I've used this for a few DIY sanding jobs now and, overall, I'm very impressed with it. The six speed settings work well and make it easy to adjust depending on the material and job. The included 16 pieces of different sanding paper is also a great addition, as you can get started straight out of the box.The design provides a decent grip and, after the first couple of uses, it feels like a solid, well built tool that should prove pretty durable. There is some vibration while using it, but nothing I found particularly problematic.My only real criticism is that the power cable could be a little longer. Other than that, it's a very capable sander and good value for DIY use.”
Verified purchase“This is a fantastic powerful sander, excellent value for money compared to the competitors.It works just as well as my high-end Milwaukee.350 W motor so plenty of grunt for the 80 gritI do recommend anti-vibration gloves.Comes with all the accessories you would expect, including a vacuum cleaner or dust extractor and a selection of multi-grip papers to get you started.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Orbital Sander 2026: 10 Models Ranked — and the Amp Figures That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
How much power does the SORAKO 350 W sander have?
SORAKO lists a 350 W motor on 230 V with six speeds reaching 13,000 rpm. No amperage figure appears anywhere in the specification.
What sandpaper comes with it?
Four sheets each of 80, 120, 180 and 240 grit — 16 sheets in total — along with a dust bag and a 32 mm dust collection adapter.
Does it collect dust?
The listing describes a built-in ventilation design, an 8-hole dust suction base and a dust bag that unclips for cleaning.
What is the sanding disc diameter?
The title says 125 mm and the specification table says 5 inches, which is 127 mm. SORAKO lists both figures.
Is it corded?
Yes. The power source is given as Corded Electric, and the battery description field reads "Corded Electric, 350W" even though the tool takes no battery.
What jobs does SORAKO recommend it for?
Wood polishing, rust removal, metal polishing, furniture repair, paint stain removal and DIY. The first bullet adds that it is not for grinding walls or lime.
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