Rank #10 in Best Oscillating Multi Tool 2026: 10 Ranked, Spec by Spec
Einhell TC-MG 250 CE Oscillating Multi Tool, 250W
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Einhell TC-MG 250 CE is a corded 250W oscillating multi-tool, the cheapest item in this guide at £47.01 and the one sitting at number 10. The Amazon listing carries a 4.4 rating from 339 ratings, and the box holds a scraper, a plunge saw blade for wood and plastic, a dust extraction adapter, a kink protection grommet, a hexagon key and nine sanding discs (3x K60, 3x K80, 3x K120) for wood and metal.
The figure worth checking on this one is the speed. The title promises up to 40,000rpm, but the specification further down the same listing gives a minimum speed of 22,000 RPM — and 22,000-23,000rpm is exactly where the other corded tools in this guide stop. Read both numbers together and the 40,000rpm is the top of a variable-speed dial, not the speed the tool runs at when you pull the trigger. Its 1.31 kg puts it at the light end of the corded group, though the owner comment quoted below finds the weight noticeable over a long session. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing for the Einhell TC-MG 250 CE, not from any testing we carried out.
How those 339 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 | £47.01 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 339 ratings |
| Power rating | 250 W, mains (power source listed as ac) |
| Maximum rotational speed (as listed) | 40,000 RPM |
| Minimum speed (as listed) | 22,000 RPM |
| Item weight | 1.31 kg |
| Model number | 4465185 (TC-MG 250 CE) |
| Included components | Multifunctional tool, suction adapter, 9 sandpapers for wood and metal (3x K60, 3x K80, 3x K120), 1x scraper, 1x plunge saw blade (wood/plastic), 1x kink protection grommet, 1x hexagon key |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great bit of kit. Handy to have for DIY jobs around the house. Seems to be a solid piece of kit, well made. The only negatives is the weight can be noticeable during use for longer periods of time, also the noise is loud especially 3 to 6 settings when working inside, recommend wearing earbuds or ear defenders if working in an small enclosed environment.”
Verified purchase“I wanted one of these but the cordless versions are too expensive. This is perfect, reasonable price and probably more powerful than a cordless. Have used it many many times”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Oscillating Multi Tool 2026: 10 Ranked, Spec by Spec.
Questions people ask
Does the Einhell TC-MG 250 CE really run at 40,000rpm?
The listing itself gives a maximum rotational speed of 40,000 RPM and a minimum speed of 22,000 RPM, so the headline figure is the top of the speed range; the listing says there is a speed regulation feature so you can dial it down to suit the material.
Is the Einhell TC-MG 250 CE corded or cordless?
Corded. The power source is listed as ac and the power rating is 250 W, so it runs from a mains socket. The listing gives no battery, no voltage and no charger.
What comes in the box?
Multifunctional tool, suction adapter, 9 sandpapers for wood and metal (3x K60, 3x K80, 3x K120), 1x scraper, 1x plunge saw blade (wood/plastic), 1x kink protection grommet and 1x hexagon key.
Can it be used with a dust extractor?
Yes. The listing says the dust extraction device mounts quickly and without tools, letting you connect a suction device such as a wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
How loud and how heavy does it feel in use?
The listing gives 1.31 kg. One reviewer describes the weight as noticeable during longer periods of use and the noise as loud, especially on settings 3 to 6, recommending ear defenders in a small enclosed space.
What jobs does the listing recommend it for?
The recommended uses field names sanding and scraping, and the description adds sawing, grinding, cutting and tile grouting on wood, plastic, metal and tile.
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