BLACK+DECKER Mouse 55W Detail Sander with 6 Sanding Sheets, BEW230-GB
Reviewed 9 August 2026 · price checked live
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We track BLACK+DECKER Mouse 55W Detail Sander with 6 Sanding alongside 27 other power, garden & hand tools products, comparing it on rating, how many people have rated it and what it currently costs. According to the listing: Easy to use and incredibly versatile the BLACK+DECKER Mouse is the perfect tool for tackling intricate and detailed sanding jobs. Whether you’re refinishing furniture. The BLACK+DECKER Mouse sander has been a staple in DIY tool boxes around the World since 1998 and is often credited as one of the original detail sanders. Those are the seller's own claims rather than our testing, so treat them as a starting point. On Amazon it holds 4.5 out of 5 from 15,789 ratings. What that score is worth next to its rivals is set out below.
- Brand
- BLACK+DECKER
- Amazon rating
- 4.5 / 5 from 15,789 ratings
- vs Power, Garden & Hand Tools
- level with the category median of 4.5
- Rank in category
- 8 of 28 rated power, garden & hand tools we track
- Price position
- Mid-priced (category spans £5.99 to £76.60)
- How proven
- Well established, above-average review volume
How it compares in Power, Garden & Hand Tools
Across the 28 rated power, garden & hand tools products we track, the typical score is 4.5 out of 5. This one sits at 4.5, which is around the middle of the category. Ratings alone will not separate it from its rivals here, so price and the specifics below matter more than the star count.
It carries 15,789 ratings against a category median of 5,661. That is enough of a base to take the score seriously without treating it as settled.
On price it sits in the middle third of a category running from £5.99 to £76.60, where the midpoint is about £19.99. That is the part of the range where most sensible buys sit, neither cutting corners nor paying for the name.
Worked out from the 28 power, garden & hand tools products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
Key features
- MAKES EASY WORK OF DETAIL SANDING: Easy to use and incredibly versatile the BLACK+DECKER Mouse is the perfect tool for tackling intricate and detailed sanding jobs. Whether you’re refinishing furniture, removing paint or rust, or working on tight corners and narrow spaces, the Mouse sander delivers smooth results every time.
- RECOGNISED ALL OVER THE WORLD: The BLACK+DECKER Mouse sander has been a staple in DIY tool boxes around the World since 1998 and is often credited as one of the original detail sanders. Its unique shape and functionality set a standard for detail sanders in the market.
- POWERFUL 55W MOTOR: Equipped with a powerful 55W motor that delivers an impressive 11,000 RPM, allowing you to complete sanding projects quickly and efficiently.
- COMPACT DESIGN: Inspired by the computer mouse, the BLACK+DECKER Mouse gets you closer to the work surface for greater control over intricate, detailed sanding jobs.
- LIGHTWEIGHT AND ERGONOMIC: Features rubber grips for superior comfort and precise control, making it easy to handle and manoeuvre.
- TEAR DROP SHAPED BASE: Provides easy access to tight corners and intricate spaces, allowing for precise sanding in areas that are typically hard to reach with larger conventional sanders.
