Disclaimer: we received this product free of charge for the purpose of this review and all thoughts and opinions are our own.
HOZO was founded in 2021 and they are an innovative technology company that designs and develops smart measuring and creative tools for professionals and DIY enthusiasts. Their product range included digital measuring devices, modular rulers, laser measurement tools and creative workshop equipment. With users in more than 65 countries, HOZO continues to redefine precision, creativity and efficiency in modern tool design. We recently tried out both the HOZO NeoBlade Wireless Ultrasonic Cutter – Creator Combo Set and the NeoRuler Go – 41 Piece Premium Gift Combo and now we’ve had the opportunity to try out another of their smart tools – the NeoSander.
My husband is a keen model maker and often need to use sandpaper or a rotary tool to smooth off plastic or wooden parts so he was more than happy to take a look at The NeoSander.
The small reciprocating detail sander is a small handheld device that vibrates a sanding head at up to 13000 strokes per minute. The controls are simple, just a power switch and then a sliding control to vary the stroke length. It is charged using a USB-C cable and is not too heavy so fits easily into your hand. It’s difficult to say how long the battery lasts as I haven’t used it enough yet but if it was to run out when you’re in the middle of sanding you can simply plug it in and carry on using it rather than having to wait for it to re-charge.
The base model NeoSander (RRP £53) comes with a set of 8 different heads and 8 sheets of pre-cut self-adhesive sandpaper in a range of grits from 180 to 1500. To use, simply peel off a piece of sandpaper to suit the head and fit the head to the sander. The heads come in different shapes and sizes so there is always one to suit the job.
My husband has found it really useful for sanding down wooden parts and plastic, it’s particularly good at removing the plastic mould marks that you get when you pop out the plastic from the sprue. We also think this would be brilliant if you do a lot of 3D printing as it would be invaluable for cleaning up the 3D prints.
There are other accessories available, my husband now has his eye on the set of 64 colour coded heads which would mean he could have every head available in every grit and would save him a lot of peeling and swapping paper between different jobs.
My husband is really impressed with the performance especially compared to a rotary tool. As the sander uses a linear motion rather than rotary it is much easier to keep control and sanding marks are reduced. The detail heads make getting into the smallest parts simple and the other heads are good for curved parts or corners. The stroke length can be reduced to less than a mm so there is little danger of overunning onto the wrong part.
The NeoSander may be small enough to disappear into a drawer, but don’t let its size fool you. This little powerhouse makes the tedious business of sanding remarkably satisfying, tackling fiddly corners, awkward curves and tiny details with the sort of precision that would have most rotary tools waving a white flag. Whether it’s model making, 3D printing projects, crafting or general workshop tinkering, it takes much of the effort out of achieving a professional-looking finish. And with Father’s Day fast approaching, it’s the kind of gift that will delight any dad who loves building, fixing or creating things. Practical, clever and genuinely useful, it’s a tool that’s far more exciting than another pair of novelty socks!!
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