Grizzly G1028Z2
#10 in Single-stageFull review
A low cost bag collector for a garage shop that mainly needs chips off the floor from a planer or table saw. Add a canister filter if fine dust is the worry.
Grizzly $525$525
The Grizzly G1028Z2 rates 3.3 among single-stage dust collectors; the Laguna P|Flux 1 rates 3.2 among cyclone ones. The Grizzly G1028Z2 costs $2,974 less ($525 vs $3,499).
Laguna P|Flux 1
#6 in CycloneFull review
A 120 V HEPA cyclone for a woodworker who puts lung health first and works in a closed shop. It’s expensive for its airflow.
Amazon $3,499$3,499
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different build classes (single-stage and cyclone), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own build peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Grizzly G1028Z2 | Laguna P|Flux 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 73 $0.40 per cfm ($525, 1,300 cfm) | 7 $2.66 per cfm ($3,499, 1,314 cfm) |
| Airflow 15% | 80 1,300 cfm maximum | 65 1,314 cfm maximum |
| Suction 10% | 44 9 in of static pressure | 57 10.1 in of static pressure |
| Filtration 25% | 54 2.5 micron | 100 100% at 0.3 micron |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Grizzly G1028Z2 | Laguna P|Flux 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Motor | 1.5 HP | 1.5 HP |
| Airflow | 1,300 cfm | 1,314 cfm |
| Static pressure | 9 in | 10.1 in |
| Filter | bag, 2.5 micron | HEPA, 100% at 0.3 micron |
| Inlet | 6 in | 6 in |
| Collection | 42.6 gal | 25 gal |
| Build | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Noise | - | 70 dB |
| Remote | - | Yes |
| Weight | - | 232 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |