Shop Fox W1685
#2 in Single-stageFull review
A cheap, strong bag collector for a hobby shop on 120 V that mostly needs to keep up with a planer and table saw.
Grizzly $470$470
The Shop Fox W1685 is the better dust collector overall, rated 3.6 to 3.3. The Shop Fox W1685 leads on warranty and suction. The Shop Fox W1685 costs $55 less ($470 vs $525).
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
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Shop Fox W1685 for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and suction (10.1 in of static pressure vs 9 in of static pressure).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every single-stage dust collector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Shop Fox W1685 | Grizzly G1028Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 79 $0.37 per cfm ($470, 1,280 cfm) | 73 $0.40 per cfm ($525, 1,300 cfm) |
| Airflow 15% | 78 1,280 cfm maximum | 80 1,300 cfm maximum |
| Suction 10% | 57 10.1 in of static pressure | 44 9 in of static pressure |
| Filtration 25% | 54 2.5 micron | 54 2.5 micron |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Shop Fox W1685 | Grizzly G1028Z2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Motor | 1.5 HP | 1.5 HP |
| Airflow | 1,280 cfm | 1,300 cfm |
| Static pressure | 10.1 in | 9 in |
| Filter | bag, 2.5 micron | bag, 2.5 micron |
| Inlet | 6 in | 6 in |
| Collection | 40 gal | 42.6 gal |
| Build | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |