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 filtration, value and airflow. The JET DC-1200VX-BK1 wins on warranty and suction. The Shop Fox W1685 costs $275.17 less ($470 vs $745.17).
JET DC-1200VX-BK1
#8 in Single-stageFull review
A chip collector for a shop that mainly needs planer and jointer shavings handled and values JET’s warranty. Fine dust needs a canister upgrade.
Amazon $745.17$745.17
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 filtration (2.5 micron vs 96% at 30 micron), value ($0.37 per cfm ($470, 1,280 cfm) vs $0.62 per cfm ($745.17, 1,200 cfm)) and airflow (1,280 cfm maximum vs 1,200 cfm maximum).
- Choose the JET DC-1200VX-BK1 for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and suction (11.5 in of static pressure vs 10.1 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 | JET DC-1200VX-BK1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 79 $0.37 per cfm ($470, 1,280 cfm) | 49 $0.62 per cfm ($745.17, 1,200 cfm) |
| Airflow 15% | 78 1,280 cfm maximum | 70 1,200 cfm maximum |
| Suction 10% | 57 10.1 in of static pressure | 72 11.5 in of static pressure |
| Filtration 25% | 54 2.5 micron | 0 96% at 30 micron |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Shop Fox W1685 | JET DC-1200VX-BK1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Motor | 1.5 HP | 2 HP |
| Airflow | 1,280 cfm | 1,200 cfm |
| Static pressure | 10.1 in | 11.5 in |
| Filter | bag, 2.5 micron | bag, 96% at 30 micron |
| Inlet | 6 in | 6 in |
| Collection | 40 gal | 39.6 gal |
| Build | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 240 V |
| Noise | - | 80 dB |
| Weight | - | 138 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |