JET DC-1200VX-CK1
#1 in Single-stageFull review
A well built 2 HP canister collector with a long warranty for a shop with 240 V that wants single stage simplicity.
Amazon $1,099$1,099
The JET DC-1200VX-CK1 and the Shop Fox W1685 are evenly matched, rated 3.6 and 3.6. The JET DC-1200VX-CK1 leads on warranty and suction. The Shop Fox W1685 wins on value and airflow. The Shop Fox W1685 costs $629 less ($470 vs $1,099).
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
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 JET DC-1200VX-CK1 for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and suction (11.5 in of static pressure vs 10.1 in of static pressure).
- Choose the Shop Fox W1685 for value ($0.37 per cfm ($470, 1,280 cfm) vs $0.92 per cfm ($1,099, 1,200 cfm)) and airflow (1,280 cfm maximum vs 1,200 cfm maximum).
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 | JET DC-1200VX-CK1 | Shop Fox W1685 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 28 $0.92 per cfm ($1,099, 1,200 cfm) | 79 $0.37 per cfm ($470, 1,280 cfm) |
| Airflow 15% | 70 1,200 cfm maximum | 78 1,280 cfm maximum |
| Suction 10% | 72 11.5 in of static pressure | 57 10.1 in of static pressure |
| Filtration 25% | 59 86% at 2 micron | 54 2.5 micron |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| JET DC-1200VX-CK1 | Shop Fox W1685 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Motor | 2 HP | 1.5 HP |
| Airflow | 1,200 cfm | 1,280 cfm |
| Static pressure | 11.5 in | 10.1 in |
| Filter | canister, 86% at 2 micron | bag, 2.5 micron |
| Inlet | 6 in | 6 in |
| Collection | 39.6 gal | 40 gal |
| Build | ||
| Voltage | 240 V | 120 V |
| Noise | 80 dB | - |
| Weight | 170 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |