JET JCDC-1.5
#2 in CycloneFull review
A 120 V cyclone with a long warranty for a garage shop without a 240 V circuit. It costs more than the Grizzly but is covered five times as long.
Amazon $1,831.62$1,831.62
The JET JCDC-1.5 rates 3.8 among cyclone dust collectors; the Powermatic PM1300TX-CK rates 3.5 among single-stage ones. The Powermatic PM1300TX-CK costs $424.62 less ($1,407 vs $1,831.62).
Powermatic PM1300TX-CK
#6 in Single-stageFull review
A premium single stage collector for a 120 V shop that wants a big bag, a timer remote and a five year warranty, and doesn’t mind paying for them.
Amazon $1,407$1,407
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 (cyclone and single-stage), 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 | JET JCDC-1.5 | Powermatic PM1300TX-CK |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 45 $1.45 per cfm ($1,831.62, 1,259 cfm) | 18 $1.08 per cfm ($1,407, 1,300 cfm) |
| Airflow 15% | 60 1,259 cfm maximum | 80 1,300 cfm maximum |
| Suction 10% | 35 8.2 in of static pressure | 50 static pressure not published (neutral score used) |
| Filtration 25% | 74 1 micron | 59 98% at 2 micron |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| JET JCDC-1.5 | Powermatic PM1300TX-CK | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Motor | 1.5 HP | 1.8 HP |
| Airflow | 1,259 cfm | 1,300 cfm |
| Static pressure | 8.2 in | - |
| Filter | canister, 1 micron | canister, 98% at 2 micron |
| Inlet | 6 in | 4 in |
| Collection | - | 74.8 gal |
| Build | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Noise | 75 dB | - |
| Remote | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 132 lb | 154 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |