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 Shop Fox W1685 rates 3.6 among single-stage ones. The Shop Fox W1685 costs $1,361.62 less ($470 vs $1,831.62).
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.
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 | Shop Fox W1685 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 45 $1.45 per cfm ($1,831.62, 1,259 cfm) | 79 $0.37 per cfm ($470, 1,280 cfm) |
| Airflow 15% | 60 1,259 cfm maximum | 78 1,280 cfm maximum |
| Suction 10% | 35 8.2 in of static pressure | 57 10.1 in of static pressure |
| Filtration 25% | 74 1 micron | 54 2.5 micron |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| JET JCDC-1.5 | Shop Fox W1685 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Motor | 1.5 HP | 1.5 HP |
| Airflow | 1,259 cfm | 1,280 cfm |
| Static pressure | 8.2 in | 10.1 in |
| Filter | canister, 1 micron | bag, 2.5 micron |
| Inlet | 6 in | 6 in |
| Collection | - | 40 gal |
| Build | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Noise | 75 dB | - |
| Remote | Yes | - |
| Weight | 132 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |