Shop Fox W1727
#15 in Single-stageFull review
A small, mobile bag collector for a beginner’s garage shop that moves one hose between a few machines.
Grizzly $429$429
The Shop Fox W1727 is the better dust collector overall, rated 2.9 to 2.6. The Shop Fox W1727 leads on value and airflow. The Laguna B|Flux wins on filtration. The Shop Fox W1727 costs $290 less ($429 vs $719).
Laguna B|Flux
#18 in Single-stageFull review
A compact canister collector for a small shop or apartment garage that runs benchtop tools on short hoses.
Laguna $719$719
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 W1727 for value ($0.54 per cfm ($429, 800 cfm) vs $1.11 per cfm ($719, 650 cfm)) and airflow (800 cfm maximum vs 650 cfm maximum).
- Choose the Laguna B|Flux for filtration (100% at 1 micron vs 2.5 micron).
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 W1727 | Laguna B|Flux |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 57 $0.54 per cfm ($429, 800 cfm) | 17 $1.11 per cfm ($719, 650 cfm) |
| Airflow 15% | 30 800 cfm maximum | 15 650 cfm maximum |
| Suction 10% | 7 5.7 in of static pressure | 0 4.9 in of static pressure |
| Filtration 25% | 54 2.5 micron | 74 100% at 1 micron |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Shop Fox W1727 | Laguna B|Flux | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Motor | 1 HP | 1 HP |
| Airflow | 800 cfm | 650 cfm |
| Static pressure | 5.7 in | 4.9 in |
| Filter | bag, 2.5 micron | canister, 100% at 1 micron |
| Inlet | 4 in | 4 in |
| Collection | 15.7 gal | - |
| Build | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Noise | - | 76 dB |
| Remote | - | No |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |