WEN DC1300
#5 in Single-stageFull review
A low cost full size bag collector for a hobby shop that wants planer and saw chips handled on a 120 V circuit.
Amazon $391.80$391.80
The WEN DC1300 rates 3.6 among single-stage dust collectors; the Laguna C|Flux 1 rates 3.2 among cyclone ones. The WEN DC1300 costs $2,007.20 less ($391.80 vs $2,399).
Laguna C|Flux 1
#5 in CycloneFull review
A polished 120 V cyclone for a garage shop that wants a well documented machine with a remote. The Grizzly G0860 does similar work for much less.
Amazon $2,399$2,399
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 (single-stage and cyclone), 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 | WEN DC1300 | Laguna C|Flux 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 90 $0.30 per cfm ($391.80, 1,300 cfm) | 31 $1.83 per cfm ($2,399, 1,314 cfm) |
| Airflow 15% | 80 1,300 cfm maximum | 65 1,314 cfm maximum |
| Suction 10% | 50 static pressure not published (neutral score used) | 57 10.1 in of static pressure |
| Filtration 25% | 39 5 micron | 74 1 micron |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| WEN DC1300 | Laguna C|Flux 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Motor | - | 1.5 HP |
| Airflow | 1,300 cfm | 1,314 cfm |
| Static pressure | - | 10.1 in |
| Filter | bag, 5 micron | canister, 1 micron |
| Inlet | 5 in | 6 in |
| Collection | 50 gal | 25 gal |
| Build | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Noise | - | 82 dB |
| Remote | - | Yes |
| Weight | 86 lb | 232 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |