Laguna C|Flux 3
#3 in CycloneFull review
A big cyclone for a ducted shop running several large machines. Its rated airflow tops the list for the price.
Amazon $2,999$2,999
The Laguna C|Flux 3 rates 3.7 among cyclone dust collectors; the Powermatic PM1900TX-CK1 rates 3.6 among single-stage ones. The Powermatic PM1900TX-CK1 costs $800 less ($2,199 vs $2,999).
Powermatic PM1900TX-CK1
#4 in Single-stageFull review
A big single stage collector for a shop that needs lots of airflow and wants Powermatic’s five year warranty. A cyclone at the same price handles fine dust better.
Amazon $2,199$2,199
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 | Laguna C|Flux 3 | Powermatic PM1900TX-CK1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 62 $1.10 per cfm ($2,999, 2,718 cfm) | 14 $1.16 per cfm ($2,199, 1,891 cfm) |
| Airflow 15% | 100 2,718 cfm maximum | 100 1,891 cfm maximum |
| Suction 10% | 69 11.2 in of static pressure | 50 static pressure not published (neutral score used) |
| Filtration 25% | 74 1 micron | 59 98% at 2 micron |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Laguna C|Flux 3 | Powermatic PM1900TX-CK1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Motor | 3 HP | 3 HP |
| Airflow | 2,718 cfm | 1,891 cfm |
| Static pressure | 11.2 in | - |
| Filter | canister, 1 micron | canister, 98% at 2 micron |
| Inlet | 8 in | 4 in |
| Collection | 46 gal | - |
| Build | ||
| Voltage | 240 V | 240 V |
| Noise | 88 dB | - |
| Remote | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 373 lb | 268 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |