A starter collector for a small shop that runs one benchtop tool at a time and wants chips off the floor for little money.
Amazon $126.35The WEN DC3401 is the better dust collector overall, rated 3.3 to 3.1. The WEN DC3401 leads on value. The Rikon 60-100 wins on warranty. The WEN DC3401 costs $273.64 less ($126.35 vs $399.99).
For a small shop that wants a quiet 1 HP collector with a long warranty for one tool at a time.
Amazon $399.99Prices 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 WEN DC3401 for value ($0.19 per cfm ($126.35, 660 cfm) vs $0.64 per cfm ($399.99, 624 cfm)).
- Choose the Rikon 60-100 for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
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 | WEN DC3401 | Rikon 60-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $0.19 per cfm ($126.35, 660 cfm) | 47 $0.64 per cfm ($399.99, 624 cfm) |
| Airflow 15% | 16 660 cfm maximum | 12 624 cfm maximum |
| Suction 10% | 50 static pressure not published (neutral score used) | 0 3.2 in of static pressure |
| Filtration 25% | 39 5 micron | 39 5 micron |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| WEN DC3401 | Rikon 60-100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Motor | - | 1 HP |
| Airflow | 660 cfm | 624 cfm |
| Static pressure | - | 3.2 in |
| Filter | bag, 5 micron | bag, 5 micron |
| Inlet | 4 in | 4 in |
| Collection | 12 gal | 15.7 gal |
| Build | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Noise | - | 78 dB |
| Weight | 17 lb | 60 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |
