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
The Shop Fox W1685 and the WEN DC1300 are evenly matched, rated 3.6 and 3.6. The Shop Fox W1685 leads on filtration. The WEN DC1300 wins on value. The WEN DC1300 costs $78.20 less ($391.80 vs $470).
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
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 W1685 for filtration (2.5 micron vs 5 micron).
- Choose the WEN DC1300 for value ($0.30 per cfm ($391.80, 1,300 cfm) vs $0.37 per cfm ($470, 1,280 cfm)).
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 W1685 | WEN DC1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 79 $0.37 per cfm ($470, 1,280 cfm) | 90 $0.30 per cfm ($391.80, 1,300 cfm) |
| Airflow 15% | 78 1,280 cfm maximum | 80 1,300 cfm maximum |
| Suction 10% | 57 10.1 in of static pressure | 50 static pressure not published (neutral score used) |
| Filtration 25% | 54 2.5 micron | 39 5 micron |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Shop Fox W1685 | WEN DC1300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Motor | 1.5 HP | - |
| Airflow | 1,280 cfm | 1,300 cfm |
| Static pressure | 10.1 in | - |
| Filter | bag, 2.5 micron | bag, 5 micron |
| Inlet | 6 in | 5 in |
| Collection | 40 gal | 50 gal |
| Build | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Weight | - | 86 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |