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 2.8. The Shop Fox W1727 leads on airflow. The Shop Fox W1826 wins on suction. The Shop Fox W1826 costs $134 less ($295 vs $429).
Shop Fox W1826
#16 in Single-stageFull review
A cheap wall mounted collector to dedicate to one small machine, like a bandsaw or router table, in a cramped shop.
Grizzly $295$295
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 airflow (800 cfm maximum vs 537 cfm maximum).
- Choose the Shop Fox W1826 for suction (7.2 in of static pressure vs 5.7 in of static pressure).
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 | Shop Fox W1826 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 57 $0.54 per cfm ($429, 800 cfm) | 56 $0.55 per cfm ($295, 537 cfm) |
| Airflow 15% | 30 800 cfm maximum | 4 537 cfm maximum |
| Suction 10% | 7 5.7 in of static pressure | 24 7.2 in of static pressure |
| Filtration 25% | 54 2.5 micron | 54 2.5 micron |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Shop Fox W1727 | Shop Fox W1826 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Motor | 1 HP | 1 HP |
| Airflow | 800 cfm | 537 cfm |
| Static pressure | 5.7 in | 7.2 in |
| Filter | bag, 2.5 micron | bag, 2.5 micron |
| Inlet | 4 in | 4 in |
| Collection | 15.7 gal | 15 gal |
| Build | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |