WEN DC3474
#14 in Single-stageFull review
For a hobby shop that wants a quieter, longer lived motor than the cheapest collectors and runs one tool at a time.
Amazon $229.32$229.32
The WEN DC3474 is the better dust collector overall, rated 3.0 to 2.8. The WEN DC3474 leads on value. The Shop Fox W1826 wins on filtration. The WEN DC3474 costs $65.68 less ($229.32 vs $295).
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 WEN DC3474 for value ($0.38 per cfm ($229.32, 600 cfm) vs $0.55 per cfm ($295, 537 cfm)).
- Choose the Shop Fox W1826 for filtration (2.5 micron vs 5 micron).
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 DC3474 | Shop Fox W1826 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $0.38 per cfm ($229.32, 600 cfm) | 56 $0.55 per cfm ($295, 537 cfm) |
| Airflow 15% | 10 600 cfm maximum | 4 537 cfm maximum |
| Suction 10% | 50 static pressure not published (neutral score used) | 24 7.2 in of static pressure |
| Filtration 25% | 39 5 micron | 54 2.5 micron |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| WEN DC3474 | Shop Fox W1826 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Motor | - | 1 HP |
| Airflow | 600 cfm | 537 cfm |
| Static pressure | - | 7.2 in |
| Filter | bag, 5 micron | bag, 2.5 micron |
| Inlet | 4 in | 4 in |
| Collection | 15 gal | 15 gal |
| Build | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Weight | 41.1 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |