For a hobby shop that wants a quieter, longer lived motor than the cheapest collectors and runs one tool at a time.

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Pros

Induction motor runs quieter and lasts longer than the brushed motor in cheaper units
Rolls on its base or hangs on the wall to save floor space
Plugs into any 120 V outlet

Cons

How it scores

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Specifications

For a small shop that wants a quiet 1 HP collector with a long warranty for one tool at a time.

$399.99

For a small shop that wants a collector that switches on with the tool, at a low price, and can accept a short warranty.

$269

A small, mobile bag collector for a beginner’s garage shop that moves one hose between a few machines.

$429