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Best Dust Collectors of July 2026

WEN DC1300 14 Amp Dust Collector leads 20 dust collectors at 87/100, 3 points ahead of Baileigh DC-1450C Cyclone Dust Collector. Its strongest results are collection capacity gal (50, 100/100) and inlet diameter in (6 in, 100/100). Its relative low point among high-weight lines is filtration micron at 68/100 (1) - a relative low, not a failing score. Rockler Dust Right Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust Collector 1250 CFM is #3 at 71/100, leaving a 16-point spread across the top 3.

Updated July 1, 2026 from published manufacturer specs. Scored by the Havenraft methodology · Editorial standards

SPEC LEDGER#1

WEN DC1300 14 Amp Dust Collector

Dust Collectors

Airflow1,300

Motor1.75

Filtration Micron1

Weight (Lighter Is Better)112 lb

Havenraft87/100

4 specs · 1 source

Full scorecard ->

How scoring works

Airflow26%

Filtration Micron18%

Motor16%

Collection Capacity14%

Inlet Diameter10%

Mobile Base8%

Weight (Lighter Is Better)8%

Scored from published specs · method

Quick picks

Where should you start?

#1Best Overall87/100
WEN DC1300 14 Amp Dust Collector
weight drawback, 64/100
Scorecard
#2#2 Overall84/100
Baileigh DC-1450C Cyclone Dust Collector
Drawback: weight (20/100)
Scorecard
#3#3 Overall71/100
Rockler Dust Right Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust
motor drawback, 50/100
Scorecard
#4#4 Overall66/100
Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector
Weak spot, 38/100: collection capacity
Scorecard

How to choose

How do the weights fit your use?

Set the airflow filter first; it is the dimension every other dust collectors field defers to. Set filtration micron second, but only loosely, since buyers prioritizing filtration micron is a preference more than a requirement. Leave motor and collection capacity open until the shortlist is down to two or three rows.

Use-case comparison

Match Dust Collectors to Your Use Case

best dust collectors is the entry query, not the final answer for dust collectors. airflow and filtration micron carry the first pass; motor handles tie checks. Data snapshot: July 1, 2026; missing airflow cells stay neutral. Use the module as a routing step before the dust collectors rows, not as a standalone endorsement. It names the query, shows how airflow and filtration micron drive the model, and leaves the detailed proof in the comparison grid. That matters when a high overall dust collectors score leans on the filtration micron field, which is less important for your actual use case.

All 20 dust collectors, ranked

For dust collectors, the table favors airflow specs that split the dust collectors ranking, starting with airflow, filtration micron, and motor.

Havenraft charts 7 scored dimensions across all 20 dust collectors. Among the dust collectors, airflow shows the widest spread in the full catalog range.

Showing all 20 scored products.

20 dust collectors made it into the 2026 table because every one has a source-backed score from published manufacturer and retailer spec tables; marketing claims are not scored unless the source hierarchy backs the field, with airflow, motor, weight (lighter is better) beside each score.
Product					Best fit / trade-off	Action
Top scoreWEN DC1300 14 Amp Dust Collector	87/100	1,300	1.75	112 lb	Trade-off: Weight (Lighter Is Better) 64/100	Full scorecard
Baileigh DC-1450C Cyclone Dust Collector	84/100	1,450	2	240 lb	Trade-off: Weight (Lighter Is Better) 20/100	Full scorecard
Rockler Dust Right Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust	71/100	1,250	1	40 lb	Trade-off: Airflow 86/100	Full scorecard
Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector	66/100	868	1.5	180 lb	Trade-off: Collection Capacity 38/100	Full scorecard
Powermatic PM1300TX-CK Dust Collector	65/100	1,300	1.75	150 lb	Trade-off: Collection Capacity 9/100	Full scorecard
JET JCDC-1.5 Cyclone Dust Collector	61/100	763	1.5	300 lb	Trade-off: Weight (Lighter Is Better) 0/100	Full scorecard
Grizzly G1028Z2 1.5 HP Dust Collector	60/100	1,300	1.5	107 lb	Trade-off: Filtration Micron 0/100	Full scorecard
Shop Fox W1685 1.5 HP Dust Collector	59/100	1,280	1.5	108 lb	Trade-off: Filtration Micron 0/100
Oneida Air Systems UDDP-01	56/100	800	0	5 lb	Trade-off: Motor 0/100
JET DC-1100VX-CK Vortex Cone Dust Collector	54/100	1,100	1.5	145 lb	Trade-off: Collection Capacity 8/100
Laguna Tools B Flux 1 Dust Collector	51/100	650	1	75 lb	Trade-off: Collection Capacity 0/100
Festool 577876	48/100	138	0.6	29 lb	Trade-off: Airflow 6/100
Festool CT 36 EI HEPA CLEANTEC Dust Extractor	48/100	138	0.6	24 lb	Trade-off: Airflow 6/100
Festool CT 26 EI HEPA CLEANTEC Dust Extractor	48/100	138	0.6	19 lb	Trade-off: Airflow 6/100
DEWALT DWV010 Dust Extractor	43/100	155	0.5	22 lb	Trade-off: Airflow 8/100
Shop Fox W1727 1 HP Dust Collector	42/100	800	1	59 lb	Trade-off: Filtration Micron 0/100
Oneida Air Systems Super Dust Deputy 4/5 Cyclone	38/100	200	0	18 lb	Trade-off: Motor 0/100
RIKON 60-101 Wall-Mounted Dust Collector	35/100	650	1	60 lb	Trade-off: Mobile Base 0/100
POWERTEC DC5370 Wall Mounted Dust Collector	29/100	537	1	45 lb	Trade-off: Filtration Micron 0/100
Oneida Air Systems Dust Deputy Deluxe Cyclone	21/100	50	0	10 lb	Trade-off: Airflow 0/100

#1
Rank #1WEN DC1300 14 Amp Dust Collector
87/100
Airflow
1,300
Motor
1.75
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
112 lb
Trade-off: Weight (Lighter Is Better) 64/100
Full scorecard
#2
Baileigh DC-1450C Cyclone Dust Collector
84/100
Airflow
1,450
Motor
2
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
240 lb
Trade-off: Weight (Lighter Is Better) 20/100
Full scorecard
#3
Rockler Dust Right Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust
71/100
Airflow
1,250
Motor
1
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
40 lb
Trade-off: Airflow 86/100
Full scorecard
#4
Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector
66/100
Airflow
868
Motor
1.5
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
180 lb
Trade-off: Collection Capacity 38/100
Full scorecard
#5
Powermatic PM1300TX-CK Dust Collector
65/100
Airflow
1,300
Motor
1.75
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
150 lb
Trade-off: Collection Capacity 9/100
Full scorecard
#6
JET JCDC-1.5 Cyclone Dust Collector
61/100
Airflow
763
Motor
1.5
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
300 lb
Trade-off: Weight (Lighter Is Better) 0/100
Full scorecard
#7
Grizzly G1028Z2 1.5 HP Dust Collector
60/100
Airflow
1,300
Motor
1.5
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
107 lb
Trade-off: Filtration Micron 0/100
Full scorecard
#8
Shop Fox W1685 1.5 HP Dust Collector
59/100
Airflow
1,280
Motor
1.5
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
108 lb
Trade-off: Filtration Micron 0/100
#9
Oneida Air Systems UDDP-01
56/100
Airflow
800
Motor
0
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
5 lb
Trade-off: Motor 0/100
#10
JET DC-1100VX-CK Vortex Cone Dust Collector
54/100
Airflow
1,100
Motor
1.5
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
145 lb
Trade-off: Collection Capacity 8/100
#11
Laguna Tools B Flux 1 Dust Collector
51/100
Airflow
650
Motor
1
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
75 lb
Trade-off: Collection Capacity 0/100
#12
Festool 577876
48/100
Airflow
138
Motor
0.6
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
29 lb
Trade-off: Airflow 6/100
#13
Festool CT 36 EI HEPA CLEANTEC Dust Extractor
48/100
Airflow
138
Motor
0.6
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
24 lb
Trade-off: Airflow 6/100
#14
Festool CT 26 EI HEPA CLEANTEC Dust Extractor
48/100
Airflow
138
Motor
0.6
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
19 lb
Trade-off: Airflow 6/100
#15
DEWALT DWV010 Dust Extractor
43/100
Airflow
155
Motor
0.5
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
22 lb
Trade-off: Airflow 8/100
#16
Shop Fox W1727 1 HP Dust Collector
42/100
Airflow
800
Motor
1
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
59 lb
Trade-off: Filtration Micron 0/100
#17
Oneida Air Systems Super Dust Deputy 4/5 Cyclone
38/100
Airflow
200
Motor
0
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
18 lb
Trade-off: Motor 0/100
#18
RIKON 60-101 Wall-Mounted Dust Collector
35/100
Airflow
650
Motor
1
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
60 lb
Trade-off: Mobile Base 0/100
#19
POWERTEC DC5370 Wall Mounted Dust Collector
29/100
Airflow
537
Motor
1
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
45 lb
Trade-off: Filtration Micron 0/100
#20
Oneida Air Systems Dust Deputy Deluxe Cyclone
21/100
Airflow
50
Motor
0
Weight (Lighter Is Better)
10 lb
Trade-off: Airflow 0/100

Tie-break rules settle close dust collectors scores within 2 points; keep airflow and motor beside the rank before calling it a clean win.

All 20 scored products are included in the table.

Source fields checked on July 1, 2026. This dust collectors table keeps airflow, motor, and weight (lighter is better) beside the score; price and availability entries stay omitted unless a source provides them. No product is a perfect match; low scores mark the closest match only when a row misses a scored dimension.

Product Finder

Dust Collector Match Finder

Answer 4-5 questions about shop size, machine type, hose or duct setup, fine-dust sensitivity, portability, and budget. The tool returns a ranked shortlist with chip-transport airflow, port format, and filtration role calculated from catalog specs, plus a plain-English reason for each result.

Every score sits on a 0-100 scale built from published specifications, with dust collectors: airflow and filtration micron leading the visible weights.

Airflow763

Minimum airflow needed.

Motor1

Filter by motor.

Filtration Micron1

Filter by filtration micron.

More matching details1 more

Weight (Lighter Is Better)59 lb

Highest acceptable weight.

FILTER THE TABLE

Set dust collectors preferences around airflow to narrow the ranking below. Until then, every scored row stays visible in the default order.

Havenraft maps 20 dust collectors by airflow and filtration micron. The high end of this filtration micron plot is anchored at 87/100.

How does each pick stack up?

#1 WEN DC1300 14 Amp Dust Collector87/100Airflow 23 pts, Collection Capacity 14 pts, Motor 14 pts
#2 Baileigh DC-1450C Cyclone Dust Collector84/100Airflow 26 pts, Motor 16 pts, Filtration Micron 12 pts
#3 Rockler Dust Right Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust71/100Airflow 22 pts, Filtration Micron 18 pts, Motor 8 pts
#4 Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector66/100Airflow 15 pts, Filtration Micron 12 pts, Motor 12 pts
#5 Powermatic PM1300TX-CK Dust Collector65/100Airflow 23 pts, Motor 14 pts, Inlet Diameter 10 pts

5 products with score contribution by dimension
Product	Composite	Airflow	Filtration Micron	Motor	Collection Capacity	Inlet Diameter	Mobile Base	Weight (Lighter Is Better)
WEN DC1300 14 Amp Dust Collector	87/100	23.2 points from grade 0.89	12.3 points from grade 0.68	14 points from grade 0.88	14 points from grade 1	10 points from grade 1	8 points from grade 1	5.1 points from grade 0.64
Baileigh DC-1450C Cyclone Dust Collector	84/100	26 points from grade 1	12.3 points from grade 0.68	16 points from grade 1	10 points from grade 0.71	10 points from grade 1	8 points from grade 1	1.6 points from grade 0.2
Rockler Dust Right Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust	71/100	22.3 points from grade 0.86	18 points from grade 1	8 points from grade 0.5	7 points from grade 0.5	5 points from grade 0.5	4 points from grade 0.5	7.1 points from grade 0.88
Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector	66/100	15.2 points from grade 0.58	12.3 points from grade 0.68	12 points from grade 0.75	5.3 points from grade 0.38	10 points from grade 1	8 points from grade 1	3.3 points from grade 0.41
Powermatic PM1300TX-CK Dust Collector	65/100	23.2 points from grade 0.89	4.1 points from grade 0.23	14 points from grade 0.88	1.3 points from grade 0.09	10 points from grade 1	8 points from grade 1	4.1 points from grade 0.51

The top five dust collectors are separated by 22 points; filtration micron is the tiebreaker.

Best Overall

WEN DC1300 14 Amp Dust Collector

87/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Airflow: 1,300
Motor: 1.75
Filtration Micron: 1
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 112 lb

Showing all 7 scored dimensions

Airflow89

Filtration Micron68

Motor88

Collection Capacity100

Inlet Diameter100

Mobile Base100

Weight (Lighter Is Better)64

Why it ranks here

WEN DC1300 14 Amp Dust Collector stays strong across the board — weight is its relative low point at 64/100, not a weak score. It outscores Baileigh DC-1450C Cyclone Dust Collector on collection capacity, 100/100 over 71/100. WEN DC1300 14 Amp Dust Collector leads its own scorecard on inlet diameter, a 100/100 result.

Airflow: A listed airflow of 1,300 for WEN DC1300 14 Amp Dust Collector holds a high mark on this input; one reason WEN DC1300 14 Amp Dust Collector stands out for buyers prioritizing airflow cfm.
Filtration Micron: A listed filtration micron of 1 for WEN DC1300 14 Amp Dust Collector holds enough credit on this score lane; a visible edge for WEN DC1300 14 Amp Dust Collector for buyers prioritizing filtration micron.
Motor: A listed motor of 1.75 for WEN DC1300 14 Amp Dust Collector scores strongly on this line; useful support for buyers comparing WEN DC1300 14 Amp Dust Collector for buyers prioritizing motor hp.

Check before you buy

Its lowest-scoring line in the listing is weight (lighter is better) (112 lb).

Details ▾

Display model: DC1300
Airflow: 1,300
Motor: 1.75
Filtration Micron: 1
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 112 lb
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#2 Overall

Baileigh DC-1450C Cyclone Dust Collector

84/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Airflow: 1,450
Motor: 2
Filtration Micron: 1
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 240 lb

Showing all 7 scored dimensions

Airflow100

Filtration Micron68

Motor100

Collection Capacity71

Inlet Diameter100

Mobile Base100

Weight (Lighter Is Better)20

Why it ranks here

Baileigh DC-1450C Cyclone Dust Collector earns its slot when its 100/100 on buyers prioritizing airflow cfm; best when airflow (1,450) matters most is the priority. At 1,450, Baileigh DC-1450C Cyclone Dust Collector takes the highest listed airflow in this set. It scores 100/100 on motor, above Rockler Dust Right Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust's 50/100.

Airflow: A listed airflow of 1,450 for Baileigh DC-1450C Cyclone Dust Collector lands at the top of this score lane; a visible edge for Baileigh DC-1450C Cyclone Dust Collector for buyers prioritizing airflow cfm.
Filtration Micron: A listed filtration micron of 1 for Baileigh DC-1450C Cyclone Dust Collector stays above the field midpoint; useful support for buyers comparing Baileigh DC-1450C Cyclone Dust Collector for buyers prioritizing filtration micron.
Motor: A listed motor of 2 for Baileigh DC-1450C Cyclone Dust Collector reaches the top grade on this line; helping Baileigh DC-1450C Cyclone Dust Collector reach 84/100 for buyers prioritizing motor hp.

Check before you buy

For the DC-1450C Cyclone Dust Collector, the published record is weakest on weight lb at 240 (20/100), the line to weigh before buying.
Baileigh DC-1450C Cyclone Dust Collector carries a 240 LB weight as a 20/100 trade-off for buyers prioritizing weight lb.

Details ▾

Display model: DC-1450C
Airflow: 1,450
Motor: 2
Filtration Micron: 1
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 240 lb
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#3 Overall

Rockler Dust Right Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust

71/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Airflow: 1,250
Motor: 1
Filtration Micron: 0.3
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 40 lb

Showing all 7 scored dimensions

Airflow86

Filtration Micron100

Motor50

Collection Capacity50

Inlet Diameter50

Mobile Base50

Weight (Lighter Is Better)88

Why it ranks here

Rockler Dust Right Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust is the row to shortlist given its 100/100 on buyers prioritizing airflow cfm; good fit for buyers checking airflow (1,250). Rockler Dust Right Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust wins the airflow comparison, 86/100 against Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector's 58/100. A listed 0.3 ties Rockler Dust Right Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust for the lowest listed filtration micron here.

Airflow: A listed airflow of 1,250 for Rockler Dust Right Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust scores strongly on this line; useful support for buyers comparing Rockler Dust Right Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust for buyers prioritizing airflow cfm.
Filtration Micron: A listed filtration micron of 0.3 for Rockler Dust Right Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust reaches the top grade on this line; helping Rockler Dust Right Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust reach 71/100 for buyers prioritizing filtration micron.
Weight (Lighter Is Better): A 40 LB weight for Rockler Dust Right Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust stays in the strong band here; one reason Rockler Dust Right Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust stands out for buyers prioritizing weight lb.

Check before you buy

The scorecard's low mark falls on motor (1).

Details ▾

Display model: DR-WM1250
Airflow: 1,250
Motor: 1
Filtration Micron: 0.3
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 40 lb
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#4 Overall

Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector

66/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Airflow: 868
Motor: 1.5
Filtration Micron: 1
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 180 lb

Showing all 7 scored dimensions

Airflow58

Filtration Micron68

Motor75

Collection Capacity38

Inlet Diameter100

Mobile Base100

Weight (Lighter Is Better)41

Why it ranks here

Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector comes out ahead on filtration micron: 68/100 to Powermatic PM1300TX-CK Dust Collector's 23/100. Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector trails on airflow here, 58/100 to Rockler Dust Right Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust's 86/100. Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector lands at 38/100 where collection capacity is weighed.

Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector is essentially in the same airflow tier as Powermatic PM1300TX-CK Dust Collector; filtration micron matters more here than the list order.

Filtration Micron: A listed filtration micron of 1 for Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector lands on the positive side of this line; one reason Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector stands out for buyers prioritizing filtration micron.
Motor: A listed motor of 1.5 for Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector keeps this dimension out of the weak band; a visible edge for Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector for buyers prioritizing motor hp.
Inlet Diameter: Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector scores 100/100 on inlet diameter, which carries 10% of the score; helping Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector reach 66/100 for buyers prioritizing inlet diameter in.

Check before you buy

Its lowest-scoring line in the listing is weight (lighter is better) (180 lb).
Watch Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector's collection capacity; it lands at 38/100.

Details ▾

Display model: G0860
Airflow: 868
Motor: 1.5
Filtration Micron: 1
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 180 lb
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#5 Overall

Powermatic PM1300TX-CK Dust Collector

65/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Airflow: 1,300
Motor: 1.75
Filtration Micron: 2
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 150 lb

Showing all 7 scored dimensions

Airflow89

Filtration Micron23

Motor88

Collection Capacity9

Inlet Diameter100

Mobile Base100

Weight (Lighter Is Better)51

Why it ranks here

Powermatic PM1300TX-CK Dust Collector is the strongest fit given a 100/100 inlet diameter score built for buyers prioritizing inlet diameter in on inlet diameter at 100/100. Powermatic PM1300TX-CK Dust Collector beats JET JCDC-1.5 Cyclone Dust Collector on airflow: 89/100 vs 51/100. Powermatic PM1300TX-CK Dust Collector reads 23/100 on filtration micron, below Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector at 68/100.

Powermatic PM1300TX-CK Dust Collector and Grizzly G0860 1.5 HP Portable Cyclone Dust Collector are separated by 1 point; compare airflow and filtration micron before choosing between them.

Airflow: A listed airflow of 1,300 for Powermatic PM1300TX-CK Dust Collector keeps this dimension in the upper range; one reason Powermatic PM1300TX-CK Dust Collector stands out for buyers prioritizing airflow cfm.
Motor: A listed motor of 1.75 for Powermatic PM1300TX-CK Dust Collector keeps this dimension above the pack; useful support for buyers comparing Powermatic PM1300TX-CK Dust Collector for buyers prioritizing motor hp.
Inlet Diameter: Powermatic PM1300TX-CK Dust Collector scores 100/100 on inlet diameter, which carries 10% of the score; one reason Powermatic PM1300TX-CK Dust Collector stands out for buyers prioritizing inlet diameter in.

Check before you buy

The scorecard's low mark falls on collection capacity (6).
Powermatic PM1300TX-CK Dust Collector sets its low point on collection capacity at 9/100.

Details ▾

Display model: PM1300TX-CK
Airflow: 1,300
Motor: 1.75
Filtration Micron: 2
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 150 lb
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#6 Overall

JET JCDC-1.5 Cyclone Dust Collector

61/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Airflow: 763
Motor: 1.5
Filtration Micron: 1
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 300 lb

Showing all 7 scored dimensions

Airflow51

Filtration Micron68

Motor75

Collection Capacity38

Inlet Diameter100

Mobile Base100

Weight (Lighter Is Better)0

Why it ranks here

JET JCDC-1.5 Cyclone Dust Collector earns its slot when its 100/100 on useful when airflow (763) is the priority is the priority. JET JCDC-1.5 Cyclone Dust Collector leads filtration micron here, 68/100 to Grizzly G1028Z2 1.5 HP Dust Collector's 0/100. Powermatic PM1300TX-CK Dust Collector has the stronger airflow score, 89/100 to JET JCDC-1.5 Cyclone Dust Collector's 51/100.

JET JCDC-1.5 Cyclone Dust Collector stays close to Grizzly G1028Z2 1.5 HP Dust Collector with only 1 point between them, so airflow then filtration micron is the first place to look for a practical difference.

Filtration Micron: A listed filtration micron of 1 for JET JCDC-1.5 Cyclone Dust Collector holds enough credit on this score lane; useful support for buyers comparing JET JCDC-1.5 Cyclone Dust Collector for buyers prioritizing filtration micron.
Motor: A listed motor of 1.5 for JET JCDC-1.5 Cyclone Dust Collector stays above the field midpoint; helping JET JCDC-1.5 Cyclone Dust Collector reach 61/100 for buyers prioritizing motor hp.
Inlet Diameter: JET JCDC-1.5 Cyclone Dust Collector scores 100/100 on inlet diameter, which carries 10% of the score; a visible edge for JET JCDC-1.5 Cyclone Dust Collector for buyers prioritizing inlet diameter in.

Check before you buy

Among its scored inputs, weight (lighter is better) (300 lb) ranks last.
JET JCDC-1.5 Cyclone Dust Collector should be rechecked on weight (lighter is better); a 300 LB weight keeps that line at 0/100.

Details ▾

Display model: JCDC-1.5
Airflow: 763
Motor: 1.5
Filtration Micron: 1
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 300 lb
Last verified: 2026-07-01

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#7 Overall

Grizzly G1028Z2 1.5 HP Dust Collector

60/100

Havenrafthow it’s scored

Airflow: 1,300
Motor: 1.5
Filtration Micron: 2.5
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 107 lb

Showing all 7 scored dimensions

Airflow89

Filtration Micron0

Motor75

Collection Capacity9

Inlet Diameter100

Mobile Base100

Weight (Lighter Is Better)65

Why it ranks here

Grizzly G1028Z2 1.5 HP Dust Collector is the row to shortlist given its 100/100 on made for buyers who put airflow (1,300) first. Grizzly G1028Z2 1.5 HP Dust Collector pulls ahead on airflow: 89/100, past Shop Fox W1685 1.5 HP Dust Collector at 88/100. Grizzly G1028Z2 1.5 HP Dust Collector concedes filtration micron to JET JCDC-1.5 Cyclone Dust Collector, 0/100 versus 68/100.

On airflow, the shortlist barely separates Grizzly G1028Z2 1.5 HP Dust Collector from JET JCDC-1.5 Cyclone Dust Collector; weigh airflow against filtration micron for your own use before treating Grizzly G1028Z2 1.5 HP Dust Collector as clearly better.

Airflow: A listed airflow of 1,300 for Grizzly G1028Z2 1.5 HP Dust Collector keeps this dimension above the pack; useful support for buyers comparing Grizzly G1028Z2 1.5 HP Dust Collector for buyers prioritizing airflow cfm.
Motor: A listed motor of 1.5 for Grizzly G1028Z2 1.5 HP Dust Collector clears the midpoint for this input; one reason Grizzly G1028Z2 1.5 HP Dust Collector stands out for buyers prioritizing motor hp.
Inlet Diameter: Grizzly G1028Z2 1.5 HP Dust Collector scores 100/100 on inlet diameter, which carries 10% of the score; useful support for buyers comparing Grizzly G1028Z2 1.5 HP Dust Collector for buyers prioritizing inlet diameter in.

Check before you buy

Grizzly G1028Z2 1.5 HP Dust Collector lands a listed filtration micron of 2.5 where filtration micron is scored, its lowest visible line.
Grizzly G1028Z2 1.5 HP Dust Collector's collection capacity check needs scrutiny at 9/100.

Details ▾

Display model: G1028Z2
Airflow: 1,300
Motor: 1.5
Filtration Micron: 2.5
Weight (Lighter Is Better): 107 lb
Last verified: 2026-07-01

Compare all 20 ↑Specs checked July 1, 2026

How this ranking is scored

Each product in this table gets one 0–100 score computed from manufacturer sheets, retailer listings, and dated source records: the same weighted formula for all 20 dust collectors, applied to 7 recorded fields per product. The four heaviest dimensions and their exact share of the total are shown here; the full weight table, source ledger, and score-band definitions live on the methodology page.

Havenraft does not conduct first-hand product tests. Scores synthesize published manufacturer and retailer records only, and every figure traces to a dated source. Marketing claims and retailer copy are excluded unless a published specification supports them.

Full methodology →

Heaviest scoring dimensions
Airflow	26%	This dimension reads listed airflow from 50 to 1,450; higher numbers score better, while a missing value scores neutral.
Filtration Micron	18%	This dimension reads listed filtration micron from 0.3 to 2.5; lower numbers score better, while a missing value scores neutral.
Motor	16%	Published listings put motor between 0 to 2; higher numbers score better, and a missing value stays neutral.
Collection Capacity	14%	Listed collection capacity runs from 1.5 to 50 across the scored catalog; higher numbers score better, and unlisted values score neutral.

Score bands80+ strong60–79 solidBelow 60 limited fit

Retrieved 2026-07-01 · Built 2026-07-10

Grizzly2026-07-01Source record
JET2026-07-01Source record
Laguna Tools2026-07-01Source record
Oneida Air Systems2026-07-01Source record
POWERTEC2026-07-01Source record

Havenraft source ledger tracks dust collectors with 9 retrieval records, retrieved 2026-07-01.

Update history

July 1, 2026Rankings rebuilt from the refreshed catalog: 20 dust collectors re-scored on 7 published spec fields, airflow first.

Common buying questions

What is the best dust collector?

The leading dust collector on airflow is WEN DC1300 14 Amp Dust Collector, 87/100 — but weight (lighter is better) at 64/100 is the visible trade-off.

How should I compare close alternatives?

Ranking position is a starting point, not the verdict, when dust collectors finish close. Compare the airflow column plus each product's trade-off note to settle alternatives. The spread between dust collector scores traces mostly to airflow and filtration micron.

Are these dust collector rankings based on physical testing?

No first-hand testing shown. Airflow and filtration micron come from dated source records, and missing fields show as trade-offs in the dust collector ranking, not smoothed over. The methodology section on this page publishes the full dust collector weight table, so the dust collector ranking behind this answer can be checked point by point.