Woodworking Routers: Top 3 Compared — Ranked Lab
#1
Bosch 1617EVSPK 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Combo Plunge & Fixed-Base…
~$219
★★★★ 4.8/5
9.4/10 avg
#2
Festool OF 1400 EQ-F-Plus Plunge Router
~$665
★★★★ 4.8/5
9.4/10 avg
#3
DEWALT DWP611PK 1-1/4 HP Max Torque Variable Speed Compact…
~$199
★★★★ 4.7/5
9.2/10 avg

Bosch 1617EVSPK 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Combo Plunge & Fixed-Base… vs Festool OF 1400 EQ-F-Plus Plunge Router vs DEWALT DWP611PK 1-1/4 HP Max Torque Variable Speed Compact…

MetricFixed-Base…RouterCompact…
Quality9.8/10 Best
9.8/10 Best
9.6/10
Features9.5/10 Best
9.5/10 Best
9.3/10
Ease of Use9.3/10 Best
9.3/10 Best
9.1/10
Value9.1/10 Best
9.1/10 Best
8.9/10
Price~$219~$665~$199
Rating4.8/54.8/54.7/5

Score Breakdown

Quality
Fixed-Base…
9.8
Router
9.8
Compact…
9.6
Features
Fixed-Base…
9.5
Router
9.5
Compact…
9.3
Ease of Use
Fixed-Base…
9.3
Router
9.3
Compact…
9.1
Value
Fixed-Base…
9.1
Router
9.1
Compact…
8.9

Strengths & Weaknesses

Bosch 1617EVSPK 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Combo Plunge & Fixed-Base…
Strength

Strongest in quality with 9.8/10

Bosch 1617EVSPK 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Combo Plunge & Fixed-Base…
Watch Out

Trails in value at 9.1/10

Festool OF 1400 EQ-F-Plus Plunge Router
Strength

Strongest in quality with 9.8/10

Festool OF 1400 EQ-F-Plus Plunge Router
Watch Out

Trails in value at 9.1/10

DEWALT DWP611PK 1-1/4 HP Max Torque Variable Speed Compact…
Strength

Strongest in quality with 9.6/10

DEWALT DWP611PK 1-1/4 HP Max Torque Variable Speed Compact…
Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.9/10

Our Verdict
Bosch 1617EVSPK 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Combo Plunge & Fixed-Base…

If top-line performance matters most, the Bosch 1617EVSPK 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Combo Plunge & Fixed-Base… is the clear choice. For those on a tighter budget, the DEWALT DWP611PK 1-1/4 HP Max Torque Variable Speed Compact… offers solid all-around performance at a lower price point.

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