Laguna
Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw
$1699Cheaper
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Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw vs Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw is cheaper at $1699. Every spec and price links to its source.
Powermatic
Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw
$4179
Which is better: the Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw or Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw is the cheaper at $1699.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw | Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1699 | $4179 |
| Brand | Laguna | Powermatic |
| Released | — | — |
| Saw type | floor-standing | floor-standing |
| Throat capacity (in) | 13-5/8 | — |
| Resaw capacity (in) | 13 | 14 |
| Motor hp | 1.75 | 3 |
| Blade length (in) | 115 | 153 |
| Blade width range (in) | 1/8-3/4 | 1/8-1 |
| Blade speed fpm | — | 3100 |
| Table size (in) | 21-1/2 x 16 | 21.5x16 |
| Table tilt (°) | 45 right, 7 left | 45R/10L |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |
Sources — Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw: lagunatools.com (verified 2026-07-13). Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw: powermatic.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw and Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Resaw capacity (in): Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw 13 vs Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 14
- Motor hp: Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw 1.75 vs Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 3
- Blade length (in): Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw 115 vs Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 153
- Blade width range (in): Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw 1/8-3/4 vs Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 1/8-1
- Table size (in): Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw 21-1/2 x 16 vs Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 21.5x16
- Table tilt (°): Laguna 14|12 Bandsaw 45 right, 7 left vs Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 45R/10L