Powermatic
Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw
$4179
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Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw vs WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw is cheaper at $399.25. Every spec and price links to its source.
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WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw
$399.25Cheaper
Which is better: the Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw or WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw is the cheaper at $399.25.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw | WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $4179 | $399.25 |
| Brand | Powermatic | WEN |
| Released | — | — |
| Saw type | floor-standing | benchtop |
| Throat capacity (in) | — | 9-3/4 |
| Resaw capacity (in) | 14 | 6 |
| Motor hp | 3 | — |
| Blade length (in) | 153 | 72 |
| Blade width range (in) | 1/8-1 | 1/8-1/2 |
| Blade speed fpm | 3100 | 1520/2620 |
| Table size (in) | 21.5x16 | 14-1/8 x 12-1/2 |
| Table tilt (°) | 45R/10L | 45 |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |
Sources — Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw: powermatic.com (verified 2026-07-13). WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw: wenproducts.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw and WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Saw type: Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw floor-standing vs WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw benchtop
- Resaw capacity (in): Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 14 vs WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw 6
- Blade length (in): Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 153 vs WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw 72
- Blade width range (in): Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 1/8-1 vs WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw 1/8-1/2
- Blade speed fpm: Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 3100 vs WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw 1520/2620
- Table size (in): Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 21.5x16 vs WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw 14-1/8 x 12-1/2
- Table tilt (°): Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 45R/10L vs WEN BA3962 10-Inch Two-Speed Band Saw 45