Genesis
Genesis GDP1005A 10-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press
$198.01Cheaper
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Genesis GDP1005A 10-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Genesis GDP1005A 10-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press is cheaper at $198.01. Every spec and price links to its source.
Powermatic
Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press
$2449
Which is better: the Genesis GDP1005A 10-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press or Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Genesis GDP1005A 10-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press is the cheaper at $198.01.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Genesis GDP1005A 10-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press | Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $198.01 | $2449 |
| Brand | Genesis | Powermatic |
| Released | — | — |
| Swing (in) | 10 | 18 |
| Type | benchtop | floor |
| Motor hp | — | 1 |
| Spindle speeds | 5 | — |
| Speed range (rpm) | 620–3070 | 250–3000 |
| Chuck size (in) | 0.625 | 0.625 |
| Laser guide | No | Yes |
| Table tilt (°) | 45° (with 360° rotation) | 90° left/right |
| Motor amps | 4.1 | — |
Sources — Genesis GDP1005A 10-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press: amazon.com (verified 2026-06-20). Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press: powermatic.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Genesis GDP1005A 10-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press and Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Swing (in): Genesis GDP1005A 10-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 10 vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press 18
- Type: Genesis GDP1005A 10-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press benchtop vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press floor
- Speed range (rpm): Genesis GDP1005A 10-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 620–3070 vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press 250–3000
- Laser guide: Genesis GDP1005A 10-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press false vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press true
- Table tilt (°): Genesis GDP1005A 10-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 45° (with 360° rotation) vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press 90° left/right