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JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press
$1429Cheaper
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JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press is cheaper at $1429. Every spec and price links to its source.
Powermatic
Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press
$2449
Which is better: the JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press or Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press is the cheaper at $1429.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press | Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1429 | $2449 |
| Brand | JET | Powermatic |
| Released | — | — |
| Swing (in) | 15 | 18 |
| Type | benchtop | floor |
| Motor hp | 0.75 | 1 |
| Spindle speeds | 16 | — |
| Speed range (rpm) | 210–3500 | 250–3000 |
| Chuck size (in) | 0.625 | 0.625 |
| Laser guide | Yes | Yes |
| Table tilt (°) | 45° left/right | 90° left/right |
| Motor amps | — | — |
Sources — JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press: jettools.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 JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-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): JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 15 vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press 18
- Type: JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press benchtop vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press floor
- Motor hp: JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 0.75 vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press 1
- Speed range (rpm): JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 210–3500 vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press 250–3000
- Table tilt (°): JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 45° left/right vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press 90° left/right