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WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press
$117.27Cheaper
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WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press is cheaper at $117.27. Every spec and price links to its source.
Powermatic
Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press
$2449
Which is better: the WEN 4208T 8-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 WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press is the cheaper at $117.27.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press | Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $117.27 | $2449 |
| Brand | WEN | Powermatic |
| Released | — | — |
| Swing (in) | 8 | 18 |
| Type | benchtop | floor |
| Motor hp | 0.37 | 1 |
| Spindle speeds | 5 | — |
| Speed range (rpm) | 740–3140 | 250–3000 |
| Chuck size (in) | 0.5 | 0.625 |
| Laser guide | No | Yes |
| Table tilt (°) | 45° left/right | 90° left/right |
| Motor amps | 2.3 | — |
Sources — WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press: wenproducts.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 WEN 4208T 8-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 (7 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Swing (in): WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 8 vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press 18
- Type: WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press benchtop vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press floor
- Motor hp: WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 0.37 vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press 1
- Speed range (rpm): WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 740–3140 vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press 250–3000
- Chuck size (in): WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 0.5 vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press 0.625
- Laser guide: WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press false vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press true
- Table tilt (°): WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 45° left/right vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press 90° left/right