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JET DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector vs Shop Fox W1685 1-1/2 HP Dust Collector

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Shop Fox W1685 1-1/2 HP Dust Collector is cheaper at $836.93. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the JET DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector or Shop Fox W1685 1-1/2 HP Dust Collector?

The Shop Fox W1685 1-1/2 HP Dust Collector wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Shop Fox W1685 1-1/2 HP Dust Collector is the cheaper at $836.93. The Shop Fox W1685 1-1/2 HP Dust Collector both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Key specs, head to head

The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.

Airflow (CFM)
JET DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector 1100
Shop Fox W1685 1-1/2 HP Dust Collector 1280

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec JET DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector Shop Fox W1685 1-1/2 HP Dust Collector
US price $989.99 $836.93
BrandJETShop Fox (Grizzly Industrial)
Released
Airflow (CFM) 1100 1280
Static pressure (in) 10.5 10.1
Filtration micron 2 2.5
Motor power hp 1.5 1.5
Collection capacity cu (ft) 5.3 5.4
Inlet diameter (in) 6 6
Noise (dB) 75 82.5
Filter type canister bag

Sources — JET DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector: jettools.com (verified 2026-08-01). Shop Fox W1685 1-1/2 HP Dust Collector: grizzly.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the JET DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector and Shop Fox W1685 1-1/2 HP Dust Collector?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Airflow (CFM): JET DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector 1100 vs Shop Fox W1685 1-1/2 HP Dust Collector 1280
  • Static pressure (in): JET DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector 10.5 vs Shop Fox W1685 1-1/2 HP Dust Collector 10.1
  • Filtration micron: JET DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector 2 vs Shop Fox W1685 1-1/2 HP Dust Collector 2.5
  • Collection capacity cu (ft): JET DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector 5.3 vs Shop Fox W1685 1-1/2 HP Dust Collector 5.4
  • Noise (dB): JET DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector 75 vs Shop Fox W1685 1-1/2 HP Dust Collector 82.5
  • Filter type: JET DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector canister vs Shop Fox W1685 1-1/2 HP Dust Collector bag

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