Bosch
Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25 HP Combination Plunge- and Fixed-Base Router Kit
$299.99
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Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25 HP Combination Plunge- and Fixed-Base Router Kit vs Porter-Cable 690LR
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25 HP Combination Plunge- and Fixed-Base Router Kit is cheaper at $299.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Which is better: the Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25 HP Combination Plunge- and Fixed-Base Router Kit or Porter-Cable 690LR?
The Porter-Cable 690LR wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25 HP Combination Plunge- and Fixed-Base Router Kit | Porter-Cable 690LR |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $299.99 | — |
| Brand | Bosch | Porter-Cable |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | corded | corded |
| Motor power hp | 2.25 | 1.75 |
| Amperage (A) | 12 | 11 |
| Voltage (V) | — | — |
| Collet sizes (in) | 1/4, 1/2 | 1/4, 1/2 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 8000-25000 | 27500 |
| Variable speed | Yes | No |
| Soft start | — | — |
| Base type | combo | fixed |
| Plunge stroke (in) | 2.25 | — |
| LED light | — | — |
| Weight (lb) | 10 | 8 |
Sources — Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25 HP Combination Plunge- and Fixed-Base Router Kit: boschtools.com (verified 2026-07-11). Porter-Cable 690LR: portercable.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25 HP Combination Plunge- and Fixed-Base Router Kit and Porter-Cable 690LR?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Motor power hp: Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25 HP Combination Plunge- and Fixed-Base Router Kit 2.25 vs Porter-Cable 690LR 1.75
- Amperage (A): Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25 HP Combination Plunge- and Fixed-Base Router Kit 12 vs Porter-Cable 690LR 11
- Speed range (rpm): Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25 HP Combination Plunge- and Fixed-Base Router Kit 8000-25000 vs Porter-Cable 690LR 27500
- Variable speed: Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25 HP Combination Plunge- and Fixed-Base Router Kit true vs Porter-Cable 690LR false
- Base type: Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25 HP Combination Plunge- and Fixed-Base Router Kit combo vs Porter-Cable 690LR fixed
- Weight (lb): Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25 HP Combination Plunge- and Fixed-Base Router Kit 10 vs Porter-Cable 690LR 8