Triton
Triton TRA001
$399.9
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Triton TRA001 vs Porter-Cable 690LR
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Triton TRA001 is cheaper at $399.9. Every spec and price links to its source.
Porter-Cable
Porter-Cable 690LR
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Which is better: the Triton TRA001 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
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Triton TRA001 | Porter-Cable 690LR |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $399.9 | — |
| Brand | Triton | Porter-Cable |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | corded | corded |
| Motor power hp | — | 1.75 |
| Amperage (A) | 15 | 11 |
| Voltage (V) | — | — |
| Collet sizes (in) | 1/4, 1/2 | 1/4, 1/2 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 8000-21000 | 27500 |
| Variable speed | Yes | No |
| Soft start | Yes | — |
| Base type | combo | fixed |
| Plunge stroke (in) | — | — |
| LED light | No | — |
| Weight (lb) | 14.5 | 8 |
Sources — Triton TRA001: tritontools.com (verified 2026-07-11). Porter-Cable 690LR: portercable.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Triton TRA001 and Porter-Cable 690LR?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Amperage (A): Triton TRA001 15 vs Porter-Cable 690LR 11
- Speed range (rpm): Triton TRA001 8000-21000 vs Porter-Cable 690LR 27500
- Variable speed: Triton TRA001 true vs Porter-Cable 690LR false
- Base type: Triton TRA001 combo vs Porter-Cable 690LR fixed
- Weight (lb): Triton TRA001 14.5 vs Porter-Cable 690LR 8
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Triton TRA001
Only one whitelisted tester covers the TRA001: Pro Tool Reviews, whose reviewer ran it hands-on for a week across a horizontal box-joint jig, freehand plunge recesses, and a router table. He rates it a serious Bosch 1619EVS rival on raw power and a class-leading rack-and-pinion plunge, but flags handles that sit too high and dust-obscured shields. No lab measurements (spec-sheet figures only); forums and blogs excluded. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Strong, deep-cut power that felt stronger than a Bosch 3-1/4 HP; Rack-and-pinion plunge with micro-adjust for repeatable, controlled depths (the standout feature); Table-friendly design: fully removable spring, smooth height adjustment, and auto spindle-lock for single-handed bit changes.
Flagged: Handles sit too high, hurting control in freehand/horizontal routing; Dust builds up inside the shield and obscures the workpiece; no dust-port adapter that fits the threaded port; Heavy and less ergonomic than the Bosch 1619EVS for extended handheld use.
Porter-Cable 690LR
No sourced tester review yet.