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Handheld Planers Comparison - September 2025
| 1 Best Choice  9.9Exceptional | 2  9.8Exceptional | 3  9.6Exceptional | 4 Best Value  9.3Excellent | 5  9.0Excellent | 6  8.9Very Good | 7  8.8Very Good |
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ModelDEWALT 20V MAX Planer, 30,000 Cuts Per Minute, 2 mm Cut Depth, Brushless Motor, Bare Tool Only (DCP580B) | Model WEN 6530 6-Amp Electric Hand Planer, 3-1/4-Inch | Model WEN 6528 3.8-Amp Electric Hand Planer, 2-3/8-Inch | Model Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ Cordless 3-1/4 in. Planer P611 (Tool Only)(Bulk Packaged) | Model CRAFTSMAN Wood Planer, Electric Hand Planer for Woodworking, with Blades, Edge Guide, and Dust Bag (CMEW300) | Model WEN 6534 8-Amp Electric Hand Planer, 4-3/8-Inch | Model Jellas Electric Planer, 7.5-Amp 16500 Rpm Power Hand Planer, 3-1/4 Inch Cut Width, Dual-dust out System, Dual-handle Design, Blade Protector, 2 Reversible HSS Blades and 2 Carbon Brushes, EP01 |
BrandDEWALT | Brand WEN | Brand WEN | Brand RYOBI | Brand CRAFTSMAN | Brand WEN | Brand Jellas |
Reviews | Reviews | Reviews | Reviews  | Reviews | Reviews  | Reviews |
Features | ||||||
Worth the money 9.1 | Worth the money  9.9 | Worth the money 9.6 | Worth the money 9.4 | Worth the money 8.9 | Worth the money 9.3 | Worth the money 8.9 |
Simple to use 9.6 | Simple to use 9.6 | Simple to use 9.6 | Simple to use 9.6 | Simple to use 9.6 | Simple to use 9.3 | Simple to use 9.1 |
Comfortable 9.3 | Comfortable 9.3 | Comfortable 9.6 | Comfortable 9.1 | Comfortable 9.1 | Comfortable 9.3 | Comfortable 9.1 |
Maneuverability 9.3 | Maneuverability 9.3 | Maneuverability 9.9 | Maneuverability 9.1 | Maneuverability 9.6 | Maneuverability 9.1 | Maneuverability 9.1 |
Precision 9.3 | Precision 9.9 | Precision 9.6 | Precision 9.4 | Precision 9.3 | Precision 9.4 | Precision 9.1 |
Tech Specs | ||||||
included components Planer, Users Guide, Guide Fence, Wrench | included components WEN 6530 6-Amp Electric Hand Planer | included components Hand Planer | included components 2-reversible double-edged blades installed , blade wrench, rabbet edge guide, dust bag and operators manual | included components 1 CMEW300 6 Amp Hand Planer 2 Carbide Cutting Blades 1 Wrench 1 Edge Guide | included components Hand Planer | included components 1 Electric planer 1 dust bag 1 Parallel guide ruler 1 depth gauge 1 Carbon brush one pair 1 Rubber belt 1 open hexagon wrench 1 Double-edged blade one pair 1 Vacuum cleaner adapter 1 Instruction |
customer reviews4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 3, 819 ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars | customer reviews 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 7, 210 ratings 4.5 out of 5 stars | customer reviews 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1, 695 ratings 4.5 out of 5 stars | customer reviews 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 773 ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars | customer reviews 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 601 ratings 4.4 out of 5 stars | customer reviews 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 2, 508 ratings 4.5 out of 5 stars | customer reviews 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 573 ratings 4.4 out of 5 stars |
item weight 7.4 pounds | item weight 0.01 ounces | item weight 4.3 pounds | item weight 5.6 pounds | item weight 7.28 pounds | item weight 9.5 pounds | item weight 8 pounds |
power source Battery Powered | power source Electric | power source Electric | power source Battery Powered | power source Corded Electric | power source AC | power source Corded Electric |
style Brushless planer | style Corded Hand Planer | style Hand Planer | style Modern | style Tool | style Hand Planer | style Modern |
batteries required Yes | batteries required No | batteries required No | batteries required No | batteries required No | batteries required No | batteries required No |
batteries included No | batteries included No | batteries included No | batteries included No | batteries included No | batteries included No | batteries included - |
product dimensions 13.6L x 8W x 8.9H | product dimensions 12L x 7W x 7H | product dimensions 9L x 6.25W x 6.5H | product dimensions - | product dimensions 14.36L x 7.09W x 7.71H | product dimensions 12L x 9.75W x 8.25H | product dimensions 12.99L x 7.68W x 6.89H |
item package quantity 1 | item package quantity 1 | item package quantity 1 | item package quantity 1 | item package quantity 1 | item package quantity 1 | item package quantity - |
base material Aluminum | base material - | base material - | base material - | base material Aluminum | base material - | base material Aluminum |
measurement system Metric | measurement system - | measurement system Metric | measurement system - | measurement system - | measurement system Metric | measurement system - |
voltage 20 Volts | voltage 120 Volts | voltage - | voltage - | voltage - | voltage - | voltage 120 Volts |
material metal plastic | material - | material - | material Plastic, Metal | material - | material - | material Ergonomic rubber handle 65Mn carbide blades All-Mirror-grade aluminum bottom |
special features- | special features Lightweight | special features Lightweight | special features - | special features - | special features - | special features 7Amps 16, 500 RPM 33, 000 Cut Per Minutes 2 HSS carbide blades, 3-1/4 Inches Cut Depth and 1/8 Inches Cut Width Lock off button for safety Precision All-Mirror-grade aluminum base Auxiliary push handle and ergonomic soft grip Dual-dust out system 3 Chamfer grooves Spring-loaded stand |
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1DEWALT20% OffDEWALT 20V MAX Planer, 30,000 Cuts Per Minute, 2 mm Cut Depth, Brushless Motor, Bare Tool Only (DCP580B)
9.6 Simple to use9.3 Comfortable9.3 ManeuverabilityWhy we love it
Lightweight and easy to maneuver.
Quick depth adjustments for precision.
Cordless design enhances mobility.
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