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Handheld Planers Comparison - June 2025
| 1 Best Choice  9.9Exceptional | 2  9.8Exceptional | 3 Best Value  9.7Exceptional | 4  9.6Exceptional | 5  9.5Excellent | 6  9.3Excellent | 7  9.2Excellent |
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ModelPORTER-CABLE Hand Planer, 6-Amp, 5/64-Inch (PC60THP) | Model WEN 6530 6-Amp Electric Hand Planer, 3-1/4-Inch | Model DEWALT 20V MAX Planer, 30,000 Cuts Per Minute, 2 mm Cut Depth, Brushless Motor, Bare Tool Only (DCP580B) | Model JORGENSEN 3.5" Mini Wood Planer - Mini Hand Planer for Woodworking, Block Plane, Small Hand Plane for Trimming, Wood Planing, Craft, Professional Ductile Iron Body, Adjustable Cutting Depth | Model BOSCH 3-1/4 Inch 6.5 Amp Hand Planer for Woodworking, 2.6 mm Cut Depth, Corded with Carrying Case (PL2632K) | Model WEN 6528 3.8-Amp Electric Hand Planer, 2-3/8-Inch | Model WEN 6534 8-Amp Electric Hand Planer, 4-3/8-Inch |
BrandPORTER-CABLE | Brand WEN | Brand DEWALT | Brand Jorgensen | Brand BOSCH | Brand WEN | Brand WEN |
Reviews | Reviews | Reviews | Reviews | Reviews  | Reviews | Reviews |
Features | ||||||
Worth the money 9.6 | Worth the money  9.9 | Worth the money 9.1 | Worth the money 9.8 | Worth the money 9.1 | Worth the money 9.6 | Worth the money 9.3 |
Simple to use 9.6 | Simple to use 9.6 | Simple to use 9.6 | Simple to use 9.9 | Simple to use 9.6 | Simple to use 9.6 | Simple to use 9.3 |
Precision 9.9 | Precision 9.9 | Precision 9.3 | Precision 9.8 | Precision 9.3 | Precision 9.6 | Precision 9.4 |
Comfortable 9.6 | Comfortable 9.3 | Comfortable 9.3 | Comfortable 9.8 | Comfortable 9.4 | Comfortable 9.6 | Comfortable 9.3 |
Maneuverability 9.8 | Maneuverability 9.3 | Maneuverability 9.3 | Maneuverability 9.8 | Maneuverability 9.6 | Maneuverability 9.9 | Maneuverability 9.1 |
Tech Specs | ||||||
batteries included No | batteries included No | batteries included No | batteries included No | batteries included No | batteries included No | batteries included No |
included components C60THP Hand Planer 2 Carbide Cutting Blades 1 Wrench 1 Dust bag 1 Edge Guide | included components WEN 6530 6-Amp Electric Hand Planer | included components Planer, Users Guide, Guide Fence, Wrench | included components Blade | included components 1 Woodrazor Mini Micrograin Blades 2 - PA1202, 1 Dual-Mount Guide Fence - 2609111859, 1 Straight No-Mar Plastic Overshoe for Fence - 2609101407, 1 3-Degree No-Mar Plastic Overshoe for Fence - PA209, 1 Shavings Bag - 2 605 411 035, 1 Blade Wrench - 1 907 950 025, 1 Carrying Case - 2 610 906 281 | included components Hand Planer | included components Hand Planer |
customer reviews4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2, 352 ratings 4.6 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 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 3, 819 ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars | customer reviews 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 40 ratings 4.4 out of 5 stars | customer reviews 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1, 502 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 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 2, 508 ratings 4.5 out of 5 stars |
item weight 8.42 pounds | item weight 0.01 ounces | item weight 7.4 pounds | item weight 8.8 ounces | item weight 6.3 pounds | item weight 4.3 pounds | item weight 9.5 pounds |
batteries required No | batteries required No | batteries required Yes | batteries required No | batteries required No | batteries required No | batteries required No |
product dimensions 14.63L x 7.75W x 8.25H | product dimensions 12L x 7W x 7H | product dimensions 13.6L x 8W x 8.9H | product dimensions - | product dimensions 17.75L x 7.25W x 14.5H | product dimensions 9L x 6.25W x 6.5H | product dimensions 12L x 9.75W x 8.25H |
item package quantity 1 | item package quantity 1 | item package quantity 1 | item package quantity - | item package quantity 1 | item package quantity 1 | item package quantity 1 |
style Hand Planer Only | style Corded Hand Planer | style Brushless planer | style - | style Modern | style Hand Planer | style Hand Planer |
power source- | power source Electric | power source Battery Powered | power source Manual | power source Electric | power source Electric | power source AC |
warranty description 3 year limited manufacturers warranty | warranty description 2 years | warranty description 3 year limited warranty | warranty description - | warranty description Warranty | warranty description - | warranty description - |
voltage 120 Volts | voltage 120 Volts | voltage 20 Volts | voltage - | voltage 120 Volts | voltage - | voltage - |
size 1- Pack | size 3-1/4 Inch | size - | size - | size 3-1/4 Planer with Kit | size - | size 4-3/8 |
material Plastic | material - | material metal plastic | material Iron | material Plastic | material - | material - |
base material Aluminum | base material - | base material Aluminum | base material - | base material Aluminum | base material - | base material - |
measurement system- | measurement system - | measurement system Metric | measurement system - | measurement system - | measurement system Metric | measurement system Metric |
Review | Review | Review | Review - | Review | Review | Review - |
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Our Top 3 Picks
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9.9
1PORTER-CABLEPORTER-CABLE Hand Planer, 6-Amp, 5/64-Inch (PC60THP)
9.9 Precision9.8 Maneuverability9.6 worth the moneyWhy we love it
The electric hand planner has a heavy duty 6 amp motor that provides smooth cutting in hard materials.
The hand planner has 16,500 rpm for smooth material removal.
The dual side dust extraction allows for extraction on either side of the tool.
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9.7
3DEWALT37% Off
DEWALT 20V MAX Planer, 30,000 Cuts Per Minute, 2 mm Cut Depth, Brushless Motor, Bare Tool Only (DCP580B)
9.6 Simple to use9.3 Precision9.3 ComfortableWhy we love it
Lightweight and easy to maneuver.
Quick depth adjustments for precision.
Cordless design enhances mobility.
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