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Band saws side by side, mostly from Amazon’s Best Sellers list, plus models we added by name. The section below says how we chose each one. Every figure links to where we found it.

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The specs

Specs are from each model’s Amazon listing, checked Oct 25, 2026, or JET’s product page for the JET JWBS-9, checked Oct 29, 2026. Listing text can come from the maker, a seller or Amazon, and can be wrong or out of date. We didn’t check it against the maker’s manual. Scroll sideways on a small screen. Rows added Oct 31, 2026 use the maker’s page or manual, or the Home Depot listing, as each cell shows. Where that source didn’t state a spec, we filled the cell on Oct 31, 2026 from the maker’s page, spec sheet or manual, or else a major store’s listing or a review; each cell’s source says which, and “Not published by maker” means we found no maker figure. Release columns use the maker's page and the sources shown.
ModelTypeMotorCut height (resaw)Cut width (throat)Blade speedTableBladesDust portPriceShopper rating
WEN BA3959Benchtop, 9 in.2.8 A[3]3-1/2 in.[3]9 in.[3]Up to 2,500 FPM[3]12-1/4 × 11-7/8 in., bevels to 45°[3]59-1/2 in., 1/8 to 3/8 in. wide[3]2-1/2 in.[3]$143.66 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[1]4.4 out of 5 from 1,404 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[1]
SKIL BW9501-00Benchtop, 9 in., 2-speed2.8 A induction[4]3-1/2 in.[25]9 in.[26]2 speeds: 1,700 and 2,500 ft/min[27]Rack-and-pinion tilt[4]59-1/2 in.[4]2-1/2 in.[4]$219.00 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[1]4.4 out of 5 from 306 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[1]
WEN BA396210 in. with stand, 2-speed3.5 A[6]6 in.[6]9-3/4 in.[6]1,520 or 2,620 FPM[6]14-1/8 × 12-1/2 in. cast aluminum, bevels to 45°[6]72 in., 1/8 to 1/2 in. wide[6]3-in-1 port for 1-3/4, 2-3/4 and 4 in. hoses[6]$399.25 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[1]4.4 out of 5 from 361 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[1]
RIKON 10-3062S10 in. with stand, 2-speed1/2 HP[7]5 in.[7]9-5/8 in.[7]1,515 and 3,280 FPM[7]Cast iron, tilts −5° to 45°[7]Up to 1/2 in. wide[7]2-1/2 in.[7]$499.99 at Amazon (third-party seller), checked Nov 1, 2026[7]5 out of 5 from 4 ratings (Amazon), checked Nov 1, 2026[7]
VEVOR HBS250Benchtop, 10 in., 2-speed1/2 HP (373 W)[5]6 in.[5]10 in.[5]2 speeds; the spec table gives 3,240 ft/min[5]13.2 × 13.4 in. cast iron, tilts 5° left to 45° right[5]72 in.[5]Dust port; size not published by maker[28]$299.90 at Amazon (third-party seller), checked Nov 1, 2026[5]4 out of 5 from 30 ratings (Amazon), checked Nov 1, 2026[5]
JET JWBS-9Benchtop, 9 in.2.8 A, 120 V[2]3-1/2 in.[2]9 in.[2]2,500 SFPM[2]Tilts 0° to 45°[2]59-1/2 in., 1/8 to 3/8 in. wide[2]2-1/2 in. outside diameter[2]$299.99 at Tractor Supply, checked Oct 29, 2026[8]No shopper ratings yet at Tractor Supply, checked Oct 31, 2026[29]
SawStop Professional Bandsaw (PBS31230)ComingFloor-standing, 14 in. wheels (announced, not on sale)[10]1.75 HP (120V) or 3 HP (230V)[11]14 in.[10]13.4 in.[10]2,510 ft/min (1,450 rpm)[30]16.9 × 21.8 in. cast iron, tilts 45° right, 9° left[12]130 in., 1/8 to 3/4 in. wide[31]Two 4 in. ports[13]Not on sale yetNot rated yet: not on sale, checked Oct 31, 2026[32]
RYOBI BS904GBenchtop, 9 in.[17]2.5 A induction, 1/3 HP (per RYOBI’s Q&A answer)[17]3-1/2 in.[17]9 in.[17]2,500 RPM listed; blade speed in FPM not published by maker[17]14-3/4 × 11-3/4 in. aluminum, tilts to 45°[17]62 in., 1/8 to 3/8 in. wide[17]2-1/2 in. port[17]$229.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[17]4.2 out of 5 from 1,249 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[17]
Grizzly G0803ZBenchtop, 9 in., laser guide[18]1/3 HP, 120 V, 2.8 A[18]3-5/8 in.[18]9 in.[18]2,460 FPM[18]11-3/4 × 11-3/4 in., tilts 0–45°[18]61-13/16 to 62-3/16 in., 1/8 to 3/8 in. wide[18]Not published by maker[18]$325.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[16]4.6 out of 5 from 409 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[16]
Grizzly G094810 in., 2-speed (58-1/2 in. overall height)[19]1/2 HP, 120 V, 3.5 A[19]6-1/8 in.[19]9-3/4 in.[19]1,520 and 2,620 FPM[19]14-3/16 × 12-5/8 in., tilts 0–45°, miter slot[19]71-1/2 to 72-1/2 in., 1/8 to 1/2 in. wide[19]Not published by maker[19]$445.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[16]4.5 out of 5 from 336 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[16]
Grizzly G0555Floor-standing, 14 in.[20]1 HP, 110/220 V (prewired 110 V), 11 A / 5.5 A[20]6 in.[20]13-1/2 in.[20]1,500 and 3,200 FPM[20]14 × 14 in., tilts −15° to 45°[20]93-1/2 in., 1/8 to 3/4 in. wide[20]4 in. (Home Depot listing; Grizzly’s page doesn’t state it)[24]$895.00 at Home Depot, checked Nov 1, 2026[24]4.8 out of 5 from 249 reviews (Home Depot), checked Nov 1, 2026[24]
WEN BA396310 in., 2-speed, with stand (26.7 × 21 × 60.2 in., 74.3 lb)[21]5 A[21]6 in.[21]9-1/2 in.[21]1,520 and 2,620 FPM[21]14-1/8 × 12-1/2 in. cast aluminum, bevels to 45°, miter slot[21]72 in., 1/8 to 1/2 in. wide[21]3-in-1 port (2, 2-1/2 and 4 in. hoses)[21]$379.99 at WEN, checked Oct 31, 2026[21]No shopper rating shown here (we don’t include maker-store reviews)[21]

Prices are what Amazon showed on Oct 25, 2026, or Tractor Supply for the JET JWBS-9 on Oct 29, 2026, for comparison only. They change often and may differ by store, region and option. We don’t sell these band saws, and the links aren’t paid or affiliate links. Prices for the rows added Oct 31, 2026 are what the linked store or maker page showed that day; each price names its seller. Rows marked “checked Nov 1, 2026” were rechecked on that date.

Shopper ratings and counts are Amazon’s figures, copied on Oct 25, 2026, not our ratings. They change daily, and a small count says little. Ratings for the rows added Oct 31, 2026 come from the store named in each cell, on that day. Ratings from different stores aren’t comparable with each other. Where Amazon had no rating for a model, its rating cell names the store it comes from, or says that store showed none, checked Oct 31, 2026. A maker’s own store reviews are the maker’s figures, not an independent retailer’s. Ratings from different stores are collected and counted in different ways, so ratings from different stores in this column aren’t comparable with each other. Rows marked “checked Nov 1, 2026” were rechecked on that date.

Model by model

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WEN BA3959

WEN BA3959, product photo
Image: WEN product image, via the Amazon listing

$143.66 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[1]

Benchtop, 9 in.

Why it’s here: #2 on Amazon’s Best Sellers list for band saws, Oct 25, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4.4 out of 5 from 1,404 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[1]

What the Amazon listing says

  • The lowest price here[3]
  • Takes blades 1/8 to 3/8 in. wide[3]
  • Table bevels to 45°[3]

What to watch for

  • 3-1/2 in. cut height, the lowest here[3]
  • One speed[3]

Good fit for: Curves and small parts in a small shop.

Where to buy

SKIL BW9501-00

SKIL BW9501-00, product photo
Image: SKIL product image, via the Amazon listing

$219.00 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[1]

Benchtop, 9 in., 2-speed

Why it’s here: #14 on Amazon’s Best Sellers list for band saws, Oct 25, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4.4 out of 5 from 306 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[1]

What the Amazon listing says

  • Two speeds[4]
  • Rack-and-pinion table tilt[4]

What to watch for

  • The listing doesn’t state cut height or cut width; ours are from SKIL’s manual[4]

Good fit for: Benchtop curve cutting, once you’ve checked its capacity elsewhere.

Where to buy

WEN BA3962

WEN BA3962, product photo
Image: WEN product image, via the Amazon listing

$399.25 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[1]

10 in. with stand, 2-speed

Why it’s here: #19 on Amazon’s Best Sellers list for band saws, Oct 25, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4.4 out of 5 from 361 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[1]

What the Amazon listing says

  • 6 in. cut height[6]
  • Takes blades up to 1/2 in. wide[6]
  • Stand included[6]

What to watch for

  • Cast aluminum table, not cast iron[6]

Good fit for: Resawing small boards and general curve work, on a stand.

Where to buy

RIKON 10-3062S

RIKON 10-3062S, product photo
Image: RIKON product image, via the Amazon listing

$499.99 at Amazon (third-party seller), checked Nov 1, 2026[7]

10 in. with stand, 2-speed

Why it’s here: #23 on Amazon’s Best Sellers list for band saws, Oct 25, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 5 out of 5 from 4 ratings (Amazon), checked Nov 1, 2026[7]

What the Amazon listing says

  • Cast-iron table[7]
  • Lifetime warranty (RIKON claim)[7]
  • Stand included[7]

What to watch for

  • Only 4 ratings[7]

Good fit for: A steadier 10 in. saw for curves and light resawing.

Where to buy

VEVOR HBS250

VEVOR HBS250, product photo
Image: VEVOR product image, via the Amazon listing

$299.90 at Amazon (third-party seller), checked Nov 1, 2026[5]

Benchtop, 10 in., 2-speed

Why it’s here: #27 on Amazon’s Best Sellers list for band saws, Oct 25, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4 out of 5 from 30 ratings (Amazon), checked Nov 1, 2026[5]

What the Amazon listing says

  • 6 in. cut height at this price[5]
  • Cast-iron table[5]
  • Fence and miter gauge included[5]

What to watch for

  • Only 30 ratings, averaging 4.0[5]

Good fit for: Light resawing on a budget, accepting a little-rated listing.

Where to buy

JET JWBS-9

JET JWBS-9, product photo
Image: JET product image

$299.99 at Tractor Supply, checked Oct 29, 2026[8]

Benchtop, 9 in.

Why it’s here: A new JET benchtop band saw. It wasn’t on Amazon’s list, so its specs are from JET’s product page and its price from Tractor Supply, Oct 29, 2026[2].

Shopper rating: No shopper ratings yet at Tractor Supply, checked Oct 31, 2026[29]

What the Amazon listing says

  • Cast aluminum wheels[2]
  • Five-year warranty (JET claim)[2]

What to watch for

  • No Amazon rating: it wasn’t on Amazon’s list[2]
  • About twice the price of the WEN BA3959, which lists the same cut height, cut width and blade length[2]

Good fit for: Curves and small parts, if JET’s five-year warranty matters to you.

Where to buy

SawStop Professional Bandsaw (PBS31230)

SawStop Professional Bandsaw (PBS31230), product photo
Image: SawStop product image

Coming[15]

Key specs

  • 14 in. wheels; 14 in. resaw, 13.4 in. throat[10]
  • 1.75 HP (120V) or 3 HP (230V) motor[11]
  • 16.9 x 21.8 in. cast iron table; tilts 45° right, 9° left[12]
  • Two 4 in. dust ports; 300 CFM minimum recommended[13]
  • 368 lb (3 HP)[14]

Where to buy

No verified store link

RYOBI BS904G

RYOBI BS904G, product photo
Image: RYOBI product image, via the Home Depot listing

$229.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[17]

Benchtop, 9 in.

Why it’s here: Added Oct 31, 2026 to cover more major tool brands; specs from the maker’s page or manual where it states them, price and rating from the linked store page[17].

Shopper rating: 4.2 out of 5 from 1,249 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[17]

What the linked page says

  • Most shopper reviews of the band saws added here[17]
  • Rapid-set blade tension lever[17]
  • Blade-tracking window[17]

What to watch for

  • No rip fence included (per RYOBI’s Q&A answer)[17]
  • Smallest resaw height of the band saws added here[17]

Good fit for: Curves and small parts in a compact shop.

Where to buy

Grizzly G0803Z

Grizzly G0803Z, product photo
Image: Grizzly product image

$325.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[16]

Benchtop, 9 in., laser guide

Why it’s here: Added Oct 31, 2026 to cover more major tool brands; specs from the maker’s page or manual where it states them, price and rating from the linked store page[18].

Shopper rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 409 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[16]

What the linked page says

  • Ball-bearing upper and lower blade guides[18]
  • Laser guide and quick-release tension[18]
  • Balanced aluminum wheels[18]

What to watch for

  • Benchtop: needs a bench or stand[18]
  • 49 lb shipping weight[18]

Good fit for: A 9 in. benchtop saw with bearing guides.

Where to buy

Grizzly G0948

Grizzly G0948, product photo
Image: Grizzly product image

$445.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[16]

10 in., 2-speed (58-1/2 in. overall height)

Why it’s here: Added Oct 31, 2026 to cover more major tool brands; specs from the maker’s page or manual where it states them, price and rating from the linked store page[19].

Shopper rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 336 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[16]

What the linked page says

  • Two blade speeds[19]
  • Over 6 in. of resaw height[19]
  • Cast aluminum wheels[19]

What to watch for

  • 75 lb shipping weight[19]
  • Dust port size not published by maker[19]

Good fit for: Resawing small boards without a full 14 in. saw.

Where to buy

Grizzly G0555

Grizzly G0555, product photo
Image: Grizzly product image

$895.00 at Home Depot, checked Nov 1, 2026[24]

Floor-standing, 14 in.

Why it’s here: Added Oct 31, 2026 to cover more major tool brands; specs from the maker’s page or manual where it states them, price and rating from the linked store page[20].

Shopper rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 249 reviews (Home Depot), checked Nov 1, 2026[24]

What the linked page says

  • Widest throat of the band saws added here[20]
  • Highest shopper rating of the band saws added here[20]
  • Takes blades up to 3/4 in. wide[20]

What to watch for

  • 207 lb shipping weight[20]
  • Highest price of the band saws added here[20]

Good fit for: A first full-size 14 in. band saw.

Where to buy

WEN BA3963

$379.99 at WEN, checked Oct 31, 2026[21]

10 in., 2-speed, with stand (26.7 × 21 × 60.2 in., 74.3 lb)

Why it’s here: Added Oct 31, 2026 to cover more major tool brands; specs from the maker’s page or manual where it states them, price and rating from the linked store page[21].

Shopper rating: No shopper rating shown here (we don’t include maker-store reviews)[21]

What the linked page says

  • Stand, fence, miter gauge and work light included[21]
  • Two blade speeds[21]
  • Quick-release tension lever[21]

What to watch for

  • Smaller throat than the 14 in. Grizzly G0555[21]
  • HP rating not published by maker[21]

Good fit for: A 10 in. saw on its own stand for small-shop resawing.

Where to buy

How we chose these band saws

  • We started from Amazon’s Best Sellers list for band saws, checked Oct 25, 2026.
  • We kept the highest-ranked models from named tool makers and left out accessories, tools for other jobs and listings whose description didn’t match the product.
  • A list rank shows recent sales on that store, not quality.
  • Pros are features the linked Amazon listing states; claims we couldn’t check are marked as the maker’s. Cons are our own comparisons within this table, or things the listing doesn’t state. We didn’t test these tools, and we didn’t use independent reviews for this batch.
  • On Oct 31, 2026 we added 5 band saws from more tool brands (DEWALT, Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch, RYOBI, RIDGID and others) that were on sale that day. Their specs come from the maker’s product page or manual where it states them, otherwise from the Home Depot listing; “Not published by maker” means neither stated it. Their prices and shopper ratings come from the linked store page; each cell links its source.
  • Specs come from Amazon listing text (feature list, description and spec table) and weren’t checked against maker manuals. Where parts of a listing disagree, the cell shows both. Where a listing didn’t state a spec, we filled it on Oct 31, 2026 from the maker’s page or manual, or else a store listing or a review, as each cell’s source shows.
  • Amazon’s Band Saws list is mostly portable metal-cutting and meat saws, so only woodworking saws are used; the ranks reflect that mix.
  • The SKIL BW9501-00 listing doesn’t state cut height, cut width or blade speed, so those cells are from SKIL’s manual.
  • The RIKON 10-3062S has only 4 ratings and the VEVOR 29, too few to say much.
  • No floor-standing 14 in. saws are on this list.
  • The JET JWBS-9 wasn’t on Amazon’s list. Its specs are from JET’s product page and its price from Tractor Supply’s listing, checked Oct 29, 2026. It has no Amazon rating, and Tractor Supply showed no shopper ratings on Oct 31, 2026.
  • The SawStop Professional Bandsaw is announced but not on sale, so it has no price and no store link.

Sources

Every page below was opened on the date shown. Review dates are the publication dates on the review.

  1. Amazon Best Sellers: Band Saws, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  2. JET JWBS-9 product page, accessed 2026-10-29
  3. Amazon listing for the WEN BA3959, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  4. Amazon listing for the SKIL BW9501-00, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  5. Amazon listing for the VEVOR HBS250, accessed 2026-11-01
  6. Amazon listing for the WEN BA3962, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  7. Amazon listing for the RIKON 10-3062S, accessed 2026-11-01
  8. Tractor Supply listing for the JET JWBS-9, accessed 2026-10-29
  9. SawStop Professional Bandsaw (PBS31230) product page, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  10. SawStop Professional Bandsaw (PBS31230) product page, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  11. SawStop Professional Bandsaw (PBS31230) product page, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  12. SawStop Professional Bandsaw (PBS31230) product page, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  13. SawStop Professional Bandsaw (PBS31230) product page, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  14. SawStop Professional Bandsaw (PBS31230) product page, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  15. SawStop Professional Bandsaw (PBS31230) product page, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  16. Home Depot search results for “benchtop band saw”, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  17. Home Depot listing for the RYOBI BS904G (specs and RYOBI Q&A answers), accessed Oct 31, 2026
  18. Grizzly G0803Z product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  19. Grizzly G0948 product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  20. Grizzly G0555 product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  21. WEN BA3963 product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  22. Home Depot listing for the Grizzly G0803Z, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  23. Home Depot listing for the Grizzly G0948, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  24. Home Depot listing for the Grizzly G0555, accessed 2026-11-01
  25. SKIL BW9501-00 owner’s manual (PDF), accessed Oct 31, 2026
  26. SKIL BW9501-00 owner’s manual (PDF), accessed Oct 31, 2026
  27. SKIL BW9501-00 owner’s manual (PDF), accessed Oct 31, 2026
  28. VEVOR HBS250 product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  29. Tractor Supply JWBS-9 listing, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  30. SawStop Professional Bandsaw page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  31. SawStop Professional Bandsaw page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  32. SawStop Professional Bandsaw page, accessed Oct 31, 2026

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