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Benchtop drill presses from an Amazon search for “benchtop drill press” sorted by Best Sellers, side by side. Every figure links to where we found it.

Compare 2 to 4 of these benchtop drill presses side by side

The specs

Specs are from each model’s Amazon listing or maker product page, as linked, checked Oct 29, 2026. Listing and product-page text can be wrong or out of date.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.
ModelTypeMotorSwingSpeedsChuckSpindle travelTableWeightPriceShopper rating
WEN 4206TBenchtop, 8 in.2.3 A induction[2]8 in.[2]5: 750, 1,100, 1,500, 2,100 and 3,200 RPM[2]1/2 in. keyed, JT33[2]2 in.[2]6.5 × 6.5 in., bevels 45° left and right[2]32 lb[19]$123.76 at Amazon, checked Oct 29, 2026[1]4.6 out of 5 from 813 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 29, 2026[1]
WEN DP1263VBenchtop, 12 in., variable speed6.2 A[3]12 in.[3]Variable, 580 to 3,100 RPM, digital readout[3]5/8 in. keyed, MT2[3]3-1/8 in.[3]9-1/2 × 9-1/2 in., bevels 45° left and right[3]85 lb[3]$313.99 at Amazon, checked Oct 29, 2026[1]4.6 out of 5 from 104 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 29, 2026[1]
SKIL DP9505-00Benchtop, 10 in.6.2 A induction[4]10 in.[4]5: 610 to 2,800 RPM[4]1/2 in. keyed[4]2 in. (drilling depth)[23]7-3/5 × 6-1/2 in., tilts 45° left and right[4]Not published by maker[24]$219.00 at Amazon, checked Oct 29, 2026[1]4.3 out of 5 from 531 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 29, 2026[1]
VEVOR DP1006LBenchtop, 10 in.3.2 A induction[5]10 in.[5]5: 650 to 3,100 RPM (feature list); 2,800 rpm maximum (spec table)[5]1/2 in.[5]2 in. (50 mm)[21]Tilts 0° to 45°[5]41.9 lb (Amazon listing)[22]$141.90 at Amazon (third-party seller), checked Oct 29, 2026[1]4.3 out of 5 from 86 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 29, 2026[1]
JET JWDP-10Benchtop, 10 in.1/3 HP, 6.2 A, 120 V[6]10 in.[6]5: 630 to 3,300 RPM[6]1/16 to 1/2 in., JT33[6]2 in.[6]Tilts 45° left and right[6]48.5 lb[6]$248.97 at Amazon, checked Oct 29, 2026[1]4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 29, 2026[1]
WEN DP1062VBenchtop, 10 in., variable speed6.2 A induction[7]10 in.[7]Variable, 530 to 3,100 RPM, digital readout[7]1/2 in. keyed, JT33[7]2 in.[7]8 × 7.5 in., bevels 45° left and right[7]57 lb[7]$254.51 at WEN, checked Oct 31, 2026[20]4.5 out of 5 from 45 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 29, 2026[9]
JET JWDP-12Benchtop, 12 in., variable speed1/2 HP, 115 V, 5 A[8]12 in.[8]Variable, 530 to 3,100 RPM[8]5/8 in., MT2[8]3-1/8 in.[8]9-1/2 × 9-1/2 in., tilts 45° left and right[8]85 lb[8]$736.87 at Amazon, checked Oct 29, 2026[10]4.5 out of 5 from 249 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 29, 2026[10]
RYOBI DP103LBenchtop, 10 in., 5-speed, laser[12]1/4 HP induction, 6.2 A[12]10 in.[12]5 speeds, 620–3,100 rpm (listing description)[12]1/2 in.[12]2 in.[12]7-5/8 × 6-1/2 in., swivels 360°, tilts to 45°[12]62.06 lb (Home Depot spec table)[12]$199.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[12]4.1 out of 5 from 1,203 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[12]
Grizzly G0925Benchtop, 8 in., 5-speed[13]1/3 HP, 120 V, 2.3 A[13]8 in.[13]5 speeds, 740–3,140 rpm[13]1/16–1/2 in., JT33, keyed[13]2 in.[13]6-1/2 × 6-1/2 in., tilts 45° left/right, two T-slots[13]36 lb shipping weight[13]$220.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[11]4.6 out of 5 from 149 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[11]
Grizzly T32006 (mini)Mini benchtop, variable speed[14]1/8 HP, 120 V, 0.95 A[14]8-3/4 in.[14]Variable, 650–5,000 rpm[14]1/32–1/4 in., B10[14]7/8 in.[14]Not published by maker[14]12 lb shipping weight[14]$112.95 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[11]4.6 out of 5 from 69 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[11]
JET J-2530Benchtop, 15 in., 16-speed[18]3/4 HP, 115 V, 9 A[18]15 in.[18]16 speeds, 200–3,630 rpm[18]5/8 in.[18]3.375 in. (Home Depot spec table)[18]Tilts 45°[18]157 lb (Home Depot spec table)[18]$1,264.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[18]4.2 out of 5 from 39 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[18]
WEN DP1050Benchtop, 10 in., 5-speed, laser and LED light[17]6.2 A induction[17]10 in.[17]5 speeds: 630, 1,100, 1,800, 2,450, 3,300 rpm[17]1/16–1/2 in., JT33 taper[17]2 in.[17]7-1/2 × 6-1/2 in., bevels 45° left and right[17]Not published by maker[17]$201.80 at WEN, checked Oct 31, 2026[17]No shopper rating shown here (we don’t include maker-store reviews)[17]

Prices are what Amazon, or the store named in the cell, showed on Oct 29, 2026, for comparison only. They change often and may differ by store, region and option. We don’t sell these benchtop drill presses, 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. Where the source we first used showed no price, the price cell names the store it comes from, checked Oct 31, 2026.

Shopper ratings and counts are Amazon’s figures, copied on Oct 29, 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.

Model by model

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WEN 4206T

WEN 4206T, product photo
Image: WEN product image

$123.76 at Amazon, checked Oct 29, 2026[1]

Benchtop, 8 in.

Why it’s here: #1 of the models we kept from an Amazon search for “benchtop drill press” sorted by Best Sellers, Oct 29, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 813 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 29, 2026[1]

What the linked page says

  • The lowest Amazon price here[2]
  • Two-year warranty (WEN claim)[2]

What to watch for

  • The smallest swing and table here[2]

Good fit for: Small parts and simple holes in a small shop.

Where to buy

WEN DP1263V

WEN DP1263V, product photo
Image: WEN product image

$313.99 at Amazon, checked Oct 29, 2026[1]

Benchtop, 12 in., variable speed

Why it’s here: #2 of the models we kept from an Amazon search for “benchtop drill press” sorted by Best Sellers, Oct 29, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 104 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 29, 2026[1]

What the linked page says

  • Variable speed with a digital readout[3]
  • Laser and work light[3]
  • The deepest spindle travel here[3]

What to watch for

  • The heaviest stated weight here[3]

Good fit for: Larger parts and deeper holes without changing belts.

Where to buy

SKIL DP9505-00

SKIL DP9505-00, product photo
Image: SKIL product image

$219.00 at Amazon, checked Oct 29, 2026[1]

Benchtop, 10 in.

Why it’s here: #3 of the models we kept from an Amazon search for “benchtop drill press” sorted by Best Sellers, Oct 29, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4.3 out of 5 from 531 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 29, 2026[1]

What the linked page says

  • Laser and LED work light[4]
  • Bump-off safety switch[4]
  • Three-year warranty (SKIL claim)[4]

What to watch for

  • The listing doesn’t state spindle travel; ours is from SKIL’s manual[4]

Good fit for: General drilling with a laser guide, mid-priced.

Where to buy

VEVOR DP1006L

VEVOR DP1006L, product photo
Image: VEVOR product image, via the Amazon listing

$141.90 at Amazon (third-party seller), checked Oct 29, 2026[1]

Benchtop, 10 in.

Why it’s here: #4 of the models we kept from an Amazon search for “benchtop drill press” sorted by Best Sellers, Oct 29, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4.3 out of 5 from 86 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 29, 2026[1]

What the linked page says

  • Cast iron frame[5]
  • Chuck key and wrenches included[5]

What to watch for

  • The listing’s two speed ranges disagree[5]
  • Sold by a third-party seller[5]

Good fit for: Occasional drilling on a budget, in a 10 in. size.

Where to buy

JET JWDP-10

JET JWDP-10, product photo
Image: JET product image

$248.97 at Amazon, checked Oct 29, 2026[1]

Benchtop, 10 in.

Why it’s here: #5 of the models we kept from an Amazon search for “benchtop drill press” sorted by Best Sellers, Oct 29, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 29, 2026[1]

What the linked page says

  • Laser and LED light[6]
  • Five-year warranty (JET claim)[6]

What to watch for

  • Only 11 ratings when we checked[6]

Good fit for: General drilling, if JET’s five-year warranty matters to you.

Where to buy

WEN DP1062V

WEN DP1062V, product photo
Image: WEN product image

$254.51 at WEN, checked Oct 31, 2026[20]

Benchtop, 10 in., variable speed

Why it’s here: Added Oct 29, 2026 to bring this page to seven models. A model from a named maker not already shown, chosen by us rather than by the Amazon search order[7].

Shopper rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 45 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 29, 2026[9]

What the linked page says

  • Variable speed with a digital readout[7]
  • Laser guide[7]
  • Two-year warranty (WEN claim)[7]

What to watch for

  • Only 45 ratings when we checked[7]

Good fit for: General drilling with variable speed in a 10 in. size.

Where to buy

JET JWDP-12

JET JWDP-12, product photo
Image: JET product image, via the Amazon listing

$736.87 at Amazon, checked Oct 29, 2026[10]

Benchtop, 12 in., variable speed

Why it’s here: Added Oct 29, 2026 to bring this page to seven models. A model from a named maker not already shown, chosen by us rather than by the Amazon search order[8].

Shopper rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 249 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 29, 2026[10]

What the linked page says

  • Variable speed[8]
  • Laser (per the manual’s adjustment section)[8]
  • 3-1/8 in. spindle travel[8]

What to watch for

  • The highest Amazon price here, by a wide margin[8]
  • Ties for the heaviest stated weight here[8]

Good fit for: Larger parts and deeper holes, if JET’s machine is worth the premium to you.

Where to buy

RYOBI DP103L

RYOBI DP103L, product photo
Image: RYOBI product image

$199.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[12]

Benchtop, 10 in., 5-speed, laser

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[12].

Shopper rating: 4.1 out of 5 from 1,203 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[12]

What the linked page says

  • EXACTLINE laser and LED work light[12]
  • Locking depth stop[12]
  • Most shopper reviews of the drill presses added here[12]

What to watch for

  • Spec table and listing description give different speed ranges[12]
  • Lowest shopper rating of the drill presses added here[12]

Good fit for: Light-duty hobby drilling on a budget.

Where to buy

Grizzly G0925

Grizzly G0925, product photo
Image: Grizzly product image

$220.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[11]

Benchtop, 8 in., 5-speed

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[13].

Shopper rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 149 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[11]

What the linked page says

  • Head swivels 360°[13]
  • Table has T-slots for clamping[13]
  • Highest shopper rating of the drill presses added here, tied with the T32006[13]

What to watch for

  • Smallest swing of the full-size presses added here[13]
  • Keyed chuck[13]

Good fit for: A small bench press that fits on a crowded bench.

Where to buy

Grizzly T32006 (mini)

Grizzly T32006 (mini), product photo
Image: Grizzly product image

$112.95 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[11]

Mini benchtop, variable speed

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[14].

Shopper rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 69 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[11]

What the linked page says

  • Lowest price of the drill presses added here[14]
  • Fastest top speed of the drill presses added here[14]
  • Light enough to put away[14]

What to watch for

  • 1/4 in. chuck and 7/8 in. travel limit it to small bits[14]
  • Rated for 3/16 in. holes in mild steel[14]

Good fit for: Small parts, crafts and jewelry-size holes.

Where to buy

JET J-2530

JET J-2530, product photo
Image: JET product image, via the Home Depot listing

$1,264.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[18]

Benchtop, 15 in., 16-speed

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: 4.2 out of 5 from 39 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[18]

What the linked page says

  • Largest swing of the drill presses added here[18]
  • Lowest low speed of the drill presses added here[18]

What to watch for

  • Highest price of the drill presses added here[18]
  • 157 lb and stand not included[18]

Good fit for: Serious bench drilling with big Forstner bits.

Where to buy

WEN DP1050

WEN DP1050, product photo
Image: WEN product image

$201.80 at WEN, checked Oct 31, 2026[17]

Benchtop, 10 in., 5-speed, laser and LED light

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: No shopper rating shown here (we don’t include maker-store reviews)[17]

What the linked page says

  • X-pattern laser and LED work light[17]
  • Locking depth stop[17]
  • Slotted table for clamps and vises[17]

What to watch for

  • Weight not published by maker[17]
  • Speed changes by moving belts[17]

Good fit for: A budget 10 in. press with a laser guide.

Where to buy

How we chose these benchtop drill presses

  • Amazon has no Best Sellers list for benchtop drill presses, so we searched Amazon for “benchtop drill press” and sorted the results by Best Sellers, on Oct 29, 2026.
  • We kept the first models of this type from named tool makers, in that order, and left out sponsored results, accessories, bundles of a model already shown, unbranded listings and listings whose description didn’t match the product.
  • Amazon doesn’t publish how this sort works. It reflects activity on Amazon, not quality, and the order can change from hour to hour.
  • Specs are from the Amazon listing, or from the maker’s product page where the listing wouldn’t open for us; each cell links to its source. Pros are features that page states; claims we couldn’t check are marked as the maker’s. Cons are our own comparisons within this table, or things the page doesn’t state. We didn’t test these tools.
  • On Oct 31, 2026 we added 5 benchtop drill presses 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 listings for the WEN models and the JET JWDP-10 wouldn’t open for us, so their specs are from the maker’s product page. The SKIL and VEVOR specs are from their Amazon listings.
  • The VEVOR DP1006L listing gives 650 to 3,100 RPM in its feature list and 2,800 rpm maximum in its spec table; the cell shows both. It was sold by a third-party seller.
  • The WEN DP1263V price is without the coupon Amazon showed.
  • A VEVOR 8 in. press ranked between the SKIL and the VEVOR 10 in. but showed no offer and its listing didn’t open, so we left it out.
  • The WEN DP1062V and JET JWDP-12 were added on Oct 29, 2026 to bring this page to seven models. The WEN specs are from WEN’s product page; the JET specs are from JET’s JWDP-12 manual.

Sources

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

  1. Amazon search for “benchtop drill press”, sorted by Best Sellers, accessed 2026-10-29
  2. WEN 4206T product page, accessed 2026-10-29
  3. WEN DP1263V product page, accessed 2026-10-29
  4. Amazon listing for the SKIL DP9505-00, accessed 2026-10-29
  5. Amazon listing for the VEVOR DP1006L, accessed 2026-10-29
  6. JET JWDP-10 product page, accessed 2026-10-29
  7. WEN DP1062V product page, accessed 2026-10-29
  8. JET JWDP-12 manual (maker PDF), accessed 2026-10-29
  9. Amazon listing for the WEN DP1062V, accessed 2026-10-29
  10. Amazon listing for the JET JWDP-12, accessed 2026-10-29
  11. Home Depot search results for “grizzly benchtop drill press”, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  12. Home Depot listing for the RYOBI DP103L, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  13. Grizzly G0925 product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  14. Grizzly T32006 product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  15. Home Depot listing for the Grizzly G0925, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  16. Home Depot listing for the Grizzly T32006, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  17. WEN DP1050 product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  18. Home Depot listing for the JET J-2530 (model 354401), accessed Oct 31, 2026
  19. WEN 4206T manual (PDF), accessed Oct 31, 2026
  20. WEN DP1062V product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  21. VEVOR DP1006L instruction manual, specifications (ManualsLib copy), accessed Oct 31, 2026
  22. Amazon VEVOR DP1006L listing, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  23. SKIL DP9505-00 manual (PDF), Specifications, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  24. SKIL DP9505-00 manual (PDF), Specifications, accessed Oct 31, 2026

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