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Benchtop thickness planers

Benchtop thickness planers side by side, mostly from an Amazon search for “benchtop planer” sorted by Best Sellers, plus models we added by name. The section below says how we chose each one. Every figure links to where we found it.

Compare 2 to 4 of these benchtop thickness planers side by side

The specs

Specs are from each model’s Amazon listing, or Woodcraft’s listing for the JET JWP-13BTK, checked Oct 25, 2026, or the maker’s product page for the Makita 2012NB and Cutech 40700H, checked Oct 30, 2026. Listing and product-page text can come from the maker, a seller or the store, and can be wrong or out of date. 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.
ModelTypeWidthMax thicknessCutterheadMotorSpeed (as listed)PriceShopper rating
DEWALT DW735XCorded, 2-speed feed13 in.[2]6 in.[22]3 knives[2]15 A[2]10,000 rpm cutterhead[2]$699.00 at Amazon, checked Nov 1, 2026[2]4.7 out of 5 from 7,530 ratings (Amazon), checked Nov 1, 2026[2]
CRAFTSMAN CMEW320Corded12.25 in.[3]6 in. (Zoro store listing; CRAFTSMAN’s page and manual don’t state it)[25]2 knives, reversible[3]15 A[3]8,000 rpm cutterhead[3]$299.00 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[3]4.6 out of 5 from 1,513 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[3]
WEN PL1326Corded, spiral cutterhead13 in.[4]6 in.[4]Spiral, 26 HSS inserts[4]15 A[4]10,000 rpm (listed for the motor)[4]$417.00 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[4]4.7 out of 5 from 743 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[4]
DEWALT DW734Corded12-1/2 in.[5]6 in.[23]3 knives, reversible[5]15 A[5]10,000 rpm cutterhead[5]$599.00 at Amazon, checked Nov 1, 2026[5]4.7 out of 5 from 2,761 ratings (Amazon), checked Nov 1, 2026[5]
JET JWP-13BTH (13 in. helical)Corded, helical cutterhead13 in.[6]6 in.[6]Helical, 30 carbide inserts[6]2 HP, 15 A (feature list); 20 A (spec table)[6]9,500 rpm cutterhead[6]$799.99 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[6]5 out of 5 from 7 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[6]
JET JWP-13BTK (13 in. straight knife)Corded, straight knives13 in.[7]6 in.[7]3 straight knives[7]2 HP, 15 A[7]9,500 rpm cutterhead[7]$599.00 at Woodcraft, checked Oct 25, 2026[7]No shopper ratings yet at Woodcraft, checked Oct 31, 2026[24]
Makita 2012NBCorded12 in.[8]6-3/32 in.[8]2 double-edged knives[8]15 A[8]8,500 rpm (no load)[8]$961.87 at Amazon (third-party seller), checked Nov 1, 2026[10]4.5 out of 5 from 781 ratings (Amazon), checked Nov 1, 2026[10]
Cutech 40700HCorded, spiral cutterhead12-1/2 in.[9]6 in.[9]Spiral, 24 two-sided carbide inserts[9]15 A[9]10,000 rpm cutterhead[9]$424.99 at Amazon (third-party seller), checked Oct 30, 2026[11]4.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 30, 2026[11]
RIDGID R4331Benchtop, 13 in., 3 straight knives[14]13 in.[14]6-1/8 in.[14]Straight knife, 3 blades[14]15 A, 120 V[14]9,000 rpm; feed rate not published by maker[14]$449.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[16]4.1 out of 5 from 1,363 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[16]
Grizzly G0939Benchtop, 13 in., 3 knives[17]13 in.[17]6 in.[17]2 in. diameter, 3 knives[17]2 HP, 120 V, 15 A[17]8,500 rpm; 25 FPM feed[17]$635.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[13]4.6 out of 5 from 69 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[13]
Grizzly G0940 (helical)Benchtop, 13 in., helical[18]13 in.[18]6 in.[18]2 in. helical, 30 carbide inserts[18]2 HP, 120 V, 15 A[18]8,500 rpm; 25 FPM feed[18]$995.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[13]4.6 out of 5 from 296 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[13]
Shop Fox W1877 (spiral)Benchtop, 13 in., spiral[21]13 in.[21]6 in.[21]Spiral-style, 26 inserts[21]2 HP, 120 V, 15 A[21]10,000 rpm; 26 FPM feed[21]$895.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[21]4.7 out of 5 from 57 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[21]
WEN PL1303Benchtop, 13 in., 3 reversible knives (63 lb)[15]13 in.[15]6 in.[15]3 reversible 13 in. SK5 knives (BP133K)[15]15 A[15]30,000 cuts per minute; 26 FPM feed[15]$369.99 at WEN, checked Oct 31, 2026[15]No shopper rating shown here (we don’t include maker-store reviews)[15]

Prices are what Amazon, or Woodcraft for the JET JWP-13BTK, showed on Oct 25, 2026, or Amazon on Oct 30, 2026 for the Makita 2012NB and Cutech 40700H, for comparison only. They change often and may differ by store, region and option. We don’t sell these benchtop thickness planers, and the links aren’t paid or affiliate links. Rows marked “checked Nov 1, 2026” were rechecked on that date. Prices for the rows added Oct 31, 2026 are what the linked store or maker page showed that day; each price names its seller.

Shopper ratings and counts are Amazon’s figures, copied on Oct 25, 2026 (Oct 30, 2026 for the Makita 2012NB and Cutech 40700H), not our ratings. They change daily, and a small count says little. Rows marked “checked Nov 1, 2026” were rechecked on that date. 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.

Model by model

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DEWALT DW735X

DEWALT DW735X, product photo
Image: DEWALT product image

$699.00 at Amazon, checked Nov 1, 2026[2]

Corded, 2-speed feed

Why it’s here: #1 of the models we kept from an Amazon search for “benchtop planer” sorted by Best Sellers, Oct 25, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 7,530 ratings (Amazon), checked Nov 1, 2026[2]

What the listing says

  • Two feed speeds (96 or 179 cuts per inch)[2]
  • Fan-assisted chip ejection[2]
  • Extra knives included[2]

What to watch for

  • Costs more than the CRAFTSMAN, WEN and DEWALT DW734 here[2]

Good fit for: Regular planing of wide boards with a 2-speed feed.

Where to buy

CRAFTSMAN CMEW320

CRAFTSMAN CMEW320, product photo
Image: CRAFTSMAN product image, via the Amazon listing

$299.00 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[3]

Corded

Why it’s here: #2 of the models we kept from an Amazon search for “benchtop planer” sorted by Best Sellers, Oct 25, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 1,513 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[3]

What the listing says

  • Reversible, double-edged knives[3]
  • Vacuum port for dust collection[3]
  • 3-year limited warranty[3]

What to watch for

  • Narrower than the 12-1/2 in. and 13 in. models here[3]
  • Two knives, as on the Makita 2012NB; the other knife planers here have three[3]

Good fit for: Occasional planing on a lower budget.

Where to buy

WEN PL1326

WEN PL1326, product photo
Image: WEN product image, via the Amazon listing

$417.00 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[4]

Corded, spiral cutterhead

Why it’s here: #3 of the models we kept from an Amazon search for “benchtop planer” sorted by Best Sellers, Oct 25, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 743 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[4]

What the listing says

  • Spiral head with rotatable inserts[4]
  • Material-removal gauge[4]

What to watch for

  • HSS inserts, not carbide[4]

Good fit for: A spiral head without the higher price.

Where to buy

DEWALT DW734

DEWALT DW734, product photo
Image: DEWALT product image

$599.00 at Amazon, checked Nov 1, 2026[5]

Corded

Why it’s here: #4 of the models we kept from an Amazon search for “benchtop planer” sorted by Best Sellers, Oct 25, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 2,761 ratings (Amazon), checked Nov 1, 2026[5]

What the listing says

  • Turret depth stop[5]
  • Four-column carriage lock to reduce snipe (DeWalt claim)[5]

What to watch for

  • One feed speed[5]
  • Narrower than the 13 in. models here[5]

Good fit for: Steady single-speed planing in a small shop.

Where to buy

JET JWP-13BTH (13 in. helical)

JET JWP-13BTH (13 in. helical), product photo
Image: JET product image, via the Amazon listing

$799.99 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[6]

Corded, helical cutterhead

Why it’s here: #5 of the models we kept from an Amazon search for “benchtop planer” sorted by Best Sellers, Oct 25, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 5 out of 5 from 7 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[6]

What the listing says

  • Four-sided carbide inserts you rotate when dull[6]
  • Rated 91 dB (JET claim)[6]
  • 5-year warranty[6]

What to watch for

  • Only 7 ratings when we checked[6]
  • The highest Amazon price of the insert-head planers here[6]

Good fit for: Quieter, insert-head planing in a small shop.

Where to buy

JET JWP-13BTK (13 in. straight knife)

JET JWP-13BTK (13 in. straight knife), product photo
Image: JET product image, via the Woodcraft listing

$599.00 at Woodcraft, checked Oct 25, 2026[7]

Corded, straight knives

Why it’s here: The straight-knife version of the JET 13 in. benchtop planer. It wasn’t in the Amazon search, so its details are from Woodcraft’s listing, Oct 25, 2026[7].

Shopper rating: No shopper ratings yet at Woodcraft, checked Oct 31, 2026[24]

What the listing says

  • Dust port takes 2-1/2 in. and 4 in. hoses[7]
  • Folding infeed and outfeed tables[7]
  • 5-year warranty[7]

What to watch for

  • No shopper rating at Woodcraft[7]
  • Backordered at Woodcraft when we checked[7]

Good fit for: JET’s benchtop planer with standard knives.

Where to buy

Makita 2012NB

Makita 2012NB, product photo
Image: Makita product image

$961.87 at Amazon (third-party seller), checked Nov 1, 2026[10]

Corded

Why it’s here: Added Oct 30, 2026 to bring this page to eight models. A model from a named maker, chosen by us rather than by the Amazon search order[8].

Shopper rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 781 ratings (Amazon), checked Nov 1, 2026[10]

What the linked page says

  • Interna-Lok head clamp to eliminate snipe (Makita claim)[8]
  • Rated 83 dB (Makita claim)[8]

What to watch for

  • The highest Amazon price here, from a third-party seller[8]
  • The narrowest width here (12 in.)[8]

Good fit for: Knife planing where a lower stated noise level matters, if the price fits.

Where to buy

Cutech 40700H

Cutech 40700H, product photo
Image: Cutech product image

$424.99 at Amazon (third-party seller), checked Oct 30, 2026[11]

Corded, spiral cutterhead

Why it’s here: Added Oct 30, 2026 to bring this page to eight models. A model from a named maker, chosen by us rather than by the Amazon search order[9].

Shopper rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 30, 2026[11]

What the linked page says

  • Two-sided carbide inserts[9]
  • Snipe minimizer and depth-of-cut indicator[9]
  • 3-year limited warranty (Cutech claim)[9]

What to watch for

  • Only 28 ratings when we checked[9]
  • Sold by Cutech’s own store, not Amazon[9]

Good fit for: A carbide spiral head at a mid price.

Where to buy

RIDGID R4331

RIDGID R4331, product photo
Image: RIDGID product image

$449.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[16]

Benchtop, 13 in., 3 straight knives

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: 4.1 out of 5 from 1,363 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[16]

What the linked page says

  • Most shopper reviews of the planers added here[14]
  • Lowest Home Depot price of the planers added here (checked Oct 31, 2026)[12]
  • Thickest stock capacity of the planers added here[14]

What to watch for

  • Straight knives, not a helical head[14]
  • Lowest shopper rating of the planers added here[12]

Good fit for: A lower-cost 13 in. knife planer for a home shop.

Where to buy

Grizzly G0939

Grizzly G0939, product photo
Image: Grizzly product image

$635.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[13]

Benchtop, 13 in., 3 knives

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: 4.6 out of 5 from 69 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[13]

What the linked page says

  • Stainless steel table with board return rollers[17]
  • Inch and metric depth scale[17]
  • 2 in. dust port with 4 in. adapter[17]

What to watch for

  • Straight knives, not a helical head[17]
  • 73 lb shipping weight[17]

Good fit for: A knife planer with a stainless table.

Where to buy

Grizzly G0940 (helical)

Grizzly G0940 (helical), product photo
Image: Grizzly product image

$995.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[13]

Benchtop, 13 in., helical

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 296 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[13]

What the linked page says

  • Indexable carbide inserts[18]
  • 1 in. thick granite table bed[18]
  • Adjustable depth stop[18]

What to watch for

  • Highest price of the planers added here[12]
  • 82 lb shipping weight[18]

Good fit for: A helical-head benchtop planer for hardwoods.

Where to buy

Shop Fox W1877 (spiral)

Shop Fox W1877 (spiral), product photo
Image: Shop Fox product image, via the Home Depot listing

$895.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[21]

Benchtop, 13 in., spiral

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: 4.7 out of 5 from 57 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[21]

What the linked page says

  • Repeat-cut selector with 6 preset heights[21]
  • Maximum cut depth 1/8 in.[21]
  • Folding extension tables[21]

What to watch for

  • Listing and seller Q&A disagree on insert material[21]
  • 84 lb (Home Depot spec table)[21]

Good fit for: A spiral-head planer with preset thicknesses.

Where to buy

WEN PL1303

WEN PL1303, product photo
Image: WEN product image

$369.99 at WEN, checked Oct 31, 2026[15]

Benchtop, 13 in., 3 reversible knives (63 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[15].

Shopper rating: No shopper rating shown here (we don’t include maker-store reviews)[15]

What the linked page says

  • Lowest listed price of the planers added here: $369.99 at WEN against $449.00 and up at Home Depot (checked Oct 31, 2026)[15]
  • 2-1/2 in. and 4 in. dust ports[15]
  • Depth stop presets and adjustable infeed/outfeed tables[15]

What to watch for

  • Straight knives, not a helical head[15]
  • Cutterhead rpm not published by maker[15]

Good fit for: A budget 13 in. knife planer.

Where to buy

How we chose these benchtop thickness planers

  • Amazon has no Best Sellers list for benchtop thickness planers, so we searched Amazon for “benchtop planer” and sorted the results by Best Sellers, on Oct 25, 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 and listings whose description didn’t match the product.
  • On Oct 30, 2026 we added two more models from named makers to bring each of these pages to eight, chosen by us rather than by the search order, with specs from the makers’ pages and prices and ratings from Amazon that day; each row says so.
  • Amazon doesn’t publish how this sort works. It reflects activity on Amazon, not quality, and the order can change from hour to hour.
  • 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 benchtop thickness planers 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.
  • JET’s compact benchtop series is six machines (see New releases): a 13 in. straight-knife planer, a 13 in. helical-head planer, a drill press, a grinder, a 9 in. bandsaw and an edge and spindle sander. Only the planers fit one type, so this page covers benchtop thickness planers and both JET planers.
  • The JET JWP-13BTK wasn’t in the Amazon search, so its specs and price are from Woodcraft’s listing, which showed no shopper rating (checked again Oct 31, 2026). Woodcraft showed it as backordered.
  • The JET 13 in. helical listing states 15 A in its feature list and 20 A in its spec table; the cell shows both.
  • We left weight out: several spec tables list figures that look like shipping weights.
  • Not every listing states maximum thickness.
  • The Makita 2012NB and Cutech 40700H were added on Oct 30, 2026 to bring this page to eight models. Their specs are from Makita’s and Cutech’s product pages, not the Amazon listings; prices and ratings are from Amazon, Oct 30, 2026. The Makita offer was from a third-party seller and is the highest price on this page, so compare stores; the Cutech was sold by Cutech’s own Amazon store.
  • We skipped the RIDGID listing in the search: its details were for the RIDGID R4330, it was from a third-party seller and it had 14 ratings.

Sources

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

  1. Amazon search for “benchtop planer”, sorted by Best Sellers, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  2. Amazon listing for the DEWALT DW735X, accessed 2026-11-01
  3. Amazon listing for the CRAFTSMAN CMEW320, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  4. Amazon listing for the WEN PL1326, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  5. Amazon listing for the DEWALT DW734, accessed 2026-11-01
  6. Amazon listing for the JET JWP-13BTH (13 in. helical), accessed Oct 25, 2026
  7. Woodcraft listing for the JET JWP-13BTK, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  8. Makita 2012NB product page, accessed 2026-10-30
  9. Cutech 40700H product page, accessed 2026-10-30
  10. Amazon listing for the Makita 2012NB, accessed 2026-11-01
  11. Amazon listing for the Cutech 40700H, accessed 2026-10-30
  12. Home Depot search results for “benchtop thickness planer”, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  13. Home Depot search results for “grizzly benchtop planer”, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  14. RIDGID R4331 product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  15. WEN PL1303 product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  16. Home Depot listing for the RIDGID R4331, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  17. Grizzly G0939 product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  18. Grizzly G0940 product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  19. Home Depot listing for the Grizzly G0939, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  20. Home Depot listing for the Grizzly G0940, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  21. Home Depot listing for the Shop Fox W1877 (specs and Q&A), accessed Oct 31, 2026
  22. DEWALT DW735 instruction manual (PDF), accessed Oct 31, 2026
  23. DEWALT DW734 instruction manual (PDF), accessed Oct 31, 2026
  24. Woodcraft JWP-13BTK listing, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  25. Zoro CMEW320 listing, accessed Oct 31, 2026

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