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Bosch GOF 1250 CE vs DeWALT DW625E
Side-by-side comparison — specs, price, and expert verdict
Specs Comparison
SpecificationsBosch GOF 1250 CEDeWALT DW625E
- Power
- 1250W
- 2000W / 3HP
- Collet Size
- 1/4 in + 1/2 in / 6mm + 8mm + 12mm
- 1/4 in + 1/2 in / 6mm + 12mm
- Speed
- 11,000–24,000 RPM
- 8,000–20,000 RPM
- Variable Speed
- ✓
- ✓
- Plunge Depth
- 55mm
- 80mm
- Weight
- 3.5 kg / 7.7 lbs
- 5.1 kg / 11.2 lbs
- Cordless
- ✗
- ✗
- Type
- Plunge
- Plunge
- Soft Start
- ✓
- ✓
- Dust Extraction
- ✗
- ✗
- Price
- $279
- $349
Which Should You Buy?
Bosch GOF 1250 CE
Bosch's professional plunge router. Strong 1250W motor, accepts 1/4" and 1/2" collets, and excellent build quality at a fraction of Festool's price.
Pros
- + Powerful 1250W motor
- + Accepts 1/4" and 1/2" collets
- + Constant speed under load
- + Very good price-performance ratio
Cons
- − Heavier than compact routers
- − Dust extraction adapter sold separately
- − Plunge action not as smooth as Festool
DeWALT DW625E
A heavy-duty workhorse for demanding tasks. The 2000W motor handles large raised panel bits and template routing with ease. Built for professional cabinetmakers.
Pros
- + Powerful 2000W / 3HP motor
- + Micro-fine depth adjustment
- + Accepts 1/4" and 1/2" collets
- + Excellent for heavy routing
Cons
- − Heavy at 5.1 kg — fatiguing for extended use
- − Overkill for light edge work
- − No dust extraction port