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Festool OF 1010 EQ vs Bosch GOF 1250 CE
Side-by-side comparison — specs, price, and expert verdict
Specs Comparison
SpecificationsFestool OF 1010 EQBosch GOF 1250 CE
- Power
- 1010W
- 1250W
- Collet Size
- 1/4 in / 8mm
- 1/4 in + 1/2 in / 6mm + 8mm + 12mm
- Speed
- 10,000–24,000 RPM
- 11,000–24,000 RPM
- Variable Speed
- ✓
- ✓
- Plunge Depth
- 55mm
- 55mm
- Weight
- 2.7 kg / 5.9 lbs
- 3.5 kg / 7.7 lbs
- Cordless
- ✗
- ✗
- Type
- Plunge
- Plunge
- Soft Start
- ✓
- ✓
- Dust Extraction
- ✓
- ✗
- Price
- $495
- $279
Which Should You Buy?
Festool OF 1010 EQ
The precision king. Festool's build quality, dust extraction, and guide rail compatibility are unmatched. Expensive, but woodworkers who buy one never go back.
Pros
- + Exceptional build quality and precision
- + Integrated dust extraction
- + Guide rail compatible (Festool system)
- + Very smooth plunge action
Cons
- − Premium price — 2-3x competitors
- − Festool ecosystem lock-in
- − Only 1/4" collet (8mm + adapters)
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