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Festool OF 1010 EQ vs DeWALT DW625E
Side-by-side comparison — specs, price, and expert verdict
Specs Comparison
SpecificationsFestool OF 1010 EQDeWALT DW625E
- Power
- 1010W
- 2000W / 3HP
- Collet Size
- 1/4 in / 8mm
- 1/4 in + 1/2 in / 6mm + 12mm
- Speed
- 10,000–24,000 RPM
- 8,000–20,000 RPM
- Variable Speed
- ✓
- ✓
- Plunge Depth
- 55mm
- 80mm
- Weight
- 2.7 kg / 5.9 lbs
- 5.1 kg / 11.2 lbs
- Cordless
- ✗
- ✗
- Type
- Plunge
- Plunge
- Soft Start
- ✓
- ✓
- Dust Extraction
- ✓
- ✗
- Price
- $495
- $349
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)
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