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DeWALT DCW600B vs Bosch GKF 18V-8
Side-by-side comparison — specs, price, and expert verdict
Specs Comparison
SpecificationsDeWALT DCW600BBosch GKF 18V-8
- Power
- 20V MAX / 18V
- 18V / 12V
- Collet Size
- 1/4 in / 6mm
- 1/4 in + 1/2 in / 6mm + 8mm
- Speed
- 16,000–25,500 RPM
- 13,000–26,000 RPM
- Variable Speed
- ✓
- ✓
- Plunge Depth
- 38mm / 1.5 in
- 25mm
- Weight
- 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs (bare)
- 1.1 kg / 2.4 lbs (bare)
- Cordless
- ✓
- ✓
- Battery Platform
- DeWALT 20V MAX / 18V XR
- Bosch 18V / 12V
- LED Light
- ✓
- ✓
- Soft Start
- ✓
- ✓
- Price
- $159
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Which Should You Buy?
DeWALT DCW600B
The best cordless trim router. Brushless motor, dual LEDs, and full compatibility with DeWALT's massive 20V MAX battery ecosystem. Freedom from the cord is a game-changer for edge work.
Pros
- + Cordless freedom — no cord snagging on edges
- + Brushless motor for efficiency and longevity
- + Dual LED lights illuminate the cut line
- + 20V MAX battery compatibility
Cons
- − Battery and charger sold separately
- − Heavier than corded options with battery attached
- − Battery runtime ~25 min with large bits
Bosch GKF 18V-8
The lightest cordless trim router on the market. Accepts both 1/4" and 1/2" collets — rare for a compact router. The spindle lock switch makes bit changes a one-wrench operation.
Pros
- + Lightest in class at only 1.1 kg
- + Accepts 1/4" and 1/2" collets
- + One-wrench bit changes with spindle lock
- + 12V or 18V battery compatible
Cons
- − Lower power than 18V competitors
- − Shorter battery runtime with 12V batteries
- − Less established than Makita/DeWALT in this category