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Dremel 4300-5/40 Variable Speed Rotary Tool Kit vs WEN 23114 1.4-Amp Variable Speed Rotary Tool Kit
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Rotary Tools: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Dremel 4300 pairs Dremel's most powerful rotary motor with electronic feedback, a keyless chuck and replaceable brushes, and the 5/40 kit adds five useful attachments. The WEN 23114 covers the same 35,000 RPM top speed with three collets, a flex shaft and over 100 accessories for budget money.
Dremel 4300-5/40 Variable Speed Rotary Tool Kit
Buy itDremel's most powerful corded rotary tool, with a keyless chuck, a pivot light and five attachments in the kit.
- 1.8 A motor with built-in variable speed from 5,000 to 35,000 RPM and electronic feedback circuitry to help hold speed under load.
- Keyless chuck accepts all Dremel accessory shank sizes, so bit changes need no collet swap and no wrench.
- Kit includes the pivot light, A550 shield, A576 sanding and grinding guide, 675 garden tool sharpener, 565 cutting kit and 40 accessories, and the motor brushes are replaceable.
- The most expensive tool here by a wide margin.
- Corded, with a 6-foot cord, so you need an outlet or extension nearby.
- Only 40 accessories in the kit, fewer than the budget WEN bundle.
WEN 23114 1.4-Amp Variable Speed Rotary Tool Kit
Buy itA corded 35,000 RPM rotary tool with three collets, three collars, a flex shaft and 100-plus accessories in a case.
- 1.4 A motor with variable speed from 8,000 to 35,000 RPM.
- Three collets (1/8, 3/32 and 1/16 inch) fit most rotary bits on the market.
- Kit includes a 3-foot flex shaft, a drilling and routing guide, an LED light collar, a rotatable spark and debris shield, over 100 accessories and a carrying case.
- Lowest speed is 8,000 RPM, higher than the others, which is less ideal for polishing plastics or delicate work.
- Changing bit sizes means swapping collets rather than using a keyless chuck.
- WEN does not mention electronic speed feedback or replaceable brushes.
Side by side
| Dremel 4300-5/40 Variable Speed Rotary Tool Kit | WEN 23114 1.4-Amp Variable Speed Rotary Tool Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Hobbyists, makers and DIYers who reach for a rotary tool every week and want the smoothest bit changes and best attachment system. | Occasional users who want a capable rotary tool and a big accessory kit for cleanup, sanding, engraving and small cuts without spending much. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $ · budget |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Dremel 4300-5/40 Variable Speed Rotary Tool Kit - Dremel's most powerful corded rotary tool, with a keyless chuck, a pivot light and five attachments in the kit. Choose the WEN 23114 1.4-Amp Variable Speed Rotary Tool Kit instead if occasional users who want a capable rotary tool and a big accessory kit for cleanup, sanding, engraving and small cuts without spending much.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Rotary Tools: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).