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The 10 Best Electric Hand Planers

Corded power planers for trimming doors, flattening boards and chamfering edges, ranked from live Amazon data.

Ranked by ToolboxTop10 from Amazon data captured Oct 10, 2026. How we rank

An electric hand planer shaves wood down fast: trim a sticking door, flatten a cupped board, or take a beam down to size. We ranked 10 corded best-sellers on rating, review volume and features (a cut depth of 1/8 inch or more, a rabbeting guide, dust ejection to either side and a kickstand that protects the blades). Most cut 3-1/4 inches wide; WEN also sells a narrow 2-3/8-inch model and a wide 4-3/8-inch one for 2x4s. They run from about $31 for WEN's 6528 to $209 for Makita's KP0800K kit.

Best Overall WEN 6530 6-Amp Electric Hand Planer, 3-1/4-Inch
WEN
WEN 6530 6-Amp Electric Hand Planer, 3-1/4-Inch
4.5 (7,979)
$42.88
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Best Budget WEN 6528 3.8-Amp Electric Hand Planer, 2-3/8-Inch
WEN
WEN 6528 3.8-Amp Electric Hand Planer, 2-3/8-Inch
4.5 (2,268)
$31.35
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Money No Object Makita KP0800K 3-1/4" Planer, with Tool Case
Makita
Makita KP0800K 3-1/4" Planer, with Tool Case
4.7 (819)
$209
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Which one is for you?

Where the deals are

The tools ranked here come from WEN, SKIL, PORTER-CABLE, Makita, Bosch, CRAFTSMAN, WOODSTARTER, and VEVOR. Prices on these brands move week to week on Amazon, and the deepest cuts usually land around Prime Day and Black Friday. Every price button on this page opens the live listing, so you always see today's number, not the one we captured on 2026-10-10. If your pick is over budget right now, check back in a few days — WEN and SKIL rotate through sales and bundle deals often.

Side-by-side comparison

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#ToolPriceRatingReviewsWidthDepthMotorKickstandScore
1WEN 6530$42.884.57,9793-1/4 in1/8 in (16 stops)6 AYes90
2WEN 6534$56.444.52,6974-3/8 in1/8 in (16 stops)8 ANo86
3SKIL PL2012-00$84.504.66573-1/4 in—6.5 AYes82
4PORTER-CABLE PC60THP$99.994.62,4693-1/4 in5/64 in (10 stops)6 ANo77
5WEN 6528$31.354.52,2682-3/8 in1/16 in (9 stops)3.8 AYes76
6Makita KP0800K$2094.78193-1/4 in3/32 in6.5 AYes73
7Bosch PL1632$153.944.59683-1/4 in—6.5 AYes72
8CRAFTSMAN CMEW300$1044.47903-1/4 in5/64 in (10 stops)6 ANo71
9WOODSTARTER HP15K$45.994.2523-1/4 in5/32 in (20 stops)7.7 ANo63
10VEVOR 2822C$49.414.52783-1/4 in0.08 in6 A, 710 WNo62
✕Masitke 191$64.993.747Width spec contradicts title; lowest ratingAVOID

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The full ranking

#1
WEN 6530 6-Amp Electric Hand Planer, 3-1/4-Inch
Best Overall
WEN

WEN 6530 6-Amp Electric Hand Planer, 3-1/4-Inch

4.5 7,979 reviews
Score 90/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 20% of score75/100 → 15 pts

Has: deep cut, rabbet, kickstand. Missing: dual dust.

Total: 90/100. How the score works

$42.88
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1K+/mo

The best-selling and most-reviewed planer here: a 6A, 3-1/4-inch planer with 16 depth stops to 1/8 inch, a rabbeting guide for rabbets up to 1 inch, a kickstand, a dust bag and a 2-year warranty, for about $43.

Best for: Doors, trim and general DIY planing.

Skip it if: You plane wide 2x4 faces; the 6534 cuts 4-3/8 inches.

Cut width
3-1/4 in
Max depth
1/8 in (16 stops)
Motor
6 A
Speed
34,000 cuts/min
Weight
6 lb

Pros

  • 7,979 reviews at 4.5 stars
  • 1/8-in depth, 16 stops
  • Kickstand, rabbet guide, 2-year warranty

Cons

  • Dust ejects one side
  • 6 lbs
#2
WEN 6534 8-Amp Electric Hand Planer, 4-3/8-Inch
WEN

WEN 6534 8-Amp Electric Hand Planer, 4-3/8-Inch

4.5 2,697 reviews
Score 86/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score88/100 → 31 pts
  • Features 20% of score75/100 → 15 pts

Has: deep cut, rabbet, dual dust. Missing: kickstand.

Total: 86/100. How the score works

$56.44
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400+/mo

A wide 4-3/8-inch planer that covers a 2x4 or 4x4 face in one pass, with an 8A motor, two-way dust port, reversible HSS blades, chamfer grooves and a rabbeting guide.

Best for: Timber, beams and wide boards.

Skip it if: You trim doors; it's 9.5 lbs.

Cut width
4-3/8 in
Max depth
1/8 in (16 stops)
Motor
8 A
Speed
32,000 cuts/min
Weight
9.5 lb

Pros

  • 4-3/8-in width
  • 8A motor
  • Two-way dust port

Cons

  • 9.5 lbs
  • No kickstand listed
#3
SKIL 6.5 AMP Electric 3-1/4 Inch Corded Planer (PL201201)
SKIL

SKIL 6.5 AMP Electric 3-1/4 Inch Corded Planer (PL201201)

4.6 657 reviews
Score 82/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 42 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score72/100 → 25 pts
  • Features 20% of score75/100 → 15 pts

Has: rabbet, dual dust, kickstand. Missing: deep cut.

Total: 82/100. How the score works

$84.50
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100+/mo

A 6.5A planer with dual chip exhaust that keeps sightlines clear, a kickstand, wrench storage, a lock-off switch, and a parallel guide and rebate fence in the box.

Best for: A brand-name planer with everything included.

Skip it if: You want depth specs; the listing doesn't give them.

Cut width
3-1/4 in
Max depth
—
Motor
6.5 A
Speed
—
Weight
6 lb

Pros

  • Dual chip exhaust
  • Rebate fence and parallel guide
  • Lock-off switch

Cons

  • Depth not listed
  • 1-year warranty
#4
PORTER-CABLE Hand Planer, 6-Amp, 5/64-Inch (PC60THP)
PORTER-CABLE

PORTER-CABLE Hand Planer, 6-Amp, 5/64-Inch (PC60THP)

4.6 2,469 reviews
Score 77/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score87/100 → 31 pts
  • Features 20% of score25/100 → 5 pts

Has: dual dust. Missing: deep cut, rabbet, kickstand.

Total: 77/100. How the score works

$99.99
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A well-reviewed brand-name planer with carbide blades, a 10-step overmolded depth knob, three chamfer grooves and a dust bag that mounts on either side. 3-year warranty.

Best for: Regular carpentry use with carbide blades.

Skip it if: You want deep cuts; it takes 5/64 inch per pass.

Cut width
3-1/4 in
Max depth
5/64 in (10 stops)
Motor
6 A
Speed
16,500 rpm
Weight
8.2 lb

Pros

  • 4.6 stars across 2,469 reviews
  • Carbide blades
  • 3-year warranty

Cons

  • 8.2 lbs
  • 5/64-in max depth
#5
WEN 6528 3.8-Amp Electric Hand Planer, 2-3/8-Inch
Best Budget
WEN

WEN 6528 3.8-Amp Electric Hand Planer, 2-3/8-Inch

4.5 2,268 reviews
Score 76/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score86/100 → 30 pts
  • Features 20% of score25/100 → 5 pts

Has: kickstand. Missing: deep cut, rabbet, dual dust.

Total: 76/100. How the score works

$31.35
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400+/mo

The cheapest and lightest planer here: a 4.3 lb, 2-3/8-inch planer for edges, doors and small trim, with a kickstand and onboard wrench storage.

Best for: Light edge work and one-handed control.

Skip it if: You need to remove a lot of wood; it cuts 1/16 inch per pass.

Cut width
2-3/8 in
Max depth
1/16 in (9 stops)
Motor
3.8 A
Speed
32,000 cuts/min
Weight
4.3 lb

Pros

  • $31.35
  • 4.3 lbs
  • 2-year warranty

Cons

  • 2-3/8-in width
  • 1/16-in depth
#6
Makita KP0800K 3-1/4" Planer, with Tool Case
Money No Object
Makita

Makita KP0800K 3-1/4" Planer, with Tool Case

4.7 819 reviews
Score 73/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score94/100 → 42 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score75/100 → 26 pts
  • Features 20% of score25/100 → 5 pts

Has: kickstand. Missing: deep cut, rabbet, dual dust.

Total: 73/100. How the score works

$209
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50+/mo

The highest-rated planer here: a 17,000 rpm two-blade cutter head, a spring-loaded stand, an easy blade-setting system, a guide rule and a tool case.

Best for: Finish carpenters who want the smoothest cut.

Skip it if: You plane occasionally; the WEN 6530 is a fifth of the price.

Cut width
3-1/4 in
Max depth
3/32 in
Motor
6.5 A
Speed
17,000 rpm
Weight
10.1 lb (with case)

Pros

  • 4.7 stars
  • 17,000 rpm, fast blade setting
  • Tool case and guide

Cons

  • $209.00
  • 1-year warranty
#7
Bosch PL1632 6.5 Amp Hand Planer, 3-1/4"
Bosch

Bosch PL1632 6.5 Amp Hand Planer, 3-1/4"

4.5 968 reviews
Score 72/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score77/100 → 27 pts
  • Features 20% of score25/100 → 5 pts

Has: kickstand. Missing: deep cut, rabbet, dual dust.

Total: 72/100. How the score works

$153.94
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50+/mo

A carpenter's door planer: a spring-loaded stand, a dual-mount fence with a plastic overshoe that won't mar door faces, and separate inch and metric depth scales.

Best for: Fitting doors.

Skip it if: Budget matters; the WEN 6530 does most of this for under a third of the price.

Cut width
3-1/4 in
Max depth
—
Motor
6.5 A
Speed
16,500 rpm
Weight
6.3 lb

Pros

  • Door-friendly fence with overshoe
  • Spring-loaded stand
  • 6.3 lbs

Cons

  • $153.94
  • Depth not listed
#8
CRAFTSMAN Hand Planer, 6-Amp, 5/64-Inch (CMEW300)
CRAFTSMAN

CRAFTSMAN Hand Planer, 6-Amp, 5/64-Inch (CMEW300)

4.4 790 reviews
Score 71/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score88/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score74/100 → 26 pts
  • Features 20% of score25/100 → 5 pts

Has: dual dust. Missing: deep cut, rabbet, kickstand.

Total: 71/100. How the score works

$104
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A 6A planer with an 11.5-inch cast aluminum shoe for steadier, flatter cuts, dual-side dust extraction and a 10-step depth knob.

Best for: Long, flat passes on doors and boards.

Skip it if: The Porter-Cable has the same specs for less and more reviews.

Cut width
3-1/4 in
Max depth
5/64 in (10 stops)
Motor
6 A
Speed
16,500 rpm
Weight
7.3 lb

Pros

  • 11.5-in cast aluminum shoe
  • Dual-side extraction
  • 10 depth steps

Cons

  • $104.00
  • 4.4 stars
#9
WOODSTARTER Corded Electric Hand Planer, 7.7 AMP 15000 RPM, Edge Guide and Dust Bag (HP15K)
WOODSTARTER

WOODSTARTER Corded Electric Hand Planer, 7.7 AMP 15000 RPM, Edge Guide and Dust Bag (HP15K)

4.2 52 reviews
Score 63/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score84/100 → 38 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score44/100 → 15 pts
  • Features 20% of score50/100 → 10 pts

Has: deep cut, rabbet. Missing: dual dust, kickstand.

Total: 63/100. How the score works

$45.99
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50+/mo

The deepest cut here at 5/32 inch with 20 depth settings, a 7.7A motor, three chamfer grooves and 1-inch rabbeting.

Best for: Removing a lot of wood per pass on a budget.

Skip it if: You want a track record; it has 52 reviews.

Cut width
3-1/4 in
Max depth
5/32 in (20 stops)
Motor
7.7 A
Speed
15,000 rpm
Weight
7.9 lb

Pros

  • 5/32-in depth, 20 stops
  • 7.7A
  • 1-in rabbeting

Cons

  • 4.2 stars, 52 reviews
  • 7.9 lbs
#10
VEVOR Electric Hand Planer, 3-1/4-Inch Cut Width, 16500 RPM (2822C)
VEVOR

VEVOR Electric Hand Planer, 3-1/4-Inch Cut Width, 16500 RPM (2822C)

4.5 278 reviews
Score 62/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score63/100 → 22 pts
  • Features 20% of score0/100 → 0 pts

Missing: deep cut, rabbet, dual dust, kickstand.

Total: 62/100. How the score works

$49.41
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50+/mo

A 6A copper-motor planer with W18Cr4V high-speed steel blades, a large dust bag and an adjustable depth knob.

Best for: A budget alternative to the WEN 6530.

Skip it if: The WEN 6530 is in stock; it's cheaper with deeper cuts.

Cut width
3-1/4 in
Max depth
0.08 in
Motor
6 A, 710 W
Speed
16,500 rpm
Weight
6.6 lb

Pros

  • HSS blades
  • Large dust bag
  • 4.5 stars

Cons

  • 0.08-in depth
  • No kickstand listed

How we rank

Every tool gets one score from 0 to 100, weighted 45% on its star rating, 35% on how many people have reviewed it (more reviews = more confidence the rating is real), and 20% on the features that matter for the job. The list is ordered by that score. Best Overall is our pick for the best all-around, ready-to-use tool; Best Budget the best value at or under $45; and Money No Object the one to buy if price is no object.

The features score is built from deep cut (25%), rabbet (25%), dual dust (25%), kickstand (25%), capped at 100. The review-count score is on a log scale, so each tenfold jump in reviews adds the same amount, and 8,000 or more reviews gets full marks. Open Why this score on any tool to see its numbers.

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Buyer's guide

What can an electric hand planer do?

Trim the edge of a sticking door, flatten and size boards, take down high spots in floor joists or studs, chamfer edges with the V-groove, and cut rabbets with a fence. It's faster than a hand plane but leaves a rougher finish than a benchtop planer.

How deep should it cut?

Most cut 5/64 to 1/8 inch per pass. Deeper cuts remove wood faster but leave a rougher surface; take several shallow passes for a smooth finish.

Why does a kickstand matter?

A spring-loaded kickstand lifts the spinning blades off the bench or workpiece when you set the planer down, protecting both.

HSS or carbide blades?

High-speed steel blades are sharp and cheap to replace. Carbide blades stay sharp much longer, which matters on hardwood and painted or old lumber.

Can I plane painted or reclaimed wood?

Check for nails and screws first; metal destroys blades. Old paint can contain lead, so don't plane it without proper dust collection and a respirator.

Tools to avoid

Not everything in the search results deserves your money. This one would rank dead last on our scale — here's the listing to walk past, and exactly why.

✕ Avoid
Masitke 3-1/4 Inch Electric Hand Planer, 16000RPM, 0-2mm Cutting Depth
Masitke

Masitke 3-1/4 Inch Electric Hand Planer, 16000RPM, 0-2mm Cutting Depth

3.7 47 reviews   $64.99

A $65 planer that costs more than the WEN 6530 and can't agree on its own size. Buy the WEN.

Why we'd skip it

  • The title says 3-1/4-inch planing width; the spec table says 8.25 inches. A handheld planer's width is its most basic spec.
  • It lists no motor amperage or warranty, and costs about $22 more than the WEN 6530, which states both.
  • At 3.7 stars it's the lowest-rated planer we compared.
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