Jet JDP-20VS-1 vs Optimum OPTIdrill B 34H

Technical comparison · Drill press (column drill)

In brief

JDP-20VS-1 leads on the available specs (starting with price); OPTIdrill B 34H makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.

Parameter
Jet JDP-20VS-1 JDP-20VS-1 Jet F3 · Advanced
Optimum OPTIdrill B 34H OPTIdrill B 34H Optimum F4 · Semi-professional
Identity
Use tier F3 — Advanced F4 — Semi-professional
Price
Price (€) ~1400–1800 € 3169 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) — 58.5 × 91.8 × 189.5 cm
Weight (kg) — 260 kg
Work area (mm) — 420 × 400 mm
Z-axis height (mm) — 160 mm
Power (W) — 2200 W
Voltage (V) 115 V 400 V
Maximum speed — 4800 rpm
Declared precision — 0.015 mm
Category specs
Spindle travel (mm) — 160 mm
Spindle to column (mm) 254 mm 285 mm
RPM (rpm) — 4800 rpm
Spindle taper — MT4
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes — This machine is purely electromechanical and manual in nature, therefore it does not require any control software, drivers, or applications for its operation. The workflow is managed entirely through the physical controls located on the machine, such as the front panel for activation, speed adjustment, and the levers for spindle advancement. There is no type of network connectivity or dependence on cloud services, ensuring completely autonomous use without the need for any necessary digital updates.

The differences that matter

  • Price: JDP-20VS-1 1600 € vs OPTIdrill B 34H 3169 €

Which one to choose

Choose JDP-20VS-1 if…

you value price.

See the JDP-20VS-1 sheet →

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