DEWALT Router, Fixed Base, 1-3/4-HP, 11.0 Amp Motor (DW616)

1-3/4-hp, 11-amp motor provides the power to rout smoothly through the toughest hardwoods

Battery DescriptionCorded electric

About this item

  • 1-3/4-hp, 11-amp motor provides the power to rout smoothly through the toughest hardwoods
  • Micro-fine depth adjustment ring provides precise depth adjustments in 1/64-inch increments
  • Adjustable, tool-free steel motor cam lock makes depth adjustment and base changes quick and solid-locking
  • Quick-release motor latches for fast and easy motor pack removal for bit and base changes
Category: Tools & Home ImprovementRoutersRanked #99 of 704 in Tools & Home Improvement
9.2Our score
Our verdict

1-3/4-hp, 11-amp motor provides the power to rout smoothly through the toughest hardwoods

Ranked #99 in Tools & Home Improvement · 4 things we like

Quick answer The DEWALT Router scores 9.2/10 with us. Amazon owners rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 2,731 reviews, in line with the 4.5 average of the 31 routers we track. It was listed at $147.38 on Amazon when we last checked in September 2026.

Product Description Route and smooth even demanding hardwoods with the 1-3/4 horsepower DEWALT DW616 fixed base router, which provides a micro-fine depth adjustment ring provides for precise depth adjustments in 1/64-inch increments. And the adjustable, tool-free steel motor cam lock makes depth adjustment and base changes quick and solid-locking. Do not hand-hold the router in an upside-down or horizontal position From the Manufacturer Powered by an 11 amp motor, this fixed base router features the micro-fine depth adjustment ring which provides precise, quick depth adjustments in 1/64-inch increments and constant switch and cordset location.

An adjustable, tool-free motor cam lock and quick release motor latches provide easy depth change, quick motor pack removal and solid base locking. Precision-machined die-cast aluminum base; nickel-plated, die-cast aluminum motor housing; detachabl

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Product information

17 specifications
Power SourceCorded Electric
Voltage120 volts
Horsepower1.75 hp
Amperage11 A
Base TypeFixed
Battery DescriptionCorded electric
Item Dimensions W x H7.25"W x 10.75"H
Item Weight2.83 kg
Material TypeBlend
ColorYellow
Brand NameDEWALT
Model NumberDW616
Global Trade Identification Number00028877301570
Unit Count1 Count
Number of Items1
Included ComponentsDW6184 fixed base | 1/4" and 1/2" collets | Sub-Base Concentricity Gauge | (2) Wrenches | DW616M Motor Pack
Item Type Name1-3/4 HP FXD BASE ROUTER

Pros & cons

What we like
  • 1-3/4-hp, 11-amp motor provides the power to rout smoothly through the toughest hardwoods
  • Micro-fine depth adjustment ring provides precise depth adjustments in 1/64-inch increments
  • Adjustable, tool-free steel motor cam lock makes depth adjustment and base changes quick and solid-locking
  • Quick-release motor latches for fast and easy motor pack removal for bit and base changes
What could be better

    DEWALT Router: questions & answers

    Is the DEWALT Router worth buying?

    Yes, it is one of the stronger picks in its group. We score the DEWALT Router 9.2 out of 10. Amazon owners rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 2,731 reviews, in line with the 4.5 average of the 31 routers we track.

    How much does the DEWALT Router cost?

    It was listed at $147.38 on Amazon when we last checked in September 2026. That is close to the $149.00 median for routers in our catalog. Amazon prices change daily, so use the price button on this page to see the current figure.

    What are good alternatives to the DEWALT Router?

    Similar, well-rated routers in our catalog: DEWALT Router Fixed/Plunge Base Kit (9.0/10, 4.5 stars from 1,042 owners); SKIL 10 Amp Fixed Base Corded Router —RT1323-00 (9.6/10, 4.8 stars from 1,331 owners); WORKPRO 6.5 Amp Compact Router Combo Kit (8.4/10, 4.2 stars from 441 owners).

    Customer reviews

    All reviews on Amazon
    4.62,731 global ratings
    5 star90%
    4 star10%
    3 star0%
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    Breakdown from the 10 most helpful reviews we imported.

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    Marlin M. Olson
    Verified purchaseJune 11, 2026
    Great Router

    Got it to replace the router in my router table it works fantastic.

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    Jack W.
    Verified purchaseMay 6, 2025
    Excellent router

    I bought a slab-flattening jig and went to install one of my two routers. Neither lined up with the holes in the mounting plate. I know I'm a little eccentric, but I like to have multiple tools for specific jobs, so I wasn't happy about taking my router off of my router table to use with the flattening jig. I was also not happy about using my smaller router I use for making edges on smaller projects. So, I didn't adapt the mounting plate to install either of those routers. I bought a new one. This DeWalt was just-the-ticket to meet my needs. It mounted directly to the mounting plate. It has bo

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    Michael Sullivan
    Verified purchaseDecember 15, 2025
    Dewalt makes great tools.

    Great router but doesn't have variable speed. 1/4" and 1/2" collet.Removable power cord.My old Dewalt router failed after 30 years. (Actually I broke it.)

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    Guram kharazishvili
    Verified purchaseJuly 23, 2026
    missing the 1/4-inch collet mentioned in description

    The tool itself is great, but the product description stated that a 1/4-inch collet was included. In reality, only the 1/2-inch collet came in the box

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    Andrés b.
    Verified purchaseSeptember 5, 2026
    La recomiendo

    Super para el trabajo

    P
    Pablo jurado
    Verified purchaseAugust 19, 2026
    Producto de buena calidad

    Producto de buena calidad, llego a tiempo y justo como dice la descripción.

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    Joel Chesney
    Verified purchaseDecember 4, 2013
    Consider this set up over all others!

    This is my 4th Dewalt router from this series. All of them work beyond my needs and I have no complaints. Why so many? I have one base attached to a table top router. I have a fixed base attached to a custom made router sled that I use to make tapered legs for my modern pet furniture. I have a plunge router base that I only use for certain aspects of my pet furniture and I have a fixed base that is available for other projects. All in all, I have 3 motors and 4 bases. If you are not familiar with this interchangeable series from DeWalt, you should seriously consider it. I am not a serious wood

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    M. Findlay
    Verified purchaseJanuary 25, 2021
    Replaced My Porter Cable

    I am a home woodworker who used to work in a custom woodshop. Our favored brand was Delta (later Porter Cable) and my home router was one of these smaller PC models. Worked well for many years and small enough to fit into one hand. That model recently quit working and is no longer made. Other more recent PC tools have been poorly made and seem designed for the home market and not nearly as robust as before. Hence, this DeWalt router was the closest model I could find. VERY happy with it. It's a bit bigger and not able to fit in one hand, but still small enough to handle easily. The depth adjus

    Customer reviews are shown as published on Amazon and are not written by Do Best Deal.