Product Comparison: Dremel 300-1/24 vs Dremel 400-1/55

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Dremel 300-1/24 Variable-Speed Rotary Tool

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Dremel 400-1/55 Series XPR Rotary Tool Kit

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General Specifications

Brand

Dremel

Model

300-1/24

400-3/51

Origin

Mexico

About the Product

The Dremel 300 Series rotary tool offers the precision and control required to complete a wide range of projects, from fine art to home repair. Its variable speed control allows you to set the speed of the tool to match a particular accessory or the task at hand.

Kit features flex shaft, circle cutter, lawn mower and garden tool sharpener attachment, and storage case. The Dremel 400 Series XPR rotary tool offers the performance, precision and control required to complete the widest range of projects of all Dremel rotary tools -- from work, home or studio. Exclusive XPR attachments take advantage of the increased strength of the XPR's unique motor design plus it works well with all existing Dremel attachments and accessories. Perfect combination of high speed and performance

Key Specs

Accessory Change System

EZ Twist Nose Cap

Min. No Load Speed

5000 rpm

Max. No Load Speed

35000 rpm

Min. No Load Speed
Max. No Load Speed

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Dremel 300-1/24 Variable-Speed Rotary Tool

The variable speed works well and cuts well, I am still on the first cutting wheel.
I love this little Dremel. Adjustable speeds and easy chuck to lock and unlock.
The variable speed is especially important because different materials require different speeds to work properly.
Not good for drilling thick steel as the speed is too high (I melted a bit trying to drill the steel shaft of a fan).
The on/off/speed select slider is terribly made. I read the reviews, but didn't know it would be this bad. It is very difficult to select the lowest speed, it often slips right back off.
I gave 4 stars because it can be difficult to change attachments. I'm hoping to get the EZ-lock accessory soon to see if that reduces the problem.

Dremel 400-1/55 Series XPR Rotary Tool Kit

I've owned this tool and the accessories for at least 15 years, and it has never failed me yet. It's a very high quality rotary tool.
I Just wish they would make foot pedal that you can adjust the speed with, would make a lot of the work I like to do much easier.
I have used the dremel and the cable extension along with some of the bits. The variable speed tool works very well.
It gets into small spaces and with the variable speed you have complete control while working on your project.
The only problem I have with the dremel is that it gets quite hot when running at high speed.

Size & Weight

Height

6 in.

9 in.

Width

3 in.

1.6 in.

Depth

2 in.

1.7 in.

Weight

1.125 lbs.

1.5 lbs.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Dremel 300-1/24 Variable-Speed Rotary Tool

The 300 series fits in your hand better than the 4000 or the XPR versions I have played with.
My son-in-law loves this! It is simple to use, comes in a carrying case and is light weight.
I love the 300 S for it's light weight. My hand and arm do not tire after hours of work.
It is light, versatile, with just the right speeds for what I need.

Dremel 400-1/55 Series XPR Rotary Tool Kit

This thing is so versatile and handy! I bought it initially to do some lapidary work but have found so many uses for it!
The Dremel is actually MORE expensive than its alternatives because you are essentially paying for its small size.
The versality and small size have made it indispensable.
All I can say is this is a great tool. I was always looking for that small tool that would do just about everything.
For all my small hobby cutting/grinding tool needs it works ok.

Features

Speed Power Selection

Dial

Vibration

2.5 m/s²

2.6 - 11.4 m/s²

Loudness

80 dB(A)

88.9 dB(A)

Accessories Included

Circle Cutter Attachment, 2x Mandrel, High-Speed Cutter, Bristle Brush, Coarse 1/2-inch Sanding Drum, 2x Small Felt Wheels, 2x Heavy-Duty Emery Cut-Off Wheels, Polishing compound, Cone Polishing Tip, 1-1/4-Inch Fiberglass-Reinforced Cut-Off Wheel, Carbon steel brush, Large Felt Wheel, Coarse 1/4-Inch Sanding Drum, 1/2-Inch 120-Grit Sanding Band, 1/4-Inch 120-Grit Sanding Band, 1-1/4-Inch Cut-Off Wheel, Multipurpose cutting bit, 3x Aluminum oxide grinding stone, Silicon carbide grinding stone

Flex Shaft Attachment, Circle Cutter Lawn Mower & Garden Tool Sharpener, Storage Case, Drill Bit, High-Speed Cutter, Mandrel, Mandrel w/ Screw, Bristle Brush, 1/2-in Coarse Sand Band Shank, 1 1/2-in Coarse Sanding Band, 10x Coarse Sanding Discs, Felt Wheel, 20x Heavy-Duty Cut-Off Wheels, Polishing compound, Cone Polishing Tip, Emery Wheel, 1-1/4-in Fiberglass Cut-Off Wheel, Carbon steel brush, Large Felt Wheel, 1/4-in Sanding Band w/ Mandrel, 1/4-in Coarse Sanding Band, Aluminum Oxide Grinding Wheel, MultiPurpose Bit, Aluminum oxide grinding stone

Extras

Comfort grip housing for easier handling and better control, "Dove-tail" feature for Dremel-exclusive attachments, On board tool storage keeps your wrench close at hand, Click-and-set on/off switch allows precise speed selection, Cool-running ball bearing construction for smooth and quiet operation, Replaceable motor brushes extend tool life

Exclusive XPR attachments, Includes XPR Storage Case plus 51 Accessories in their own integrated storage area

Loudness

What customers say about "Features"

Dremel 300-1/24 Variable-Speed Rotary Tool

The circle cutter is fantastic for creating circles in tile (which is why I bought one, after borrowing a friends XPR).
A very good and powerful tool with lots of accessories. We are able to do most of the type of jobs that dremel tools do.
There are many attachaments and accessories for every job. I prefer the routing accessories but I use it even for cutting and sanding. It is a small tool for great result.
The Dremel 300 and its accessories allow me to undertake a wide range of jobs. For example, I used my Dremel 300 to repair some tiles around my bathtub. Also, the large assortment of accessories provides creative solutions to many handy man problems.
I have owned two Dremel tools (a 300 and a 4000); the 4000 lasted less than a year of light use and the 300 lasted for exactly 7 uses. None of them were long or hard jobs.
I've gone through several dremels and the 300 was by far the worst. It has two speed settings; slow as hell and fast as sh*t. It makes no sense to have only two wildly different speed settings on a precision multi-tool.

Dremel 400-1/55 Series XPR Rotary Tool Kit

Has almost every feature you want. Part on power cord keeps falling off but not a big deal.
This kit features the new 400 Series XPR rotary tool, a saw attachment for cutting in tight places, a planer perfect for unsticking doors affected by humidity, a flex light attachment to light up the work area and sharpeners for lawn mowers and garden tools.
It is well-made, it does have a lot of cool attachments that in theory work great
Also, the Dremel 4000 with all the attachments from my old 400 is unstoppable. It's clearly more of a work tool than the 400 was. The 400 seemed a bit more like a toy.
I've already used it to cut through wood & drywall to install outlets in my basement and used another attachement to easily saw through metal.

Power

Power Source

Corded

Power Output

1.2 A

2 A

Cord Length

6 ft.

Power Output

What customers say about "Power"

Dremel 300-1/24 Variable-Speed Rotary Tool

It has plenty of power for what I am using it for.
It offers lots of power and fits the bill as that 3rd hand one often needs when tackling life's many jobs, both small & big. A real time saver and a well made, powerful little extra tool.
With just the right rpm it delivers enough power for small jobs. I am very impressed with the action of this tool.
It has lots of power when you need it and is still great for delicate jobs.
The Dremel 300 has plenty of power for the tough jobs but, most of all, it is very easy to manipulate.

Dremel 400-1/55 Series XPR Rotary Tool Kit

Great rotary tool - with power to spare.
This new unit has more power than previous Dremel's I've owned, enough to even cut through 5/16" hardwood plywood using the mini-saw attachment.
Has almost every feature you want. Part on power cord keeps falling off but not a big deal.
Moving on to the performance of this tool. It's the most powerful Dremel at 2 amps.
Garbage, just like the last review, my motor seized up.
UNK! This is the second unit/motor I have burned up.... will not take any serious wood working other than balsa wood. DO NOT buyany dremel product! Cheaply made and engineered. Is a fire hazard.
Noisy at high rpm compared to its small size.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

4 year(s)

2 year(s)

Certifications

Other Information

Manufacturer

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Manual

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