Verdict: Bosch Colt wins for consistent corded power and proven track record; DeWalt DCW600 wins for job site mobility where a cord genuinely limits you.
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Winner: Bosch Colt PR20EVS
DeWalt 20V Compact Router DCW600: 6.5/10
Bosch Colt PR20EVS: 8/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
DeWalt 20V Compact Router DCW600
Bosch Colt PR20EVS
Power Source
20V MAX cordless
Corded (120V)
Motor
Brushless
1 HP brushed
Speed Range
16,000–27,000 RPM
16,000–35,000 RPM
Weight
3.7 lbs (with battery)
3.5 lbs
Collet
1/4 in.
1/4 in.
Price (tool only)
~$149
~$99
DeWalt 20V Compact Router DCW600
What works
Cordless freedom eliminates cord drag in installation and tight spaces
Integrates with DeWalt 20V MAX battery ecosystem
16,000–27,000 RPM variable speed handles light to moderate routing tasks
What doesn't
Battery limits sustained heavy routing — bogs down in hard maple under deep cuts
Smaller accessory ecosystem than the Colt
Runtime ~45 min on 2Ah battery requires battery management on long sessions
Bosch Colt PR20EVS
What works
1 HP corded motor maintains speed under chip load in hardwoods
16,000–35,000 RPM — wider speed range than DCW600
Proven 10+ year track record and mature accessory ecosystem
What doesn't
Corded — cord creates drag in installation work and limits mobility
Requires outlet access — inconvenient in rough-framed or outdoor settings
Bottom line
Our pick: Bosch Colt PR20EVS. It edges out the alternative on 1 hp corded motor maintains speed under chip load in hardwoods. That said, DeWalt 20V Compact Router DCW600 still wins on cordless freedom eliminates cord drag in installation and tight spaces — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.