PORTER-CABLE

PORTER-CABLE 557 Router

Router
7 amps
Corded electric
120 volts

4.7/ 5 on Amazon720Amazon ratings3.9ProductDome score

Better rated than 74%
More reviewed than 63%

High confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

Best forYou want a corded, mains powered router rated 4.7 across 720 reviews and don't need cordless portability

A 4.7 rating across 720 reviews reflects a well-established router, though zero units were logged as bought in the past month at the time of this listing.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 183 routers we track

3.9/ 5ProductDome scoreHigh confidence

Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.5★4.7

4.7★ across 720 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 436 ratings3.6

720 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score0.0

Modest tracked demand last month.

Data quality · 11% of score3.8

Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.

The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 183 routers we track - how the scorecard works · full routers data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

The PORTER-CABLE 557 is a corded electric router running on standard 120V power with a 7 amp motor, spinning at a listed 10,000 RPM, model number 557.

The spec sheet covers the motor and power draw but not the base style or collet size, so buyers set on a plunge base versus fixed base should check the full Amazon listing before ordering.

Corded electric, 120V / 7 amps
10,000 RPM per listed spec
4.7 average rating from 720 buyers
Porter-Cable model 557

Who it's for

Woodworkers who want a corded, mains-powered router for routine trim and edge work, and don't need cordless portability.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out

7 amp corded motor on standard 120V power
4.7 average rating across 720 reviews

What to check first

Zero recent purchases logged
No seller description confirming base type or collet size

Performance notes

The 7 amp motor spins at a listed 10,000 RPM on standard 120V household current. No seller copy or reviews are attached to expand on base style, collet size, or included accessories.

Specifications

Brand	PORTER-CABLE
Model	557
Amperage	7 amps
Power Source	Corded electric
Voltage	120 volts
Speed	10000 rpm

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in routers.

Product	Amazon rating	Ratings	ProductDome score
PORTER-CABLE 557 RouterThis product	4.7 / 5	720	3.9 / 5
DEWALT DCS356D1 RouterDeWalt	4.8 / 5	17,925	4.7 / 5
Dremel 7760-N/10A RouterDremel	4.6 / 5	10,749	4.5 / 5
Makita XMT03Z 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless Multi-ToolMAKITA	4.8 / 5	5,719	4.5 / 5
BOSCH 1617EVSPK RouterBosch	4.8 / 5	4,987	4.5 / 5

Frequently asked

Questions about the PORTER-CABLE 557

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

What voltage and amperage does it draw?

120 volts at 7 amps.

How fast does it spin?

The listed spec shows 10,000 RPM.