Worx WX696L Router
- Router
- 2.8 pounds
- Better rated than 74%
- More reviewed than 56%
Hobbyists doing trim and edge work get a light, easy-to-handle router here, though it is not built for heavier routing jobs.
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How it ranks among the 183 routers we track
4.7★ across 550 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
550 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
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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: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Trim and edge work is where the Worx WX696L earns its keep, a 2.8 pound compact router built for one-handed control. Power source and bit compatibility are not detailed in the available listing data.
At under 3 pounds, this router is built for one-handed maneuvering on trim and edge cuts rather than deep plunge routing, which is the typical role for compact routers in this weight class.
- 2.8 pound item weight
- 4.7 star rating across 550 reviews
- 100+ bought in the past month
- Compact router format
Who it's for
Suits DIYers and hobbyists doing laminate trimming, edge profiling or light detail work. Not sized for cabinet-grade plunge routing or heavy stock removal.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 2.8 pounds for easy one-handed control
- Sized for trim and edge work, not heavy routing
- Power source and voltage not specified in the listing
- Not built for deep plunge or heavy stock removal
Performance notes
Lower weight compact routers trade routing depth and power for easier one-handed control, which suits trim work but limits them on thicker stock or continuous heavy use.
Specifications
| Brand | WORX |
|---|---|
| Model | WX696L |
| Item Weight | 2.8 pounds |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in routers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worx WX696L RouterThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 550 | 4.0 / 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 |
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Questions about the WORX WX696L
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much does the Worx WX696L weigh?
2.8 pounds.
Is this a full-size plunge router?
Its weight and category point to a compact trim router rather than a full-size plunge model.