It all depends on the weave. The lower, the quieter. Unless your shop has the ductwork required for a centralized dust collection system, you'll probably want a machine with wheels. If and when you do install the ductwork, many mobile units can be adapted for use as central dust collectors. Five Different Types.
Most dust collectors fit into one of five categories.
Shop vacuums are ideal for light-duty dust collecting, say, for the level of wood dust produced by a sander or router. They are not equipped to handle the larger wood debris of jointers and planers. As wood debris is drawn into the machine, heavier chips and debris fall into the bottom bag, while the top bag catches finer dust. Clean air filters back into the shop. Wheels make it possible to roll a single-stage collector wherever it's needed in your work setup.