AVID AERM186 Router
- Router
- 5.3 amps
- 1 watt
- Corded electric
The horsepower and RPM figures line up with a compact or trim router, useful for edge and detail work rather than heavy stock removal.
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How it ranks among the 183 routers we track
4.2★ across 81 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
81 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
400+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A corded router from AVID running on 110V AC power, drawing 5.3 amps through a 1.25 horsepower motor that spins up to 35,000 RPM. Those figures point to a compact or trim-style router rather than a full-size plunge router.
The 1.25 horsepower rating and 35,000 RPM top speed are both in the range typical of compact and trim routers, used for edge work, laminate trimming and detail cuts rather than heavy stock removal. AVID is not a widely established router brand, so the amperage and horsepower figures here are the main basis for judging it against known names. Collet size, base type and included bits are not listed.
- 110V AC corded power
- 5.3 amp, 1.25 horsepower motor
- 35,000 RPM top speed
- Compact or trim-style router build
Who it's for
Fits someone doing trim work, edge profiling or light detail routing rather than deep plunge cuts in thick stock. A cabinetmaker needing a full-size plunge router with a larger motor and collet range should look at that class of tool instead.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- High 35,000 RPM top speed for clean cuts
- Compact motor draws only 5.3 amps
- Collet and base type not specified
- Not sized for heavy stock removal
- Included bits not listed
Performance notes
A 35,000 RPM top speed and 1.25 horsepower motor is a combination built for fast, clean cuts in smaller bits rather than raw torque through thick material. The 5.3 amp draw on a 110V circuit is modest, consistent with a compact router rather than a full-size cabinet-grade unit.
Specifications
| Brand | AVID |
|---|---|
| Model | AERM186 |
| Amperage | 5.3 amps |
| Motor Power | 1 watt |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| Speed | 35000 rpm |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in routers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVID AERM186 RouterThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 81 | 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 |
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Questions about the AVID AERM186
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the top speed of the AERM186?
It spins up to 35,000 RPM.
How much power does the motor draw?
It draws 5.3 amps on a 110V AC circuit, producing 1.25 horsepower.