Gryphon Zephyr+ Diamond Ring Saw vs Gryphon Zephyr Ring Saw

Both saws are the same Gryphon Zephyr platform, so the real choice is between the standard Zephyr and the Zephyr+ Special Edition. The Special Edition adds a second blade and a maintenance parts kit, and Gryphon markets it as the quietest and lowest-maintenance version, with shielded bearings and easier blade changes. Owners of the Zephyr praise the large work surface, the gooseneck light and the steady water supply, but some say the work surface is hard to snap into place and that water follows the blade and blocks the view. Buy the Special Edition for the extra blade and parts kit; buy the standard Zephyr if the built-in light matters more to you.

• Choose the Zephyr+ Special Edition if you want a spare blade and guide-wheel parts in the box and the quietest, lowest-maintenance build Gryphon makes.
• Choose the Zephyr if you want the built-in gooseneck light and the standard model that owners already know.