Benchtop or floor-standing drill press — which should I buy?

Across the reviewers we read, benchtop models (8–12 inch) are the consensus choice for hobbyist woodworking, DIY, and limited shop space, while floor-standing models earn their keep when you need greater spindle travel, more swing, and the rigidity for repeatable metal drilling. Specialist communities note that floor presses cost considerably more and that the value is largely 'in the motor' and overall mass, so if you only do occasional light work a quality benchtop is usually enough.