Best Circular Saw
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The person typing best circular saw wants a saw that makes straight and angled cuts in lumber and sheet goods, and needs to choose between a corded saw and a cordless one. Choose the power source first. The corded saws in this roundup state 13 to 15 amps and need no battery. The cordless saws here are all bare tools or tool only, so they make sense only if you already own a matching battery and charger. The sources we opened do not say how any of these saws cuts, so this is a comparison of stated specifications.
Quick answer
- Most stated power: four corded saws list 15 amps. They are the SKIL 5280-01, the SKILSAW SPT67FMD-01, the SKILSAW SPT77WML-01 and the DEWALT DWE575SB.
- Lightest corded saw with a stated weight: the SKIL 5080-01 at 7 pounds, with a 13-amp motor.
- Cordless options: the DEWALT DCS391B, the DEWALT DCS590B and both Milwaukee M18 saws are sold without a battery. Buy one only if you already own that battery system.
- Choose corded if you have an outlet near the cut and no battery. Choose cordless only for a system you already run.
Specs side by side
Each cell repeats a figure from the listing in its own units. “Not stated” means the text we opened has no figure for that cell. Where a listing gives two figures that disagree, both are shown.
| Circular saw | Power | Blade (as listed) | Speed | Bevel | Included | Weight (as listed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKIL 5280-01 | corded, 15 A | 7-1/4 in, 24-tooth carbide | not stated | 51 degrees, stop at 45 | saw, blade, wrench, carry bag | 8.7 pounds |
| SKIL 5180-01 | corded, 14 A | 7-1/4 in, 20-tooth carbide | 5,300 rpm | 51 degrees, stop at 45 | saw, blade, wrench | 7.2 pounds |
| SKILSAW SPT67FMD-01 | corded, 15 A (title); 1800 watts | 7-1/4 in, 24-tooth | not stated | not stated | saw, dust channel, vacuum hose connection | 9 pounds |
| SKIL 5080-01 | corded, 13 A | 7-1/4 in, 18-tooth carbide (description) | not stated | 51 degrees, stop at 45 | saw, blade, blade wrench | 7 pounds |
| SKILSAW SPT77WML-01 (worm drive) | corded, 15 A | 7-1/4 in, 24-tooth carbide (included line) | not stated | 53 degrees (bullets) | saw, blade, multi-functional wrench | 11.5 pounds |
| DEWALT DWE575SB | corded, 15 A | 7-1/4 in, carbide-tipped | 5,200 rpm | 57 degrees, stops at 45 and 22.5 | saw, blade wrench, blade, manual, contractor bag | 8.8 pounds |
| DEWALT DCS391B | 20 V battery, not included | 6-1/2 in, carbide-tipped | 5,100 rpm (spec); 5,150 rpm (bullets) | 0 to 50 degrees | saw only; battery and charger sold separately | 3.16 kg |
| DEWALT DCS590B | 20 V, tool only | 7-1/4 in | 5,500 rpm (no load) | 2-9/16 in at 90 degrees; 2 in at 45 | saw only | 9.88 pounds |
| Milwaukee 2631-20 (M18) | 18 V, bare tool | 7-1/4 in, 24-tooth | 5,000 | 90-degree cutting angle (field) | bare tool | 7.2 pounds |
| Milwaukee 2630-20 (M18) | 18 V, bare tool | 6-1/2 in (title); 7.25 in (blade length field) | 3,500 rpm | not stated | bare tool | 7.3 pounds |
One calculation uses only the corded listings, which state both amps and weight. Amps per pound is the stated motor current divided by the stated weight. The SKIL 5180-01 comes to 14 divided by 7.2, which is 1.94. The SKIL 5080-01 is 13 divided by 7, which is 1.86. The DEWALT DWE575SB is 15 divided by 8.8, which is 1.70. The SKIL 5280-01 is 15 divided by 8.7, which is 1.72. The SKILSAW SPT67FMD-01 is 15 divided by 9, which is 1.67. The SKILSAW SPT77WML-01 is 15 divided by 11.5, which is 1.30. This is arithmetic on listing figures, not a cutting result. The cordless saws are left out of the ratio because no battery is included in any of them, so their battery energy is not stated.
For a battery-powered saw, the battery capacity in amp-hours and the volts together set the energy in watt-hours, and our lawn mower battery volts and amps roundup covers those figures for a different tool. None of the cordless saws here names a battery, so that calculation does not apply to this list.
The ten listings, one by one
SKIL 5280-01 Circular Saw with Single Beam Laser Guide
This corded saw is listed at 15 amps, with a 24-tooth carbide blade, a spindle lock and a single-beam laser guide, which the title names. The description says the 15-amp motor is meant for cutting lumber and sheet goods for a room addition or a deck. The bullets give a 51 degree bevel with a positive stop at 45 degrees and a dust blower that keeps the line of cut clear.
- Power: corded, 15 A
- Blade: 7-1/4 inch, 24-tooth carbide (included)
- Bevel: 51 degrees, positive stop at 45 degrees
- Guide: single beam laser (title)
- Weight: 8.7 pounds
- Included: saw, blade, wrench, carry bag
Limit: the bullets contain a garbled speed figure, so this roundup gives no speed for this saw. Skip if: you want the lightest corded saw here, since the SKIL 5080-01 lists 7 pounds.
SKIL 5180-01 Circular Saw, 14 Amp
The listing calls this a 14-amp saw for weekend and DIY projects, with a 20-tooth carbide blade included. It gives a speed of 5,300 rpm and a 51 degree bevel with a positive stop at 45 degrees. The description says the saw weighs 7.2 pounds and is lighter than its predecessor, and it adds a spindle lock for easier blade changes.
- Power: corded, 14 A
- Speed: 5,300 rpm
- Blade: 20-tooth carbide (included)
- Bevel: 51 degrees, positive stop at 45 degrees
- Weight: 7.2 pounds
- Included: saw, blade, wrench
Limit: the spec field gives 30 watts beside the 14 A rating, and the listing does not explain the difference, so this roundup uses the amp rating. Skip if: you need the most amps in this set, since four corded saws list 15 A.
SKILSAW SPT67FMD-01 Sidewinder Circular Saw for Fiber Cement
This corded Sidewinder saw is built for fiber cement. The description says a dust channel funnels dust into an included vacuum hose, and the bullets add sealed bearings, a sealed switch, a no-mar sleeve and magnesium components. The title lists 15 amps, and the spec field lists 1800 watts.
- Power: corded, 15 A (title); 1800 watts (spec field)
- Teeth: 24
- Weight: 9 pounds
- Handle: magnesium
- Included: saw with dust channel and vacuum hose connection
- Warranty: limited warranty
Limit: the bullets describe the saw’s own dust and bearing design, and the text we opened gives no basis for the longer-life claims. Skip if: you cut mostly lumber rather than fiber cement, since this design is built for the cement job.
SKIL 5080-01 Circular Saw, 13 Amp
This is the lightest corded saw in the table by stated weight, at 7 pounds. The description calls it a great entry-level saw for the home workshop, and says it handles cutting shelving and mitering trim. The bullets give a 13-amp motor, a 51 degree bevel with positive stops, a spindle lock and an improved dust blower.
- Power: corded, 13 A
- Weight: 7 pounds
- Bevel: 51 degrees, positive stops (45 degrees)
- Wattage: 1800 watts
- Warranty: 1 year limited warranty (manufacturer field)
- Included: saw, blade, blade wrench
Limit: the teeth field reads 13, while the description says an 18-tooth blade is included, so this roundup shows both. Skip if: you need the most amps in this set, since this saw lists 13 A.
SKILSAW SPT77WML-01 Lightweight Worm Drive Circular Saw
This worm drive saw is the heaviest corded saw in the table, at 11.5 pounds. The description calls it the lightest worm drive saw on the market, and says its magnesium housing keeps the motor cooler. The listing names a Dual-Field motor, a cut-ready depth of cut system and an anti-snag lower guard, and the bullets state a 15-amp motor and a 53 degree bevel.
- Power: corded, 15 A
- Type: worm drive
- Weight: 11.5 pounds
- Bevel: 53 degrees (bullets); cutting angle 90 degrees (field)
- Teeth: 24
- Wattage: 1800 watts
- Included: saw, 24-tooth carbide blade, multi-functional wrench
Limit: the blade material field says high speed steel, while the included line says carbide, and the listing does not say which blade ships. Skip if: you carry the saw often, since the listing gives 11.5 pounds.
DEWALT Circular Saw, 57 Degree Bevel, Corded (DWE575SB)
This DEWALT corded saw is listed at 15 amps, with a 57 degree bevel that stops at 45 and 22.5 degrees and a depth of cut of 2 9/16 inches. The bullets say it is among the lightest saws in its class at 8.8 pounds, that a brake stops the blade after the trigger is released, and that the lower guard is a ball bearing type. The included items are a blade wrench, a carbide-tipped blade, a manual and a contractor bag.
- Power: corded, 15 A
- Speed: 5,200 rpm
- Bevel: 57 degrees, stops at 45 and 22.5 degrees
- Depth of cut: 2 9/16 inches
- Weight: 8.8 pounds
- Blade: 7-1/4 inch carbide-tipped
Limit: the manufacturer warranty field says to call the vendor, and the text we opened gives no warranty term. Skip if: you want the lowest weight in the corded group, since the SKIL 5080-01 lists 7 pounds.
DEWALT 20V MAX Circular Saw, Battery Not Included (DCS391B)
This is a 6-1/2 inch cordless saw for the DEWALT 20V MAX line. The title says the battery is not included, and the description says the battery and charger are sold separately. The listing gives a carbide-tipped blade, a bevel range from 0 to 50 degrees, a magnesium shoe and a 3 Year Limited Warranty. The speed is 5,100 rpm in the spec field and 5,150 rpm in the bullets and description.
- Power: 20 V battery, not included
- Blade: 6-1/2 inch carbide-tipped
- Bevel: 0 to 50 degrees
- Speed: 5,100 rpm (spec field); 5,150 rpm (bullets)
- Weight: 3.16 kg (spec field)
- Warranty: 3 Year Limited Warranty
Limit: the two speed figures disagree, and the weight is given only in kilograms. Skip if: you do not already own a DEWALT 20V MAX battery and charger. For DEWALT battery options in general, see our DEWALT leaf blower battery roundup.
DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless Circular Saw, Tool Only (DCS590B)
This is the tool-only 7-1/4 inch saw in the DEWALT 20V MAX XR line. The title says tool only, and the bullets describe a brushless motor that delivers up to 5,500 rpm with no load. They give a depth of cut of 2-9/16 inches at 90 degrees and 2 inches at 45 degrees, and a brake that stops the blade after the trigger switch is released. The bullets also claim 1,700 MWO and up to 368 cuts per charge, which the text we opened does not explain.
- Power: 20 V, tool only
- Speed: 5,500 rpm (no load)
- Depth of cut: 2-9/16 inches at 90 degrees; 2 inches at 45 degrees
- Weight: 9.88 pounds
- Wattage: 160 watts (spec field)
- Included: saw only
Limit: the cuts-per-charge figure does not say which battery or material it assumes. Skip if: you do not own a DEWALT 20V MAX XR battery and charger. If you do, our DEWALT 20V MAX XR leaf blower roundup covers that battery line.
Milwaukee M18 Brushless 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw, Bare Tool (2631-20)
This Milwaukee M18 saw is a bare tool, as the title says. The listing gives a 7-1/4 inch, 24-tooth blade, a speed of 5,000 and a weight of 7.2 pounds, with a 90 degree cutting angle. The bullets name magnesium upper and lower guards, an integrated rafter hook for storage, an integrated dust port and an LED light.
- Power: 18 V, bare tool
- Blade: 7-1/4 inch, 24-tooth
- Speed: 5,000
- Cutting angle: 90 degrees
- Weight: 7.2 pounds
- Guards: magnesium upper and lower
- Included: bare tool
Limit: the listing says it is brand new in the box and ships with all relevant accessories, but it does not list them. Skip if: you do not already own an M18 battery and charger.
Milwaukee M18 Cordless 6-1/2 Inch Circular Saw, Bare Tool (2630-20)
This is a bare-tool M18 saw. The listing describes a cordless lithium-ion saw for plumbing, framing, finishing and carpentry work, and its bullets give 3,500 rpm for cuts through tough materials such as LVL headers. The bullets also name magnesium upper and lower guards, an aircraft aluminum shoe and a soft-grip handle.
- Power: 18 V, bare tool
- Speed: 3,500 rpm
- Blade: 6-1/2 inch (title); 7.25 inch (blade length field)
- Teeth: 24
- Weight: 7.3 pounds
- Model field: M18
- Included: bare tool
Limit: the blade length field disagrees with the title. Skip if: you need a speed above 3,500 rpm, since the other cordless saws here list 5,000 rpm or more.
How we chose
We searched Amazon for best circular saw on 2026-10-22. The first results pages mixed corded saws, cordless saws with and without batteries, a concrete ring saw, mini saws, a framing saw and unrelated tools, and many listings came from sellers without a brand we could place. We kept 6-1/2 and 7-1/4 inch saws from established brands, corded and cordless, and left out mini and compact handheld saws, concrete ring saws, sellers without a clear brand, and framing-only saws.
We opened ten listings on 2026-10-22 and used no stored records. Six are corded saws and four are cordless. All four cordless saws are sold without a battery, so each one needs a battery and charger from a matching system. Ten listings are a small sample of the circular saws sold on Amazon, so treat this list as a starting point, not a full survey.
What we could not verify
- How any saw cuts, how straight its cut runs, or how it handles sheet goods or fiber cement. The listings give features and claims only.
- The cuts-per-charge and MWO figures for the DCS590B. The bullets give them without the material or battery they assume.
- Speed for the SKIL 5280-01, the SKIL 5080-01, the SKILSAW SPT67FMD-01 and the SKILSAW SPT77WML-01. The text we opened gives no speed for these four.
- Which figures are right where a listing disagrees with itself: the DCS391B speed (5,100 and 5,150 rpm), the Milwaukee 2630-20 blade size (6-1/2 inch and 7.25 inch), and the SKIL 5080-01 teeth count (13 and 18).
- The warranty for the DWE575SB, where the listing tells the buyer to call the vendor.
What the sources do not say
- Whether a battery from one brand works in another brand’s saw. Each cordless listing names only its own 18 V or 20 V system.
- The maximum cutting depth of the corded saws, except the DWE575SB at 2 9/16 inches.
- How these saws compare with table saws or miter saws for the same cuts. The listings do not make that comparison.
- Which blade sizes each saw accepts beyond the blade the listing states.
FAQ
Should I buy a corded or a cordless circular saw?
The listings here do not rank the two. The corded saws state 13 to 15 amps and need no battery. The cordless saws are sold without batteries, so they fit only if you already own a matching battery and charger.
What does bevel mean on a circular saw?
Bevel is the angle the blade tilts for an angled cut. The listings give ranges from 0 to 50 degrees on the DCS391B to 57 degrees on the DWE575SB, and several corded saws have a positive stop at 45 degrees.
What does a worm drive saw mean?
The SKILSAW SPT77WML-01 listing calls its saw a worm drive. It gives 11.5 pounds, the highest weight among the corded saws here, and the text we opened does not explain the design.
What does tool only or bare tool mean?
Tool only or bare tool means the listing sells the saw without a battery or charger. The DCS590B, the DCS391B and both Milwaukee M18 listings are sold this way, so you need a battery and charger from the same system before the saw can run.
Why do speed figures differ between listings?
Some listings give two speeds on the same page. The DCS391B gives 5,100 rpm in its spec field and 5,150 rpm in its bullets and description. This roundup shows the figure as listed rather than picking one.
Can a battery from one brand run another brand’s saw?
This roundup cannot say that. Each cordless listing names only its own battery system, and the sources we opened do not state that any battery fits a different brand’s tool. Buy within the system named in the listing.
Bottom line
Choose the power source first: if you own no battery, buy a corded saw from this list, such as the SKIL 5080-01 for the lowest stated weight or the DEWALT DWE575SB for a 57 degree bevel. If you already own a DEWALT 20V MAX or Milwaukee M18 battery and charger, buy the matching bare tool instead.
Sources
- SKIL 15 Amp 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw with Single Beam Laser Guide – 5280-01 (opened 2026-10-22)
- SKIL 14 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw – 5180-01 (opened 2026-10-22)
- SKILSAW SPT67FMD-01 15 Amp 7-1/4 In. Sidewinder Circular Saw for Fiber Cement (opened 2026-10-22)
- Skil 5080-01 13-Amp 7-1/4″ Circular Saw, Red (opened 2026-10-22)
- SKILSAW SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4-Inch Lightweight Worm Drive Circular Saw, Silver (opened 2026-10-22)
- DEWALT Circular Saw, 7-1/4 inch, Pivoting with up to 57 Degree Bevel, Corded (DWE575SB) (opened 2026-10-22)
- DEWALT 20V MAX Circular Saw Cordless, Battery Not Included (DCS391B) (opened 2026-10-22)
- DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw, Tool Only (DCS590B) (opened 2026-10-22)
- Milwaukee M18 BRUSHLESS 7-1/4″ CIRCULAR SAW – BARE (opened 2026-10-22)
- M18 Cordless Lithium-Ion 6-1/2″ Circular Saw – 2630-20 – ( MILWAUKEE ) – BARE TOOL (opened 2026-10-22)
