Best Miter Saw

Best Miter Saw

ByKen

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The person typing best miter saw wants a saw that makes repeatable angled crosscuts in trim, trim and lumber. For most readers the power source comes first: corded saws need an outlet nearby, and cordless saws need a battery. Seven of the ten listings here are corded and three are cordless tools sold without batteries. The table below gives the stated amps or battery, speed, miter and bevel range, and weight. The sources we opened do not say how any of these saws cuts, so this is a comparison of stated specifications.

Quick answer

  • Widest stated right-hand miter: the Makita LS1040, at 0 to 52 degrees, with 9 positive stops. Its power-source field says hand powered, but its bullets describe a 15-amp motor.
  • Most stated amps with a 12-inch blade: the DEWALT DWS715 and DWS780, both at 15 A.
  • Lightest corded saw with a stated weight: the Metabo HPT C10FCG2 at 24.2 pounds, with a 15-amp motor.
  • If you already own a DEWALT 20V MAX or Makita 18V X2 battery and charger, buy the matching tool-only saw. None of the three cordless saws includes a battery.

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.

Miter saw Power Blade Speed Miter and bevel (as listed) Included Weight (as listed)
Metabo HPT C10FCG2 corded, 15 A 10 inch, 24T TCT (highlight) up to 5,000 rpm (no load) miter 0-52 degrees left and right; bevel 0-45 left wrench, blade (highlight) 24.2 pounds
SKIL MS6305-00 corded, 15 A 10 inch 4,800 rpm miter 50 degrees left and right; dual bevel 48 and 45 left, 45 right saw, extension rod sets, dust bag, hex key, clamp 39.4 pounds
DEWALT DWS780 corded, 15 A 12 inch carbide 3,800 rpm double bevel; 90-degree cut (field) blade, blade wrench, vertical clamp, bag 24.8 kg
DEWALT DWS715 corded, 15 A 12 inch carbide tipped 4,500 rpm (field); 4,000 rpm (description) bevel 0-48 left, 0-3 right; 14 positive stops blade, wrench, dust bag, vertical clamp 42.8 pounds
DEWALT DWS713 corded, 15 A 10 inch carbide tipped 5,000 rpm bevel 0-48 left, 0-3 right; 14 positive stops blade, wrench, dust bag, vertical clamp 31 pounds
Makita LS1110F corded, 13 A 10 inch 4,500 rpm miter 0-47 left and right; bevel 0-47 left attachments, bag, wrench 36.2 pounds
Makita LS1040 corded per bullets, 15 A (power field says hand powered) 10 inch, 40T 4,600 rpm miter 0-45 left, 0-52 right; 9 positive stops; bevel 45 left blade, bag, socket wrench, triangular rule, vertical vise 27 pounds
DEWALT DCS361B (tool only) 20 V battery, not included 7-1/4 inch 4,500 rpm 11 positive stops; cross-cut positioning system blade wrench, carbide blade, material clamp, user guide 30 pounds
DEWALT DCS714B (tool only) 20 V battery, not included 10 inch, 32T not stated double bevel; 22.5 degrees (field) blade, wrench, material clamp, vacuum adapter, stabilizer bar, bag 34 pounds
Makita XSL02Z (tool only) 18V X2 (36 V) batteries, not included 7-1/2 inch 5,700 rpm 90-degree cut; dual slide tool only 28.8 pounds (field); 28.2 lbs with battery (bullets)

One calculation uses only the corded saws that state both amps and weight. Amps per pound is the stated current divided by the stated weight. The Makita LS1040 comes to 15 divided by 27, which is 0.56. The Metabo HPT C10FCG2 is 15 divided by 24.2, which is 0.62. The DEWALT DWS713 is 15 divided by 31, which is 0.48. The Makita LS1110F is 13 divided by 36.2, which is 0.36. The DEWALT DWS715 is 15 divided by 42.8, which is 0.35. The SKIL MS6305-00 is 15 divided by 39.4, which is 0.38. The DWS780 weighs 24.8 kg, about 54.7 pounds, so its figure is 15 divided by 54.7, which is 0.27. This is arithmetic on listing figures. It does not show how accurately a saw cuts.

The three cordless saws are left out of that ratio, because none includes a battery.

The ten listings, one by one

Metabo HPT 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw, Single Bevel (C10FCG2)

This corded saw is listed with a 15-amp motor and a 24-tooth carbide-tipped blade, which the highlights name. The bullets give a no-load speed of up to 5,000 rpm, a 0 to 52 degree miter range left and right, and a bevel range of 0 to 45 degrees to the left. The listing says the saw weighs 24 pounds and calls it a second generation design. The manufacturer’s warranty field gives 5 years for the tool body.

  • Power: corded, 15 A
  • Speed: up to 5,000 rpm (no load)
  • Miter: 0 to 52 degrees left and right
  • Bevel: 0 to 45 degrees, single bevel
  • Blade: 10 inch, 24T TCT (highlight)
  • Weight: 24.2 pounds (field); 24 lbs (bullets)
  • Warranty: 5 years, tool body

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Limit: the listing gives 40 teeth in the spec field and a 24-tooth blade in the highlights, so the tooth count is shown as the highlight states it. Skip if: you need a 12-inch blade, since this one is a 10-inch saw.

SKIL 10-Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw (MS6305-00)

This corded sliding saw is listed with a 15-amp motor that delivers 4,800 rpm. The bullets give dual bevel stops at 48 and 45 degrees left, 0 degrees, and 45 degrees right, a cut of up to 50 degrees left and right, and an LED shadow line that the listing says gives more accuracy than lasers. The stated cut capacity is 2 by 12 at 90 degrees and 2 by 8 at 45 degrees.

  • Power: corded, 15 A
  • Speed: 4,800 rpm
  • Miter: 50 degrees left and right
  • Bevel: 48 and 45 degrees left; 0 and 45 right
  • Capacity: 2×12 at 90 degrees; 2×8 at 45 degrees
  • Weight: 39.4 pounds
  • Included: saw, extension rod sets, dust bag, hex key, clamp
  • Warranty: 3 year limited

Limit: the bullets list four positive stop positions and also 11 positive stops, so this roundup shows both. Skip if: you need a light saw, since the listing gives 39.4 pounds, the heaviest figure in the table.

DEWALT 12-Inch Double Bevel Miter Saw (DWS780)

This corded 12-inch saw is listed with a 15-amp motor, a 12-inch carbide blade and an XPS LED shadow line that projects a shadow for cut alignment. The bullets describe an integrated cut line positioning system that needs no adjustment.

  • Power: corded, 15 A
  • Speed: 3,800 rpm
  • Blade: 12 inch carbide
  • Bevel: double bevel
  • Light: XPS LED shadow line
  • Weight: 24.8 kg
  • Included: 12 in carbide blade, miter saw, blade wrench, vertical material clamp, bag

Limit: the bullets give 1100 watts, while the spec field gives 1675, and the listing text we opened does not state a warranty term. Skip if: you want a battery-powered saw; this one is corded.

DEWALT 12-Inch Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw (DWS715)

This corded 12-inch single bevel saw is listed with a 15-amp motor. The description gives 4,000 rpm, while the spec field gives 4,500 rpm. The bullets describe a stainless-steel miter detent plate with 14 positive stops, a bevel of 0 to 48 degrees to the left and 0 to 3 degrees to the right, and a tall sliding fence that supports base trim vertically.

  • Power: corded, 15 A
  • Speed: 4,500 rpm (field); 4,000 rpm (description)
  • Bevel: 0-48 left; 0-3 right; single bevel
  • Positive stops: 14
  • Cross cut: 2×8 at 90 degrees; 2×6 at 45 degrees
  • Weight: 42.8 pounds (field)
  • Included: saw, 12-inch carbide blade, wrench, dust bag, vertical clamp

Limit: the speed figures disagree, so this roundup shows both. Skip if: you need the lightest corded saw with a stated weight, since this one lists 42.8 pounds.

DEWALT 10-Inch Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw (DWS713)

This corded 10-inch saw is listed with a 15-amp motor and a speed of 5,000 rpm. The bullets describe a stainless-steel miter detent plate with 14 positive stops, a bevel of 0 to 48 degrees to the left and 0 to 3 degrees to the right, and a tall sliding fence that supports base trim. The description says the saw is lightweight and has a built-in carry handle.

  • Power: corded, 15 A
  • Speed: 5,000 rpm
  • Bevel: 0-48 left; 0-3 right
  • Positive stops: 14
  • Cross cut: 2×6 at 90 degrees; 2×4 at 45 degrees
  • Weight: 31 pounds (field)
  • Included: saw, 10-inch carbide tipped blade, wrench, dust bag, vertical clamp

Limit: the description says the saw is lightweight, but the listing gives 31 pounds, which is heavy for a 10-inch saw. Skip if: you need a 12-inch cut, since this saw is a 10-inch model.

Makita 10-Inch Slide Compound Miter Saw (LS1110F)

This corded slide saw is listed with a 13.0-amp direct drive motor that delivers 4,500 rpm. The bullets give a miter range of 0 to 47 degrees left and right, positive stops at 0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, 45 and 47 degrees, and a cut of 12 inches at 90 degrees and 8-1/2 inches at 45 degrees. The listing also names a linear ball bearing system and a soft start.

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  • Power: corded, 13 A
  • Speed: 4,500 rpm
  • Miter: 0-47 left and right
  • Bevel: 0-47 left; 0-2 right
  • Cut: 12 inch at 90 degrees; 8-1/2 inch at 45 degrees
  • Weight: 36.2 pounds
  • Included: attachments, bag, wrench

Limit: the listing states a 13-amp motor, the lowest current of the corded saws with a stated weight here. Skip if: you need the most amps, since the Metabo, SKIL, DEWALT and Makita LS1040 saws list 15 A.

Makita 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw (LS1040)

This older Makita 10-inch saw is listed with a 15-amp direct drive motor and 4,600 rpm. The bullets give miter cuts of 0 to 45 degrees left and 0 to 52 degrees right, nine positive stops at 15, 22.5, 30, 45 and 0 degrees, a dual post compound pivoting arm and a bevel of up to 45 degrees to the left. The included items are a 40-tooth blade, a bag, a socket wrench, a triangular rule and a vertical vise.

  • Power: corded per bullets, 15 A (power field says hand powered)
  • Speed: 4,600 rpm
  • Miter: 0-45 left; 0-52 right
  • Positive stops: nine settings
  • Bevel: up to 45 degrees left
  • Blade: 10 inch, 40T
  • Weight: 27 pounds

Limit: the power source field says hand powered, which does not match the bullets. This roundup takes the 15-amp motor from the bullets. Skip if: you want a saw with a stated power source that is clearly corded, since this listing’s power field conflicts with its bullets.

DEWALT 20V MAX 7-1/4-Inch Miter Saw, Tool Only (DCS361B)

This is a tool-only cordless 7-1/4 inch miter saw in the DEWALT 20V MAX line. The title says tool only, and the description says the saw is compact and lightweight. The bullets describe an adjustable stainless steel miter detent plate with 11 positive stops, an oversized bevel scale, a cam lock miter handle, and a weight of 30 pounds.

  • Power: 20 V battery, not included
  • Speed: 4,500 rpm
  • Blade: 7-1/4 inch, 80 teeth (field)
  • Positive stops: 11
  • Weight: 30 pounds (bullets); 13608 g (field)
  • Warranty: 3 year limited
  • Included: blade wrench, carbide blade, material clamp, user guide

Limit: the description gives cut counts in 2×4 and baseboard, which are claims with no material or condition attached. Skip if: you do not already own a DEWALT 20V MAX battery and charger. If you do, see our DEWALT leaf blower battery roundup for DEWALT battery options.

DEWALT 20V MAX XR 10-Inch Double Bevel Fixed Miter Saw, Tool Only (DCS714B)

This is a tool-only 10-inch double bevel miter saw for the DEWALT 20V MAX XR line. The bullets say it is compatible with the full range of DEWALT 20V MAX and FLEXVOLT batteries, which are sold separately, and they list a cut capacity of 6 inches horizontally and 5-1/4 inches for baseboard or crown nested vertically.

  • Power: 20 V battery, not included
  • Blade: 10 inch, 32T
  • Bevel: double bevel
  • Cut capacity: 6 inches horizontal; 5-1/4 inches baseboard or crown nested
  • Weight: 34 pounds (tool only)
  • Included: blade, blade wrench, material clamp, vacuum adapter, stabilizer bar, bag

Limit: the bullets claim 97% dust capture and give cut counts, and the text we opened gives no basis for either. Skip if: you do not already own a DEWALT 20V MAX or FLEXVOLT battery and charger. If you do, our DEWALT 20V MAX XR leaf blower roundup covers that battery line.

Makita 18V X2 LXT 7-1/2-Inch Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw, Tool Only (XSL02Z)

This tool-only Makita saw runs on two 18V LXT batteries for 36 volts, as the description says, and the bullets state a brushless motor that delivers 5,700 rpm. The bullets give a cut of 2 by 12 at 90 degrees and 2 by 8 at 45 degrees, and a four-steel-rail sliding system for rigidity. The listing gives 28.2 pounds with a battery.

  • Power: 18V X2 LXT (36 V), two batteries, not included
  • Speed: 5,700 rpm
  • Blade: 7-1/2 inch
  • Cut: 2×12 at 90 degrees; 2×8 at 45 degrees
  • Weight: 28.8 pounds (field); 28.2 lbs with battery (bullets)
  • Included: tool only

Limit: the field says one battery is required, while the description says two. Skip if: you do not already own two 18V LXT batteries and a charger.

How we chose

We searched Amazon for best miter saw on 2026-10-22. The first results pages mixed sliding and compound miter saws with miter boxes, hand saws, a metal chop saw, a caulking gun, a table saw, and listings from sellers without a brand we could place. We kept compound and sliding miter saws from established tool brands, corded and cordless. We left out hand miter boxes and saws, metal chop saws, convertible saws, and sellers without a clear brand.

We opened eleven listings on 2026-10-22. One, the Evolution R185SMS+, was left out because its bullets and description describe a metal chop saw rather than the miter saw in its title. The ten that remain are seven corded saws and three cordless tools sold without batteries. One of the ten also has an older stored record from 2026-10-12, and we used the live listing read on 2026-10-22 instead. Ten listings are a small sample of the miter saws sold on Amazon, so treat this list as a starting point, not a full survey.

What we could not verify

  • How accurately any saw cuts trim, trim or hardwood. The listings give specifications and claims only.
  • Dust capture and cut counts. The DCS714B bullets claim 97% dust capture, and the DCS361B description gives cut counts. The text we opened gives no basis for either.
  • Speed figures that disagree: the DWS715 gives 4,500 rpm in its spec field and 4,000 rpm in its description.
  • Positive stops for the SKIL MS6305-00, where the bullets give four stop positions and also 11 positive stops.
  • Wattage for the DWS780, which is 1100 in the bullets and 1675 in the spec field.
  • Battery count for the XSL02Z, where the field says one battery and the description says two.

What the sources do not say

  • Whether a battery from one brand works in another brand’s miter saw. Each cordless listing names only its own system: DEWALT 20V MAX or FLEXVOLT, and Makita 18V X2 LXT.
  • Whether these saws fit a given bench or stand. The listings give dimensions only.
  • How a sliding saw compares with a non-sliding saw for the same cut. The listings do not make that comparison.
  • A warranty term for the DWS780 and the DWS713. The text we opened does not state one for either.

FAQ

Should I buy a sliding or a non-sliding miter saw?

The listings name both kinds. The SKIL MS6305-00, the Makita LS1110F, the DEWALT DCS361B and the Makita XSL02Z are sliding saws. The DEWALT DCS714B is a fixed saw. This roundup gives the stated cut capacity of each, so you can compare the widths directly.

What does bevel mean on a miter saw?

Bevel is the angle the blade tilts for an angled cut. A single bevel saw tilts one way, as the DWS715 and the Metabo do. A double bevel saw tilts both ways, as the DWS780, the SKIL MS6305-00 and the DCS714B do.

What does tool only mean on a miter saw listing?

Tool only means the listing sells the saw without a battery or charger. The DEWALT DCS361B, the DCS714B and the Makita XSL02Z are sold this way. 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 one speed in the spec field and another in the description. The DWS715 gives 4,500 rpm in its spec field and 4,000 rpm in its description. This roundup shows the figure as listed rather than picking one.

Why does one listing say hand powered?

The Makita LS1040 power source field reads hand powered, but its bullets describe a 15-amp direct drive motor. This roundup uses the bullets, and it notes the conflict in the table and in the product section.

Can a battery from one brand run another brand’s miter 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

Start with the battery you already own: if it is a DEWALT 20V MAX or Makita 18V X2 battery and charger, buy the matching tool-only saw from this list; if you own none, buy a corded saw here, such as the DEWALT DWS715 for a 12-inch single bevel or the Makita LS1040 for the widest stated right-hand miter.

Sources

  • Metabo HPT 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw, 15-Amp, Single Bevel, C10FCG2 (opened 2026-10-22)
  • SKIL 10″ Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw-MS6305-00 (opened 2026-10-22)
  • DEWALT 12-inch Double Bevel Miter Saw (DWS780) (opened 2026-10-22)
  • DEWALT 12-Inch Miter Saw, 15-Amp, Single Bevel, Compound (DWS715) (opened 2026-10-22)
  • DEWALT Miter Saw, Single Bevel, Compound, 10-Inch, 15-Amp (DWS713) (opened 2026-10-22)
  • Makita LS1110F 10″ Slide Compound Miter Saw (opened 2026-10-22)
  • Makita LS1040 10″ Compound Miter Saw (opened 2026-10-22)
  • DEWALT 20V MAX 7-1/4-Inch Miter Saw, Tool Only, Cordless (DCS361B) (opened 2026-10-22)
  • DEWALT 20V MAX XR 10 in. Double Bevel Fixed Miter Saw (Tool Only) (DCS714B) (opened 2026-10-22)
  • Makita XSL02Z 18V X2 LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 7-1/2″ Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw, Tool Only (opened 2026-10-22)

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