Circular Saw reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 185 Reddit reviews across 13 subreddits and 45 posts to rank the best Circular Saw brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Tools, r/Carpentry, r/woodworking, r/DIYUK, r/Makita. Top-rated brands include Makita (4.7/5), DeWalt (4.5/5), Milwaukee (4.5/5).
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Reviews185
Subreddits13
Posts45
Brands27
Products80
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#1
Makita
4.7
(53)
"My favorite is the makita hypoid"
"If I'm picking one corded saw it's the Makita 100 times out of 100"
"If I could only have one, it’d be the 5007MG. It’s simply more versatile."
"Makita 5007 = Goated."
"It's awesome for what it is: a small circ saw and looking at the other one that's what you're looking for."
"Makita has always been a reliable corded saw."
"I’ve got the corded makita hypoid saw. It’s a total beast."
"If you are going cordless then the 36V makita rear handled saw is the one to beat imho."
"Can't go with with those Makita 36V, or the Metabo HPT."
"I would go with the Makita 5007mg."
#2
DeWalt
4.5
(33)
"I am personally happy with a DCS570, that's a 20V 7.25" saw. It cuts through softwoods like butter and did fine with some very hard hardwoods."
"This is the all around best saw for both tough framing work, down to finish work."
"The DCS365 6.5" blade left is the most newbie friendly circ saw they offer in 20v."
"I use my 7-1/4 dewalt 60v fllexvolt daily. It's been great for years."
"Buy any DeWalt circular saw and couple it with a cermet Diablo/Evolution blade, they go through metal like it's nothing."
"The dewalt atomic with the small features you cannot beat it IMO."
"You won’t regret it!"
"If it's in the budget, I highly recommend the 60v circular saw, model number DCS578B."
"Go buy a Dewalt one. It will last forever."
"I recommend Freud Blades, have one in my Dewalt 240v and cuts any timber with ease."
#3
Milwaukee
4.5
(22)
"I own both. Go with Milwaukee."
"My favorite corded is Milwaukee Tilt-Lok Circular Saw Model# 6390-21."
"I cannot tell you how much I love my milwaukee track saw."
"The Milwaukee is what you want."
"Id suggest the m12 fuel saw to go with your batteries."
"I have an older Milwaukee corded saw that's never failed me."
"I recently got the Milwaukee battery powered one and don’t have any complaints about it."
"Highly recommend."
"Milwaukee m18 fuel with a 12 amp battery."
"Milwaukee m18 fuel with a 12 amp battery."
#4
Skil
4.3
(9)
"I’ve been happy with Skil 5080-01 13-Amp 7-1/4”."
"Skill worm drive."
"Skill saw mag 77 for corded."
"I'd think that a 15A skil is worth the extra $10, no?"
"Skill or Ridgid will do the job."
"Just get a corded Skil from Home Depot or Lowes and get a decent blade, like a Diablo."
"A $50 skil brand corded saw will outperform either m12 saw by a significant factor."
"My dad has the skil mag 77. It’s really nice and also a beast."
"Just get a corded 7 1/4 inch circular saw."
#5
Bauer
3.9
(9)
"Brushless cordless will be the best option if you have the batteries, either Bauer or Hercules."
"I have the Bauer corded and it cuts great, that said I would have definitely bought the cordless version if they were the prices they are right now."
"Bauer seems to be really decent stuff. Though it sounds like you would be using it pretty often. The Hercules is probably the more robust option."
"Surprising good quality for the price."
"Super affordable and seems to work pretty well so far for me."
"I just got the Hercules and it is great."
"Did you notice the 6-1/2" Bauer on sale for $29.99."
"The Bauer will probably be fine."
"If you have the batteries go Bauer."
#6
Bosch
4.4
(8)
"It saved my bacon."
"The Bosch is going to be a much better saw than the wen."
"I use one of the lower end Bosch pro ones and it’s basically done a whole house renovation."
"If you are looking for cordless, I really like Bosch tools."
"The saw itself runs well and is easy to use."
"Bosch Blue is their trade quality line and while I'm not familiar with this model I'd be confident in its quality."
"Works great, solid machine for that price."
"Bosch makes a circular saw that can also ride on a track like a track saw."
#7
Hercules
4.3
(7)
"Id get the herc 6 1/2 inch. its on sale right now for 49."
"I think if you are going cordless it really makes sense to get one of the brushless options at this point."
"From your post I saw the 6-1/2" Hercules had price dropped to $50 and figured its cheap enough to just have around as a lighter, more nimble circ saw."
"I like Hercules and 20V line. I don’t have the other brands to compare but very comparable to Dewalt."
"I have both the Bauer and Hercules ,Hercules has quite a bit more power."
"If you already have Hercules batteries I’d get the Hercules, if you don’t have batteries and don’t plan on getting a bunch of Hercules battery tools I’d buy the corded Bauer."
"You can currently get a Harbor Freight Hercules brushless circular saw with a 5AH battery, charger and 5 year warranty for $99."
#8
Ridgid
4.2
(5)
"I have the Ridgid saw (part of my full ridgid cordless kit) and it's a fine saw."
"I’d recommend a brushless cordless one for a homeowner."
"Alternatively you can go with the $99 rigid 18v saw."
"Id get the rigid man you’ve got the batteries and it should be plenty enough power."
"There is a Ridgid 6.5" for $99 (tool only since you have batteries)."
#9
Diablo
4.8
(4)
"Use Diablo blades, and spray them with WD40 when they start to dull."
"They out perform the Dewalt blades considerably well."
"The diablo steel demon is unreal."
"Add in a couple of Diablo blades and I'm still good to go for well under $100."
#10
Skilsaw
4.3
(4)
"If you're looking for a big circular saw, buy the 16 5/16" Skilsaw "Super Sawsquatch"."
"I’d get a corded Skilsaw for [$79] or a Kobalt 7 1/4 or 6 1/2 battery for under $99."
"For corded I’ll take a Skilsaw."
"Pawn shop worm drive skilsaw."
#11
Evolution
4.0
(4)
"I bought an evolution set with a 1.4m track set and that has performed very well."
"Worth looking at something that will go on a track imo."
"Im pretty happy with my Evolution track saw."
"Get a cheap Evolution one. It will also cut through any nails or screws."
#12
Wen
5.0
(3)
"I highly recommend the Wen tracksaw if you dont want to go all in on a Festool."
"Get the Wen track saw. The difference you feel in the use is very impressive."
"Get a wen track saw, best $200 you will ever spend."
#13
Dewalt
5.0
(3)
"I strongly recommend battery powered."
"Price wise the DCS578X1 60 Volt Flexvolt is the best deal by far."
"I honestly think the 578 is better, it's just as powerful/fast."
#14
Titan
4.0
(3)
"Surprising good quality for the price."
"I've got the Titan for DIY and couldn't be happier with it."
"Titan + good blade, happy days."
#15
Ryobi
4.0
(3)
"I used the Ryobi 7.25 brushless with a 4ah battery to cut 2x6 studs all day."
"I bout the brushless Ryobi. I have a good corded circular saw."
"I use a Ryobi, but primarily for plywood. It has plenty of power for that."
#16
Festool
5.0
(2)
"It's got a super dependable track, clamps, it is quiet compared to most other saws."
"I’ve had great experience every time I’ve used the festool tracksaw."
#17
XGT
4.5
(2)
"I’m probably grabbing the XGT 165mm circular and then later on grab the 260mm rear handle if I feel it’s needed."
"Maybe one of the smaller 6-1/2 saws to be your daily and then a larger one for special occasions."
#18
Fein
4.0
(2)
"Aside from being a really nice saw, it can cut up to 1/2 inch mild steel plate."
"I got a Fein Slugger off eBay and it rips."
#19
Hilti
5.0
(1)
"I use a hilti scw 22-A."
#20
Ozito
5.0
(1)
"I have beaten the shit out of those things. They cannot die."
#21
Macallister
4.0
(1)
"I got a cheapy macallister one from B&Q and it’s handled everything."
#22
Metabo
4.0
(1)
"Its a fantastic saw, but a little pricey and obscure to purchase in the USA."
#23
JCB
4.0
(1)
"I absolutely hammered that JCB for 10 years and it never let me down."
#24
DHS710
4.0
(1)
"I've been using the DHS710 with a track adaptor."
#25
Craftsman
4.0
(1)
"I bought a corded craftsman circular saw for $60-70 to build a small storage shed."
#26
DTO
4.0
(1)
"For a hobbyist level, and being brushless, you might look at something like this from DTO."
#27
40V
4.0
(1)
"The 40v is significantly more powerful than the 18x2."
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