15 best circular saws

Circular saw is one of the most sought-after power tools, allowing to solve a wide range of tasks during construction or repair work, and is often simply indispensable for the house (cottage).

The review covers several categories of equipment, including handy mini-saws that can perform more “jewelry work”. Position in the ranking was formed on the basis of the characteristics of the tool, reviews of professional builders and amateur owners with extensive experience in the practical application of this technique.

Top net saws

Network models are the first version of circular saws. They are more powerful than later battery counterparts, but their problem lies in the limited range of use due to the length of the power cable. They are ideal for use in a stationary work area, but in the event of frequent movement, you should resort to using cordless saws.

4 ZUBR ZPD-1600

The ZUBR ZPD-1600 circular saw is popular with the consumer due to the presence of excellent technical characteristics combined with an attractive price. In addition, the manufacturer offers a warranty on the use of the tool for up to five years - and this is very good for the most budget model in the category! The saw is simple and easy to handle. A special scale allows you to quickly and easily set the required cutting depth and angle of inclination. There is also an additional handle for more confident control, and a nozzle for connecting the unit to a vacuum cleaner, which will always keep the workplace in order.

Owners, on top of that, really like the fact that the gear case is made of metal. Judging by the reviews, this greatly increases the resilience of the tool to intensive work. The saw is equipped with a powerful engine (1600 W), which is “behind the eyes” enough to make a cut to a depth of 64 mm, regardless of whether the tree or chipboard is under the saw.

3 Bosch PKS 55

The Bosch circular saw model, designed to amaze brand lovers very much. It’s not good to say about it: the working parameters are at their best, as is the ergonomics. However, in the production, apparently, something went wrong. As a result, the tool of excellent corporate quality turned out to be a “time bomb” - you never know when it will burn out. This is a powerful fact of indignation for users who are used to receiving, if not perfect, then very close to this quality.

Advantages:

• good working parameters (even handles hard woods well);
• ergonomics and reliability of the case.

Disadvantages:

• it is capable of suddenly failing regardless of the service life (there have been cases of tool breakage after use from six months)

2 DeWALT DWE560

The most powerful circular saw of all presented in this category. Enjoys an increased demand of users thanks to all the good reviews. Cutting of wood materials occurs at a speed of 5500 revolutions per minute - the tool is not afraid of obstacles in the form of longitudinal blooming of boards and sawing through thick bars in several passes. This fact is decisive for most users - DeWALT DWE560 is bought mainly for large-scale joinery or construction work (for the equipment of a professional workshop or the construction of a house).

Easy to handle, unpretentious to maintain, easy to set up and moderately productive - this is how you can give an exhaustive description of this circular saw in a few words.

Advantages:

• ergonomic quality at height;
• reliable plastic-steel case;
• availability of a vacuum cleaner as an option;
• case included.

Disadvantages:

• there are restrictions on the shaped cut (especially individual moment);
• difficulty in finding and purchasing original discs.

1 Makita HS6601

The least powerful of the competitors in the category, but one of the most stable "circulars" from the Japanese brand. Designed for cutting trees of hardwoods, though not at the fastest pace. There is no doubt about ergonomic use - the Japanese have worked on this component for glory. In terms of performance, the Makita HS6601 also did not disappoint. The bore diameter of the shaft under the saw blade is standard 20 millimeters, so finding a replacement (if you need one at all) will not be a big problem. The height of the cut is limited to 55 millimeters - since the cutting is mainly amenable to the board-fifty, this figure looks the most optimal.

Advantages:

• brand quality from "Makita";
• the most common diameter for the fit of the disk;
• optimal cutting height;
• presence of parallel stop and engine braking function.

Disadvantages:

• not detected.

Best cordless circular saws

As mentioned at the outset, the main advantage of the accumulator circular saws is a high degree of mobility, which is compensated by low speed and relatively low power. Currently, manufacturers have come to a significant improvement in performance, however, the addition to this component adversely affects the overall weight of the structure. The overall result is as follows: cordless saws are ideal when working on cutting materials from soft and medium hardness of varieties of wood, as well as thin sheet metal (mostly non-ferrous).

3 RYOBI R18CS-0

Circular saw, great in its individuality. Perhaps the only element for which she receives praise is the combination of price and quality. Despite the unimaginably low cost for a tool of this class, the total finish and engine life remain at a consistently high level. But in terms of performance all the more intricate. The fact is that the main "sore" of Ryobi is the reluctance of manufacturers to customize components to a uniform and at least somewhat popular standard. So, the disc diameter on this model is 16 millimeters. This is not so critical, as, for example, in an earlier version of a saw with a ten-millimeter fit, but also requires individual “treatment” in the form of a washer.

Here you can see a crazy thing in the form of a mismatch of the cutting line and risks on the body, an obvious (tangible) play on the spindle, as well as an unimaginable howl at the engine start (isolated cases).

Advantages:

• low cost;
• regular disk size (165 millimeters);
• high quality case;
• significant engine resource.

Disadvantages:

• spindle play;
• rare bore diameter under the disc.

2 Bosch GKS 10.8 V-LI 0

One of the most successful circular saws from Bosch. Judging by the feedback from users, many liked the size and performance of the tool, although the quality in individual moments could be higher. For a start on the minuses: native discs from “Bosch” when working a little lead to the side. Naturally, this reduces the accuracy of the cut, but it is treated by installing other disks (from an equally well-known company). The second drawback is a weak battery. For this (seemingly compact) model, a battery of 2 Ah is required.

In terms of positive aspects in Bosch GKS 10.8, everything is more than good. First, consumers note the ease of the saw, which can be wielded with one hand. Secondly, it is impossible not to note small but pleasant trifles, such as a battery charge indicator, the presence of a depth control and a guide. As a result, in front of us is a very expensive, but completely self-justifying purchase for a home and a home workshop.

Advantages:

• compatibility with the entire line of instruments from Bosch;
• good equipment;
• the presence of useful things (lights, charge indicator, etc.).

Disadvantages:

• high cost of tools and components;
• sometimes there is a disc drive.

1 AEG BKS 18

Powerful, and at the same time not the most expensive in its class circular saw, able to become a good complement to the home carpentry workshop. Under a century-old brand of the once main supplier of weapons in Germany, a group of companies nowadays established, headed by the large global concern Electrolux. In general, the quality of the instrument they produce meets high international standards, which, surprisingly, is not always reflected in the price.

AEG BKS 18, of course, is a worthy representative of the German company. The cordless circular saw almost completely replaces the network analogs - in spite of the not very capacious and strong accumulator, there is enough voltage to accelerate the disc up to 2500 revolutions per minute. This allows you to easily cut the 50-mm boards across, and to dissolve along. The only problem manifests itself in the warm season: in the heat, the battery quickly overheats, and an attempt to cut it for a long time leads to the activation of the protection unit.

Advantages:

• attractive price;
• great quality;
• high performance.

Disadvantages:

• rare cutting discs (for planting size 15.87 millimeters);
• in warm weather under load, the battery overheats.

Top machine circular saws

The real giants of joinery, guaranteeing the most accurate and fast cut, even hard woods. They have an additional working area in the form of a table, which can be used as a workbench to install another tool or perform carpentry operations. Much more powerful than manual circular saws, but less economical and more expensive to purchase.

4 RD-SS210-1200 RedVerg

Model RD-SS210-1200 RedVerg is a desktop circular saw, and is designed for cutting any material, whether it is wood, plastic or plywood. This mini circular machine is easy to maintain and is in demand not only from owners of small workshops. It is perfect for the house - it is easy to place on the balcony (hello to the neighbors) or in the garage.

In their reviews, the owners positively note the light weight and small size of the tool. The saw is very powerful, has high performance and "effortlessly" copes with large amounts of work. If necessary, you can always increase the working surface (with a sliding panel). The cut is made of standard discs with a diameter of 210 mm, with a maximum cutting depth of 45 mm. Of course, there is a protective casing on the disk - "charm" against accidental injury during operation.

3 BOSCH PTS 10

The high-precision desktop sawing machine BOSCH PTS 10, despite its size, has no load restrictions and can easily carry out the most complex work, the accuracy of which is up to 0.5 mm. Thanks to the close attention of developers to the smallest details (the calling card of German engineers), the following characteristics were achieved:

• Smooth start and almost no vibration;
• The possibility of increasing the working plane (rear and side parts);
• Self-adjusting parallel stop;
• Adapter for vacuum cleaner;
• Disk Protection

Owners note the convenience of working with this machine. Despite not the highest engine power (1.4 kW), the circular saw can make 5000 rotations per minute, which facilitates the work on the tree, and the dissolution of plywood and chipboard in general can be compared with cutting oil. In addition, the reviews contain satisfactory estimates of high precision oblique cuts - not all machines of this type are capable of this.

2 Interskol DPN-250/1500

If in the category of manual circular saws, “Interskol” has periodic problems, in the case of stationary power-saw benches, things are much better. And the point here is not only in good technical characteristics - the table layout is interesting in that it has elongated side parts that are conveniently used as a simple workbench (to perform carpentry operations or to fix the tool). It is also noteworthy that even with such “sides” the machine remains quite compact, which is very popular with users.

The second important factor is the rated power. 1500 W is more than enough for unhindered cutting of a board 50 millimeters thick along the entire length, without wedges and pulling. The adjustments are precise, the backlashes are minimal, but it didn’t work without flaws. Judging by the reviews, some owners are dissatisfied with the lack of a smooth engine start. But still, this is not “Makita”, therefore, it is inexpensive, and there are differences from professional equipment. Complaints about the stability of the table when machining a long bar with a thickness twice the cutting depth of the saw is probably not a negative characteristic, but rather the opposite - after all, Interskol coped with the task and sawed it!

1 Metabo BKS 400 Plus - 3.1 WNB

Serious professional machine of high accuracy for joinery and carpentry work. It is easy to cut wood materials, aided by 3100 W of rated power, and also sheet metal when installing the appropriate drive. In line with the price level, the developers verified almost all the nuances and leveled the weaknesses that were typical for disc sawing machines: backlashes, minor table misalignments near the saw blade, equipment of the engine with an electronic soft start and braking unit.

In addition to the standard set of functions, a dust collector is installed in the Metabo BKS 400 Plus, and it is also possible to connect a vacuum cleaner (to extract chips directly from the working area). The main plus concerns the same engine - the presence of (one more) electronic protection block makes it practically unkillable, for which, in fact, users prefer this machine. In the reviews, there are no negative assessments at all - and no one has even expressed much about the price (which is the highest in our category). It's all about quality and reliability - the equipment is professional, and its money is definitely worth it.

Top mini circular saws

It is an excellent solution for performing work “on site”, where sometimes it is necessary to make cuts, being in the “upside down” position and at the same time use only one hand. With its help, it is convenient to make internal cuts in drywall and chipboard, process wood and unpick long plastic decorative panels and many other types of work.

4 Rotorazer SAW

Very light and compact circular saw, Rotorazer SAW is designed for use in construction, repair and other types of work. It can be used to make sufficiently deep and precise cuts in place, including at an angle. Inexpensive cost makes the choice of the tool of this company the most optimal for home or garden, but it is often used by professional builders - the price for a mini-saw in a case is very attractive and justifies itself for sure. This is not a "Makita", and 400 watts of power may seem insufficient to an expensive instrument, but it is not. The material on which the discs are designed is cut exactly and efficiently.

Owners' feedback positively notes the possibility of a curved trajectory of the cut. The tool is very convenient for cutting parquet, plastic, wood (copes better with amateur jigsaw), can cut tile and decorative stone. For convenience of work indoors, in model the connection to a vacuum cleaner is provided.

3 DIOLD DP-0.55 MF

The mini-saw DIOLD DP-0,55 MF is perfect for performing various types of work and has an attractive price. This makes this model the best choice for home. The ability to use different saw blades allows you to work with any material: wood, soft metal, artificial stone, tile, etc.

It is easy to operate the tool - its weight is only 2 kg. There is a special lever to start the immersion of the disc in the material, and the required depth of cutting is regulated by a special limiter on the casing. During long-term use, a special indicator will report a possible overheating and will not allow the engine to be damaged before its safety margin allows. It is, of course, not the same as that of the “Makita”, but for an amateur tool, it is quite enough for a mini-saw to serve for a long time. In addition, the model is packed in a convenient case, where there is everything you need: a set of disks, spare brushes, a key, etc.

2 Einhell TC-CS 860 Kit

Excellent ergonomics of the handle makes this miniature circular saw the best in work. Despite the Chinese production (thanks to this, the price is inexpensive), the model is made with high quality, and the assembly level is comparable to the Japanese standard Makita. When working disk saw does not lead to the side, which is an excellent characteristic of amateur tools for the home.

The absence of a laser and poor visibility of the beginning of the cut forces you to remove the protective cover. This is almost the only negative point in the reviews of the owners of the mini-saws company Einhell. Otherwise, this tool has proven itself, demonstrating reliability and simplicity in the performance of various types of work.

1 Status CP90U

The versatile disk manual mini-saw the Status CP90U has a power of 600 W and a rotational speed of 5500 revolutions per minute, which allows it to cope with the work of any complexity. The discs with a diameter of 8.9 cm used in this model make it possible to make a cut with a depth of 3 mm even in soft metal and 28.5 mm in wood. The clarity of the lines during the cut is guaranteed by the presence of a laser marker and a parallel stop.
The Status CP90U circular saw has all the necessary protective mechanisms that prevent accidental activation and activate the spindle lock. The high level of safety at work makes the saw a great tool for the home. In the reviews there are comparisons in quality with the "Makita", which once again confirms the professional level of this equipment. The mini-saw comes in a convenient case, with everything you need to get started.

Popular vote - who is the best manufacturer of circular saws?
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Bosch

Makita

Interskol

DeWALT

Metabo

Ryobi

AEG (Electrolux)

BISON

Redverg

Status

DIOLD

Einhell

Rotorazer

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