I should have used the Milwaukee M18 12ah battery through the full testing, not just in the last half. The 12 Ah battery did not seem to give more speed, but it did stop the stalls. Sorry for my error. I do not believe it would have changed any of the results of where each saw stands.
@@giovanysantiago5892 the Milwaukee saw is pretty nice but if we're looking at it scientifically the Milwaukee saw loses hard against the DeWalt. The Milwaukee still beats Ryobi, harbor freight and rigid though.
True i only have 2 flexvolt batterys and man it kills the batterys quick just bought the 20v 7 1/4 its alright not as strong but i do have allot of regular 20v batteries
@@michaelhernandez1398the flexvolt last pretty good actually with the 7 1/4 power detect saw but i prefer using the 8amp 20v battery that came with the saw i do have some Milwaukee's i just have way more batteries for dewalt and more fast chargers.
I have the older Milwaukee 2630-20. It's brushed, but it does only ok. Gets me by. When I put a 9 or 12 in it.. .it really comes to life. Milwaukee has some work to do!
The nice thing about the dewalt flexvolt stuff is that not only is it absurdly powerful, but it stops up if it detects a bind. Grinder and circular saw have kept me productive and safe at work. Ive pushed my flexvolt tools and ive been really happy with them.
Team Red fan and Dewalt has always made a better saw. Kudos to them yet again. I am in the blade right camp. Still use my 6 1/2 M18 and it satisfies my needs. I cut slow so I don't waste material. I also have enough battery platforms already. Great review!!
I wanted the new flexvolt saw but got the milwaukee in sale for $154 and cannot complain. Im not a PRO or work in that field. I am more of a DIY and this saw is way more than what i needed. Been using it with a 9.0ah and hasnt bogged down once
Thanks man. That makes it abundantly clear that the 60v is the one I want. I was wondering if the 20v would do the job, and I was hoping it would given the weight difference, but it's night and day in your comparison. I appreciate you taking the time to make the video. Cheers
*_Great 2x material and making plenty of cuts _**_MyBest.Tools_**_ Did struggle to cut thick oak boards that were the entire blade depth. But the saw isn’t designed for that so that can’t be held against it._*
Just bought a flexvolt 6a battery and charger to prepare for up grading my super trusty 20v tools but definitely going with the 60v circular saw after seeing the comparison being I make a living with my tools. Thanks for the great couple of videos I watched👍🏻👍🏻
I have the Makita X2 rear-handle saw and it works well, but I really like how that FlexVolt throws the sawdust out to the side. My Makita track saw has a dust port that works pretty well but the blade is on the wrong side!
Great comparison. I always felt DeWalts circular saws were superior to Milwaukee. However Milwaukee has the much better recipe saw. I hope DeWalt will upgrade their cordless table saw with said power upgrades
I have the flexvolt and no joke it beats my corded saw. I thought the power detect would have been a close second and was really surprised. I never would have thought Milwaukee would heat up like that. Great review!
honestly, have to remember: the flexvolt is in its own class cause it is 60v max compare to 20/18v. So the flexvolt should be the most powerful as it is getting more amps and watts at a huge difference in voltage. I would say for the best 18 volt powerful saw, the milwaukee is where it is at WITH the 12 ah battery. But if you want the most powerful saw, no doubt the flexvolt is where it is at.
I’m pausing this video now just to say “thanks!!”. I’ve been hoping someone would do just this sort of comparison! Ok, I’m heading back to the review 👍🏽
Wow, not what I expected. I’m glad you bumped up to the 12ah at the end, so we could get a feel for what improvement that would make. That Dewalt is impressive. Great review, thanks.
Absolutely love mine. I do a lot of demo and take away a lot of the new construction fences out of plywood by my self so i carry this baby to cut them so its less strain on my back. Point being i can load a 15ft truck using this saw and the battery almost last me all day if i dont hit nails and such. I am sure its better with a wood only blade. This thing pays for its self many many times over.
I cut a fir 2x12 x12ft. lengthwise into 3 2x4s with no problems with my DeWalt 6 1/2 " 20V. The battery will no longer charge as it is now 6 yrs old. Cheers again from Western Canada.
We all know that heat kills battery cells or at the very least lowers their lifespan. The higher the voltage typically there is less heat produced. I'm slowly moving away from Milwaukee tools that have high battery demands. Impacts and drills are fine, but saws and others that pull a lot of juice I'm buying DeWalt. Owning both the flexvolt miter saws as well as the table saw, I have seen flexvolt batteries get warm but nothing has happened to them yet. This 578 is a beast, will be adding it to my arsenal.
you just sold me a corded saw, thank you for the demo! I've got a 35 year old craftsman 2 -1/8 hp corded, runs great, but I do want to upgrade, but will not be a battery version at this time. the flex volt would have been ok but don't need to spend all that money
Mate you honestly would be far more blown away by just how good these dewalt saws really are, I don’t even have the new upgraded model of the flex volt saw yet the one I have has far more power than a corded saw. Only down side I would say for you is if you have had a saw for 35 years then no disrespect or anything but you may find them too heavy especially being the latest ones have to have a 9 amp battery where as my model can use the 6amp. My old man wouldn’t use them because he hated the weight but they are unbelievable! Good comparison too workshop Addict cheers for the vid 👍🏻
@@skitzd I have the Flexvolt 575 and love it ,it has revolutionized the job site ,with the 6 amp battery it is a touch lighter than my 1600 watt corded saw that I've been using for decades. Win win .
I just got the 578 with the 9 amp battery. I'm pretty excited and can't wait for a big framing job. The bare tool was $200 and the kit was $300, that's a no brainer. Also got the 999 drill kit so I have two big batteries and chargers. Home Depot just sent me six months no interest on my credit card so I went for it.
I can cut compound mitres with my flexvolt, I never thought I'd put my skill away. Its simply the best. And this is coming from someone who uses a saw everyday!
got the milwuakee fuel 7-1/4" its a couple years old not sure the model number, it works good i only have 9.0s no 12s yet, i do notice the grip where you hold gets pretty warm and the saw starts stalling really easy must be where the mosfets are located.. this test i noticed the dewalt xr would almost bog out without a cutout and the milwuakee would barely drop rpms and stall.. my 5" fuel grinder tends to stall easy too after its warmed up, i push it pretty hard though and am happy with it, theyre a little conservative on the stall out parameters in the computer of it all warranty reasons i guess
Good info on the Milwaukee. I love their corded tools but everyone I know that pushes their battery Milwaukee has problems but the ones that don’t use as aggressively love them. Thanks for the input definitely going 60v flex especially since I just purchased a new flex battery and charger to help out my 20v stuff
Please use the same blades when testing saws so it will keep everybody even in that aspect. That's my only suggestion. With that being said I like how you do you text and vs videos. 👌🏻
Same is true now as it was 4 yrs ago, no cordless saw can compare to the flexvolt 575 circ saw...especially the rear handle 577..you can hear it,feel it, see it. For any diy user, any 18v circ saw will do. But for framing, remodeling or construction you have to use flexvolt 60v. ...plus we cut LVL, PSL, LSL engineered lumber all day, which is far more dense then any of that material. Larger ah batteries help ,but it’s the saw, the motor, the engineering that does it. Makita is second best in this category, their cordless circ saw and rear handle are both excellent saws, closer to flexvolt power. Milwaukee is for professional plumbers,hvac and mechanics, or use the Milwaukee carpentry tools if your diy, not pro. Same with Dewalt 20v saws, they are DIY tools. Great channel, nice job👍🇺🇸
I have the Flexvolt 575 and it is a beast ,I personally don't think they needed to upgrade it to 2400watts as in the 578 as I wonder if it will just eat up batteries faster? I am a builder and carpenter and really like my 575 ,it does full depth rips at lightning speed ,this the true test of power. Thanks for the test.
Hi Brian, I agree with you, can't wait to see new left side blade circular saw. I hope they make this style then the rear handle. Don't get me wrong the rear handle might work good for certain Carpenters but it's too bulky and really it's not a worm drive. DeWalt flexvolt circular saw for the WIN.... Thanks for the video
That makes sense heat wise, current/amperage is heat and the highest amperage is coming from the Milwaukee, the flexy is 60v so it’s 1/3 the amperage, the dewalt xr can’t use as much amperage as the Milwaukee so I would expect its blade/motor to be warmest and Milwaukee’s battery to be warmest
And as far as the battery deal. That 8 amp on the Milwaukee should have been able to power jus as much as the 12. They’re both 21700 cell tech and the only difference should be runtime. Idk, I don’t see and issue running the 8 amp for the test at all. Great review as always Sir!!!
I did not see the difference either, at least when I started the testing. At the end I just wish I would have went for the best battery, even though I did not have the 12 Ah FV battery. I always try to be as fair as possible to give you guys the best info. I even stopped editing out a lot of stuff just to you can see the testing.
Finally a video comparing the gen 2 milwaukee and the blade right flexvolt! I've never seen the two directly compared, it maybe the updated model instead, but beggars can't be choosers. Thanks for the comparison. I would be curious as to which has more power now, the dcs577 or dcs578. It looks like you can get all the power of the dcs577 without the size and weight. Amazing times.
WoW , kind of surprising results , I thought it would be closer , that FlexVolt is a Beast. I have the regular 20v XR circ. and was thinking about upgrading to the Power Detect , but I'm not so sure now .... Great Video . That Power Detect looked great in your other video , what happened...
When you put it next to the FlexVolt, in these situations, it did not look so great. The wood I used in the PD test was new and typical framing lumber. The lumber in this test was all 7 years old. I do not know if that makes a difference, but either way, the FV was a beast.
@@WorkshopAddict -- I just bought a 2 pack of the new 6.0ah batteries with the 21700 cells for $129.00 at Home Depo ,it's a great deal I couldnt resist, I'm hoping they might give my XR circ. a little boost.
I like the magnesium base on the Milwaukee over the aluminum base although the aluminum base is more durable and won't crack when you drop it on concrete, but it looks nicer, but they have magnesium bases for both the flexvolt and 20v circ saws but they make them for Russia or Ukraine and parts of Europe and they have slots on the bottom that fit into tracks like a track saw which is pretty cool, but how come the USA doesn't get the better tools here, they had a Milwaukee 10 in miter saw way before we did and also they made a 81/2 and 10 in flexvolt 60v miter saws for Europe and Ukraine
Awesome review! And I don’t blame you for thinking that the Milwaukee 8ah and 12ah would put out the same power as they are both HO batteries with the same 21700 cells.
For once in my life I am speechless. Y'all know I'm a team red guy however kudos to DeWalt for really for really bringing it to the table. That Milwaukee saw sounds like it is about to give up the ghost or maybe it's my phones speaker , however that flexvolt saw sounds really good...like it's rpm's are actually what they claim it to be and it holds the rpm's all of the way through the cut...some awesome torque no doubt. I would really like to know what the rpm's on ur Milwaukee are compared to that flexvolt. Please tell me if I am wrong , because from what I just watched that Milwaukee was just knocked down to playing JV and the flexvolt passed varsity and went straight to the pros.
Yeah Dewalt is impressive competition for our beloved brand. Their cordless router, multitool and sanders and pushing me more and more to having a 2nd 18v tool platform, with Dewalt having more up to date brushless woodworking tools in general. I just bought the new 12v xtreme drill because it's so lightweight and compact and I love it as much as my m12 fuel. I will never give up team red because, I love their 12v line especially, but next free battery promotion I find for Dewalt here in Canada, I think I'm going to grab myself a couple :)
@@ericmann1781 , you are so right about DeWalt having better cordless tools for wood working. I use Milwaukee for most of my work however I also use DeWalt for exactly that reason. At first I wasn't sure about running two platforms but it's not all that bad. There is no doubt that DeWalt has done there homework and came out swinging for the fences and making a solid statement that they have what it takes to make great tools. There is no doubt what so ever that the updated DeWalt flexvolt line is gonna be a force to reckon with....the 20v too. All this competition has been great for us...the peeps who use these tools to put food on the table and the kids through school.
I have the dcs574 with the 8amp battery I have been using it for fence work for the last two years and have had zero issues with it but I wouldn’t mind more power if possible.
Haha I bought the 6-1/2 inch dewalt circular saw last week, literally cut with it 3 times and decided to return it and get the power detect xr 7-1/4, ive had it for 3 days. Now watching this video makes me feel like taking a trip to take it back so i can get the flex volt. but my lowes didnt have anything flex volt while i was there, not even batteries
Thank you so much for the review and comparison, i was confused on the 2 Dewalt saws, only question i have left is how is the DCS578 compared to the DCS577 wordrive. Numbers wise they look similar
I plan to try to do a video on that, although it seems one would choose the blade left or blade right based on what they like, not on power now, since both are so close.
I use dewalt and metabo hpt, I don't own that flexvolt yet, but I think I can't tolerate not buying it with that 9ah 21700 cell pack. You can know that you have the best saw if you buy it out of all brands, including flex.
Great video! I've had the Milwaukee 8.0 ah battery overheat under heavy use. I'm thinking the 12.0 does better but i don't own one. The 8.0 heat synching is not good. I really wonder if the 12.0 is better for overheating with the extra row of cells and better heat dissipation. I wish someone would compare the 2 under heavy load to see if there is something better with the Milwaukee 12.
I think we need to remember or not forget that these saws are still battery powered. This isn't a drill or an impact gun ! I am surprised at how well they all perform . A saw does a lot more than a drill does! Love your videos ! Keep them coming!
Great Video , it's my 3rd time watching it . I have a QUESTION about the run time between the FlexVolt 9.0ah and the 20v 8.0ah because its important to me , do you think that the FlexVolt saw with a 6.0ah or 9.0 ah would last through a whole day of cutting or is the 20v 8.0ah going to last a lot longer with the Power Detect ? I'm only cutting sheet goods and some 2x's I really dont need a ton of power , I need run time , Thanks....👍🛠🖖
Very glad a choose the DeWalt Flexvolt rear handle over the Milwaukee. I'm huge into the M18 platform and this just proves how junk their saws are when not paired with a 12ah battery. Should you require a 12ah battery to run at optimal performance? I don't think it should matter as long as it's one of the bigger ho's. Just goes to show you VOLTAGE DOES MATTER!
This Friday you will see the Power Detect vs Flexvolt vs Milwaukee M18 Fuel. not the Milwaukee Super Sawzall as that is not comparable. Any orbital saw will beat the Dewalt saws in wood.
Good video as usual, but..... Well, you already said it yourself. I have no clue why you started this test with the Milwaukee 8ah battery. I respectfully disagree that the speed isn't affected only the cutouts with those batteries. I'll get to the reasons below. When this saw was released, you couldn't get it tool only. You HAD to get the 12ah kit. FOR A REASON! They had press releases explaining this very point. This saw(and the table saw) were designed around the 12ah battery. For those who don't get it, there are 50% more amps of available output with the 12ah than the 8ah. THAT IS A HUGE DIFFERENCE. To get 15amp 120v corded performance, the 18v battery needs to sustain 100 amps output. When you're plowing a rip at full depth and pushing it, you are far exceeding that. That's why they get hotter than the FlexVolt 54v mode(60v Max is marketing bs, the same tools and batteries sold in the UK are labeled 18v/54v) draws only 33.3 amps. Milwaukee had to jump some huge electrical engineering hurdles to keep the 18v platform relevant. Heavier wiring, circuitry, heat dissipation etc. Thus far they've done an amazing job in my opinion. It was a ballsy decision to stay with the M18 platform. But, I'm not sure how much more they can squeeze out of 18 volts. That said, for sheer power, I don't think you can beat the FlexVolt saw. There were a lot of pissed off Dewalt users when FlexVolt came out. But from an engineering and design standpoint it was/is/always will be much easier to get more performance by going with higher voltage. But with sharp blades and the right battery, you don't lose much performance with the Milwaukee for 99% of real world use. I'm not a fan of these right blade saws at all. I grew up on a Skill 77 and was thrilled when the rear handle left blade versions came out. Got mine the first day it was available. I'd get another 7 1/4 sidewinder if it was right blade though. Unless I'm doing heavy work, I still reach for the Fuel 6 1/2 left blade because it's so much lighter and compact. Exciting times for tool geeks. Everybody is pushing better and better tools out all the time. Competition in the market is a good thing for all of us. Keep up the great work.
I would love to see a video where you test the power of the Dewalt dwe575sb ( corded circular saw) there are really almost not videos of tha one on RUclips and it would be awesome if you get to drop a test between Dewalt DWE575sb and Dewalt DCS573. THANKS IN ADVANCE HOPE TO SEE THAT VIDEO SOON.
Right now at my local home depot they have that new flex volt the 9 ah battery, a 2 ah regular battery and a drill with case for $299 I was shocked and bought both kits. Come to find out it was a listing mistake and I got the deal of the century. I bought the power detect a few days earlier and returned it. The flex volt is a beautiful piece. Everything else I have is Milwaukee's newest stuff and it's been problematic. I spent a ton on it and am disappointed. The impact and drill gets so hot I can't use them a lot. The power is crazy though.
Great video, thank you! About 10 years ago I bought a Milwaukee cordless kit with 5-6 tools in the kit for a great price. In the kit was a circular saw and it couldn’t cut anything without stalling out! It was so bad that eventually after a couple of times trying to use it, it made its way to the dumpster instead of taking up room. I know technology is a lot better now, but after that experience I will never trust or ever consider buying another Milwaukee wood tool again. Milwaukee tools have exceptional impact drill drivers and drills for wood and that’s about it. Milwaukee tools are for working on trucks, cars and heavy equipment, that’s where their tools shine. Milwaukee needs to get out of the carpentry/woodworking tool business. Better yet, Milwaukee should discontinue anything that has a round saw blade because they still don’t work good. 👍🏻👍🏻
Mine works fine and I can't find any issues with power and performance. A brushed tool is at a significant disadvantage then a brushless tool, plus the HO batteries make a huge difference in performance. Is dewalt Flexvolt in its own league still? yes but the Fuel is close at 18V. Got to remember the voltage difference. My dad's dewalt 20v tools are basically similar to my fuel tools, but I like the Milwaukee for being smaller and more compact. To each is own.
They have a very good sawzall, and probably the best jam saw of all brands, whether the 18v or 12v. They have a good trim router, good nailers. I use the fuel 6.5" saw and it works good. Everyone where I live uses Milwaukee(and I live in the eye of the storm for this brand) Their work vans are all red inside. I recently switched to a different brand, and when I showed up with non-red tools, I got the suspicious eye. Some guys won't touch them. If I offer it, they'll kinda get a glazed look in their eyes and start searching the ground for the red tool instead. So Milwaukee is huge in construction carpentry. They have automotive tools, electrician tools, plumber tools, etc, but their main stuff is all geared toward timber construction/vertical construction. They're overpriced a bit, and they're definitely not fine woodworking tools. You wouldn't use them in a cabinet shop or for making furniture, but they're generally good professional quality.
Thanks for the testing! Would you mind putting that 9ah flexvolt battery in the power detect saw to see whether the battery could possibly be the limiter?
Hi Brian what is the difference in power between the old flex volt saw and the new one would like you to film the differences many thanks from Tony in London UK
I own both red and yellow. With many HP tools. Milwaukee HO is only for small jobs. 18v cant handle hi amp draw. It's easy to damage a 300 12 amph Milwaukee battery. Dewalt 60v never quit .
Flexvolt is a beast but as a hobbyist will stick with 20(18)V and look for Power Detect on any upgrades. But tbh honest, even 8ah is overkill for me, a couple of 5ah gets me through whatever I do, so if I see some non power detect bargains I'll still take a look 👍
I did that on a full depth cut today quickly. Same exact results as the final test. The FV does not change much with the 9 or 12 Ah. Milwaukee performed the same as the last cut and the PD was the same as the first test.
How does the DCS578 compare to the DCS577? The 577 is their blade left saw. It has a different body style, a bit longer. I’ve been told they have the same motor, the same no-load rpm, and according to DeWalt specs, the 578 has a few more watts. But the 577 is worm-drive and likely has more torque. What are your thoughts?
I have the new Dewalt 60V Flexvolt, the only way you get a more powerful saw is to go to a plug in, I have many cordless tools, if you were blindfolded, you'd think the Flexvolt was a plugin .
flex volt tools provide more power then corded, this is because there is a braker attached to your outlet that will trip at over a 1800W pull so corded tools are built with a power draw limit, a flex volt 9AH battery can continuously supply 2400W of power and give strong burst of power as long as its charged and not overheating.
Not only is the Dewalt superior in power, it excels ergonomically as well. The milky is very difficult to use in any cut that isn’t straight on or low angle of use. Milwaukee reliability is less as well. This is from a professional carpenter .
the reliability is alil less isn't true at all and this is from a carpenter and a roofer for over 35years. Milwaukee reliability is at the very top I have 95 percent of milwaukee tools and 95 percent of dewalts they're all about equal.
I have a milwaukee that you tested with and it's on its second rebuild of the circuit boards will not run and I only use it occasionally...so I need to finish my garage build with rough cut 2 x10 hemlock joists 12" oc 40 x 40 I just bought the 60 volt dewalt hope it lasts! Will not use milwaukee for my skill saw.
Just bought it man it's got power I put it up against my corded Porter Cable and it was slightly more powerful, you get better sightlines with blade left but the blade right isn't bad especially with the light, and you get less sawdust all over you plus I can't stand those wormdrive style saws they're too heavy and awkward
I've owned the flexvolt saw for a couple years now and finally got around to using it. Yeah, I don't need it. Anyways, the thing is amazing. Went through 100 yr old redwood siding I needed to cut to fit into a moving van like butter. Like butter. Quiet too. I have heard that the power detect with the new 8ah battery with 21700 cells is just as good though. Dewalt needs to up its flexvolt batteries with 21700
If all 3 saws had the same new blade it could have made a big difference. Not a fair comparison since most people ditch the oem blades. Great job otherwise, best comparison I have seen.
So the power detect for general purpose, Milwaukee for lots of hard thin stuff and flex volt for serious stuff. I have Makita, but I may get flexvolt later on.
New blade on the FV, 2 Cross-cuts on a 2x10 on the Milwaukee Blade and the PD blade was used in the last video we did a few days ago. While I do understand exactly what you are saying, the stay at home order in Michigan seem to trump me going out and buying new blades. I do not think that would have changed anything. BUT, it could have been one more thing I could have done to make everyone feel better.
The problem with the Milwaukee is the motor is underpowered. I use the 6-1/2 fuel which has the same motor as the 7-1/4. The Power is adequate for 2x materials. The smaller blade size means less mass to move and it works okay. Milwaukee needs to up their game on the 7-1/4 model. I haven’t tried the rear handle one but I believe that has a different motor. The flex volt crushes it on torque
I should have used the Milwaukee M18 12ah battery through the full testing, not just in the last half. The 12 Ah battery did not seem to give more speed, but it did stop the stalls. Sorry for my error. I do not believe it would have changed any of the results of where each saw stands.
No , not really , because the Power Detect had a 8.0ah , and the FlexVolt actually had a 3.0ah .
Milwaukee said that you can use the saw with all milwaukee batterie so its not an error
WorkshopAddict why wouldn’t you use a 12.0 battery for the Milwaukee saw since that’s what the saw comes with in the box ?
@@aleksey6721 even with the 12 ah i dont think it would be more powerfull than the flexvolt you clearly see it dominated the power test
Steven Gagnon no doubt the new flexvolt got more power I just find it very biased to use a smaller battery in a saw that comes with 12.0.
As a dewalt user flexvolt gives a nice push to every tool and is very easy to notice the difference Dewalt forever 🥰🥰
Same with the HO battery's with Milwaukee....
@@giovanysantiago5892 Mate ,still nowhere near Flexvolt.
@@giovanysantiago5892 the Milwaukee saw is pretty nice but if we're looking at it scientifically the Milwaukee saw loses hard against the DeWalt. The Milwaukee still beats Ryobi, harbor freight and rigid though.
I have two Dewalt drills one saw and a dewalt sawzall you can have for 50 bucks for all.
@@caspere.8461 ok, you got pics?
Dewalt is the nuts, I'm glad I stocked my entire kit with the flexvolt range. 💪
The Milwaukee and Dewalt 20v are about the same power but the flexvolt is in another league
About the same yes, but it's annoying how the Milwaukee keeps stalling.
True i only have 2 flexvolt batterys and man it kills the batterys quick just bought the 20v 7 1/4 its alright not as strong but i do have allot of regular 20v batteries
@@lnc23 I was wondering how long the batteries lasted. The 60v is a beast and I have all Milwaukee.
@@michaelhernandez1398the flexvolt last pretty good actually with the 7 1/4 power detect saw but i prefer using the 8amp 20v battery that came with the saw i do have some Milwaukee's i just have way more batteries for dewalt and more fast chargers.
@@michaelhernandez1398 the dewalt 60v saw with the 9amh battery last me half the day of framing it’s a monster saw.
I have the older Milwaukee 2630-20. It's brushed, but it does only ok. Gets me by. When I put a 9 or 12 in it.. .it really comes to life. Milwaukee has some work to do!
Thanks Brian for giving us a fair show of the saws and not skewing the results!!!
And the Milwaukee got it on the 3rd try in the full depth rip cut.. neither DeWalt saw had a problem. Go DeWalt!
The nice thing about the dewalt flexvolt stuff is that not only is it absurdly powerful, but it stops up if it detects a bind. Grinder and circular saw have kept me productive and safe at work.
Ive pushed my flexvolt tools and ive been really happy with them.
Ethan ridesbikes I am a carpenter, I have the Flexvolt 575 1600 watt saw and it is the most powerful 7 1/4" saw I have ever had ,corded included .
Team Red fan and Dewalt has always made a better saw. Kudos to them yet again. I am in the blade right camp. Still use my 6 1/2 M18 and it satisfies my needs. I cut slow so I don't waste material. I also have enough battery platforms already. Great review!!
I wanted the new flexvolt saw but got the milwaukee in sale for $154 and cannot complain. Im not a PRO or work in that field. I am more of a DIY and this saw is way more than what i needed.
Been using it with a 9.0ah and hasnt bogged down once
Thanks man. That makes it abundantly clear that the 60v is the one I want. I was wondering if the 20v would do the job, and I was hoping it would given the weight difference, but it's night and day in your comparison. I appreciate you taking the time to make the video. Cheers
*_Great 2x material and making plenty of cuts _**_MyBest.Tools_**_ Did struggle to cut thick oak boards that were the entire blade depth. But the saw isn’t designed for that so that can’t be held against it._*
Great video. Thanks. I was disappointed the DeWalt dcs575 was being discontinued until I realized this has way more power.
Just bought a flexvolt 6a battery and charger to prepare for up grading my super trusty 20v tools but definitely going with the 60v circular saw after seeing the comparison being I make a living with my tools. Thanks for the great couple of videos I watched👍🏻👍🏻
I have the Makita X2 rear-handle saw and it works well, but I really like how that FlexVolt throws the sawdust out to the side. My Makita track saw has a dust port that works pretty well but the blade is on the wrong side!
Great comparison. I always felt DeWalts circular saws were superior to Milwaukee. However Milwaukee has the much better recipe saw.
I hope DeWalt will upgrade their cordless table saw with said power upgrades
On Friday I will compare the Dewalt FV Recip, Power Detect and Milwaukee Fuel sawzall (not super) to each other. I might prove your statement.
Hmm not really that better you cant really tell that much diff on the recips they have pretty much the same power
Just bought the flex-volt, and now I can not wait to use it tomorrow!!
I have the flexvolt and no joke it beats my corded saw. I thought the power detect would have been a close second and was really surprised. I never would have thought Milwaukee would heat up like that. Great review!
honestly, have to remember: the flexvolt is in its own class cause it is 60v max compare to 20/18v. So the flexvolt should be the most powerful as it is getting more amps and watts at a huge difference in voltage. I would say for the best 18 volt powerful saw, the milwaukee is where it is at WITH the 12 ah battery. But if you want the most powerful saw, no doubt the flexvolt is where it is at.
I’m pausing this video now just to say “thanks!!”. I’ve been hoping someone would do just this sort of comparison! Ok, I’m heading back to the review 👍🏽
Thank you for watching!!!
Wow, not what I expected. I’m glad you bumped up to the 12ah at the end, so we could get a feel for what improvement that would make. That Dewalt is impressive. Great review, thanks.
Absolutely love mine. I do a lot of demo and take away a lot of the new construction fences out of plywood by my self so i carry this baby to cut them so its less strain on my back. Point being i can load a 15ft truck using this saw and the battery almost last me all day if i dont hit nails and such. I am sure its better with a wood only blade. This thing pays for its self many many times over.
I cut a fir 2x12 x12ft. lengthwise into 3 2x4s with no problems with my DeWalt 6 1/2 " 20V. The battery will no longer charge as it is now 6 yrs old. Cheers again from Western Canada.
We all know that heat kills battery cells or at the very least lowers their lifespan. The higher the voltage typically there is less heat produced. I'm slowly moving away from Milwaukee tools that have high battery demands. Impacts and drills are fine, but saws and others that pull a lot of juice I'm buying DeWalt. Owning both the flexvolt miter saws as well as the table saw, I have seen flexvolt batteries get warm but nothing has happened to them yet. This 578 is a beast, will be adding it to my arsenal.
you just sold me a corded saw, thank you for the demo! I've got a 35 year old craftsman 2 -1/8 hp corded, runs great, but I do want to upgrade, but will not be a battery version at this time. the flex volt would have been ok but don't need to spend all that money
We are here to help and glad we could help you pick what works best for you!
Mate you honestly would be far more blown away by just how good these dewalt saws really are, I don’t even have the new upgraded model of the flex volt saw yet the one I have has far more power than a corded saw.
Only down side I would say for you is if you have had a saw for 35 years then no disrespect or anything but you may find them too heavy especially being the latest ones have to have a 9 amp battery where as my model can use the 6amp. My old man wouldn’t use them because he hated the weight but they are unbelievable!
Good comparison too workshop Addict cheers for the vid 👍🏻
@@skitzd I have the Flexvolt 575 and love it ,it has revolutionized the job site ,with the 6 amp battery it is a touch lighter than my 1600 watt corded saw that I've been using for decades. Win win .
I just got the 578 with the 9 amp battery. I'm pretty excited and can't wait for a big framing job. The bare tool was $200 and the kit was $300, that's a no brainer. Also got the 999 drill kit so I have two big batteries and chargers. Home Depot just sent me six months no interest on my credit card so I went for it.
Great review. That Flexvolt saw is an absolute monster. I also liked how it threw the dust way off the work product.
I can cut compound mitres with my flexvolt, I never thought I'd put my skill away. Its simply the best. And this is coming from someone who uses a saw everyday!
got the milwuakee fuel 7-1/4" its a couple years old not sure the model number, it works good i only have 9.0s no 12s yet, i do notice the grip where you hold gets pretty warm and the saw starts stalling really easy must be where the mosfets are located.. this test i noticed the dewalt xr would almost bog out without a cutout and the milwuakee would barely drop rpms and stall.. my 5" fuel grinder tends to stall easy too after its warmed up, i push it pretty hard though and am happy with it, theyre a little conservative on the stall out parameters in the computer of it all warranty reasons i guess
Good info on the Milwaukee. I love their corded tools but everyone I know that pushes their battery Milwaukee has problems but the ones that don’t use as aggressively love them. Thanks for the input definitely going 60v flex especially since I just purchased a new flex battery and charger to help out my 20v stuff
Please use the same blades when testing saws so it will keep everybody even in that aspect. That's my only suggestion. With that being said I like how you do you text and vs videos. 👌🏻
Same is true now as it was 4 yrs ago, no cordless saw can compare to the flexvolt 575 circ saw...especially the rear handle 577..you can hear it,feel it, see it. For any diy user, any 18v circ saw will do. But for framing, remodeling or construction you have to use flexvolt 60v. ...plus we cut LVL, PSL, LSL engineered lumber all day, which is far more dense then any of that material.
Larger ah batteries help ,but it’s the saw, the motor, the engineering that does it. Makita is second best in this category, their cordless circ saw and rear handle are both excellent saws, closer to flexvolt power. Milwaukee is for professional plumbers,hvac and mechanics, or use the Milwaukee carpentry tools if your diy, not pro.
Same with Dewalt 20v saws, they are DIY tools.
Great channel, nice job👍🇺🇸
I have the Flexvolt 575 and it is a beast ,I personally don't think they needed to upgrade it to 2400watts as in the 578 as I wonder if it will just eat up batteries faster? I am a builder and carpenter and really like my 575 ,it does full depth rips at lightning speed ,this the true test of power. Thanks for the test.
IMHO, I think that the new motor and software was able to find more power but also include some efficiency.
Great review Brain again i have the DCS575 The DCS577 And the 18v DC390 love them all going to have a look into the DCS578 Thanks
The flexvolt seems to have a ton more power then the power detect model
20v
Hi Brian,
I agree with you, can't wait to see new left side blade circular saw. I hope they make this style then the rear handle. Don't get me wrong the rear handle might work good for certain Carpenters but it's too bulky and really it's not a worm drive.
DeWalt flexvolt circular saw for the WIN....
Thanks for the video
That makes sense heat wise, current/amperage is heat and the highest amperage is coming from the Milwaukee, the flexy is 60v so it’s 1/3 the amperage, the dewalt xr can’t use as much amperage as the Milwaukee so I would expect its blade/motor to be warmest and Milwaukee’s battery to be warmest
And as far as the battery deal. That 8 amp on the Milwaukee should have been able to power jus as much as the 12. They’re both 21700 cell tech and the only difference should be runtime. Idk, I don’t see and issue running the 8 amp for the test at all. Great review as always Sir!!!
I did not see the difference either, at least when I started the testing. At the end I just wish I would have went for the best battery, even though I did not have the 12 Ah FV battery. I always try to be as fair as possible to give you guys the best info. I even stopped editing out a lot of stuff just to you can see the testing.
They have the same size cells but the 12.0 has an extra row of cells (3) giving it more power than the 8.0 (2)
Finally a video comparing the gen 2 milwaukee and the blade right flexvolt! I've never seen the two directly compared, it maybe the updated model instead, but beggars can't be choosers. Thanks for the comparison. I would be curious as to which has more power now, the dcs577 or dcs578. It looks like you can get all the power of the dcs577 without the size and weight. Amazing times.
I am working on getting that test done.
WoW , kind of surprising results , I thought it would be closer , that FlexVolt is a Beast. I have the regular 20v XR circ. and was thinking about upgrading to the Power Detect , but I'm not so sure now .... Great Video . That Power Detect looked great in your other video , what happened...
When you put it next to the FlexVolt, in these situations, it did not look so great. The wood I used in the PD test was new and typical framing lumber. The lumber in this test was all 7 years old. I do not know if that makes a difference, but either way, the FV was a beast.
@@WorkshopAddict -- I just bought a 2 pack of the new 6.0ah batteries with the 21700 cells for $129.00 at Home Depo ,it's a great deal I couldnt resist, I'm hoping they might give my XR circ. a little boost.
That explains A LOT. Recently used that Milwaukee and it kept stalling again and again and again. Now I know why...
Mine does the same thing the old
Ones where better
I like the magnesium base on the Milwaukee over the aluminum base although the aluminum base is more durable and won't crack when you drop it on concrete, but it looks nicer, but they have magnesium bases for both the flexvolt and 20v circ saws but they make them for Russia or Ukraine and parts of Europe and they have slots on the bottom that fit into tracks like a track saw which is pretty cool, but how come the USA doesn't get the better tools here, they had a Milwaukee 10 in miter saw way before we did and also they made a 81/2 and 10 in flexvolt 60v miter saws for Europe and Ukraine
Blade left test, use the same blades in all saws.
Great test!
Awesome review! And I don’t blame you for thinking that the Milwaukee 8ah and 12ah would put out the same power as they are both HO batteries with the same 21700 cells.
For once in my life I am speechless. Y'all know I'm a team red guy however kudos to DeWalt for really for really bringing it to the table. That Milwaukee saw sounds like it is about to give up the ghost or maybe it's my phones speaker , however that flexvolt saw sounds really good...like it's rpm's are actually what they claim it to be and it holds the rpm's all of the way through the cut...some awesome torque no doubt. I would really like to know what the rpm's on ur Milwaukee are compared to that flexvolt. Please tell me if I am wrong , because from what I just watched that Milwaukee was just knocked down to playing JV and the flexvolt passed varsity and went straight to the pros.
Donny, All three saws are rated at 5,800 RPM no load.
Thanks
Yeah Dewalt is impressive competition for our beloved brand. Their cordless router, multitool and sanders and pushing me more and more to having a 2nd 18v tool platform, with Dewalt having more up to date brushless woodworking tools in general. I just bought the new 12v xtreme drill because it's so lightweight and compact and I love it as much as my m12 fuel.
I will never give up team red because, I love their 12v line especially, but next free battery promotion I find for Dewalt here in Canada, I think I'm going to grab myself a couple :)
@@ericmann1781 , you are so right about DeWalt having better cordless tools for wood working. I use Milwaukee for most of my work however I also use DeWalt for exactly that reason. At first I wasn't sure about running two platforms but it's not all that bad. There is no doubt that DeWalt has done there homework and came out swinging for the fences and making a solid statement that they have what it takes to make great tools. There is no doubt what so ever that the updated DeWalt flexvolt line is gonna be a force to reckon with....the 20v too. All this competition has been great for us...the peeps who use these tools to put food on the table and the kids through school.
"This wood is knot the best". NICE!
I am limited to wood I can find on site due to the shutdown and it is sucking ass!
WorkshopAddict there's a shutdown?!
@@BigDaddysGarage Michigan has a stay at home order. Not much is open.
Very nice demonstration video I thought the power detect was going to cut out shocked it didnt
What’s better, blade on right or left side?
Thanks for the video I now know what circular saw to buy the Flexvolt it'll be huge upgrade from my 6 1/2 Makita 18v brush circular saw.
I have the dcs574 with the 8amp battery I have been using it for fence work for the last two years and have had zero issues with it but I wouldn’t mind more power if possible.
I’m all about the Metabo HPT/Hikoki but I don’t think the Multivolt 7 1/4 could even keep pace with that Flexvolt. That thing is a monster!
I should have added that saw into the mix.
Thx for the video Brian I am a Milwaukee fan but the flex volt impresses me.
Same I have all Milwaukee but these 60v flex volt are a beast. Wondering how the battery runtime is tho?
Is the left sided flexvolt 7 1/4 circular saw getting a power upgrade as well Brian?
Dewalt has not publicized it if they are.
The Milwaukee seems to be struggling as well way to go Dewalt on this Flexvolt model such a beast mode
Wow. I was just thinking about selling my Flexvolt for this new power detect saw thingy. Nope! Great review!
But why though? What is it you're cutting through that the flexvolt can't cut?
Haha I bought the 6-1/2 inch dewalt circular saw last week, literally cut with it 3 times and decided to return it and get the power detect xr 7-1/4, ive had it for 3 days. Now watching this video makes me feel like taking a trip to take it back so i can get the flex volt. but my lowes didnt have anything flex volt while i was there, not even batteries
@@colbytroutman2882 flexvolt is home depot exclusive
Thank you so much for the review and comparison, i was confused on the 2 Dewalt saws, only question i have left is how is the DCS578 compared to the DCS577 wordrive. Numbers wise they look similar
I plan to try to do a video on that, although it seems one would choose the blade left or blade right based on what they like, not on power now, since both are so close.
I use dewalt and metabo hpt,
I don't own that flexvolt yet, but I think I can't tolerate not buying it with that 9ah 21700 cell pack. You can know that you have the best saw if you buy it out of all brands, including flex.
Great review but the Milwaukee needs to come out with a 28v line fuel to try match the flexvolt or a 36v line imop
Those 60v are a beast and I have all Milwaukee. But I have mostly automotive tools. I think circular saws can use those 60 volts better.
Great video! I've had the Milwaukee 8.0 ah battery overheat under heavy use. I'm thinking the 12.0 does better but i don't own one. The 8.0 heat synching is not good. I really wonder if the 12.0 is better for overheating with the extra row of cells and better heat dissipation. I wish someone would compare the 2 under heavy load to see if there is something better with the Milwaukee 12.
The flexvolt is an absolute beast. #1 hands down.
Why didn't you put the flexvolt battery on the DeWalt power detect to see if it improved the power
Did it here and it did not give the same as the 8Ah. ruclips.net/video/VhpcsPFDqIo/видео.html&t=
I think we need to remember or not forget that these saws are still battery powered. This isn't a drill or an impact gun ! I am surprised at how well they all perform . A saw does a lot more than a drill does! Love your videos ! Keep them coming!
What’s the most powerful saw in this size the skil? Also what’s the most powerful Milwaukee saw
Great Video , it's my 3rd time watching it . I have a QUESTION about the run time between the FlexVolt 9.0ah and the 20v 8.0ah because its important to me , do you think that the FlexVolt saw with a 6.0ah or 9.0 ah would last through a whole day of cutting or is the 20v 8.0ah going to last a lot longer with the Power Detect ? I'm only cutting sheet goods and some 2x's I really dont need a ton of power , I need run time , Thanks....👍🛠🖖
With light sheet goods, both will cut all day.
Very glad a choose the DeWalt Flexvolt rear handle over the Milwaukee. I'm huge into the M18 platform and this just proves how junk their saws are when not paired with a 12ah battery. Should you require a 12ah battery to run at optimal performance? I don't think it should matter as long as it's one of the bigger ho's. Just goes to show you VOLTAGE DOES MATTER!
Can you do reciprocating saws next power detect 20v vs new flexvolt
This Friday you will see the Power Detect vs Flexvolt vs Milwaukee M18 Fuel. not the Milwaukee Super Sawzall as that is not comparable. Any orbital saw will beat the Dewalt saws in wood.
Awesome cant wait
Forgive my ignorance but when it comes to blade left/right/rear, is that strictly preference or you need some for certain applications
Mostly preference, but there are specific jobs that each do better than others due to the blade placement.
Good video as usual, but..... Well, you already said it yourself. I have no clue why you started this test with the Milwaukee 8ah battery. I respectfully disagree that the speed isn't affected only the cutouts with those batteries. I'll get to the reasons below. When this saw was released, you couldn't get it tool only. You HAD to get the 12ah kit. FOR A REASON! They had press releases explaining this very point. This saw(and the table saw) were designed around the 12ah battery. For those who don't get it, there are 50% more amps of available output with the 12ah than the 8ah. THAT IS A HUGE DIFFERENCE. To get 15amp 120v corded performance, the 18v battery needs to sustain 100 amps output. When you're plowing a rip at full depth and pushing it, you are far exceeding that. That's why they get hotter than the FlexVolt 54v mode(60v Max is marketing bs, the same tools and batteries sold in the UK are labeled 18v/54v) draws only 33.3 amps. Milwaukee had to jump some huge electrical engineering hurdles to keep the 18v platform relevant. Heavier wiring, circuitry, heat dissipation etc. Thus far they've done an amazing job in my opinion. It was a ballsy decision to stay with the M18 platform. But, I'm not sure how much more they can squeeze out of 18 volts. That said, for sheer power, I don't think you can beat the FlexVolt saw. There were a lot of pissed off Dewalt users when FlexVolt came out. But from an engineering and design standpoint it was/is/always will be much easier to get more performance by going with higher voltage. But with sharp blades and the right battery, you don't lose much performance with the Milwaukee for 99% of real world use. I'm not a fan of these right blade saws at all. I grew up on a Skill 77 and was thrilled when the rear handle left blade versions came out. Got mine the first day it was available. I'd get another 7 1/4 sidewinder if it was right blade though. Unless I'm doing heavy work, I still reach for the Fuel 6 1/2 left blade because it's so much lighter and compact. Exciting times for tool geeks. Everybody is pushing better and better tools out all the time. Competition in the market is a good thing for all of us. Keep up the great work.
I would love to see a video where you test the power of the Dewalt dwe575sb ( corded circular saw) there are really almost not videos of tha one on RUclips and it would be awesome if you get to drop a test between Dewalt DWE575sb and Dewalt DCS573.
THANKS IN ADVANCE
HOPE TO SEE THAT VIDEO SOON.
Right now at my local home depot they have that new flex volt the 9 ah battery, a 2 ah regular battery and a drill with case for $299 I was shocked and bought both kits. Come to find out it was a listing mistake and I got the deal of the century. I bought the power detect a few days earlier and returned it. The flex volt is a beautiful piece. Everything else I have is Milwaukee's newest stuff and it's been problematic. I spent a ton on it and am disappointed. The impact and drill gets so hot I can't use them a lot. The power is crazy though.
Great video, thank you!
About 10 years ago I bought a Milwaukee cordless kit with 5-6 tools in the kit for a great price. In the kit was a circular saw and it couldn’t cut anything without stalling out! It was so bad that eventually after a couple of times trying to use it, it made its way to the dumpster instead of taking up room. I know technology is a lot better now, but after that experience I will never trust or ever consider buying another Milwaukee wood tool again. Milwaukee tools have exceptional impact drill drivers and drills for wood and that’s about it. Milwaukee tools are for working on trucks, cars and heavy equipment, that’s where their tools shine. Milwaukee needs to get out of the carpentry/woodworking tool business. Better yet, Milwaukee should discontinue anything that has a round saw blade because they still don’t work good.
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Mine works fine and I can't find any issues with power and performance. A brushed tool is at a significant disadvantage then a brushless tool, plus the HO batteries make a huge difference in performance. Is dewalt Flexvolt in its own league still? yes but the Fuel is close at 18V. Got to remember the voltage difference. My dad's dewalt 20v tools are basically similar to my fuel tools, but I like the Milwaukee for being smaller and more compact. To each is own.
They have a very good sawzall, and probably the best jam saw of all brands, whether the 18v or 12v. They have a good trim router, good nailers. I use the fuel 6.5" saw and it works good. Everyone where I live uses Milwaukee(and I live in the eye of the storm for this brand) Their work vans are all red inside. I recently switched to a different brand, and when I showed up with non-red tools, I got the suspicious eye. Some guys won't touch them. If I offer it, they'll kinda get a glazed look in their eyes and start searching the ground for the red tool instead.
So Milwaukee is huge in construction carpentry. They have automotive tools, electrician tools, plumber tools, etc, but their main stuff is all geared toward timber construction/vertical construction. They're overpriced a bit, and they're definitely not fine woodworking tools. You wouldn't use them in a cabinet shop or for making furniture, but they're generally good professional quality.
Thanks for the testing! Would you mind putting that 9ah flexvolt battery in the power detect saw to see whether the battery could possibly be the limiter?
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Hi Brian what is the difference in power between the old flex volt saw and the new one would like you to film the differences many thanks from Tony in London UK
How do you compare an old worn out saw to a new one. Hard to justify buying a new old model, but I will see what I can do.
Old flexvolt saw was 1800 watt motor. New one is 2400 watts, same as the blade left wormdrive style saw.
What if you used flex volt battery on power detect tool?
I own both red and yellow. With many HP tools. Milwaukee HO is only for small jobs. 18v cant handle hi amp draw. It's easy to damage a 300 12 amph Milwaukee battery. Dewalt 60v never quit .
What a monster that flexvolt is just listen to the motor when it comes to raw power you can't beat flexvolt
Can I use flexvolt batts with the power detect tools ?
Yes as well as the XR line.
Flexvolt is a beast but as a hobbyist will stick with 20(18)V and look for Power Detect on any upgrades. But tbh honest, even 8ah is overkill for me, a couple of 5ah gets me through whatever I do, so if I see some non power detect bargains I'll still take a look 👍
9:45 when a battery or any chemical is at 900 degrees run 🤣
I would like to see the same blade and the biggest battery on each saw
I did that on a full depth cut today quickly. Same exact results as the final test. The FV does not change much with the 9 or 12 Ah. Milwaukee performed the same as the last cut and the PD was the same as the first test.
Cool comparing I would love to see all the newest dewalt 578x1 578x2 578b juts to know wich will be better 😀
How does the DCS578 compare to the DCS577? The 577 is their blade left saw. It has a different body style, a bit longer. I’ve been told they have the same motor, the same no-load rpm, and according to DeWalt specs, the 578 has a few more watts. But the 577 is worm-drive and likely has more torque. What are your thoughts?
watch my video on the subject ruclips.net/video/PPZz_VIlRuY/видео.html
Good vid comparison!
Why didn't you put the flexvolt battery on the power detect...
I would have liked to see how they might have done on hardwood too.
Awesome video. Thank you. Helpful.
I use the flex volt and the Milwaukee and like both of them but the flex volt is a cordless beast cutting 2x’s and 4x’s
I have the new Dewalt 60V Flexvolt, the only way you get a more powerful saw is to go to a plug in, I have many cordless tools, if you were blindfolded, you'd think the Flexvolt was a plugin .
flex volt tools provide more power then corded, this is because there is a braker attached to your outlet that will trip at over a 1800W pull so corded tools are built with a power draw limit, a flex volt 9AH battery can continuously supply 2400W of power and give strong burst of power as long as its charged and not overheating.
Not only is the Dewalt superior in power, it excels ergonomically as well. The milky is very difficult to use in any cut that isn’t straight on or low angle of use. Milwaukee reliability is less as well. This is from a professional carpenter .
the reliability is alil less isn't true at all and this is from a carpenter and a roofer for over 35years.
Milwaukee reliability is at the very top I have 95 percent of milwaukee tools and 95 percent of dewalts they're all about equal.
I have a milwaukee that you tested with and it's on its second rebuild of the circuit boards will not run and I only use it occasionally...so I need to finish my garage build with rough cut 2 x10 hemlock joists 12" oc 40 x 40 I just bought the 60 volt dewalt hope it lasts! Will not use milwaukee for my skill saw.
Just bought it man it's got power I put it up against my corded Porter Cable and it was slightly more powerful, you get better sightlines with blade left but the blade right isn't bad especially with the light, and you get less sawdust all over you plus I can't stand those wormdrive style saws they're too heavy and awkward
Is this the Milwaukee 15 amp gen 2?
Yes
@@WorkshopAddict wow that's pretty bad Milwaukee might need to up their game haha
Wonder how fast the flexvolt would be with a Diablo blade?
What were the blades like?
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You should repost with the Milwaukee 12.0 battery and the DCS578.
Watch the end.
@@WorkshopAddict You should redo this video with new diablo framing blades on both between the two with 12.0 battery on milwaukee.
@@nsxproperties560 When the stay at home orders stop, I would be happy to. it wont change anything other than the Milwaukee wont cut out as much.
Can you do a vs. With the 575 and 578????
Thanks for your videos
I've owned the flexvolt saw for a couple years now and finally got around to using it. Yeah, I don't need it. Anyways, the thing is amazing. Went through 100 yr old redwood siding I needed to cut to fit into a moving van like butter. Like butter. Quiet too.
I have heard that the power detect with the new 8ah battery with 21700 cells is just as good though.
Dewalt needs to up its flexvolt batteries with 21700
If all 3 saws had the same new blade it could have made a big difference. Not a fair comparison since most people ditch the oem blades. Great job otherwise, best comparison I have seen.
So the power detect for general purpose, Milwaukee for lots of hard thin stuff and flex volt for serious stuff. I have Makita, but I may get flexvolt later on.
New blades on all of them, or just on the FlexVolt? Looks like a used blades on the Power Detect and Milwaukee saws at 1:52...
New blade on the FV, 2 Cross-cuts on a 2x10 on the Milwaukee Blade and the PD blade was used in the last video we did a few days ago. While I do understand exactly what you are saying, the stay at home order in Michigan seem to trump me going out and buying new blades. I do not think that would have changed anything. BUT, it could have been one more thing I could have done to make everyone feel better.
Isn't the whole point of the power detect to use a flexvolt battery?
Using a regular battery you may as well use the regular 20v XR
The problem with the Milwaukee is the motor is underpowered. I use the 6-1/2 fuel which has the same motor as the 7-1/4. The Power is adequate for 2x materials. The smaller blade size means less mass to move and it works okay. Milwaukee needs to up their game on the 7-1/4 model. I haven’t tried the rear handle one but I believe that has a different motor. The flex volt crushes it on torque
It's doesn't seem like it. All 3 saws(6.5, 7.25, and rear handle)have identical specs and rpms.
@@histguy101 a coworker has the M18 rear handle 7 1/4” it definitely has more umph than the 6 1/2” in my opinion.