Cordless Table Saw - DEWALT vs. Milwaukee
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2018
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We recently tested portable jobsite table saws in our Head-T0-Head to determine the Best Portable Jobsite Table Saw, however we excluded the cordless saws. In this head-to-head we’re pitting the two current cordless table saws against each other.
The DEWALT 60V FlexVolt DCS7485T1 8-1/4″ against the Milwaukee M18 2736-21HD 8-1/4″. While these two saws look pretty similar they certainly are powered using very different voltages with the DEWALT using a 60V MAX (54 volt) battery pack and motor and the Milwaukee using an 18 volt pack and motor. While they use different voltages, they were both tested with the same total battery pack energy of 216 watt-hours.
Table Saw Evaluation Format
Just like our previous corded table saw head to head we’re testing the cordless table saws in the same format. For this evaluation, we broke things into several categories including: Precision & Accuracy, Performance (power), Price, and Ergonomics.
Precision & Accuracy - In this category we evaluated the accuracy of the table saws straight out of the box, and how easy it is to make calibration adjustments. We also discuss the quality of the fence system as it relates to ripping accurate cuts.
Performance - The performance evaluation took a very deep dive into the power of the saw motors and how well the saws managed different ripping materials including plywood, pressure treated Southern Yellow Pine 5/4 decking and IPE 3/4 decking. We measured saw RPM’s and Amps for each of the cutting materials under constant feed rates.
Price - Price is always an important factor in determining which saw is best for a user. We’ve included the current pricing found online for each of the saws at the time of publication.
Ergonomics - Ergonomics are really important to users and an important category to consider when purchasing any power tool. In addition to traditional ergonomics, we also included functionality in this category. 
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Thanks Rob for taking your own time to do theses great tool reviews. 👍🏼🛠
You have a quality channel with actual tests.
Very interesting review. I went with DeWalt 60 volt about a year ago and just love the tools. But dang it was a hard choice. I'm happy that Milwaukee is still pushing the limits and making their line tempting.
Really appreciate your tool reviews. They are very informing.
My favourite channel from all my subs. Cheers Rob, keep up the great work.
Clear, concise and real. Two thumbs up m8
Awesome job as always guys!!! Thanks for the reviews
Great tests Rob as usual 👍. Thank you for all you do 👍
Would love to see a new comparison test including the Metabo HPT 36V tablesaw! Recently replaced the old DW745 corded saw with the Metabo cordless saw and have to say I am completely blown away by the performance of this saw with the shop saw capacity (35" rip and 3 1/4" cut depth), power of a corded saw, (ripping thick hardwoods, no problem), and the available AC adapter cord is a great bonus feature! Not sure why none of the other manufacturers make an adapter available!
Crew truck is now completely cordless...life is good!
Wonderful review. I was amazed at the detail and how in-depth you went on all the precision stuff. Most of my tools are primarily Dewalt and Milwaukee. I probably would have went with Dewalt but then when I saw your review I realize that the ease of cutting and the simplicity part plays a big factor in how much you enjoy the work you do. Most of my batteries and chargers are Milwaukee so that would be my choice……!! Thank you very much
Yet another great review!! I appreciate your effort making this article and video. You are basically writing study-research papers every months.
I came to your channel to re-check head to head table saw comparison before I make a purchase, And WOW.
I found cordlesses. I'm not sure those will be released and comes with same spec in my country, since there is only 18v battery being sold from DeWalt. There is no 20v battery here in Korea(south).
But Anyway, good to know more options. My primary concerns are Accuracy, safety, and noise. since safety would not be differ so much, accuracy and noise is my major concerns for this comparison. But I could not find noise factor not like your past comparison video. That was unlucky for me.
Great review Rob! Thanks for taking the time to be so thorough.
Great review, I waiting to get my new Milwaukee saw, I have the 18 volt platform and all my tools are Milwaukee! Every tool has is pro and cons, perfection is hard to find.Thanks for posting this video!
As good as always. I am interested to see the negative ones in the comment area with loads of ideas to actually do some hard work and make a video that can give us some 'good ideas' than just teaching others. Great job Rob.
James Wang thx brother
Ive had a dewalt for awhile and just recently got the milwaukee they are about the same except i have milwaukee tools already so i have more batteries for it both are just awesome
I'm new to wood working so this helps. From what I take it comes down to user preferences.
Old video but love it. I never thought about a cordless table saw !!
MBR not that old 8 months
Much respect for both big names already got all my money invested in dewalt but my co worker has Milwaukee and I enjoy using all the tools. Good vid rob
Thanks Tyler - what brand bow is that? I have a Mathews - love it
@@ConcordCarpenter it's a grizzly number 2 model love that thing. Right on rob.
Excellent review! Thank you sir!
Very nice review you truly are a professional, keep up the excellent work👍
Thanks for doing this review!!!
I have used both quite a bit love the milwaukee.
Another outstanding comparison by Concord Carpenter. This is the best tool review channel on the net.
You guys are the best in tool review
Thanks - please share the video
Youve obviously never seen a video from Ave
Awesome and thorough review
wow what a really great professional review! thank you, keep it up! subscribed!
Excited for this review
You guys do great reviews.
Thanks for the reviews. I'm strongly considering both saws for job site work. Our shop saw is a Laguna Fusion 3 so no extra need there, but out on jobs nobody in their right minds would drag a 800 pound saw along. I'm not so worried about run time as I'm seldom going to be cutting lumber all day outside of the shop, but accuracy and user fatigue are also important.. I REALLY don't care about the color nor name recognition, only results and how my old body responds.
Right on
DeWalt makes a 15 Amp, 180 Watt power bank that runs off (4) 20/60 Volt batteries. I run my 10” DeWalt table saw off that without a problem. The power bank doubles as a quad battery charger. I have an accessory fence built onto my saw which holds a 2 1/4 HP router cradle and functions as a router table; the power bank runs thus as well, though not at the same time. I’ve never bogged the power bank down and have used it to cut dados as well as ripping. (4) 5 Amp Hour batteries will run the saw continuously for about 15-20 minutes, depending on temperature. Just an option if you want a full size saw to run off batteries. These power banks are great as I have plenty of batteries to run these and they make near zero noise; working with these beats working with a generator, especially indoors without power.
Fantastic power tool. Nice video!
If performance is very similair, I'll take red for the better features. My boss has the dewalt and its so annoying to move saw and stand around jobsites separately. Also of the 3 dewalt tablesaws I've used substantially, all 3 of em the rack and pinion gets sloppy very quickly and jumps teeth with a lil accidental nudge. Haven't used red yet to tell if it has same defect.
Thought this channel was dead..... good to see you back on the ball!
Dead - why because I took some time off during the summer? Don't you follow us on FB or IG? We're pretty busy
Great comparison! I own the Dewalt saw but mine does not have the same riving knife lock. I don't have to remove the plate to get get to the lock, it's positioned at the same location as the Milwaukee so I can reach in from behind the saw and unscrew it and pull my knife off. I also want to add my view on the battery platform dilemma. Sure, you need flexvolt batteries to run the Dewalt but can use them on several 20v max tools despite the extra weight. The Milwaukee basically need the 12.0ah battery to perform like it's designed to do (from what I've heard) so if you think about it you kind of need those big batteries for that saw. Think about that folks and compare the situation with Dewalt. I'm not saying either one of them are a winner in that category, more that they are not that different from each other.
You need the flex volt to run the Dewalt as well. Difference being I can slap the M18 12ah on any of my Milwaukee tools. It’ll run my impacts, multitools, miter, nail guns, router, sawzall, jigsaw, sander, etc. Every piece is interchangeable. And for once…it’s cheaper with all those features than Dewalt. I was always big on Dewalt until I was continuously getting screwed by trash batteries that would go bad just out of warranty range, and brittle hand grips. That’s why I went red. An employee Dropping a whole tool bin off a 3 story roof and every tool still kicking is why I will remain red. I’ve never had to do a warranty exchange to date…knock on wood
Looks to me like Milwaukee simply copied the DeWALT saw. I’d like to see DeWALT increase the blade size to 10”, utilize two FlexVolt battery packs & include 120v adaptor 👍🏻
Milwaukee had the advantage of being second to market
Cisco8484 and lacks innovation of their own
Ryan Brown don’t think they’ll do that
Cisco8484 yup
Yes of course - and they didn't CRUSH it, which surprised me
Once again Rob. You have made an heck of a good review with trust worthy facts and in-depth examination of those 2 cordless table saws. After your first review, which I have seen over and over 🤓 I got my Milwaukee table saw, last week (guess I was among the first here in Denmark to get it) and what a great little handy powerhouse. Guys at the Job-site stood in line to tried it and to compare it with their one or two year older corded Dewalt table saw, and boy they were impressed, and so I am.
The only little thing, is that the extruded aluminum profile, the fence, should have been a little thicker in the material. It feels a bit flimsy. But besides that, it’s a keeper 👍🏼
jeg er også fra danmark må man spørge hvor din sav er købt :)
Nicklas Jensen Bygma i Viby, Jylland.
Great evaluation
... very good review, nice job Chief, thanks for the you effort.
I like you are impartial, and brush both providers .
... in till next time... all the best for you and your crew
... ... if you take into account that the devalt has only 4 amp , by far dewalt has a higher number of cuts when you consume 12 amps like Milwaukee .
I do not think it would really matter, did you also calculate the working speed?
may be dewalt realize that two batteries are needed because in the UK it sells the kit table saw with 2 batteriens of 2 amps and fast charger with a price of up to 700 pounds , I was lucky , I have to paid 580 pounds on the kit .
Terrific review. I'm an electrician so for now I am set with my corded Dewalt table saw. However, all of my cordless tools are Milwaukee so when the time comes I will be going with the M18 platform for cordless table saws.
Awesome review
Its amazing how much buying into the m18 line changed my work life. Started out as a humble apprentice asking what my lead would recommend for an impact driver. He said, 'Always Milwaukee, always' So I bought it and now have a cordless impact, drill, multi tool, fan, radio, might look into their cordless 18g nailer as well. All from that one recommendation a few years back. I can honestly say that the m18 line hasn't let me down. I love that they just keep expanding it with new tools. Excited to see their cordless framing nailer finally hit the market (after numerous delays)
Glad to see you are a fan of the Bluetooth connect function :)
The difference in results would hardly matter unless your building cabinets on your front lawn. For me; is one saw so much better than the other that it is worth investing in a different battery system - which is the bulk of the cost in my eyes. The answer is a resounding no. Good honest review. Perspective people. Perspective. Deep breaths.
Maybe the Metabo Cordless Table Saw ?
It has the ac/dc battery charger included !!
Battery run out ? just plug it in and continue working !!
Well said
What matters most is the power of the saw everything else can be adjusted
With inverter tech being included inside almost every high end cordless tool. Battery voltage is almost irrelevant. Measure voltage at the motor. Is it 3 phase ac? 60v will help to keep the battaery cool while delivering the same wattage. M18hc batteries do it about the same. Very nice job on the blade part. This video would be the best if I was going to get a battery table saw. Thank you for this.
tough choice, I've been makita, but looking to change to milwaukee but have always had miter and table saws of dewalt
Just what I wanted to see Rob! I just got the Milwaukee a few days ago and I love it.
Awesome - you'll like it!
A Concord Carpenter / ToolBoxBuzz thank you sir. One question, where do they offerit for 549$ with the stand? I don’t see that deal with HD or anywhere else after minimal searching. Thanks again.
Not sure - Todd [my partner] looked that info up. Ill ask him
There was a promo for a free stand when I was writing the article. I can't seem to find it now, so it looks like that's going to be an accessory for extra $
Hey Tool Box Buzz thank you both for following up on that, it’s greatly appreciated. You guys are awesome... I wondered how I could have overlooked that deal so now it makes sense. Always enjoy your content and reviews guys.
I needed a cordless table saw and narrowed it down to these two. I ended up going with the Milwaukee. My first job for it was a 24X16 pergola and it needed slats cut out of 2X8's. In all I had to cut approximately 700-800 linear feet of 2x8 pressure treated. I did all of this on less than 2-1/2 charges so I don't understand where the difference is on the way I cut vs this video. Maybe because I never left it on in between cuts, not sure. I cannot speak for the DeWalt but this Milwaukee is phenomenal. It outperforms my 15 amp corded by a mile. Just getting silly with it I tried to see how fast I could feed the 12' 2X8. I realized that it would cut it as fast as I could feed it. From my experience the table saw will actually be pulled over onto the ground before it would bog down much less stop the blade. Loads of power, absolutely no complaints. This saw cuts very well. The features are very nice as well
Your best Friend probably because we performed our test all at one time, You probably use it over the course of the day or several days
Appreciate the review.
A major point that you omitted was the warranty of the tools.
DeWalt has a 3 year warranty, the Milwaukee a 5 year warranty. That's huge for a tool.
You are correct in that DeWalt doesn't offer the saw as a kit. What you omitted was the cost of a battery charger for the DeWalt saw. The chargers I find listed run $85 on top of the price of saw, stand and battery bringing the Dewalt total cost to $747.99.
With the Milwaukee, I'm unable to locate any of the 18v 12 amp hour batteries. The saw is listed @$549 and the stand for another $79. for a total of $628.
Gunga Dinn well y'all are leaving some information out. The Dewalt is available as a kit, DCS7485T1, but it only comes with the 6Ah battery and charger, for $499. The stand is $74.99. I don't think they offer a 12Ah table saw kit yet. They never did offer it in 9Ah, those were for the outdoor power equipment.
Thanks!
Pricing is always tough for us as it's a moving target. We try to find the best pricing at the time we write the article. This morning I looked both up again and I get $628 for Milwaukee ($549 plus $79). For DEWALT you can get the bare saw for $340, stand $75, battery $249, and $46 for charger for a total of $710.
The warranty is why Milwaukee charges an arm and a leg for their tool line.... Your paying for the duds that get replaced (to other people) up front.... it's simple marketing. ... That's all
I feel like each saw you buy will vary in out of box accuracy and top flatness, every Dewalt will have varying readings as will every Milwaukee saw.
Awesome review!
I got the dewalt one a few weeks ago. I admit I was a bit sceptical about the run-time and performance, but the saw performs just as well as a corded one - Amazing!
I use it with my two flexvolt 9 Ah batteries, which is good enough for most of the days. I learned fast that starting the day with two fully charged batteries was very crucial, when the saw was needed.
Overall very happy with it, strongly recommend it.
Go cordless!
9.0 is a great battery and will serve you well
Great saw - been using it since they came out with it - its a job site game changer!! #Visionary #TrendSetter
I love my dewalt saw but my saw was way out of wack in many ways. No big deal, i calibrated it my self. Now its pretty good.
Great review Rob! And interesting comments by others as well. I'm a bit surprised by the price difference since the Dewalt has been out longer, one would have thought they would drop the price to compete. On the other hand maybe Milwaukee is paying a bit of a penalty for being late to market and trying to gobble up some market share with the lower price point.
Most likely this is due to how they are kitted. The DEWALT kit has been out with a smaller pack for quite some time. We shall see if they update the kit with a 12 ah pack and keep the lower price.
I think they're losing money to come in lower - my opinion
Quite a thorough review. It would be interesting to learn the variability between units from the same manufacturer. There's always a chance another pairing would yield the opposite results ... QC departments know that confidence levels depend on sample size.
Yep of course - were not UL laboratories
Especially when you look closely at how close these two units were in the measurements. There was NO big differences in anything we measured.
Milwaukee all day Baby!!! Last longer
10" blade would a be nice standardization for both cordless saws
I'm disappointed Makita hasn't released a cordless table saw yet. I'm looking for a reason to invest in the Makita 18v line because I love the X2 system. If they release a competitive saw in X2, I'll buy it! Always look forward to your excellent, data-driven reviews!
Chris N thanks I’m betting they’ll release on soon
Yeah nah
This guy always talks good things about each tool, never talks about the defects
I use DeWalt but have nothing against Milwaukee in really suprised at Milwaukee,s lack of accuracy here. The blade being a degree out of whack is not acceptable, I would have thought that both of these top brands would be bang on tbh. Thanks for the video 👍🙂
Perfect review rob ...
You got all the points up...
But maybe we should hear the motors work with 2/4 to hear which smoother
Thanks a lot
Interesting and good point. Maybe I can do a short video showing that - I have the clips
A Concord Carpenter / ToolBoxBuzz look forward to that Rob the pro
I have the corded dewalt. No complaints. I couldn’t find any Milwaukee dealers within 100 miles of me. Milwaukee could borrow me a saw but still hasn’t! Lol! Nice video thanks for the info!
Great video rob than you for your hard work do you have any experience with the Metabo 36volt x2 saw and if you do how does it compare to these
Hey Great video
Thanks to you I chose dewalt
Thank you
What I got out of this is if you want accurate cuts then dont get the Milwaukee. . . . Last i checked nothing else matters if your cuts are off
Thank you for the review i just get my dewalt cordless table saw and ill do a video review on youtube thanks 😊
Just discovered you guys, great work on all you're head to heads. Looking forward to checking out your other vids.
QUESTION
What stand are you using for the dewalt? I have the Dewalt and cannot find one. I've been using on the ground or finding/making something on-site. The only one I've found says it was discontinued.
Thanks in advance for the direction, to ANYONE that knows where I can find one or even a model number.
No mention of tool and battery warranty or durability over time, both very important. I already have both M18 and FlexVolt tools, so which is better now?
thanks bud, I was about to buy the milwakee but you made up my mind and just bough the dewalt
Emilio Retana glad to have helped!
Rob,
Love the channel and the content, but you know you can’t give the FlexVolt products a fair shake! ; )
BTW, when you (Milwaukee) come late, you better come prepared…
Milwaukee had a hard target to aim at…
It's the Metabo!
What about flatness of blade used for the test and straightness or flatness of the rip fence ?
On features i missed the max rip cut capacity.. are those similar?
My only problem with my Flexvolt table saw is that it only has one miter slot and that table itself is a bit too narrow for my kind of work other than these things it's really good!
incredibly detailed reviews! Great stuff. A quick storage question, would it be bad practice to store one of these tables on its side when not in use? I am short in storage space and this would help.... thanks!
Leobreakfast the Milwaukee was designed to do that
Great cordless sar video.
James haha
Hello do you have a video on electric hand planers… I could not find one in your past videos and I love the amount of information you give before I make a purchase. Also please keep making these great videos , it's refreshing to get an unbiased opinion.
katoz111 I reviewed the corded BOSCH and cordless Milwaukee
@@ConcordCarpenter thanks!
Yeah dewalt is suppose to come out with a newer cordless saw that addresses the blade slowing down as the battery depletes I'd wait till the newer dewalt cordless table saw comes out those 8inch blades are a hindrance put a 7 1/4 on there lol or have a multi spectral platform that isn't necessarily so restricted on the fact that it's a tiny box with a blade I mean that they could come out a much larger platform that makes these look like there for trim only
With addition of dado blade ability Milwaukee is the winner to this guy .
Hi rob
Do you know about new Dewalt version coming up? Maybe 10in?
Sounds like Milwaukee is better simply because of the smoother motor technology that leads to better glue line cuts. I have a Dewalt 10" corded model, no matter the blade there still are saw blade marks left in the cut. Shop saw does not have that problem.
I've never trusted the accuracy of the fence or a blade so I check both often.
Good video I would just say that millwauke had 2 years to pick apart Dewalt for as close as they are I would go Dewalt
Hi Rob, I love all your videos! I always see your reviews before I jump on a new tool. I’m a Milwaukee guy. I’m probably buying one on Wednesday. Will it cut well with a 9 .0 or 5.0 battery? I’m debating on just going for bare tool to save a few $.
Yes it will
Anyone know if the rip guard/stop/work guide on the dewalt is compatible with the Milwaukee? they look very similar.
I install wood flooring for 35 years and just bought the flex volt saw and love it, now if someone would come up with a cordless floor nailer I'd be set. Hint hint
1barticus hey man, dewalt does have a cordless flooring stapler
www.dewalt.com/products/power-tools/nailers-and-staplers/staplers/20v-max-xr-18-ga-cordless-flooring-stapler/dcn682m1
Dewalt has a cordless floor nailer
Would like to have seen the metabo HPT cordless/corded multivolt table saw up against these two. Wasn’t released yet but maybe a round two? Btw awesome review as always🤟🏼
I think that’s a good saw, because you can plug it into the mains as well.
Great Reveiw. Can you run the dewalt on standard 20 volt batteries or must it be a flex volt?
flexvolt only
Boy I need a table saw. I have one thats old, out of whack and dangerous. No riving knife or shroud and bent fence. But that's ok. Thank God I have it. I just have to be extra careful. I was hoping DeWalt would release a table saw like their miter saw, corded AND cordless. I have many DeWalt tools, and NO Milwaukee. I won't buy them due to their cult following and over price. Kind of like Apple owners lol Thank you Rob for yet another great review that i can trust.
Dewalt told us that annoying an AC/DC component would add significant weight to the saw and at least $100 more in cost - I'd pay it!!!
A Concord Carpenter / ToolBoxBuzz NO DOUBT!!!!!! Why didn’t they do this???? They act like $100 is going to break us. It’s the cost of a battery. Stupid move.
Does the dewalt table saw gain a power increase from the 12/4ah when compared to using it with the original flexvolt 6/2ah?? Or just more run time?
More power
It's kind of crazy that the milwaukee has comparable or even better power even though its a 18 vs 60v system. You'd think the dewalt would easily pull away considering that's how it is on the circular saws.
Matika need to make a good version of these two.... If you are invested in the 40 volt platform....
Great presentation, with an honest final appraisal for both makes... sort of left me in a position of uncertainty as to which one to go for!
I was a bit lost at the explanation of "one key"? Either I was thinking of something else while you were explaining it or my wife may have been talking to me at the same time! Any chance someone can explain please?
We’ve done some articles on onekey on our toolboxbuzz website. I just published a 2.5 year look back video on these saws - I’ve never used the one key
Great vid!
Can you still place the Milwaukee on a standard wheeled stand?
Thanks!
Unfortunately not
As expected, it looks like Dewalt set the bar and milwaukee have met it with a few extra tweaks 2 years later. I will be very interested to see the next revision from Dewalt and to see who else steps into the arena with them.
Dewalt will make adjustments to this saw and you won't even know because never say anything
@@loucifer323 more like they’re gonna raise the price and keep feature missing without saying anything. For example their dws779 miter saw. Type 22 is missing more features than their type 20 production.
I have a milwaukee m18 table saw. I was wondering if I can put it in 10 inch blade to replace my 8 1/4 blade? I'm sure lots of viewers would liked know if this can be done. Thanks for posting.
I love test based on fact.
I thought it might nice to have cordless table saw but just got flier and Milwaukee saw was priced 1150$ (1050€) in my country i think it would be even cheaper to order it from states and pay toll fees and shipment.
Where you able to make adjustments to the Milwaukee to fix the 89 degrees and 46 degree settings instead of being 90 and 45 degrees?
Yes - all saws were adjusted. Easy
yes - easy
After tuning each saw was the accuracy of the Milwaukee as good as Dewalt, or still "not as accurate" ?
Thanks.
Can you show howto adjust the 45 degree and 90 degree on the dewalt? Also are these table wasw really god enough to have as only table saw instead of one with a cord? Great review! Thanks.
Casper Juul Berthelsen sorry too late to show that, it’s the lever next to the blade height wheel
I only recommend these saws of your a mobile contractor
One thing as a person who uses a sled very often the Milwaukee saw has 2 channels as opposed to dewalt only having one channel. It makes your sled slide much easier.