Unlimited Power With the Best Corded Circular Saw

DeWalt DWE575SB is a circular saw DeWalt made to prove to the competition that you can have it all - durability, speed, and tremendous strength. It's on par with the last unit, and it was a tough call to put it in second, but it's still one of our favorites.

If we compare it to the Skil circular saw, we can see a lot of similarities in terms of the carbide blade speed, the blade wrench storage, dimensions, and weight. However, DeWalt is a part of the Black+Decker group of products that puts special attention on the materials in their design.

The entire housing is made from a combination of steel and plastic that is easy to clean and maintain. Since it's a right-handed corded circular saw, the upper guard is more efficient instead of the lower guard, and it's made from premium DeWalt's stainless steel.

Bevel cuts are more than accurate, even at 57 degrees, which is the maximum bevel height. The positive stops are set at 45 and 22.5 degrees and, after testing, they resulted in accurate cuts with various stock materials.

Another thing that DeWalt includes in their products, not just the DeWalt DWE575SB 7-1/4 inch saw, is the tough cord protection. It most probably doesn't seem so important to you, but if you've used corded circular saws, you know that pull-out can often result in serious damages.

If we put it all together, combined with the fact that the cutting capacity is 2-9/16-inch, the DeWalt DWE575SB 7-1/4 inch saw certainly dominates the competition.

As for the downsides, we'd have to note that the upper blade guard should be adjusted from time to time since it can get wobbly. It's a small design flaw that shouldn't pose many problems in the future, but it's something to keep an eye on.

If you know anything about woodworking and corded circular saws, you know about Black+Decker. Their saws dominate the market thanks to the special features they're integrated with and their terrific design. Here's one of the best ones, the BLACK+DECKER 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw.

The market is overflowing with circular saws from premium manufacturers, and yet, people often choose to go with Black+Decker. Why?

Well, Black+Decker offers various perks to their users - the ability to combine all of their products and share their parts among each other, great warranty deals, and affordable prices. But what makes this 7-1/4 -inch circular saw so special?

First, it's the lightest corded circular saw on this list. Since these are all handheld models, the weight contributes a lot to the overall stability and accuracy of your cuts. Then, the spindle lock that this design has enables you to change the blade in a matter of seconds without extra tools.

Depth and bevel adjustments are perfectly located on the sides, and they allow you to make accurate cuts up to 45 degrees. Also, Black+Decker's laser guide system is one of the best on the market since it clearly highlights the cut line without obstructing your vision of the workpiece.

It tested well against all wooden materials, but the blade length and its carbide-tipped teeth didn't seem to be enough to pierce through some metal surface, and that's pretty much our only complaint regarding its efficiency.

Still, the features it has, including the 2.5-inch depth of cut and the user-friendly design, are more than enough to place it in third place above the rest of the competition.

All of these corded circular saws are quite similar, and it's normal if you don't know which one to purchase. But, if you're looking for an authentic piece that has something new to offer, the Makita 5007Mg will be the perfect saw for you.

It's one of the most expensive saws on this list, but there's a good reason for it. This 4-inch circular saw packs a powerful 15 amp motor whose speed can reach 5800 RPM at max power. Naturally, it needs a lot of power, which is why the wattage output for this unit is 1800 W.

Now, these are all numbers and probably don't mean that much to you, so why should you choose them?

First off, it's the magnesium components. The Makita 5007Mg packs a lot of hefty equipment that gives it its power, but thanks to the magnesium build, the overall weight is significantly reduced and boiled down below 11 lbs.

The lightweight magnesium shoe helps balance out the motor and gives the corded saw its much-needed stability due to the high specs of the motor.

The fun doesn't stop there.

Some of the features that make it a true wonder are two LED lights for working in low-light conditions. Also, the integrated dust blower in combination with the light and the ruler is a fine replacement for a laser system since this is a handheld model.

It's expensive, and that's probably the thing that'll drive you away from buying it. But bear in mind that you're getting lightweight magnesium saw with tremendous power for cutting wood and metal on the job site with ease without any hiccups.

You'll often see manufacturers of power tools trying to get you to purchase their corded saws with some sweet accessories for a fair price, but their actual saw is not that finely crafted in comparison with the others.

Well, the CRAFTSMAN 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw puts an end to that since it's a bare tool with no accessories that give you everything that's advertised.

This 7-1/4-inch circular saw could be considered a mashup between the Makita 5007Mg and the Black+Decker model. It has enough power to cut through the thickest materials, but the overall weight is largely impacted by the materials, including the magnesium shoe.

It cuts fast and precisely thanks to the 4-inch blade with carbide tips with a cutting capacity of 21/8 inches. The blade is protected with the upper and lower guard made at Craftsman facilities with utmost care for safety and maneuverability.

Even the best corded circular saw will often give its user the ability to perform bevel cuts at 45 degrees, but this is where the Craftsman 7-1/4-inch circular saw excels. It can tilt up to 55 degrees with positive stops at 22.5 and 45 degrees for various cuts that you normally wouldn't be able to do.

The entire design is based on comfortability. The handles are molded for extreme comfort, and the housing is not bulky and doesn't interfere with the field of view.

But what makes it special?

Even the best corded circular saws are prone to breaking and failing in time, which is where protection is the key. Therefore, Craftsman gives its customers a 3-year warranty deal for this 7-1/4-inch circular saw.

It's not really ideal for a construction job site, which is where we'll deduct a point, but everything else points out to pure quality.

The overall price tag for corded circular saws is not that high, but you'll still feel the difference in your wallet. Well, here's one budget pick that'll save you time, money, and trouble - the GALAX PRO 12A 5500RPM Corded Circular Saw.

The main difference between expensive premium models and affordable mid-tier circular saws usually lies in the quality of integral parts and the materials that were used in the manufacturing process.

Naturally, cheaper circular saws won't last you as long as the best ones, but they'll do the job for sure.

In this case, the Galax Pro corded circular saw reaches almost the same power levels as some of the market's top-tier units, thanks to the 12 amp motor performing at 5500 RPMs. It might not look like much, but this circular saw can easily cut through most wooden and metallic surfaces.

Beginners will be glad to know that they won't have to worry about getting the most precise cuts since the laser and the rip fence are extremely adjustable and easy to operate. You won't have to Google how to use it since it's incredibly easy.

Another mark of a quality circular saw is the occasional feature that makes it stand out from the crowd. In this case, you'll get some cool accessories, such as the built-in dust blower and the extraction facility for absolute hygiene.

You can also expect to get a high level of bevel and depth adjustment since you can set it up to cut as deep as 46 mm at 45 degrees.

This is undoubtedly the best budget pick on this list. Of course, you can expect some smaller design flaws to get in the way, and it does heat up relatively fast, so you'll have to make an occasional break. Aside from that, you'll be glad that you invested in this power tool.

Before we wrap up the review segment, we have another product that certainly deserves to be one of the best corded circular products on the market. Let's talk about the WORX WX427L 6A 4-1/2" Compact Circular Saw.

We won't bore you with tons of details about its specifications and numbers, so let's dive straight into what makes it special. This saw has a brushless motor, meaning that the power it can produce is above average since the motor doesn't conduct current through brushes.

Instead, an electromagnet integrated into the motor provides direct current and great power to the machine. Consequently, this corded circular saw delivers constant 4000 RPMs without a hitch.

Now, this is one of the smaller units - it's lightweight and has a 2-inch blade size. It's suitable for beginners that want to hone their skills doing lighter projects, so remember that this isn't a heavy-duty unit.

On the other hand, the left-handed design will help you get full control over the workpiece, alongside the laser system.

The ratio between the quality and the price is a little off, and we'd say that it should be more affordable, but this is a Worx product, so it's not surprising that the price is above average. Still, we highly recommend getting this one!