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Power Saws under $250

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28 power saws under $250 from DEWALT, Makita, Bosch and more. Most cost $169 to $238, and half cost less than $191.

Top brands: DEWALT (9)Makita (6)

DEWALT

Circular, Cordless, 18V or 20V, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Brushless motor for longer runtime from each charge
+Accepts 6 to 7-1/2 inch blades
+Cordless operation with 18V or 20V batteries
−Tool only, so battery and charger are not included
$191.60-23%List: $249.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
DEWALT

Circular, Cordless, 54V or 60V, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Cordless operation with no cord to manage on site
+Designed for framing work with a 7-1/4 inch blade
+Accepts 6 to 7-1/2 inch blades for varied cuts
−Tool only, so batteries and charger must be bought separately
$239.98-11%Was: $269.95
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
DEWALT

Circular, Corded, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Accepts 6 to 7-1/2 inch blades
+Corded power for continuous run time
+Lightweight body for easier handling
−Requires an outlet or extension cord
$169.00-6%List: $179.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
Skil

Circular, Corded, 6 to 7-1/2 in, 13 A and up

+Worm drive design suited to heavy-duty framing cuts
+15-amp motor for demanding cutting work
+Corded design gives continuous power without batteries
−Corded power limits movement away from an outlet
−Worm drive models are heavier than standard circular saws
$190.00-5%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:39 PST - Details
Craftsman

Circular, Cordless, Under 6 in

+Cordless operation for jobsite use
+Compact 4-1/2 inch blade size
+Runs on V20 battery platform
−Bare tool only, battery and charger not included
$169.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:30 PST - Details
Milwaukee

Circular, Cordless, 18V or 20V, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Brushless motor design
+Cordless operation for use away from outlets
+Accepts 6 to 7-1/2 in blades
−Sold bare, no batteries or charger included
$179.99-11%Was: $202.40
as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details
DEWALT

Circular, Cordless, 54V or 60V, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Cordless operation with no cord to manage on site
+Electric brake stops the blade quickly after cutting
+Accepts 6 to 7-1/2 inch blades for varied cuts
−Tool only, so batteries and charger must be bought separately
$184.99-6%Was: $196.17
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
Makita

Circular, Cordless, 18V or 20V, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Accepts 6 to 7-1/2 inch blades
+Brushless motor for longer motor life
+Runs on 18V or 20V battery platform
−Tool only, batteries and charger must be bought separately
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
Skil

Circular, Corded, 6 to 7-1/2 in, 13 A and up

+Lightweight worm drive design for easier handling
+15-amp motor for demanding cutting work
+Corded design gives continuous power without batteries
−Corded power limits movement away from an outlet
−Motor of 13 amps or more draws more power than smaller saws
$219.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:39 PST - Details
DEWALT

Circular, Cordless, 18V or 20V, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Kit includes battery and charger, ready to use
+Works with 6 to 7-1/2 inch blades
+Cordless design for jobsites without outlets
−Blade size range is limited to 6 to 7-1/2 inches
$219.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
WORX

Circular, Cordless, 24V to 40V, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Brushless motor for longer motor life
+Up to 6,000 RPM for fast cutting
+Electric brake stops the blade quickly
$168.99-16%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:37 PST - Details
DEWALT

Circular, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Cordless for jobsites without power nearby
+Runs on 18V or 20V battery platform
+Includes two 5.0Ah batteries
−Bare tool, so charger is not included
$248.00-8%Was: $268.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
XtremepowerUS

Circular, Corded, 14 in or more

+3200W motor for heavy-duty cutting
+Blade of 14 inches or more for deep cuts
+Wet or dry cutting capability
−Corded design limits movement to outlet reach
$239.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
Makita

Circular, Cordless, 18V or 20V, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Cordless design with no cord to manage on site
+Accepts 6 to 7-1/2 inch blades for varied cuts
+Runs on 18V or 20V batteries
−Tool only, batteries and charger sold separately
−Requires batteries and charger to operate
$184.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
Makita

Circular, Cordless, 18V or 20V, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Sub-compact body for tight working spaces
+Accepts 6 to 7-1/2 inch blades
+Brushless motor for longer motor life
−Tool only, batteries and charger must be bought separately
$209.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
DEWALT

Circular, Cordless, 18V or 20V, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Built-in brake for stopping the blade quickly
+Cordless design for jobsites without outlets
+Works with 6 to 7-1/2 inch blades
−Tool only, battery and charger must be bought separately
$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
DEWALT

Circular, Cordless, 18V or 20V, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Cordless design with no cord to manage on site
+Accepts 6 to 7-1/2 inch blades for larger cuts
+Runs on 18V or 20V batteries
−Tool only, no battery included
$158.81
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
Ryobi

Circular, Cordless, 18V or 20V, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Cordless operation with no cord to limit movement
+Blade size of 6 to 7-1/2 inches for common stock
+Runs on an 18V or 20V battery
−Bare unit sold without battery or charger
$231.36
as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
Truper

Circular, Corded

+1500W motor for high-power cutting
+Corded power for steady, continuous operation
+7-1/4 inch blade size for standard cutting depth
−Corded power limits movement to outlet reach
$186.06
as of 11/04/2026 15:38 PST - Details
DEWALT

Circular, Cordless, 18V or 20V, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Cordless 20V MAX XR operation for job site use
+Sidewinder style for portable cutting
+Accepts blades from 6 to 7-1/2 inches
−Sidewinder design is less precise than a table saw
$238.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:38 PST - Details
Einhell

Circular, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Cordless design runs on an 18V or 20V battery
+Bare tool ships without battery or charger
+Cuts metal as well as wood
−Battery and charger are sold separately
$186.46
as of 11/03/2026 22:48 PST - Details
Makita

Circular, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Circular saw type for straight cuts in lumber
+Accepts 6 to 7-1/2 inch blades for cutting depth options
+Blade size range suits common framing and trim work
$159.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
Makita

Circular, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Magnesium housing for a lighter saw body
+Accepts 6 to 7-1/2 inch blades for common circular saw cuts
+Standard 7-1/4 inch circular saw design for framing and sheet goods
$189.90
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
SkilSpec score 9.5

Circular, Cordless, 18V or 20V, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Brushless motor for longer motor life
+Cordless for use away from outlets
+Includes a 4.0Ah battery for longer runtime
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:39 PST - Details
Makita

Circular, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Electric brake stops the blade quickly after release
+Accepts 6 to 7-1/2 inch blades for common circular saw cuts
+Standard 7-1/4 inch circular saw design for framing and sheet goods
$193.86
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
Craftsman

Circular, Corded, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+13-amp motor for demanding cuts
+Corded power for continuous running time
+Comes with an oscillating tool kit
$205.20
as of 11/03/2026 22:30 PST - Details
Einhell

Circular, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Cordless operation with no cord to limit movement
+150 mm blade diameter for common cutting depths
+Toolless blade change for quicker swaps
$155.42
as of 11/03/2026 22:48 PST - Details
WORX

Circular

+Professional circular saw type for straight and angled cuts
+Includes a suction adapter for cleaner dust control
+Exactrack design supports precise guided cutting
$211.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:37 PST - Details

Compare specs

power sawTypePowerSpec scorePrice
CircularCordlessn/a$191.60
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
CircularCordlessn/a$239.98
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
CircularCordedn/a$169.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
CircularCordedn/a$190.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:39 PST - Details
CircularCordlessn/a$169.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:30 PST - Details
CircularCordlessn/a$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details
CircularCordlessn/a$184.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
CircularCordlessn/a$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
CircularCordedn/a$219.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:39 PST - Details
CircularCordlessn/a$219.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details

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