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Power Saws under $500

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56 power saws under $500 from DEWALT, Xywgbms, Makita and more. Most cost $419 to $489, and half cost less than $449.

Top brands: DEWALT (10)Makita (5)

DEWALT

Miter, 12 in

+12-inch blade for wide miter cuts
+Double bevel cuts for angled work
+LED shadow light shows the cut line
$449.00-31%Was: $649.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
DEWALT

Miter, Cordless, 18V or 20V, 12 in

+Sliding head allows cutting wider boards than a fixed head
+Double bevel cuts both directions without flipping the workpiece
+Tool only, so battery and charger are bought separately
−Tool only, so battery and charger are not included
$499.00-29%List: $699.00
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
+Worm style drive for high torque cutting
+Includes a 9.0Ah battery for longer run time
−Heavier worm style drive design adds bulk
$479.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
DEWALT

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

+Compatible with both 54V and 60V FLEXVOLT batteries
+Cordless operation with no cord to manage
+Includes a kit for ready-to-use setup
−Cordless design depends on battery charge during long jobs
$444.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
Milwaukee

Band, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Includes two 3.0 Ah batteries in the kit
+Cordless operation for use away from outlets
+Portable band saw design
$485.10
as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details
RIKON Power Tools

Band, Corded

+Two blade speeds for matching cuts to different materials
+Tool-less guides for quick adjustments
+Quick-release feature for faster blade changes
−Band saw type suits resawing and curves, not straight rip cuts
$499.99-23%List: $649.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details
Evolution

Table, 10 in, 13 A and up

+Includes a wheeled stand for moving the saw
+Portable jobsite design
+Dado plate included for wider grooves
−Draws 13 amps or more, so it needs a robust outlet circuit
$475.00-17%List: $575.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details
Makita

Track or plunge, Cordless, 24V to 40V, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Brushless motor: only 4 of 56 here have one
$439.84-5%Was: $463.27
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
DEWALT

Miter, Corded, 12 in, 13 A and up

+Double bevel compound design for angled cuts in both directions
+Built-in laser guide for marking cut lines
+13 A and up motor for power under load
−Corded power limits where it can be used
$422.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
Proxxon

Table, Corded

+Adjustable blade height for controlled cut depth
+Extendable table supports longer workpieces
+Cuts wood, non-ferrous metals and plastics
−Corded power limits where it can be used
$402.24
as of 11/04/2026 00:46 PST - Details
DEWALT

Band, Corded, 7 to 12 A

+Portable design for cutting on site
+Deep cut capacity for thicker stock
+7 to 12 A motor for steady cutting power
−Corded power limits where it can be used
$442.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:39 PST - Details
DEWALT

Band, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Bandsaw cuts without a power cord
+Works with 18V or 20V batteries
+Ships as tool only, no battery included
−Tool only, batteries and charger sold separately
$419.00
as of 11/04/2026 09:39 PST - Details
MakitaSpec score 9.5

Reciprocating, Cordless, 24V to 40V

+Kit includes batteries and charger for immediate use
+Brushless motor for longer motor life
+Runs on 24V to 40V battery platform
−Kit requires 5.0Ah batteries that add weight
$466.25
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
Bosch

Band, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Deep cut capacity of 5 inches
+Cordless band saw runs without a power cord
+Runs on 18V or 20V battery packs
−Sold as a bare tool without battery or charger
$419.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details
WEN

Band, Corded, Under 7 A

+Two-speed setting adjusts to different materials
+Included stand supports the saw at working height
+Includes a 72-inch woodcutting blade
−Under 7 A motor offers less power than larger saws
−Corded design limits movement away from an outlet
$412.94
as of 11/04/2026 07:41 PST - Details
Milwaukee

Jig, Cordless, 12V

+Combo kit includes jigsaw and multi-tool
+Cordless 12V design for work away from outlets
+Brushed lithium-ion motor platform
−Jigsaw type handles curves but cuts thinner materials than other saws
$429.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details
Metabo HPT

Miter, 12 in

+12-inch blade for wide crosscuts on larger boards
+Sliding design for cutting wider stock
+25-foot tape measure included in the bundle
−Corded operation limits use to where an outlet is nearby
$476.98
as of 11/03/2026 22:16 PST - Details
Ryobi

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Cordless operation for use away from outlets
+Brushless motor for longer motor life
+Runs on 18V or 20V One+ batteries
−Reciprocating saw, not suited to precise straight crosscuts
$420.75
as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
Xywgbms

Table, Corded

+300W motor for light to moderate cutting tasks
+Portable design for moving between work areas
+Adjustable angles and multiple cutting depths for versatile cuts
−Lower 300W power than full-size table saws
$461.89
as of 11/04/2026 09:40 PST - Details
Xywgbms

Table, Corded

+Portable design for moving between work areas
+Corded power for steady cutting without battery charging
+Adjustable angles and cutting depths for precision work
−Low 300W motor suited to light hobby cuts
$460.46
as of 11/04/2026 09:40 PST - Details
Xywgbms

Corded

+800W motor in a small benchtop body
+70mm cutting height for thicker stock
+Bevel cuts from 0 to 45 degrees
−Corded, so it needs a power outlet nearby
$450.45
as of 11/04/2026 10:37 PST - Details
Bosch Professional

Reciprocating, Cordless, 12V

+Cordless reciprocating saw with 12V power
+Compact design for tight spaces and portability
+Sold as a bare tool without battery
−Reciprocating type is less suited to straight, precise cuts
$438.07
as of 11/03/2026 22:11 PST - Details
Delta

Table, 8 to 9 in, 13 A and up

+Portable design for moving between job sites
+25-inch right rip capacity
+15A motor for cutting dense material
−Smaller 8.25-inch blade limits cut depth
$429.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:37 PST - Details
Makita

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

+Brushless motor for longer battery run time
+Cordless operation with no cord to manage
+Compatible with 18V or 20V lithium-ion batteries
−Batteries and charger are not included
$448.34
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
MarvTool

Miter, 12 in

+12-inch blade for cutting wide boards
+Double bevel design for angled cuts
+Sliding mechanism for cutting wider material
−Sliding and double bevel features add setup to learn
$479.98
as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details
Metabo

Jig, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Cordless jig saw with barrel grip design
+Runs on 18V or 20V batteries
+Sold as a bare tool without battery
−Battery and charger must be bought separately
$420.34
as of 11/04/2026 00:10 PST - Details
Metabo

Jig, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Cordless pendulum jig saw for wood
+90 mm cutting depth
+Quick saw blade change
−Sold as bare tool, batteries not included
$477.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:10 PST - Details
Xywgbms

Table, Corded

+Portable tabletop design
+Adjustable angle and cutting depth
+Powerful motor for a 300W tabletop saw
−Corded power limits use away from outlets
$416.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:14 PST - Details

Compare specs

power sawTypePowerSpec scorePrice
Mitern/a$449.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
MiterCordlessn/a$499.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
CircularCordlessn/a$479.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
CircularCordlessn/a$444.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
BandCordlessn/a$485.10
as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details
BandCordedn/a$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details
Tablen/a$475.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details
Track or plungeCordlessn/a$439.84
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
MiterCordedn/a$422.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
TableCordedn/a$402.24
as of 11/04/2026 00:46 PST - Details

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