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Power Saws under $500

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20 power saws under $500 from DEWALT, Xywgbms, Makita and more. Most cost $420 to $485, and half cost less than $439.

Top brands: DEWALT (6)Makita (4)

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
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

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
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
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
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 11/04/2026 13:41 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 11/04/2026 13:41 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
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
DEWALT

Band, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Cordless operation for jobsite use without a cord
+Runs on 18V or 20V batteries for flexible power options
+1-3/4 inch cutting capacity for medium-thickness stock
$457.32
as of 11/04/2026 09:39 PST - Details
Craftsman

Miter, Cordless, 6 to 7-1/2 in

+Sliding design for wider cuts
+Cordless operation for jobsite use
+Includes LED work light
$438.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:30 PST - Details
Einhell

Band, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Cordless operation with no cord to limit movement
+127mm cutting width for mid-size stock
+Built-in LED light for lighting the cut line
$428.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:48 PST - Details
Metabo

Jig, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Cordless for work away from outlets
+90 mm cutting depth for thicker material
+Tool-free blade change
$489.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:11 PST - Details

Compare specs

power sawTypePowerSpec scorePrice
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
Track or plungeCordlessn/a$439.84
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
BandCordlessn/a$419.00
as of 11/04/2026 09:39 PST - Details
ReciprocatingCordless9.5$466.25
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
JigCordlessn/a$429.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details
ReciprocatingCordlessn/a$420.75
as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
ReciprocatingCordlessn/a$438.07
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details

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