Bosch GCM12SD Glide Miter Saw vs DeWalt DWS779 12-in. Sliding Miter Saw

Both saws run a 15 amp motor at 3,800 RPM and cut bevels left and right, so the choice comes down to the slide design. The Bosch GCM12SD uses an axial glide with no rear rails, so it sits closer to a wall and keeps a wider crosscut with zero rear clearance. The DeWalt DWS779 is the more conventional rail slider, and its 4.7 rating from about twice as many owners suggests it holds up well for most buyers. Buy the Bosch for a tight shop and clean, precise trim work. Buy the DeWalt for a jobsite saw with tall sliding fences and a large owner base.

• Choose the Bosch GCM12SD if your bench sits against a wall, you cut a lot of crown and base, and you want a smooth axial glide with no rear rails.
• Choose the DeWalt DWS779 if you want a proven rail-slider with tall sliding fences, a bright cut line, and the largest body of owner feedback in this class.