DeWalt DWS779 12-in. Sliding Miter Saw vs Makita LS1019L 10-Inch Sliding Miter Saw

Pick the DeWalt if you cut wide boards and thick stock all day and want a 12-inch blade with a stand and a bright cut-line light. Pick the Makita if you work in a tight shop, cut baseboard and crown molding, and want a saw that sits flush against a wall. Reviewers rate the DeWalt higher and call it powerful and accurate, but some report broken plastic parts and a rear guard failure. The Makita is heavier, has a smaller blade and a laser instead of a light, yet its rail design and vertical capacity are hard to beat in a compact footprint.

• Choose the DeWalt if you need maximum crosscut capacity, a 12-inch blade and dual bevel with a stand included.
• Choose the Makita if you cut trim and molding in a small shop and want a saw that runs flush against a wall.