DeWalt DWE575SB Circular Saw vs DeWalt DCS573

Buy the DWE575SB if you want a dependable corded saw for framing, siding and trim, and you have an outlet or generator within reach. It weighs 8.8 lbs, runs 5,200 RPM with a 15 amp motor, and owners rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 359 ratings. The DCS573 is the cordless pick: brushless, 5,500 RPM, and up to 77% more power on FLEXVOLT packs, but its 2.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings and complaints about a misaligned shoe and saws cutting out make it the riskier buy.

• Choose the DWE575SB if you cut indoors, on a bench, or anywhere a cord reaches and you want a saw that tracks straight and starts every time.
• Choose the DCS573 if you work on roofs, decks or remote sites with no power and already own 20V MAX or FLEXVOLT batteries.