DeWalt DCS565B 20V MAX Circular Saw vs Milwaukee M18 Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw
Buy the Milwaukee kit if you want a full-size 7-1/4 in. saw that cuts 2x framing lumber in one pass and comes with batteries and a charger. Buy the DeWalt DCS565B if you already own 20V MAX batteries and want a lighter 6-1/2 in. saw for trim, plywood and quick cuts. Both rate 4.6, and owners of each praise the brushless motor and rafter hook. The DeWalt is the more compact, maneuverable tool; the Milwaukee is the more powerful, deeper-cutting one.
- Choose the DeWalt DCS565B if you are already on the 20V MAX battery platform and want a light 6.3 lb saw for trim, sheet goods and one-handed overhead work.
- Choose the Milwaukee M18 kit if you need to cut 2x lumber at full depth and want batteries and a rapid charger in the box.
Prices
- DeWalt DCS565B 20V MAX Circular Saw: $276.00 at Grainger Industrial Supply (last seen Nov 4)
- Milwaukee M18 Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw: $199.00 at The Home Depot (checked today)
- Difference: the Milwaukee M18 Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw is $77.00 cheaper than the DeWalt DCS565B 20V MAX Circular Saw at the latest prices (Nov 4 and Nov 10)
