DeWalt DWE7485WS Table Saw with Stand vs DeWalt DWE7491RS Table Saw

The DeWalt DWE7491RS is the better saw for most buyers. It has a 10-inch blade, a 3-1/8 inch depth of cut, a 32-1/2 inch rip capacity and a 13/16 inch dado capacity, so it handles hardwoods and joinery the 8-1/4 inch DWE7485WS cannot. The DWE7485WS is lighter at about 76 lbs and still rips full 4x8 sheets with its rack-and-pinion fence, which suits trim carpenters and sheet-goods work. Owners rate both highly, but the DWE7491RS has far more ratings and a slightly higher score, while some owners report shipping damage and a faulty angle-lock lever on it.

• Choose the DeWalt DWE7485WS if you mostly break down plywood and OSB, want a lighter saw to carry between sites, and do not need a dado stack or deep cuts in hardwood.
• Choose the DeWalt DWE7491RS if you cut hardwoods, want dado capacity and a deeper cut, and prefer a rolling stand that folds for transport.