Evolution R355CPS 14-Inch Chop Saw vs DEWALT D28730 14-Inch Chop Saw

Buy the Evolution R355CPS if you cut mixed materials — steel, aluminum, plastic and wood — with one 14-inch blade, want a 45° miter and a quieter, low-spark cut. Buy the DEWALT D28730 if you cut steel all day and want a lighter, simpler abrasive chop saw with a fast-spinning wheel. The Evolution is the more versatile machine and its multipurpose blade is the reason most owners pick it; the DEWALT is a proven steel cutter but needs a separate saw for wood and plastic.

• Choose the Evolution R355CPS if you want one saw that cuts steel, aluminum, plastic and wood, with miter cuts up to 45°.
• Choose the DEWALT D28730 if your work is almost all steel and you want a light, straightforward abrasive chop saw.