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The DeWalt DCS565B is a compact 20V MAX cordless circular saw with a brushless motor, a 6-1/2-inch blade and a bare-tool weight of about 6.3 lbs. It cuts 2-1/8 inches deep at 90 degrees and 1-5/8 inches at 45, bevels from 0 to 50 degrees, and adds an electric brake, LED light and rafter hook. It suits DeWalt battery owners who want a light saw for framing, sheet goods and punch-list work rather than a full-size 7-1/4-inch saw. Against 7-1/4-inch cordless saws it trades depth of cut and blade availability for lower weight and easier handling overhead and on ladders.
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Lowest price we've seen: $119.00 on Nov 10 at ToolUp.com. Tracked across 14 stores since Nov 10.
Ratings sit at 3.8 out of 5 from 22 buyers, so reception is decent but not glowing. Owners like the light weight, the brushless power and the brake, while some report problems with the saw out of the box.
Key Features
Brushless Cutting Power
The brushless motor delivers up to 4,950 RPM for fast, consistent cuts in a range of materials. That means less bogging down when you are ripping sheet goods or making repeated jobsite cuts.
Compact Circular Saw Control
At about 6.3 lbs as a bare tool, this cordless circular saw is easier to handle overhead, on ladders, and in tight spaces. The lighter build helps reduce fatigue when you are making cut after cut.
Jobsite-Ready Details
An electric brake, bright LED, built-in rafter hook, and optional dust chute all solve real jobsite annoyances. You get better visibility, safer stop time, easier storage, and cleaner cutting when paired with dust extraction.
Overview The DEWALT 20V MAX XR 6-1/2-in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw (Tool Only) is a compact cordless saw built for fast, accurate wood cutting on the jobsite or in the shop. This is a circular saw designed for general cutting, framing, sheet goods, and punch-list work. Model Number DCS565B. If you already run DEWALT cordless batteries and want a lighter saw that still has real cutting ability, this one makes a lot of sense. What matters most here is the balance between size and usable performance. The brushless motor turns the 6-1/2 in. blade at up to 4,950 RPM, which helps the saw cut quickly and stay consistent through common building materials. DEWALT also gives it a 2-1/8 in. max depth of cut at 90 degrees and a 0 to 50 degree bevel range, so it is not just a trim saw or a light-duty panel cutter. It has enough capacity for a wide range of everyday crosscuts, rips, and bevel cuts. This saw is built to be easier to manage than a larger full-size cordless circular saw. Its compact footprint and bare-tool weight of about 6.3 lbs make it a good fit when you are working overhead, moving room to room, or cutting from awkward positions. That lighter feel matters if you are a remodeler, trim carpenter, maintenance tech, or anyone who values maneuverability over the extra capacity of a larger blade diameter. DEWALT did not stop at the motor and blade size. The DCS565B includes the kind of practical features that actually help during the workday. The electric brake stops the blade quickly once you release the trigger, which improves control between cuts. The bright LED helps you track the cut line in dim spaces. The built-in rafter hook gives you a place to hang the saw instead of setting it on the floor or balancing it on framing. Those are small details until you use them every day. Adjustment is straightforward too. Tool-free bevel changes make it faster to switch between square cuts and angle work, and the saw includes tool-free depth adjustment for dialing in blade exposure to the material. The aluminum shoe adds durability where the saw meets the workpiece, which matters for maintaining a stable cut path over time. Dust control is another strong point for a compact saw in this class. The included optional dust chute helps direct debris more effectively and is compatible with the DEWALT AirLock system or a standard 35 mm dust extractor. If you work indoors, in occupied spaces, or in finish environments where cleanup matters, that feature gives this saw more flexibility than many compact cordless circular saws. Battery compatibility is simple and useful. The DCS565B works with all DEWALT 20V MAX batteries and FLEXVOLT batteries. That makes it easy for current DEWALT users to add the saw without buying into a new platform. It is sold as a tool only model, so the battery and charger are not included. Who should buy it? This is a smart pick for carpenters, remodelers, general contractors, and serious DIY users who want a lighter cordless circular saw for everyday cutting without giving up core jobsite features. If you need the deepest cut capacity possible for heavy framing all day, a larger blade saw may be the better move. But if you want a compact saw that is easier to carry, quicker to grab, and still fully useful for a broad mix of wood-cutting tasks, the DCS565B hits a very practical sweet spot.
Cut Fast Without Carrying a Full-Size Saw
This saw is built for users who want real cutting ability without the bulk of a larger cordless circular saw. The size makes it easier to carry, position, and control when the work is moving fast.
Brushless motor delivers up to 4,950 RPM
6-1/2 in. blade size balances capacity with maneuverability
Net tool weight is about 6.3 lbs
Better Control Between Cuts
The electric brake is one of those features you appreciate more the longer the day goes. It helps the blade stop quickly after the trigger is released, which improves control when you are moving from one cut to the next.
Electric brake helps shorten blade coast time
Bright LED improves cut-line visibility
Built-in rafter hook keeps the saw off the ground between cuts
Cleaner Cutting When Dust Matters
For remodel work, indoor jobs, or any space where cleanup matters, the optional dust chute gives this saw an advantage. It helps manage debris better and works with common extraction setups.
Optional dust chute is included
Compatible with DEWALT AirLock
Also fits a standard 35 mm dust extractor
What's in the Box
