The 6 Best Circular Saws on Amazon in 2026

Why it made the list

• Its listing calls it among the lightest saws in its class, at 8.8 pounds.
• An electric brake stops the blade after the trigger is released.
• Bevel capacity is 57 degrees, with stops at 45 and 22.5 degrees, and depth of cut is 2 9/16 inches.
• WOOD Magazine’s 2020 test names the DEWALT DWE575SB among the saws with the clearest sight lines to the cutline indicators.

Drawbacks

• Being corded, it is tied to an outlet or an extension cord.
• A 15-amp corded saw weighs more than the compact and 5-1/2 inch saws here (our inference from the sizes).

Skip it if you mostly cut away from power, or only make the odd small cut.

Why it made the list

• The listing gives a 5,150 RPM motor and a lightweight magnesium shoe.
• Bevel capacity is 0 to 50 degrees, and the listed depth of cut is 2-1/8 inches at 90 degrees.
• A rubber overmolded grip and a 6-1/2 inch 18-tooth carbide-tipped blade are listed.

Drawbacks

• The 6-1/2 inch blade cuts to 2-1/8 inches at 90 degrees, against the 2 9/16 inches listed for the corded DEWALT DWE575SB.
• Run time depends on the battery you pair with it.

Watch for this: DEWALT sells more than one 20V MAX circular saw with a different blade size. This listing is the 6-1/2 inch sidewinder, and the listing text we read does not say whether a battery comes with it, so check the box contents before you order.

Skip it if you want a full 7-1/4 inch blade, or you already own another brand’s batteries.

Why it made the list

• Its listing gives a 3,700 RPM electronically controlled motor for faster cutting and ripping.
• The base is precision-machined aluminum, and cutting capacity is 2-1/4 inches at 90 degrees with a 0 to 50 degree bevel.
• It weighs 7.3 pounds with a battery fitted, and the handle has a rubberized soft grip.

Drawbacks

• The title says tool only and the bullets say the battery is not included, so you need Makita 18V LXT batteries and a charger.
• The 6-1/2 inch blade cuts shallower than a 7-1/4 inch corded saw.

Skip it if you own no Makita 18V batteries and do not want to start that system.

Why it made the list

• Its polyurethane lower guard is clear, for a better view of the cut.
• The bevel adjusts up to 50 degrees, and an extra side handle sits on the left for control and sightlines.
• The listing names Ryobi 18 volt ONE+ batteries that it works with, and lists a rubber overmolded handle.

Drawbacks

• The title says the battery is not included, so it is worth buying only if you own or plan to buy ONE+ batteries.
• A 5-1/2 inch blade is the smallest cordless size here, so it cuts shallower than the 6-1/2 inch saws (our inference from the blade size).

Skip it if you do not use Ryobi batteries, or you cut thick lumber often.

Why it made the list

• The listing gives a 4.0-amp motor at 3,500 RPM with a 4-1/2 inch blade and a 3/8 inch arbor.
• A barrel grip is listed for one-handed operation, and the depth and bevel controls make bevel, plunge and cross cuts.
• The listing says it cuts through 2x material, and a spindle lock speeds up blade changes.

Drawbacks

• It has the smallest blade and motor of the six, so it is the lightest-duty saw here (our inference from the specs).
• The listing frames its limit as 2x material, so it is not a saw for thick stock.

Skip it if you will use a saw often, or you cut anything thicker than 2x lumber.