Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Circular Saws (2026)
The cheapest circular saws is Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser at $69.99. Best by the numbers — Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser (lowest price), Ridgid R8654B 18V OCTANE Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw (newest). This page compares 12 circular saws across 9 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
12 circular saws compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser at $69.99 (Published MSRP per skil.com).
- Typical price: from $69.99, median $199, up to $669 — across 12 priced.
- Tracked: 12 products across 9 brands, current through 2026-06-20.
- Compared on: power source, blade size in, voltage or amps, max rpm, bevel capacity deg, brushless.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser ($69.99)
- Newest: Ridgid R8654B 18V OCTANE Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw (2019)
Comparison
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
Popular comparisons
- DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX XR Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw
- DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX XR Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw vs Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw
- Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw vs Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest circular saws?
Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser is the cheapest at $69.99 (Published MSRP per skil.com), as of 2026-06-20.
How much does circular saws cost?
Across the 12 circular saws with a published price, the median is $199, ranging from $69.99 to $669, as of 2026-06-20.
Which circular saws is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser ($69.99). Newest: Ridgid R8654B 18V OCTANE Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw (2019).
How many circular saws are compared here?
12 circular saws across 9 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-20.
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How we compiled this
Roster of 12 high-search corded and cordless circular saw models from DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch, Skil/Skilsaw, Ryobi, Ridgid, and Festool. Specs re-verified against manufacturer product pages (dewalt.com, milwaukeetool.com, makitatools.com, festoolusa.com, skil.com) plus authorized dealers (toolnut.com, acmetools.com) and spec aggregators (Grainger, Travers, Zoro, powertools.techreviewer.com) and major retailers (Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart). Power source is 'corded' or 'cordless'; voltage_or_amps carries rated amperage for corded tools and battery voltage for cordless tools; weight_lb is tool-only unless noted; brushless is a boolean. Prices are current US standard retail / MSRP (bare tool where applicable) and can fluctuate at large retailers. accessedAt 2026-06-20.
Last verified 2026-06-20. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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