The Front Desk Review

Independent · sourced · Updated July 2026

Best Circular Saws (2026)

18 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.

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). The cheapest is Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser at $69.99. 18 circular saws compared from $69.99 to $669 across 10 brands — every figure sourced, updated July 2026.

As of 2026-07-10

Cite this comparison Per The Front Desk Review, the cheapest circular saws is Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser at $69.99; across 17 models the median price is $199.99 ($69.99–$669), every figure sourced and dated, as of 2026-07-10. https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/circular-saws/

Our data Across the 16 independently-tested circular saws in our corpus, hands-on reviewers gave 1.5× more praise than warnings — this category tends to deliver on its promise. Hype Gap study, as of July 2026.

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 $199.99, up to $669 — across 17 priced.
  • Tracked: 18 products across 10 brands, current through 2026-07-10.
  • Compared on: Power source, Blade size (in), Voltage or amps, Max (rpm), Bevel capacity (°), Brushless.

Best by the numbers

Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.

Top 3 by quality

An algorithmic overall ranking from the data on this page — value for money, spec strength, and recency. 100% data-driven, no paid placement.

  1. Ridgid R8654B 18V OCTANE Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw Ridgid R8654B 18V OCTANE Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw Quality score 0/100 Newest
  2. Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw Quality score 0/100 Newest
  3. DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX XR Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX XR Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw Quality score 0/100 Newest

How we rank: Value 45% · Spec strength 35% · Recency 20%. Scores are computed only within this category from published specs and prices — never influenced by commissions or placement. Method & open data →

What to look for

How to read the comparison — what each key spec means and the range across these circular saws.

  • Voltage or amps — higher is better.
  • Bevel capacity (°) — higher is better.
  • Brushless — a yes/no feature.

Comparison

US price = launch MSRP for the base configuration. Sourced per row.
#Circular SawPricePower sourceBlade size (in)Voltage or ampsMax (rpm)Bevel capacity (°)BrushlessSourceBuy
1 Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser 1 review $69.99 corded7-1/4 in15 A530051 degfalse skil.com On Amazon →
2 Ryobi PSBCS01B ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless Compact 6-1/2 in. Circular Saw Ryobi PSBCS01B ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless Compact 6-1/2 in. Circular Saw 1 review $99 cordless6-1/2 in18 V490050 degtrue ryobitools.com On Amazon →
3 Ryobi P508 ONE+ 18V Brushless 7-1/4 in. Cordless Circular Saw Ryobi P508 ONE+ 18V Brushless 7-1/4 in. Cordless Circular Saw 1 review $119 cordless7-1/4 in18 V380056 degtrue homedepot.com On Amazon →
4 Metabo HPT C7SB3 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw Metabo HPT C7SB3 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw 1 review $129 corded7-1/4 in15 A600055 degfalse metabo-hpt.com On Amazon →
5 DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX XR Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX XR Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 1 review $169 cordless7-1/4 in20 V520057 degtrue dewalt.com On Amazon →
6 Ridgid R8654B 18V OCTANE Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw Ridgid R8654B 18V OCTANE Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 1 review $169 cordless7-1/4 in18 V560056 degtrue homedepot.com On Amazon →
7 Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw 1 review $179 corded7-1/4 in15 A620056 degfalse boschtools.com On Amazon →
8 DeWalt DWE575SB 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Corded Circular Saw with Electric Brake DeWalt DWE575SB 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Corded Circular Saw with Electric Brake 1 review $179 corded7-1/4 in15 A520057 degfalse dewalt.com On Amazon →
9 Skilsaw SPT77W-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Aluminum Worm Drive Circular Saw Skilsaw SPT77W-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Aluminum Worm Drive Circular Saw $199.99 corded7-1/4 in15 A—51 degfalse skil.com On Amazon →
10 Makita 5007MG 7-1/4 in. Magnesium Corded Circular Saw Makita 5007MG 7-1/4 in. Magnesium Corded Circular Saw 1 review $219 corded7-1/4 in15 A580056 degfalse makitatools.com On Amazon →
11 Skilsaw SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Magnesium Worm Drive Circular Saw Skilsaw SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Magnesium Worm Drive Circular Saw 1 review $219.99 corded7-1/4 in15 A530053 degfalse skil.com On Amazon →
12 Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw 1 review $249 cordless7-1/4 in18 V580050 degtrue milwaukeetool.com On Amazon →
13 Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 1 review $259 cordless7-1/4 in36 V (18V X2)600056 degtrue makitatools.com On Amazon →
14 Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 1 review $259 cordless7-1/4 in36 V (18V X2)510053 degtrue toolnut.com On Amazon →
15 Milwaukee 6390-21 TILT-LOK 7-1/4 in. 15-Amp Corded Circular Saw with Case Milwaukee 6390-21 TILT-LOK 7-1/4 in. 15-Amp Corded Circular Saw with Case $298 corded7-1/4 in15 A580050 degfalse milwaukeetool.com On Amazon →
16 DeWalt DCS577B FlexVolt 60V MAX 7-1/4 in. Cordless Worm Drive Style Circular Saw 1 review $329 cordless7-1/4 in60 V580053 degtrue dewalt.com On Amazon →
17 Festool TS 55 FEQ-F-Plus 6-1/4 in. Plunge-Cut Track Saw Festool TS 55 FEQ-F-Plus 6-1/4 in. Plunge-Cut Track Saw 1 review $669 corded6-1/4 in120 VAC / 1200 W580047 deg— festoolusa.com On Amazon →
18 Makita SP6000J1 6-1/2 in. Plunge Circular Saw Kit with 55 in. Guide Rail Makita SP6000J1 6-1/2 in. Plunge Circular Saw Kit with 55 in. Guide Rail 1 review — corded6-1/2 in12 A520048 deg— makitatools.com On Amazon →

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. The “Buy” links go to Amazon; as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, and the live price may differ from the sourced figure shown.

Popular comparisons

What is the cheapest circular saw?

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 2026-07-10.

How much does circular saws cost?

Across the 17 circular saws with a published price, the median is $199.99, ranging from $69.99 to $669, as of 2026-07-10.

Which circular saw 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?

18 circular saws across 10 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-07-10.

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