DeWalt
DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX XR Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw
$169Cheaper
Released 2017
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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
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX XR Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw is cheaper at $169. Every spec and price links to its source.
Makita
Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw
$259
Released 2018
Which is better: the DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX XR Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw or Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX XR Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw is the cheaper at $169.
See DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX XR Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw on Amazon See Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw on Amazon
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX XR Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw | Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $169 | $259 |
| Brand | DeWalt | Makita |
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Power source | cordless | cordless |
| Blade size (in) | 7-1/4 in | 7-1/4 in |
| Voltage or amps | 20 V | 36 V (18V X2) |
| Max (rpm) | 5200 | 6000 |
| Bevel capacity (°) | 57 deg | 56 deg |
| Brushless | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 7.3 lb | 10.5 lb |
| Release | 2017 | 2018 |
Sources — DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX XR Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw: dewalt.com (verified 2026-06-20). Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX XR Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw and Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Voltage or amps: DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX XR Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 20 V vs Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 36 V (18V X2)
- Max (rpm): DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX XR Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 5200 vs Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 6000
- Bevel capacity (°): DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX XR Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 57 deg vs Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 56 deg
- Weight (lb): DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX XR Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 7.3 lb vs Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 10.5 lb
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX XR Brushless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw
One whitelisted hands-on source (Pro Tool Reviews, 8.1/10) was verified for this exact saw (the review's spec table names Model DCS570B, the bare tool). Over several weeks of cutting plywood, rough lumber, PT and MDF, the reviewer calls the DCS570 a legitimate corded-sidewinder replacement with smooth bevel detents and a fast electronic blade brake, and standout value, while flagging the push-in trigger safety and the absent rafter hook. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Legitimate corded-sidewinder replacement; keeps pace cutting 3/4-inch plywood and rough 2x6 lumber; Smooth depth and bevel adjustments with 22.5 and 45 degree bevel detents; Fast electronic blade brake and comfortable contoured handle with offset pommel.
Flagged: Push-in trigger safety; reviewer prefers a push-down style; No rafter or belt hook; Runtime limited versus corded (need to cycle two batteries on the charger).
Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw
Only one whitelisted hands-on tester, Pro Tool Reviews, covers this exact Makita XSH06 (36V) saw, scoring it 9.3/10 and praising unusually smooth cutting and strong value. In its 8-ft rip-cut test the saw finished in 13.54 seconds, the third-fastest PTR had tested at the time. Its sole real gripe: no standard rafter hook (optional add-on 199386-8). Non-whitelisted hands-on reviews were excluded. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Very smooth, refined cutting action; Fast cutting, third-fastest rip time in PTR's test pool; Strong value, especially the 4-battery kit.
Flagged: No rafter hook standard; only an optional add-on (199386-8).