# Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw vs Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw (Makita) and Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw (Bosch) among circular saws. Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw is the cheaper of the two at $179.

## Side by side

| Spec | Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw | Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $259 | $179 |
| Brand | Makita | Bosch |
| Released | 2018 | — |
| Power source | cordless | corded |
| Blade size (in) | 7-1/4 in | 7-1/4 in |
| Voltage or amps | 36 V (18V X2) | 15 A |
| Max (rpm) | 6000 | 6200 |
| Bevel capacity (°) | 56 deg | 56 deg |
| Brushless | Yes | No |
| Weight (lb) | 10.5 lb | 10 lb |

## Key differences

- Power source: Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw cordless vs Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw corded
- Voltage or amps: Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 36 V (18V X2) vs Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw 15 A
- Max (rpm): Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 6000 vs Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw 6200
- Brushless: Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw Yes vs Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw No
- Weight (lb): Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 10.5 lb vs Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw 10 lb

## What reviewers say

**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.)

**Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw** — Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, covers the Bosch CS5, and it is a brief 2010 first-look preview rather than a hands-on lab test, so no independently measured numbers exist. It praises the left-blade line of sight and calls the 15-amp saw one of the best values; no critical testing or negatives are available. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw: https://makitatools.com/products/details/XSH06Z (makitatools.com, verified 2026-06-20)
- Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw: https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/products/cs5-0601672074 (boschtools.com, verified 2026-06-20)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/circular-saws/makita-xsh06z-vs-bosch-cs5/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw ($259) vs Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw ($179) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/circular-saws/makita-xsh06z-vs-bosch-cs5/
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