Makita
Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw
$259
Released 2018
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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
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw is cheaper at $179. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw
$179Cheaper
Which is better: the Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw or Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw is the cheaper at $179.
See Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw on Amazon See Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded 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 | 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 |
| Release | 2018 | — |
Sources — Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20). Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw: boschtools.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw and Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- 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 true vs Bosch CS5 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Left-Blade Corded Circular Saw false
- 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
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
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).
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.)
Praised: Left-blade orientation gives a clear line of sight for accurate cutting; Regarded as one of the best values among 15-amp circular saws.