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 Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser is cheaper at $69.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser
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Which is better: the Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw or Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser is the cheaper at $69.99.
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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 | Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $259 | $69.99 Published MSRP per skil.com |
| Brand | Makita | Skil |
| 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 | 5300 |
| Bevel capacity (°) | 56 deg | 51 deg |
| Brushless | Yes | No |
| Weight (lb) | 10.5 lb | 8.7 lb |
| Release | 2018 | — |
Sources — Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20). Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser: skil.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 Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw cordless vs Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser corded
- Voltage or amps: Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 36 V (18V X2) vs Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser 15 A
- Max (rpm): Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 6000 vs Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser 5300
- Bevel capacity (°): Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 56 deg vs Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser 51 deg
- Brushless: Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw true vs Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser false
- Weight (lb): Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 10.5 lb vs Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser 8.7 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).
Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, covers this exact model, naming the Skil 5280-01 the best corded circular saw for homeowners and DIYers and praising it as a light 15-amp saw with a laser guide and dust blower. No lab-measured numbers were captured; the cited 6.95 lb weight is a spec reference, not an independent measurement. Coverage is roundup-level and thin. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Lightweight for a 15-amp corded saw (cited 6.95 lbs), which drove the pick; Good feature set for the price: single-beam laser guide and dust blower.
Flagged: Reviewer said it would actually recommend the cheaper Metabo HPT C7SB3 when its low price holds, so the endorsement is qualified.