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 Skilsaw SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Magnesium Worm Drive Circular Saw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Skilsaw SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Magnesium Worm Drive Circular Saw is cheaper at $219.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Skilsaw
Skilsaw SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Magnesium Worm Drive Circular Saw
$219.99Cheaper
Released 2013
Which is better: the Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw or Skilsaw SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Magnesium Worm Drive Circular Saw?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Skilsaw SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Magnesium Worm Drive Circular Saw is the cheaper at $219.99.
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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 | Skilsaw SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Magnesium Worm Drive Circular Saw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $259 | $219.99 |
| Brand | Makita | Skilsaw |
| Released | 2018 | 2013 |
| 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 | 53 deg |
| Brushless | Yes | No |
| Weight (lb) | 10.5 lb | 11.5 lb |
| Release | 2018 | 2013 |
Sources — Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20). Skilsaw SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Magnesium Worm Drive Circular Saw: 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 Skilsaw SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Magnesium Worm Drive Circular Saw?
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 Skilsaw SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Magnesium Worm Drive 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 Skilsaw SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Magnesium Worm Drive Circular Saw 15 A
- Max (rpm): Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 6000 vs Skilsaw SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Magnesium Worm Drive Circular Saw 5300
- Bevel capacity (°): Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 56 deg vs Skilsaw SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Magnesium Worm Drive Circular Saw 53 deg
- Brushless: Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw true vs Skilsaw SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Magnesium Worm Drive Circular Saw false
- Weight (lb): Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 10.5 lb vs Skilsaw SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Magnesium Worm Drive Circular Saw 11.5 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).
Skilsaw SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Magnesium Worm Drive Circular Saw
Only one whitelisted tester—Pro Tool Reviews—had accessible review prose for this exact model, naming the Skilsaw SPT77WML its best corded worm-drive circular saw for its 77-series 15-amp power and lightweight magnesium build. No other whitelisted source with accessible measurements was available, so no cross-source comparison exists. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Named Pro Tool Reviews' best corded worm drive circular saw; 77-series 15-amp motor delivers ample wood-cutting power; All-magnesium housing (motor, shoe, gear housing) keeps it lightweight (~11.5 lb without blade) for a worm drive.
Flagged: Premium price positioning ($199, or $219 for twist-lock cord).