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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw vs Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw is cheaper at $249. 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 Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless 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 Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw is the cheaper at $249.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw | Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $249 | $259 |
| Brand | Milwaukee | Makita |
| Released | — | 2018 |
| Power source | cordless | cordless |
| Blade size (in) | 7-1/4 in | 7-1/4 in |
| Voltage or amps | 18 V | 36 V (18V X2) |
| Max (rpm) | 5800 | 6000 |
| Bevel capacity (°) | 50 deg | 56 deg |
| Brushless | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 9.05 lb | 10.5 lb |
| Release | — | 2018 |
Sources — Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw: milwaukeetool.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 Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless 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: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw 18 V vs Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 36 V (18V X2)
- Max (rpm): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw 5800 vs Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 6000
- Bevel capacity (°): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw 50 deg vs Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw 56 deg
- Weight (lb): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw 9.05 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.
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, produced a hands-on review of this exact Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2732 saw. PTR scores it 9.4/10 and calls it one of the highest-performing cordless sidewinders available, winning a timed OSB rip test among more than a dozen competitors; heavy weight is the main tradeoff. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Top performer — won PTR's timed OSB rip test among more than a dozen cordless competitors; Natural, ergonomic handle with push-down trigger safety; Solid value with a full premium feature set (dust port, electric brake, magnesium shoe).
Flagged: One of the heaviest cordless options (12.6 lbs with the 12.0Ah battery); Upper blade guard obstructs the sightline on crosscuts and hangs slightly on bevels; Best full-depth cutting power only comes with the pricier XC6.0 Forge battery.
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).