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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw
$249
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless 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 Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless 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 | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw | Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $249 | $69.99 Published MSRP per skil.com |
| Brand | Milwaukee | Skil |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | cordless | corded |
| Blade size (in) | 7-1/4 in | 7-1/4 in |
| Voltage or amps | 18 V | 15 A |
| Max (rpm) | 5800 | 5300 |
| Bevel capacity (°) | 50 deg | 51 deg |
| Brushless | Yes | No |
| Weight (lb) | 9.05 lb | 8.7 lb |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw: milwaukeetool.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 Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless 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: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw cordless vs Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser corded
- Voltage or amps: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw 18 V vs Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser 15 A
- Max (rpm): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw 5800 vs Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser 5300
- Bevel capacity (°): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw 50 deg vs Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser 51 deg
- Brushless: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw true vs Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser false
- Weight (lb): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw 9.05 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.
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.
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.