Skil
Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser
$69.99Cheaper
Best Circular Saws · head-to-head
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.
Skil
$69.99Cheaper
Ryobi
$119
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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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $69.99 Published MSRP per skil.com | $119 |
| Brand | Skil | Ryobi |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | corded | cordless |
| Blade size (in) | 7-1/4 in | 7-1/4 in |
| Voltage or amps | 15 A | 18 V |
| Max (rpm) | 5300 | 3800 |
| Bevel capacity (°) | 51 deg | 56 deg |
| Brushless | No | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 8.7 lb | 6.6 lb |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser: skil.com (verified 2026-06-20). Ryobi P508 ONE+ 18V Brushless 7-1/4 in. Cordless Circular Saw: homedepot.com (verified 2026-06-20).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
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.
Only one whitelisted source covers the exact P508: a 2017 pre-launch preview from Pro Tool Reviews, not a hands-on lab test, so no measured results exist. It praises the brushless motor and 26% larger 7-1/4-inch cut capacity as clear upgrades, but flags the doubled price and still-missing rafter hook. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Brushless motor upgrade for longer runtime, more power, and longer motor life; 26% larger cut capacity from the full-size 7-1/4-inch blade (up from 6-1/2-inch); LED cut-line light, dust blower, and left-mount blade improve cut-line visibility.
Flagged: Price roughly doubles that of the previous P507 model; Still lacks a rafter hook; Left-mount blade is less convenient for left-handed users.