Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Miter Saws (2026)
The cheapest miter saws is Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw at $199. Best by the numbers — Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw (lowest price), Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2739-20 12-Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw (newest). This page compares 12 miter saws across 10 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
12 miter saws compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw at $199 (Typical retail; frequently on sale under $150).
- Typical price: from $199, median $564, up to $1799 — across 12 priced.
- Tracked: 12 products across 10 brands, current through 2026-06-20.
- Compared on: blade size in, type, power source, bevel range, max crosscut in, laser or shadow guide.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw ($199)
- Newest: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2739-20 12-Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw (2019)
- Lightest: Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw (24.2 weight lb)
Comparison
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
Popular comparisons
- DeWalt DWS779 12-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw vs Bosch GCM12SD 12-Inch Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw
- DeWalt DWS779 12-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw vs Makita LS1019L 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser
- Bosch GCM12SD 12-Inch Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw vs Makita LS1019L 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest miter saws?
Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw is the cheapest at $199 (Typical retail; frequently on sale under $150), as of 2026-06-20.
How much does miter saws cost?
Across the 12 miter saws with a published price, the median is $564, ranging from $199 to $1799, as of 2026-06-20.
Which miter saws is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw ($199). Newest: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2739-20 12-Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw (2019). Lightest: Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw (24.2 weight lb).
How many miter saws are compared here?
12 miter saws across 10 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-20.
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How we compiled this
This dataset covers twelve miter saw models spanning the budget-to-professional spectrum, including corded sliding-compound saws, cordless platforms, and one worm-drive design. Specifications were re-verified against manufacturer product pages (DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Metabo HPT, Bosch, Festool, Skil, Delta, Genesis, Ryobi), major tool retailers (Coastal Tool, Acme Tools, Tool Nut, OakTree Supply, Home Depot, Walmart, Lowe's), and independent reviews (Pro Tool Reviews, ToolGuyd, Tool Box Buzz). Bevel and miter ranges are stated in degrees (e.g., "48 L/48 R"); crosscut capacity is the maximum board dimension at 90 miter and 0 bevel unless otherwise noted; weight is net (saw only, no battery unless specified); laser_or_shadow_guide is a boolean true when any integrated cut-line system (laser, LED shadow line, XPS system) is present. Prices reflect current typical US retail price as of accessedAt 2026-06-20; where a model is discontinued or street price diverges materially from list, the priceNote explains. Adversarial fact-check corrections (June 2026): DWS779 price lowered to street/discontinued level, DWS780 price lowered toward typical street, Ryobi TSS103 raised to Home Depot regular price, Festool Kapex release corrected to 2019 REB model, DCS361B cut-line terminology corrected.
Last verified 2026-06-20. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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