Makita
Makita LS1019L 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser
$799
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Makita LS1019L 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser vs Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw is cheaper at $199. Every spec and price links to its source.
Metabo HPT
Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw
$199Cheaper
Which is better: the Makita LS1019L 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser or Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw?
The Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw is the cheaper at $199. The Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Makita LS1019L 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser | Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $799 | $199 |
| Brand | Makita | Metabo HPT |
| Released | — | — |
| Blade size (in) | 10 | 10 |
| Type | sliding_compound | compound |
| Power source | corded | corded |
| Bevel range | 48 L/48 R | 0-45 L only |
| Max crosscut (in) | 12 in at 90 | 5.5 in at 90 |
| Laser or shadow guide | Yes | No |
| Weight (lb) | 57.9 | 24.2 |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Makita LS1019L 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20). Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw: metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Makita LS1019L 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser and Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Type: Makita LS1019L 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser sliding_compound vs Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw compound
- Bevel range: Makita LS1019L 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser 48 L/48 R vs Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw 0-45 L only
- Max crosscut (in): Makita LS1019L 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser 12 in at 90 vs Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw 5.5 in at 90
- Laser or shadow guide: Makita LS1019L 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser true vs Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw false
- Weight (lb): Makita LS1019L 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser 57.9 vs Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw 24.2
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Makita LS1019L 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser
Only one whitelisted tester covered this exact model: Pro Tool Reviews, and their August 2017 piece is a hands-on first look/preview, not a lab test with measured numbers (the writer explicitly defers judgment on dust collection until real use). They praise the direct-drive motor with soft start, the vertical 2-rail system, near-12-inch vertical capacity from a 10-inch blade, and the 60T carbide stock blade; they flag the premium $549 price (without stand) and prefer a shadow-line indicator over the included laser. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Direct-drive motor with soft start gives more stable cutting speed in tougher materials; Vertical 2-rail system lets the saw sit flush to the wall without losing cross-cut capacity, saving shop space; Near-12-inch vertical capacity from a 10-inch blade that resists wobble.
Flagged: Premium $549 price point (without stand); Reviewer prefers a shadow-line indicator over the included laser; First-look coverage only; dust collection and cut accuracy were not yet hands-on verified.
Metabo HPT C10FCGS 10-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw
No sourced tester review yet.