Independent testing
How much independent testing exists for each miter saw
Of the 6 miter saws we track, 2 have been physically measured by at least one independent lab. Below is every one, ordered by how much independent hands-on evidence stands behind it — densest first.
A coverage record, not a ranking of which is best.
| Product | Independent labs | Metrics measured | Outlets on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilsaw SPT88-01 12-Inch Worm Drive Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Bosch GCM12SD 12-Inch Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| DeWalt DCS361B 20V MAX 7-1/4-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeWalt DWS780 12-Inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Makita LS1019L 10-Inch Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2739-20 12-Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Each figure is a count of what independent testers actually did — how we count. A low count means little independent evidence has been gathered yet, never that a product is worse. See also the Miter Saws buying guide and the reviewers we cite.