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Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser: price & specs

Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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Is the Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser a good buy?

At $70, the Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser is the cheapest of the 17 circular saws we track, where the median is $199.99. On the spec sheet, its max of 5300 rpm is below the median of the 17, its bevel capacity of 51 deg is below the median of the 18, and its weight of 8.7 lb is below the median of the 18.

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What reviewers say about the 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.

Based on 1 review · 2023-05-03

Tested by Pro Tool Reviews

Consistently 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

Commonly flagged

  • Reviewer said it would actually recommend the cheaper Metabo HPT C7SB3 when its low price holds, so the endorsement is qualified

Where reviewers disagree Single-source, roundup-level coverage only, so no cross-source comparison is possible. Even the sole tester's endorsement is qualified: Pro Tool Reviews named it the DIY pick but simultaneously said it would recommend the rival Metabo HPT C7SB3 on price.

The sources (1)

Pro Tool Reviews hands-on ·

It's a full 15-amp model with a laser guide, dust blower, and more. But what tipped it into the top spot was its weight – just 6.95 pounds.
In all honesty, we'd recommend Metabo HPT's C7SB3 here as long as that $59 price tag sticks.

Specifications

Price (US)$69.99 Published MSRP per skil.com
BrandSkil
Released—
Power sourcecorded
Blade size (in)7-1/4 in
Voltage or amps15 A
Max (rpm)5300
Bevel capacity (°)51 deg
BrushlessNo
Weight (lb)8.7 lb

Source: skil.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by lowes.com. Specs confirmed on skil.com: 15 A 2.5 HP, 5300 RPM, 51 deg bevel (positive stop 45), 8.7 lb. MSRP $69.99 confirmed on skil.com. Single-beam laser and dust blower included. (One aggregate search listed 6.95 lb but skil.com authoritative weight is 8.7 lb.) Source URL corrected to live skil.com product page.

Is the Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser worth it vs cheaper circular saws?

Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser against its closest cheaper and pricier circular saws on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked

ProductPricePower sourceBlade size (in)Voltage or ampsMax (rpm)Bevel capacity (°)
Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser this$69.99corded7-1/4 in15 A530051 deg
Ryobi PSBCS01B ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless Compact 6-1/2 in. Circular Saw$99cordless6-1/2 in18 V490050 deg

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the 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. 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. (From 1 tester review.)

How much does the Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser cost?

The Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser has a US price of $69.99 (Published MSRP per skil.com), as of 2026-06-20.

How does the Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser compare on price?

At $70, the Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser is the cheapest of the 17 circular saws we track, where the median is $199.99.

What are the Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser's key specs?

Skil 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw with Laser (Skil): power source corded, blade size in 7-1/4 in, voltage or amps 15 A, max rpm 5300, bevel capacity deg 51 deg. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.

Price of record: $69.99 at skil.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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