Best cordless circular saws

In its favour

• Two 5.0 Ah batteries, a fast charger, rip fence and case are all included.
• Electric brake, LED job light and Automatic Torque Drive that adjusts speed to the load.
• Aluminium base with 45 and 50 degree bevel stops.

Good to know

• Blade size and cut depth are not stated in this listing; check Makita's data.
• Guide rail compatibility is not mentioned.

In its favour

• Compatible with the Bosch FSN guide rail and FSN X crosscut rail, according to Bosch.
• Brushless motor and accurate angled cuts in all positions are listed.
• One handed depth adjustment and a parallel guide are included.

Good to know

• No battery or charger in the box, so it suits Bosch 18 V owners.
• Exact cut depth is not given in this listing.

In its favour

• Brushless motor and electric brake are listed.
• 184 mm blade gives more depth than 165 mm saws.
• Runs on DeWalt's wide 18 V XR battery range.

Good to know

• Bare unit with no battery or charger, so add XR packs if needed.
• Listing details are sparse; depth of cut is not stated.

In its favour

• Includes a 5.0 Ah battery and a charger that charges it in about an hour.
• Tool less depth and bevel adjustment and a diecast upper guard are listed.
• The battery fits over 40 ONE+ garden and power tools.

Good to know

• Cut depth and brake are not stated in the listing.
• Only one battery, so plan breaks on long cutting sessions.

In its favour

• 66 mm depth at 90 degrees and 48 mm at 45 degrees are listed.
• 190 mm blade cuts through 63 mm timber in one pass.
• Shares the M18 battery platform with Milwaukee drills and drivers.

Good to know

• No battery or charger: you need M18 packs.
• The listing gives very little detail on brake or motor type.

In its favour

• Listed 55 mm cut depth handles 47 mm timber and decking.
• Bevel adjusts to 50 degrees and the base is cast aluminium.
• AirLock dust extraction connection, according to DeWalt.

Good to know

• No battery or charger included, so budget for them if new to the brand.
• Smaller blade than the 184 and 190 mm saws, so less depth.

In its favour

• Works with Bosch, Mafell, Festool and Makita guide rails, according to the listing.
• 57 mm cut depth and a fast motor brake are listed.
• Comes with a 36 tooth wood blade, extraction adapter and parallel guide.

Good to know

• No battery or charger included, so budget for them if new to the brand.
• The older, non GX model; the GX version above adds the FSN X crosscut rail fit.

In its favour

• Listed 57 mm depth at 90 degrees, with bevel cuts to 45 degrees.
• Electric brake and a two stage safety switch are listed.
• Supplied with a blade, parallel stop and stackable case.

Good to know

• Battery and charger are not included, only the saw and case.
• Motor type is not stated in the listing.