Best sliding compound mitre saws

In its favour

• Listed cut capacity of 300 by 80 mm handles wide decking boards and stair treads.
• Double bevel to 45 degrees both ways plus 50 degree mitres, so long pieces need no flipping.
• Both a wood blade and a multi-material blade are included, with a UK only 3 year warranty.

Good to know

• At 18.2 kg in the listing it is a heavier saw to move around.
• Slide rails need clear space behind the saw on the bench.

In its favour

• The listing states a cutting depth of 92 mm at 90 degrees and 47 mm at 45 degrees.
• Shadow cut line from a fixed LED needs no adjustment, according to Metabo.
• Soft start, fast brake and a die-cast aluminium build are listed.

Good to know

• Maximum cut width is not stated in this listing, so check Metabo's data sheet.
• Bevel tilt is listed as minus 2 to 47 degrees in one direction only.

In its favour

• Listed cut capacity of 62 by 250 mm handles most skirting and floorboards.
• XPS shadow system shows the cut line with no calibration needed.
• At 12 kg in the listing it is easy to carry to the job.

Good to know

• 62 mm depth limits thick timber such as fence posts.
• Short listing details, so check the bevel range and fence height with DeWalt.

In its favour

• The supplied TCT blade cuts steel, aluminium, nailed wood and plastic, according to Evolution.
• 300 mm slide, laser guide, 0 to 45 degree bevel and 50 degree mitre either way.
• 3 year warranty if bought in the UK, per the listing.

Good to know

• Cut capacity is not stated in this listing; check before buying for wide boards.
• A multi-material blade leaves a rougher finish on trim than a fine wood blade.

In its favour

• Listed 310 by 90 mm crosscut and 165 mm skirting cut upright.
• XPS shadow line, cam lock mitre and dual sliding fence are listed.
• Comes with a 60 tooth blade, material clamp, stabiliser bar and two base extensions.

Good to know

• Tool only: you need DeWalt XR batteries and a charger.
• 34 kg listed weight makes it heavy to move.

In its favour

• The 305 mm blade gives the most depth of any corded saw in this guide.
• Precision Cut Line LED shadow needs no readjustment, according to Metabo.
• Undercut from minus 2 degrees helps fit skirting to uneven walls.

Good to know

• Cut capacity is not given in this listing and the wattage figure looks wrong; check Metabo's sheet.
• At 18.6 kg listed, it is a big saw for a small workshop.

In its favour

• Listed 310 by 65 mm capacity is wide enough for most decking and floorboards.
• A cutting line laser and an LED light help line up cuts.
• Brushless motor and a carbide blade designed for cordless saws.

Good to know

• Needs two PXC batteries, and none are included.
• The head bevels to the left only, according to the listing.