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DeWalt DCS572N: 184 mm brushless saw with brake, bare
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DeWalt's DCS572N is a brushless 184 mm cordless circular saw for XR battery owners who cut studwork, decking and sheet material on site or at home. It comes as a bare unit. What sets it apart from the smaller 165 mm saws in our guide is the larger blade, which normally means a deeper cut, together with an electric brake listed in the specifications so the blade stops quickly after you release the trigger.
- Blade
- 184 mm
- Depth at 90 degrees
- Not stated
- Guide rail
- Not stated
- In the box
- Saw only (no battery)
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.
Our take
What the listing gives
The bullets are short and generic, mentioning proven DeWalt technology, use by home users and trades, and a weight of 5.15 kg. The spec table gives a 184 mm blade with 24 teeth, 5,500 rpm, a brake, a brushless motor and a bevel range to 45 degrees. The item weight in the specs reads 3.6 kg, which differs from the bullet, so the heavier figure may include packaging.
The listing does not state depth of cut at 90 or 45 degrees, which is the number most buyers want. Check DeWalt's data sheet before ordering if you need to cut a particular timber size in one pass.
Why a brake and brushless motor matter
An electric brake stops the blade within moments of letting go of the trigger, so you can set the saw down sooner and the blade is not still coasting when you lift it out of the cut. A brushless motor generally gets more cuts from each charge than a brushed one, which helps on a large saw that draws heavy current.
A 24 tooth blade is a general purpose framing blade. For cleaner cuts in plywood or laminate, a finer blade would be a sensible add on.
Battery planning
With no pack included, the DCS572N suits people who already use DeWalt XR tools. A large pack, 5 Ah or more, will make the most of a 184 mm saw. Smaller packs will run but give fewer cuts per charge.
Compared with other saws in the guide
The DeWalt DCS565NT is the compact 165 mm sibling with a stated 55 mm depth and AirLock extraction, sold in a TSTAK box. Choose it if you mainly cut sheet goods and want a lighter saw. The Milwaukee M18 CCS55 lists a 190 mm blade with a clear 66 mm cut, and the Ryobi RCS18BL is a 184 mm option that comes with a battery and charger.
Verdict
Pick the DCS572N if you own DeWalt XR packs and want a full size brushless saw with a brake for general carpentry. If you need a published depth of cut, the Milwaukee M18 CCS55 is clearer, and the DCS565NT is the lighter DeWalt for sheet material and fitting work.
Compared with alternatives in: Best cordless circular saws
Amazon listing title: DeWalt DCS572N XR Brushless Circular Saw 184mm 18V Bare Unit