Eleven years old and still the saw we hand to an apprentice. At 3.9 kg it is the lightest full-size corded saw you can buy.
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The Verdict
The default recommendation for anyone who wants one saw that will cut everything and does not want to think about batteries.
Tools Soko score: 9.0 / 10
Pros and Cons
What we liked
- 3.9 kg — lightest in the full-size corded class
- Electric brake on a saw at this price
- Excellent line of sight to the blade
- Parts and blades available everywhere
What we didn’t
- Bevel detents are coarse
- Stock blade is worth replacing immediately
- Dust port needs an adapter for most extractors
The Full Review
Some tools get replaced. The DWE575 gets re-bought. It launched in 2013, and in a category where every competitor has been through two redesigns since, it is still the saw we recommend most often.
The reason is weight. At 3.9 kg it is roughly 700 g lighter than the nearest full-power rival, and that difference decides whether a day of rafter cuts ends with a sore shoulder.
It is not perfect. The bevel adjustment has detents at 0 and 45 and nothing useful between, so anything off-angle needs a square and patience. The supplied 24-tooth blade is adequate for framing and poor for anything else — budget for a 40-tooth immediately.
Accuracy, once you fit a decent blade, is genuinely good. Across ten 45° cuts in 45 mm stock our worst deviation was 0.6 mm. For a handheld saw at this price that is a strong result.
Scorecard
| Criterion | Score |
|---|---|
| Cutting performance | 9.0 / 10 |
| Ergonomics | 9.5 / 10 |
| Accuracy | 8.5 / 10 |
| Build quality | 9.0 / 10 |
| Value | 9.5 / 10 |
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Blade diameter | 190 mm |
| Motor | 1,600 W |
| No-load speed | 5,200 rpm |
| Max depth at 90° | 67 mm |
| Max depth at 45° | 49 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Where to Buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $99 | In stock | Check price |
| Builders Warehouse | $112 | In stock | Check price |
