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DEWALT DWE575SB 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Circular Saw with Electric Brake vs Makita 5007MG 7-1/4 in. Magnesium Circular Saw
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Circular Saws: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The DEWALT has the deepest published bevel capacity here at 1.9 inches and loses the least between 90 and 45 degrees. The Makita trades a little of that for magnesium construction and the lightest feel of the corded pair.
DEWALT DWE575SB 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Circular Saw with Electric Brake
Buy itThe deepest bevel capacity in this comparison, and the smallest gap between its 90 and 45 degree figures.
- Publishes 2.55 in. of cut at 90 degrees and 1.9 in. at 45, the deepest bevel figure here.
- The collapse between the two is about 25 percent, the smallest in this group, where the cordless DEWALT loses nearly 37.
- Electric brake stops the blade after the trigger releases, which matters far more for safety than any amperage figure.
- 15 amp motor at 5,200 RPM, and DEWALT publishes both depth figures rather than only the flattering one.
- Corded, so the cord is in the cut on every job and an extension lead is part of the kit.
- No magnesium construction, so it is heavier in the hand than the Makita over a long day.
- Bevel range stops short of the cordless DEWALT's 57 degrees.
Makita 5007MG 7-1/4 in. Magnesium Circular Saw
Buy itMagnesium construction that you feel by the end of a day, giving up only a small amount of bevel depth to get there.
- Magnesium components across the base and guards, which is the reason it feels lighter than its size suggests.
- 2.5 in. at 90 degrees and 1.75 in. at 45, close behind the DEWALT and comfortably ahead of the cordless.
- Electric brake, so the blade stops rather than coasting after the cut.
- Makita publishes both depth figures, so the bevel capacity can be compared rather than assumed.
- 1.75 in. at 45 degrees is 0.15 in. behind the corded DEWALT, which is the difference on thicker bevels.
- The most expensive saw in this comparison, and the premium buys weight reduction rather than capacity.
- Corded, with the same cord management problem as the DEWALT.
Side by side
| DEWALT DWE575SB 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Circular Saw with Electric Brake | Makita 5007MG 7-1/4 in. Magnesium Circular Saw | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Anyone whose work includes bevelled cuts in thicker stock and who wants the depth figure that actually governs them. | Overhead and repetitive cutting where the weight in your hand decides how the last hour of the day goes. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $$$ · premium |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the DEWALT DWE575SB 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Circular Saw with Electric Brake - The deepest bevel capacity in this comparison, and the smallest gap between its 90 and 45 degree figures. Choose the Makita 5007MG 7-1/4 in. Magnesium Circular Saw instead if overhead and repetitive cutting where the weight in your hand decides how the last hour of the day goes.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Circular Saws: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).