Miter Saw Reviews – Best Compound, Sliding, 10 Inch, 12 Inch and More

Best Sliding Compound Miter Saw Overall

And the award for best sliding compound miter saw goes to … the DEWALT DWS780. This durable and precise miter saw gives you the capacity to cut up to 16-inches because of its double bevel sliding function. It’s easy to use, durable, precise and has many great features such as a clever and super bright LED light in its cross-cut alignment system to help you make the most accurate cuts possible.

Best 10-inch Saw for Beginners

I have named the Makita LS1040 as the best 10-inch miter saw for beginners because it is a powerful and accurate saw that is also lightweight and affordable. The Makita LS1040 was designed for precision and because of its low price tag; I think it is ideal for beginning woodworkers who want a quality miter saw that they can use for a wide range of cutting jobs for an affordable price.

Best Compound Saw for the Money

I chose the Homecraft H26-260L not only because of its low price, but also because it was made by Delta and they have over 100 years of power tool making experience. They certainly know how to make quality tools and the Homecraft H26-260L is packed with useful features like a laser guide system and portable design which makes it a miter saw that I think gives you excellent value for an affordable price.

Best Miter Saw for Fine Woodwork

If you are looking for a miter saw that can be used to do finish carpentry and other fine woodwork, you will want to take a look at the Makita LS1221. Unlike many other miter saws that only come with a standard rough cut blade the Makita LS1221 has a top notch 32-tooth carbide tipped blade that is capable of making quality cuts for fine woodwork projects like framing and cabinetry.

Most Compact Sliding Miter Saw

The Bosch GCM12SD is the most compact slide miter saw because of its patented axial glide system that not only gives you more control when cutting materials, it also frees up more of your workspace because it doesn’t use a traditional rail set up. Its design also requires a lot less clearance space and can save you up to 12-inches of workspace making it ideal for use in small or cramped workshops.

Best Portable Lightweight Miter Saw

Weighing in at only 25 pounds the SKIL 3317-01 gets my vote for the best portable miter saw. This lightweight saw is also easy to set up, use and store. When you need to move your miter saw around a lot, all those qualities become super important. To top it off, even though the SKIL 3317-01 is so light, it is also featured-packed with an extension table, laser guide system and a carbide tipped blade – everything you will need to get your precision cuts while you move around from jobsite to jobsite.

Best Commercial Grade Sliding Saw

For me the Festool Kapex KS 120 is by far the best miter saw that I have reviewed overall. It offers unmatched performance in a compact and portable design. With a dual laser guide system for super precision cuts and impressive 91% dust collection ability, there is little more that you could ask for in a power miter saw.

Most Innovative Miter Saw

With innovative features like its compact glide system and its exclusive laser guide system, the Hitachi C12RSH rightfully earns the title of most innovative miter saw. Hitachi is known to be an innovator and leader in the industry and the C12RSH is only confirmation that they still have what it takes to make quality, leading-edge miter saws. The Hitachi C12RSH is also ambidextrous and this allows you to be more flexible when you are using it.