Cordless table saws offer convenient battery-powered rip and cross-cutting of wood boards and sheet goods.
Only a handful of cordless table saws have been introduced in the past 7-1/2 years, starting with Dewalt in 2016.
Here’s how we would categorize all of the cordless table saws you can buy today:
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Best Cordless Table Saw for Pros: Dewalt, Milwaukee, Metabo HPT, Bosch
Best Value for DIYers: Ryobi
Best Cordless Table Saw for Festool Fans: Festool
Dewalt FlexVolt Cordless Table Saw
Highlights: Rack and pinion fence, easy to carry, powered with FlexVolt 60V Max battery.
Hands-on Impression: The FlexVolt saw has been my favorite, delivering plenty of power. I was hesitant, given that this was my first experience with an 8-1/4″ table saw, but it proved to be capable in cutting sheet goods and 2x materials.
Recommended for: Pro users who need cordless cutting.
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Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Table Saw
Highlights: Solid construction, One-Key for tracking and inventory management.
Hands-on Impression: Although designed around Milwaukee’s higher output M18 batteries, the saw also cut reasonably well on XC 5Ah batteries, unless pushing thicker boards into finer blades.
Recommended for: Pros looking for cordless convenience.
Metabo HPT Cordless Table Saw
Highlights: Powered buy MultiVolt 36V battery, and also compatible with the MultiVolt AC adapter. This is the only cordless table saw with a 10″ blade size, providing broader blade compatibility and greater cutting capacity.
Recommended for: Pros who want cordless or corded power, or 10″ blade size.
Ryobi 18V Cordless Table Saw
Highlights: Most affordable (and only) 18V cordless table saw from a DIY brand.
Recommended for: DIYers who want cordless cutting at a lower price.
Bosch 18V Profactor Cordless Table Saw
Highlights: Rack and pinion fence, optimized for Bosch Profactor batteries.
Hands-on Impression: I have most recently been working with this Bosch cordless table saw, and it cut sheet goods and 2x construction lumber and cedar fast and cleanly. The fence is easy to adjust, and the controls are large and easy to access and toggle.
Recommended for: Pros wanting cordless convenience on the Bosch 18V (or AmpShare) platform.
Festool 18V Cordless Table Saw
Highlights: Sliding table, digital controls.
Recommended for: Influencers, Festool fans.
Early adopters have reported tilt alignment issues that can’t be adjusted for, and are shimming their tables to compensate. Users have also complained about a lack of flatness.
See Also: Problems with Festool’s New Cordless Table Saw
Festool says there are no problems, and reminds that they offer a 30-day guarantee.
Makita Cordless Table Saw??
Makita has not yet introduced an 18V or XGT cordless table saw. Maybe that will change in 2024.
Pricing and Availability
Dewalt 60V Max: $539 for the Kit | Buy it at Acme Tools
Milwaukee M18: $449 for tool-only | Buy it at Home Depot
Metabo HPT 36V: $599 for tool-only | Buy it at Amazon
Bosch 18V: $449 for tool-only | Buy it at Amazon
Ryobi 18V: $399 for the Kit | Buy it at Home Depot
Festool 18V X2: $1999 for the Kit | Buy it at Acme Tools
Power any Portable Table Saw with Batteries
If you have a favorite corded table saw, you could potentially look at battery banks capable of 15A (1800W) continuous output.
Given the investment in a power supply and batteries, it might be more cost-effective to buy a kit or tool-only saw and starter kit with battery and charger.
Editor’s Picks?
Here’s the difficult part – which would I buy today?
I wouldn’t hesitate to buy Dewalt, Milwaukee, Bosch, or Metabo HPT cordless table saws.
I tested several of these saws at different times, and both Dewalt and Milwaukee concurrently. They’re all decent.
Metabo HPT’s is the only 10″ saw, but it’s also larger in order to have the necessary table surface. It delivers the least compromises, but you’ll have to spend more on a battery, charger, and also AC adapter if you want one.
But the Dewalt, Milwaukee, and Bosch are more portable, which is a strong consideration.
If you want to cut dados, you’ll likely need to step up to a corded table saw with rolling stand.
These are all smallish table saws, and you might need a hand or extra support when working with longer boards or larger sheets.
I am tempted to recommend Dewalt or Metabo HPT, because they require less fussing over battery selection, but they don’t. For Dewalt, you need a FlexVolt battery – 20V Max batteries won’t work. For Metabo HPT, you need a MultiVolt 36V battery – their compact 18V batteries won’t work.
For Milwaukee or Bosch, you get the best performance out of their higher output batteries.
I’m finishing up with the Bosch soon, and really like its boxy shape – I found it’s a little easier to store than the others I’ve tested.
I would shop according to cordless platform, price, or both.
Ryobi’s is the least expensive. Although there could be compromises, I have had good experiences with their 18V HP line of brushless power tools.
Hopefully we’ll see some new options in 2024.
Eliot Truelove
I swear it’s as if Stu was reading my mind, because I’ve been in a market for a cordless table saw.
I’m very much a Makita fan, but even I don’t hold out hope for a new Makita Table saw, cordless or otherwise, but I would LOVE to be wrong.
I thus have been looking into cordless table saws. The Milwaukee and Bosch have been appealing, as have the Metabo and DeWalt, but I only have experience with the DeWalt corded equivalent to that cordless model, I’ve never played around with a cordless table saw yet.
The corded Skilsaw version is awesome, as is the DeWalt, but I’ve heard good things about the Skil, Bosch, and even Hercules corded models.
I don’t have a tracksaw yet either, so I’m not sure which way to go (as others claim to barely touch there tablesaw anymore now that they have their brands tracksaws) but I can’t help thinking it would be nice to have both.
The biggest thing holding me back is lack of Sawstop, which as of now is impossible for cordless models as you need a grounding plug.
An older contractor friend a few months back sliced the tops of three of his fingers on a Kobalt tablesaw, so I’ve gotten a bit gunshy to the idea of commiting to a tablesaw of my own.
Adam
I’ve got the original Makita track saw and it replaced 99% of the need for cutting sheet goods on a table saw. It however, was never a suitable substitute when it came to ripping down dimensional lumber. It works in an absolute pinch, but you could rip 50 strips of 3/4″ pine or maple in the time it takes to clamp and rip maybe 5 using a track saw.
Stuart
What are you looking to do?
I use my track saw and table saw for very different things.
I bought my track saw first, but table saws can’t be beat for repeated cuts.
Eliot Truelove
Namely ripping down items, not so much for sheet goods as I tend to use a chalkline and free hand or a long straightedge clamped and my XSH03.
Something like ripping door casing thats to be installed right in a corner, ripping extension jambs, ripping 2by for floor subfloor leveling, stuff like that.
My brother has the small Skilsaw model that I tend to work with and my other brother has the DeWalt which are both nice and usable, but the trip hazard of the cord is always so annoying and dangerous, especially if it’s a long piece and I have to come around the back to pull it through the cut (only with sufficiently long cuts that won’t pull me in if there’s kickback though, I push stick and let it drop down the other side otherwise).
I’m not desperate for it, but I have had to find some interesting workarounds in the past where I didn’t have access to a tablesaw.
Michael F
Ripping down door casing is an application I’ve done frequently (why does my house have so many doors in corners?!). It’s really something you need to use a table saw for. I can’t imagine a track saw working well because of the molding on the casing. I’ve done it once using a long clamped straight edge and my circular saw and it didn’t work nearly as well and was far more complicated than just ripping it down on my table saw.
In my opinion you’ve hit on one of the few use cases that is an absolute must for a table saw.
Nate
My track saw has replaced my table saw for 90% of sheet good cutting. I had a corded Makita but sold it due to the short cord and hard to open box. I now have a Dewalt Cordless and Festool corded. Love both, hate the Dewalt track but is compatible with the Festool and Makita tracks.
A Table saw is a must for any ripping narrower than the track. 2-6″ rips do not work when the track can not be supported. Rabbet and grooves are also very difficult to replicate with a track saw. All depends on your work flow.
Adam
First, the “Recommended For” comment under Festool is great. I think they’re playing a dangerous game putting out a $2000 saw with such poor user reviews and essentially claiming the flaws are features. I think there’s only so much good will their user-base is likely to offer them. And without their die-hards, they’ve got very little to sustain such high ASPs.
Second, I realized just now that one major benefit not often discussed with cordless table saws is that they surely must be much quieter than typical AC powered portable saws. Next to a 3HP router, there are few tools louder than a direct drive AC powered table saw. But I’ve never used a battery operated circular saw that came anywhere near those volume levels. Do you find this to be the case with battery operated table saws? That alone would convince me to buy one over a corded model.
Eliot Truelove
Honestly this is a great thought and something that has always bothered me. I can’t stand how loud corded tablesaws have always been even when not under any load.
The Festools recent “it’s not a bug, it’s a feature” way of explaining the faults that have been found with it is a dangerous game to play as it could sour the brand.
John E
If you’ve ever spent any time on the FOG forum you’ll quickly realize what a rabid bunch of loyalists many of them are. You’ll get banned PDQ if you offend them, even slightly.
Mike McFalls
Do you have evidence to support this statement? I am on fog, and I am critical, where appropriate, of festools, tools, in fact, being the one who’s called the most attention to the deficiencies with the csc sys 50 and I have not been banned. In fact, everyone in the community has been very supportive of the information and sharing their experiences.
Hon Cho
I’m disappointed, this is some of the laziest content I’ve ever seen on Toolguyd.
Come on Stuart, why title the article “Every Cordless Table Saw You Can Buy in 2024” and then put it a section on a currently nonexistent Makita unit? Feels like a cheap shot at Makita.
Plus, this section feels like something a content generator would put out.
“Best Cordless Table Saw for Pros: Dewalt, Milwaukee, Metabo HPT, Bosch
Best Value for DIYers: Ryobi
Best Cordless Table Saw for Festool Fans: Festool”
More and more of ToolGuyd’s content feels like it’s just there to put affiliate links out. I know your site needs to make money, but geez…..
Jim Felt
Naw. He’s just been working double shift since at least Black Friday.
And honestly each brand has its adherents and won’t be easily converted if they’ve got a good bit of existing battery infrastructure.
Thank goodness I have nearly no use for a battery powered “table saw”. Not with a panel saw and Unisaw available.
Stuart
*fixed it*
Thanks, I appreciate it!
As mentioned in the lengthy reply, I’m testing “living posts” as a concept.
Maybe this wasn’t the best way to start, but the approach worked well for the holiday deals coverage, and it seemed like it could work for ideas I backburnered for a couple of years.
This post is nearly 5 years old, and it’s not really updatable the way it was written: https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/best-cordless-air-compressors/%3C/a%3E .
With cordless table saws, there’s no singular “best” model.
So I sought an approach similar to https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/best-cordless-power-tool-brand/%3C/a%3E but for just cordless table saws.
Stuart
Sorry? Please see the manager – they’ll add a free month to your subscription. Or, you can opt for a pro-rated refund.
Frankly, I thought writing it all out would help me settle on a “which would I pick?”
I’m wrapping up testing of the Bosch, and I’d buy it without hesitation. But the same is true for the Dewalt that I tested, and the Milwaukee.
I wanted to share my opinions – of which I always have plenty – and a quick roundup with differentiating factors seemed like a good inclusion.
And no, it’s not about “needing to make money.” This style of post doesn’t work well for that.
Here are some table saw accessories to consider:
Trend Push Stick ($12 and change at Amazon)
Grr-Ripper Push Block ($59 at Amazon)
^ that will likely earn money. Or at least I’m more likely to think “oh darn, I’ve been meaning to buy one of those!” and order one on the spot than to buy something like a cordless table saw at regular pricing on impulse.
Of I can go into the ad manager, literally click a button, add mid-visit overlays and increase ad revenue by at least 50%. It’d make the site unbearable for myself and a small percentage of daily readers, which is why it’s permanently toggled off.
Try not to make assumptions.
This type of roundup takes a lot more effort – https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/best-milwaukee-cordless-drills-2023/%3C/a%3E – but interest tapered off FAST due to search engine saturation and how many mass media sites auto-generate updates daily to convince Google their content is “fresher”.
If there’s strong interest to this approach , I’ll add concise specs comparisons with the next update. Continued interest beyond that? I’ll test and review each one – again if necessary – and update with a summary.
It’s easier to construct a building – foundation, walls, roof, etc – in stages. In the same sense, I have ambitious content arrangement plans that I haven’t been able to justify. A piecemeal strategy seems like a good idea.
Even a post like this is not quick. It’s a different approach, and the only way to know if it works is to just do it.
You’re going to see more new content tests, even ones that might seem “lazy.” If you don’t like it, skip the headline? Make a suggestion via the contact form? Criticize less snidely?
That’s not to say that your input isn’t valuable, because it is.
I have a huge list of posts I’ve wanted to work on, but couldn’t justify for whatever reasons. This is Tool Guide, after all.
“Lazy” is unfair. I have no issue putting in hours, energy, and work. Pacing things out could be a feasible strategy for posts like this. Or maybe not. I’ve spent 15 years trying out new things, and can’t really apologize for that. How many other independent tool news and review websites are still around today? Trying new things and seeing what works and doesn’t is how I ensure I’ll be able to give you something else to complain about for the next 10 years.
If you want to be helpful, tell me what you wish was included, or what you think a newcomer first researching cordless table saws might benefit from seeing.
Shane
Complete troll. Don’t bother indulging him. Or, it? Damn, AI pronouns are next!
Stuart
Does he mean well? Or is he trolling?
One option is to delete the comment as trolling. The other is to listen to and address his complaint, treating it as unabashed sincerity regardless of how it’s expressed.
What if he’s not alone in that sentiment?
So I went with “not a troll, and even if he was, it doesn’t manner.”
Hon Cho
I didn’t see my post as trolling but as a legitimate comment at what was–to me–substandard content. Stuart often goes out of his way to explain his process which is nice. I don’t always agree with his approach but since I believe he’s mostly a one-person operation (???), there are clearly limits to what he can do in a timely manner. I do keep coming back.
Koko The Talking Ape
The comment didn’t strike me as trolling. But neither did it strike me as informed, thoughtful or helpful. My reaction, then and now, is that this guy should just stop reading the site. Win-win!
Eliot Truelove
Stu, you and I have our differences, namely when it comes to Makita, but I do value your posts and hot takes.
My gut reaction was that it was a cheap shot at Makita like he said, but on second thought I do recognize you are right: Makita are conspicuously absent in this regard and I do feel it is fair to mention. The lack of ANY table saw available to buy now, let alone cordless, makes them even moreso. Every table saw model is discontinued, and have been for a few years now.
As to this post being”lazy” that’s not fair as I just think this post is more generalized and broad in comparison to the other posts, but broad spectrum “heres everything out there right now” posts can be palate cleansers to the super specific niche tool and feature discussions that also happen here as well.
Perhaps discussions of specific features you like about each offering that others don’t have might be nice going forward, but with Tablesaws they all seem to have many of the same features nowadays.
I also don’t think it was fair of him to say youre basically in it for the money. I can tell you have a passion, and it keeps me coming back, despite the love/hate/love to hate relationship you seem to have with Makita.
Keep up the good work Stu, I value your insights and perspective, as do many others.
Stuart
What I said was brief, factual, and relevant to the topic – correct?
Matt
Useful article. I like these compilations and the idea of making them ‘living’, because it can be tough to keep up with everything. Actually shared this with a family member in the market for one of these.
I do also think there could be more detail about each saw and the differences, which you may add over time. Or links to individual detailed reviews.
THANK YOU for un-clicking that ad button. It’s such a difference maker and now I understand what some of those other sites are doing and why they can be so frustrating. It also makes casual shoppers (like many of my friends) more likely to view this site as legit and trust/come back – at one time that included me – now I’m back almost daily.
Koko The Talking Ape
I think that’s a little harsh.
For one thing, it’s worth mentioning that Makita doesn’t make a cordless table saw. People in the Makita system might want to know that. And it’s just a fact, not an insult. Especially, it’s not a “cheap shot.”
And to me, this piece doesn’t sound like a content generator’s output. There are personal observations and experience included throughout.
James+C
I haven’t paid attention to cordless table saw deals, but I check Home Depot’s special buy of the day regularly. I’ve noticed the Ryobi pop up on there now and then for $199 (tool only).
Andy
One thing to consider that was important for me a couple years ago – dado stack compatibility.
Milwaukee rates the M18 saw for use with a dado stack. I’ve seen people step down to a 6″ dado stack to reduce the motor loading on hardwoods, but the saw has handled it fine.
Surprisingly, Dewalt does not say the Flexvolt can run a dado stack. That seems strange since the motor should be powerful enough. I know with the 8 1/4″ corded model, the arbor is too short to take a dado stack, which presumably is the case with the Flexvolt.
I ended up buying a DWE741RS because (at the time) I wasn’t convinced by the cost / reliability of the M18 12AH batteries. I really liked the rolling stand (not available from Milwaukee), plus the larger table size was nice for working alone. Since I am mainly using the saw around my house, I can reasonably plug in without concerns.
Andy
Whoops, DWE7491RS, not DWE741RS. Sorry!
Doug N
“If you want to cut dados, you’ll likely need to step up to a corded table saw with rolling stand.”
One important difference between the DeWalt and Milwaukee saws is that the Milwaukee can take a dado stack, whereas Dewalt’s arbor is too short. I’ve cut 3/4″ wide dados easily with a 12.0 battery on the Milwaukee saw.
Dewalt is due for an upgrade to compete with newer models available soon.
Big Richard
The DeWalt is overdue for an update. It was the first and is now over 7 years old. That’s bordering antiquated in today’s ever evolving cordless tool world I’d also like to see dual miter slots, like their corded 8 1/4″ model has, better for something like a cross cut sled. I also wouldn’t mind a 10″ capacity. They re-did the 12″ miter saw last year, it’s only a matter of time.
Darrin B.
Stuart, a brief corrective response. Regarding cutting dadoes and your statement that “If you want to cut dados, you’ll likely need to step up to a corded table saw with rolling stand.” Not entirely true.
I bought the corded version of the Metabo 10″ table saw several years ago because it was desdgned to take a dado stack. The current Metabo C10 RJ cordless twin of the corded saw will take one also. I have a number of Metabo 18v and 36v cordless tools that I am very pleased with. Their portable table saw, though? I think I got a lemon. Can’t keep it in tune.
Because of that, I shied away from buying the cordless version recently and got the Bosch GTS 18v-08 cordless table saw. It is dado stack capable. According to page 10 of the user manual it WILL take a 6″ dado stack.
For context – I am invested in an extensive array Makita 18v and 40v line tools ( and I am aware of your justifiable irritation with Makita USA) that I am very impressed with – carpentry, OPE, metal cutting, etc. I also have numerous Metabo HPT cordless as well as the little 12v Bosch lines.
I really, really, did not want to add another line, another set of batteries, etc. Very reluctant. Like another commenter mentioned, I was waiting for Makita to add a cordless table saw – but I got sick of waiting. I’ll be long retired (apparently) before they plug that inexplicable hole in their line-up.
So – with that for context, and with having been disappointed with my prior array of Bosch Ni-Cad cordless tools from a couple decades back? I reluctantly pulled the trigger on adding the Bosch GTS 18v-08 to my tool line-up. I just have to sing my praise for it now, based on my limited use to date. Just – wow! Accuracy, capability, low db, portability? This little bugger is just flat-out impressive in so many ways. I’ll be looking forward to reading your impressions about it when you finish up your review.
For other of your loyal readers (like me) who are considering a purchase, and who like me value your reviews AND the feedback from the ToolGuyd community, I hope my 2 cents helps others who may be cross-shopping cordless table saws make their own informed buying decision. Regards, DRB
Michael F
I think it’s completely fair to mention Makita’s conspicuously missing table saw in this list. I’m starting to wonder if they aren’t releasing one on purpose as some kind of a safety statement. The Festool table saw is expensive and seems to have flaws, but sure it has merit being the only cordless slider?
ChuckR
Evidently the Skil job site saw can do dado stack no issues… not covered here tho?
ChuckR
Skil says “Max. Width of Dado: 5/8 IN.” with “saw requires an 8 in. dado blade set.”
TimL
The Dewalt with a FV-batt combo has been on sale at big orange for a couple months now.
Dillon Corr
I have the Dewalt FV model. I really like it. I’ve taken it to jobsites… the carpenters really like it – even those sporting red.
I can also vouch for the cutting ability – it will go RIGHT THROUGH your hand!
Clean cuts every time…..
RIP pinky
Jack Brown
😳
One of my childhood friends lost his right pinky and ring finger on a table saw. He’s my daily reminder to my kids about being careful with my power tools.
C. Mango
I’ve been on the Makita 18V system for a while now. I have a lot of their tools, I really like the sliding compound miter saw and the track saw. My table saw is a Makita corded version from circa 1996 and is still going strong. The plastic body was starting to fall apart with a huge crack and I repaired it with Cyano-acetate glue & graphite powder- good as new! The damn thing just won’t die. I bought a Rousseau table 20 years ago that it drops into which I do once in a while if I have to rip a lot of full sheets. However, having a cordless table saw would be an advantage in many situations. I wish Makita would get their act together on it. It’s probably silly to only stay on one system, but I don’t extra chargers and batteries taking up space. I wish there was interconnectivity, with no such thing as battery platforms, and we could all just buy the best tool, like the good old days.
Peter
Had to a good laugh about the comment that the Festool is good for influencers.
Mike McFalls
The innovation in the tool space is more rampant than ever. No sooner was this article posted than Flex added a cordless saw.
Todd
Home Depot has a deal now, buy the Dewalt table saw and free 9 amp hour battery for $399.
Ferdinand
Since I am bought in on Ryobi tools, and most likely will be so long as I am renting an apartment, I am interested in their cordless table saw offering.
Anything I use as a hobby wood worker has to be able to be transported outside and set up on blocks to be used on the lawn then lugged back inside.
I hope it is built a little more robustly than some of their tools and will definitly be giving it a second look. Thank you for the information
eddie sky
I don’t mind them being cordless but I need riving knife and that true out of the box (or minimum alignment needed).
Festool was interesting (and expensive) until all the complaints came out AND Festool was like… meh.
Look, if you can’t stand behind your customers but instead laugh, I may not buy your saw.
Look forward on the Bosch and if Makita drops a 2024 model!
Eric Howard
Makita regional manager Eric Howard stated that makita would not make a cordless table saw, the rationale being tablesaws were their single greatest source of lawsuits against the company.
Stuart
Is that a sales rep’s opinion, or company policy?