WORX · WORX 20V PowerShare
WORX Nitro 20V 4-1/2" Brushless WORXSAW Compact Circular Saw
- Blade
- 4-1/2"
- Depth @90°
- 1.5"
- Weight
- 3.5 lb tool only
Total beginners: plywood shelves, garden beds, trim and 2x4 crosscuts.
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Best cordless circular saws
From friendly 4-1/2" compact saws to full-size 7-1/4", compared on what makes a saw feel safe and easy: weight, an electric brake, a clear view of your line, and enough depth for a 2x4. New to saws? Start here.
Our quick picks
Every number is sourced on the tool's page.
Makita · Makita 18V LXT
Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless 6-1/2" Circular Saw
- Blade
- 6-1/2"
- Depth @90°
- 2.25"
- Weight
- 6.4 lb with battery
Makita owners, or anyone who wants a light, compact 'real' saw.
Ryobi · Ryobi 18V ONE+
Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Compact Brushless 6-1/2" Circular Saw
- Blade
- 6-1/2"
- Depth @90°
- 2.25"
- Weight
- 7.1 lb with battery
Homeowners who want near full-size capacity in a lighter saw.
Milwaukee · Milwaukee M18
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 7-1/4" Circular Saw
- Blade
- 7-1/4"
- Depth @90°
- 2.625"
- Weight
- 11.2 lb with battery
Serious deck, fence and reno builders on M18.
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WORX · WORX 20V PowerShare
WORX Nitro 20V 4-1/2" Brushless WORXSAW Compact Circular Saw
- Blade
- 4-1/2"
- Depth @90°
- 1.5"
- Weight
- 3.5 lb tool only
Total beginners: plywood shelves, garden beds, trim and 2x4 crosscuts.
DeWalt · DeWalt 20V MAX
DeWalt ATOMIC 20V MAX Brushless 4-1/2" Circular Saw
- Blade
- 4-1/2" (115 mm)
- Depth @90°
- 1.55"
- Weight
- 5.5 lb tool only
DeWalt battery owners who want a small, unintimidating saw.
Ryobi · Ryobi 18V ONE+
Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Compact Brushless 6-1/2" Circular Saw
- Blade
- 6-1/2"
- Depth @90°
- 2.25"
- Weight
- 7.1 lb with battery
Homeowners who want near full-size capacity in a lighter saw.
Makita · Makita 18V LXT
Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact Brushless 6-1/2" Circular Saw
- Blade
- 6-1/2"
- Depth @90°
- 2.25"
- Weight
- 6.4 lb with battery
Makita owners, or anyone who wants a light, compact 'real' saw.
DeWalt · DeWalt 20V MAX
DeWalt 20V MAX XR 6-1/2" Brushless Circular Saw
- Blade
- 6-1/2"
- Depth @90°
- 2.125"
- Weight
- 6.3 lb tool only
A do-almost-everything saw for DeWalt households.
DeWalt · DeWalt 20V MAX
DeWalt 20V MAX XR 7-1/4" Brushless Circular Saw
- Blade
- 7-1/4"
- Depth @90°
- 2.5625"
- Weight
- 7.5 lb tool only
Deck and framing projects where full depth matters.
Milwaukee · Milwaukee M18
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 7-1/4" Circular Saw
- Blade
- 7-1/4"
- Depth @90°
- 2.625"
- Weight
- 11.2 lb with battery
Serious deck, fence and reno builders on M18.
The Original Pink Box · Original Pink Box 20V (own system)
The Original Pink Box 20V Brushless 7-1/4" Left-Blade Circular Saw
- Blade
- 7-1/4"
- Depth @90°
- 2.0"
- Weight
- Unverified
You want your saw to match your pink kit, for occasional cuts.
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The few extras that make cutting easier and safer.
Blade
24-tooth framing blade (match your saw's size & arbor)
The everyday blade for 2x4s and deck boards: fast, forgiving cuts.
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40–60 tooth fine-finish / plywood blade
More teeth = cleaner edges and less splintering on plywood and shelving.
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Kreg Accu-Cut or Rip-Cut style saw guide
A straight edge you clamp down makes perfectly straight cuts much easier — huge confidence boost.
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Folding sawhorses + a sheet of foam board
Support the board on both sides of the cut so it doesn't pinch the blade.
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Safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1) & ear protection
Saw manuals call for eye protection; cordless saws are loud (DeWalt declares 91 dB(A) for its compact saw).
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A pair of quick-grip bar clamps
Hold the workpiece and the guide so both hands stay on the saw.
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