Best Miter Saws – Compound & Sliding – Reviews & Top Picks 2024

This is a professional level compound miter saw from Dewalt that can handle a lot of jobs. It’s powerful with a 15 amp motor and 3800 RPMs and can handle large pieces of wood. For example, it tackles crown molding up to 7-1/2″ nested and base molding up to 6-3/4″ vertically without a problem.

One thing that really stands out about this saw is how accurate it is, even without a laser guiding system. Its 10-stop detent plate and the wide range of miter angles makes it easy to make adjustments and get good results.

This model is a powerhouse and definitely worth the price. It’s best for professionals or those who have the need to use a saw like this on a regular basis and might be a bit too much of an investment for someone who is only going to use it casually.

Another thing about this saw is that it’s really heavy. Considering its weight and how versatile it is, this saw has a reasonable footprint. That said, you’ll probably want to get a rolling stand for it in order to make it a little easier to move around, especially if you’ve got a stand and the jobs you’re going to use it for involve moving it from place to place.

The Hitachi C10FCE2 has a powerful motor and being able to go up to 5000 RPMs helps it cut through a wide range of materials so it can make miter cuts and crosscuts on even the densest material. It can cut wood, plywood, sashes, hardboard, or just about anything else you can throw at it.

That’s why the thing that makes this miter saw stand out as one of our top picks is how versatile it is. Miter adjustments are easy to make and can be adjusted to between 0 and 52 degrees in both directions. It can handle large pieces of material up to 2 5/16 inches high and 5-21/32-inches deep. It even comes with an extender to give proper support to larger pieces of material.

It’s not only extremely user-friendly but budget friendly, too. It’s because of this that it’s our choice for best value miter saw, making it perfect for anyone interested in woodworking. Even amateurs will get a professional grade experience thanks to how easy it is to control.

Assembly is a little difficult and is not helped by the poor quality of the instruction manual. It only tilts one direction for beveling, which may be an issue depending on what projects you’re working on. Despite these things, this is a great choice for home use and the best miter saw for the money.

The M1850BD from Black+Decker is great for anyone looking to do small projects around the house or for crafting purposes. It’s perfect for trim and framing work or for things like cutting crown moldings or baseboards.

What stands out most about this model is how lightweight it is and the portability that gives the user. Weighing around 17 pounds, it won’t need a stand with wheels. It’s light enough to put away when you’re done with it or to take it to wherever you need to use it.

The smaller blade only cut up to 2″ x 4″ at 90° and 2″ x 3″ at 45° so this is not a tool that can be used by professionals for heavier materials. With only 9 amps, it doesn’t have to power to keep up with large jobs anyway. But it’s perfect for someone who is looking for a miter saw to use around the house for one large job or occasional small ones.

The cuts can be inaccurate and the settings don’t always lock solidly into place. But this is basic, light duty saw for DIY, light carpentry, or handyman type work and it reliably gets these kinds of jobs done.

You can find the WEN 70716 with either a 10 or a 12-inch blade. Even with the larger blade, this is still an impressive saw for the price. It’s 15 amps put it on par with some of the more expensive saws we reviewed and, at 5500 RPMs, it’s fast enough to make most jobs a breeze. It’s top of the list when it comes to sliding compound miter saw reviews.

This is another saw that offers a lot of versatility. It bevels both directions up to 45 degrees, has a decent depth of cut (especially with the 12-inch blade), and the power and speed we already mentioned. Plus, it’s lightweight at just around 30 pounds and portable so you can easily put it away when you’re done using it or take it from job site to job site.

Despite the speed and power of its motor, this still isn’t a good choice for professionals. In order to make the saw so lightweight and to keep the cost down, the materials used to manufacture make it so it’s not as heavy and durable as a professional tool should be.

Some of the adjustments are unstable so you’ll need to check your settings with every cut. This is still a powerful saw for a great price that you could find a lot of uses for around the house. It’s the best sliding miter saw we found and the only one we reviewed.

The DEWALT DW715 has a powerful 15 amp motor and rpm of up to 4000, which makes quick work of cutting through most materials used for framing or molding. It’s durable, versatile, and accurate and designed to deliver fast precise bevel cuts.

The adjustment system on this saw is extremely accurate. The stainless steel miter detent plate has 11 positive stops so you can adjust quicker without losing work time. Adjustments are precise and lock into place. The handle is easy to adjust and the wide miter capacity makes a vast range of accurate cuts.

This saw can make 45-degree bevel cuts through wood that measures 2 x 8 inches. While it’s not exceptionally lightweight, this 42lb saw has a built-in handle so you can easily stash it away when you’re not using it.

The blade that is included with it will need to be replaced before you’ll really be able to use it. It’s also really difficult to find accessories that are compatible with this saw – even when looking at accessories from the manufacturer. But if you can live without extras like a LED light, this is a great model for you!

This is a high end sliding miter saw and you should expect a lot from it. Bosch’s Axial-Glide System assures that you have total control over cuts and makes sure they’re all nice and smooth. This system does not use a traditional set up so it takes up 12 inches less workspace on your workbench or tabletop.

What’s nice about this model (other than its sheer capacity to make even, smooth, and accurate cuts) is that it’s compatible with a variety of different 12-inch blades and has a clear lower guard to help you see what you’re cutting. Although it’s large and powerful, the compact design makes it usable in small spaces and ideal if you don’t have a lot of clearance to work.

It has a 14-inch horizontal capacity, a 6-1/2-inch vertical capacity, and a 6-1/2-inch capacity against the fence at 45 degrees so it’s highly versatile. It can also support material up to 40 inches long making it great for any professional job. One downside? It is too heavy to be considered portable.

Though it is quite expensive, this model is ideal for people who need a saw for big jobs. It’s also a great one to pick for any southpaws who are serious about woodworking because it gives them the full experience of using a miter saw as it was meant to be used.

This DEWALT DW713 has a powerful 15 amp motor and a 5000 rpm no-load speed that lets it cut through a variety of materials accurately and quickly. The adjustable cam-lock makes it easy to get accurate angles and the detent plate has 11 stops so you can hit your angles quickly without a lot of fuss.

While this miter saw can perform just great on its own, it’s compatible with DEWALT’s miter saw laser system so you do have to option to upgrade this to something super precise. Whether or not you want to do so depends on what you’re using it for. If you feel it’s worth it to invest in a laser system, this saw makes it easy to do.

Because it only weighs 35 pounds, this model is pretty portable. This is great if you want to take it to and from the worksite or if you just want to be able to easily store it when you’re done using it. This is a great saw for anyone to use for any situation, including professional jobs.

It’s a little on the expensive side but if you’re someone who is going to use it, it’s worth the investment. DEWALT is a well-known brand with a good warranty which makes this a safer bet than some of the lighter weight portable miter saws out there.

The combination of the 15 amp adjustable speed motor with up to 4500 RPMs with the laser cutline guide systems means you can get perfectly accurate cuts in a variety of materials. It even has table extenders on each side so that it can support larger pieces. This is a powerful and precise miter saw.

The adjustable speed motor is great because it allows for a wider variety of materials to be cut. Slower speeds can be used to cut soft materials and faster speeds are used with harder materials. While it can handle cutting some pipes and plastics but was ultimately designed to cut through wood.

The cutline guide shows you where the saw is going to cut which allows you to make fine-tuned adjustments before trying to make an important cut. This saw is great for both new users and professionals as the laser guide can help anyone get next to perfect results with every cut.

It’s sometimes difficult to see the laser when you’re working in bright light but this is a small problem to have considering how great this saw is. It’s a little on the expensive side but is something that can be used by anyone and consistently provide good results.

This is a great miter saw for professionals who need a tool that can not only handle a lot of different kind of jobs, but that is durable enough to stand up to repeated heavy use. It’s fast and accurate, ideal for heavy work but sure to please anyone and perform well on any job.

The special thing about this miter saw is by far the XPS dual alignment system. It featured ultra bright LED lighting that shines a laser beam on the material that shows you exactly where the blade is going to make contact. The best part is it doesn’t need any calibration even after changing the blade.

While this saw has a lot of power and might be a little intimidating to newbies, it really is very user-friendly. The controls for angle adjustments are all really easy to locate and read and the detent plate with 10 stops allows for quick and easy changes. It bevels from 0 to 49 degrees and miters 60 degrees on the right and 50 on the left, making it exceptionally versatile.

The functionality of this tool makes it ideal for anyone to use. The price, though, is a lot to invest unless you’re a professional who uses a miter saw regularly or unless you have a big amount of money to spare. If you want a tool that will last a long time and can take a lot of abuse, this is the one.