Best Cordless Tracksaw

Best Cordless Tracksaw HEad-to-Head Comparison
"Best Value Saw" MAKITA - shrsl.com/2exzs
NOTE -
there was an error in the calculation for the Makita. It should be 180 watt-hours (2 packs x 5 Ah x 18 V = 180). It doesn't effect the final results, but does make Makita win the run-time category.
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Track Saw Lineup
This cordless track saw head-to-head includes 5 saws from; Bosch, DEWALT, Festool, Mafell, and Makita.
Bosch GKT 18V-20GC
DEWALT DCS520ST1
Festool TSC 55 REB
Mafell MT55 18M
Makita XPS02PTJ
Best Track Saw Evaluation Format
For this evaluation, we broke things into several categories including Precision & Quality of Cut, Performance (runtime/power), Features, Ergonomics, and price. We also point out the “best-value” saw. For each of these categories, we’ll rank the saws and in the end, we’ll name the Best Portable Cordless Track Saw based on all the results combined.
Precision & Quality of Cut - In this category we evaluated the accuracy of the track saws and how easy it is to make adjustments. We also discuss the quality of the cut the saws produced.
Run-time- Lots of Pro’s think run-time is important. The performance evaluation took a very deep dive into the power of the saw motors and how well the saws managed ripping thick plywood material.
Features - An overall comparison of features and specifications.
Ergonomics - Ergonomics are really important to users and an important category to consider when purchasing any power tool. In addition to traditional ergonomics, we also included functionality in this category.
Price - Price is always an important factor in determining which saw is best for a user. We’ve included the current pricing found online for each of the saws “as-tested,” at the time of publication.
Best Cordless Track Saw Features
Before we present the testing results, it’s helpful to set the stage by listing all the features and specifications for comparison. Specific differences in the saws are listed below.
Bosch GKT 18V-20GC
140 mm blade
42 tooth blade
20 mm arbor
5500 rpm
Swiveling dust hose port and a lock-off mechanism
Overload protection
Electric brake
Single pivot-point for both bevel and non-bevel cuts, from -1° (for slight undercuts) to +47° cuts
Easy blade-change system - quick three-step blade swap with spindle lock and on-board hex key
Constant electronics to help maintain speed under load.
DEWALT DCS520ST1
This saw can run on the Makita, Festool, and Triton tracks
6.5” blade
42 tooth blade
20 mm arbor
1,750-4,000 rpm
Electric brake
On-track cut depth: 2-1/8 in. @90 degrees and 1-5/8 in. @ 45 degrees ;
Continuous anti-kickback mechanism and riving knife prevent kickback when engaged
“Straight plunge” linkage mechanism for optimal ergonomics
Dual edged tracks
60-volt Flexvolt battery 6.0 Ah
Festool TSC 55
TSC 55 Li 5,2 REBI-F-Set/XL-FS
160 mm blade
48 tooth blade
20 mm arbor
2,650-5,200 rpm
Electric brake
Cutting depth 2-⅛” at 90° and 1-11/16” at 45°
Depth of cut scale has indicators for use with or without a guide rail
Splinterguards on both sides of the blade
Angular range -1 - 47 °
Dual Voltage 18/36 volt [will cut with one battery]
Comes with a dust bag
Mafell MT55 18M
MT55 18M
162 mm blade
48 tooth blade
20 mm arbor
4850 rpm
Cut capacity - 57mm (2-1/4”) at 90 degrees and 40.5mm (1 -5/8”) at 45 degrees
The saw can run on Makita/Festool/Triton tracks in addition to Mafell and Bosch tracks.
Bevel range = -1 degree and +48 degrees
1mm depth adjustments and depth indicator reverse for on-track or off-track plunge cutting.
Scoring function for cuts that must be tear-free on both sides such as cutting down doors. Scoring cutting depth is 2.5mm and offset slightly from the cut line. Score. Then deactivate the scoring function and then perform the parting cut.
Electronic riving knife.
Makita XPS01PTJ
XPS01PTJ
6.5” blade
55 tool blade
20 mm arbor
2,500-6,300 rpm
1.39 mm kerf
18V X2 - brushless. Drains both batteries at the same time. Will not run off 1 battery
VS setting - 2,500 to 6,300 [5 settings]
Cut capacity - 2-3/16” at 90 degrees and 1 -9/16” at 45 degree
Cut 11/16” from wall
Bevel -1 degree and +48 degrees [2 levers at saw baseplate for -1 and black lever for 48 degrees]
Positive stops at 22.5 and 45. 22.5 positive stop bypass
Line of sight - 90 and 45 detents [off track]
Auto speed change technology - adjust speed and torque
Mode indicator - solid green light at battery gauge in high torque mode. Blinks green when overloaded
Electric brake
Soft start motor
Quick stop scoring button [near handle] - 2-3mm score cut.
An anti-tip lever at the baseplate
2 knobs adjust baseplate in slide
Swivel dust port 1-3/8 ID and 1-3/4 OD. Dust bag extra
Blue tooth auto-start wireless system (AWS™) enables wireless power-on/power-off with an AWS-equipped dust extractor