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The 10 Best Band Saws

9-inch benchtop to 14-inch floor band saws for curves, resawing and small-shop woodworking, ranked from live Amazon data.

Ranked by ToolboxTop10 from Amazon data captured Oct 10, 2026. How we rank

A band saw cuts curves, rips small stock and resaws boards into thinner ones, with a narrow kerf that wastes little wood. We ranked 10 best-sellers on rating, review volume and features (two speeds, a resaw height of 4.5 inches or more, ball-bearing blade guides and a fence in the box). Wheel size sets the class: 9- and 10-inch benchtop saws handle curves and small parts; 14-inch floor saws resaw boards 8 to 13 inches tall. They run from about $139 for WEN's 9-inch to $1,549 for JET's 14-inch.

Best Overall SKIL 2.8 Amp 9 In. 2-Speed Benchtop Band Saw for Woodworking (BW9501-00)
SKIL
SKIL 2.8 Amp 9 In. 2-Speed Benchtop Band Saw for Woodworking (BW9501-00)
4.4 (305)
$219
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Best Budget WEN 9-Inch Band Saw, 2.8-Amp Benchtop (BA3959)
WEN
WEN 9-Inch Band Saw, 2.8-Amp Benchtop (BA3959)
4.4 (1,399)
$139.05
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Money No Object JET 14" Woodworking Band Saw, 1.75 HP, 13" Deep-Cut Resaw Capacity
JET
JET 14" Woodworking Band Saw, 1.75 HP, 13" Deep-Cut Resaw Capacity
4.5 (194)
$1,549
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Which one is for you?

Where the deals are

The tools ranked here come from WEN, WOODSKIL, QD-KYOHO, SKIL, JET, and SHOPMAX. Prices on these brands move week to week on Amazon, and the deepest cuts usually land around Prime Day and Black Friday. Every price button on this page opens the live listing, so you always see today's number, not the one we captured on 2026-10-10. If your pick is over budget right now, check back in a few days — WEN and WOODSKIL rotate through sales and bundle deals often.

Side-by-side comparison

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#ToolPriceRatingReviewsSizeResaw2-speedFenceScore
1WEN BA3959$139.054.41,3999 in benchtop3-1/2 inNoYes83
2WOODSKIL 10 in with stand$3394.451610 in, with stand—YesNo80
3QD-KYOHO 10 in$4454.69710 in4-3/4 inYesYes78
4SKIL BW9501-00$2194.43059 in benchtop—YesNo77
5JET 14 in 1.75 HP$1,5494.519414 in, with stand13 inNoYes76
6WEN BA1487$891.884.26614 in, with stand8.85 inYesYes73
7WOODSKIL 9 in$222.774.45169 in benchtop—NoNo70
8QD-KYOHO 9 in$229.994.6979 in benchtop3-1/2 inNoNo63
9SHOPMAX 10 in$199.994.24310 in benchtop4-1/2 inNoNo62
10JET JWB-10$736.994.07010 in, with stand—NoNo61
✕DEWALT 9 in$2493.88Blade speed given in strokes per minute; lowest ratingAVOID

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The full ranking

#1
WEN 9-Inch Band Saw, 2.8-Amp Benchtop (BA3959)
Best Budget
WEN

WEN 9-Inch Band Saw, 2.8-Amp Benchtop (BA3959)

4.4 1,399 reviews
Score 83/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score88/100 → 39 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score99/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 20% of score45/100 → 9 pts

Has: bearings, fence. Missing: a 2-speed gearbox, resaw.

Total: 83/100. How the score works

$139.05
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700+/mo

The best-selling and most-reviewed band saw here: a 9-inch with 3-1/2 inches of cut depth, a rip fence, a miter gauge, a 2-1/2-inch dust port and an adjustable blade guard, for about $139.

Best for: A first band saw for curves and crafts.

Skip it if: You want two speeds for plastics and metal.

Size
9 in benchtop
Cut depth (resaw)
3-1/2 in
Motor
2.8 A
Blade speed
2,500 ft/min
Table
12-1/4 x 11-7/8 in, bevels 45°

Pros

  • 700+ sold last month; 1,399 reviews
  • Rip fence and miter gauge included
  • $139.05

Cons

  • Single speed
  • 3-1/2-in depth
#2
WOODSKIL 10-Inch Benchtop Bandsaw with Stand, 3.4A Dual-Speed
WOODSKIL

WOODSKIL 10-Inch Benchtop Bandsaw with Stand, 3.4A Dual-Speed

4.4 516 reviews
Score 80/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score88/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score85/100 → 30 pts
  • Features 20% of score50/100 → 10 pts

Has: a 2-speed gearbox, bearings. Missing: resaw, fence.

Total: 80/100. How the score works

$339
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A 10-inch on a stand with two speeds, six ball-bearing guides that stop drift, a quick tension lever and tool-free doors, with a 2-year warranty.

Best for: A stand-mounted 10-inch with good blade guidance.

Skip it if: Reviews are shared with WOODSKIL's 9-inch listing.

Size
10 in, with stand
Cut depth (resaw)
—
Motor
3.4 A
Blade speed
2 speeds (2,360 ft/min for hardwood)
Table
Cast aluminum, 0-45°

Pros

  • 6 ball-bearing guides
  • Two speeds, stand included
  • 2-year warranty

Cons

  • $339.00
  • Reviews shared with the 9-inch
#3
QD-KYOHO 10-Inch Bandsaw, 1515 & 3280 FPM Dual-Speed, 1/2 HP, 5.3-Amp, Double-Sided Fence
QD-KYOHO

QD-KYOHO 10-Inch Bandsaw, 1515 & 3280 FPM Dual-Speed, 1/2 HP, 5.3-Amp, Double-Sided Fence

4.6 97 reviews
Score 78/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score63/100 → 22 pts
  • Features 20% of score75/100 → 15 pts

Has: a 2-speed gearbox, resaw, fence. Missing: bearings.

Total: 78/100. How the score works

$445
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A 10-inch with a big 20.5 x 17.5-inch table, a low speed for metal and a high speed for wood, 4-3/4 inches of depth and a fence usable from either side.

Best for: Wood and light metal in a mid-size saw.

Skip it if: Reviews are shared across QD-KYOHO's models.

Size
10 in
Cut depth (resaw)
4-3/4 in
Motor
5.3 A, 1/2 HP
Blade speed
1,515 / 3,280 ft/min
Table
20.5 x 17.5 in

Pros

  • Two speeds for wood and metal
  • 4-3/4-in depth
  • Double-sided fence

Cons

  • $445.00
  • Reviews shared across models
#4
SKIL 2.8 Amp 9 In. 2-Speed Benchtop Band Saw for Woodworking (BW9501-00)
Best Overall
SKIL

SKIL 2.8 Amp 9 In. 2-Speed Benchtop Band Saw for Woodworking (BW9501-00)

4.4 305 reviews
Score 77/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score88/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score78/100 → 27 pts
  • Features 20% of score50/100 → 10 pts

Has: a 2-speed gearbox, bearings. Missing: resaw, fence.

Total: 77/100. How the score works

$219
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100+/mo

A well-equipped 9-inch: an induction motor, two speeds with tool-free belt tensioning, quick blade tension, ball-bearing guides top and bottom, and rack-and-pinion table tilt.

Best for: A benchtop saw that's easy to set up and keep in tune.

Skip it if: You need to resaw wide boards; a 9-inch saw is for curves and small parts.

Size
9 in benchtop
Cut depth (resaw)
—
Motor
2.8 A induction
Blade speed
2 speeds
Table
Rack-and-pinion tilt

Pros

  • Two speeds, induction motor
  • Ball-bearing guides
  • Rack-and-pinion table tilt

Cons

  • Cut depth not listed
  • Listing showed only 4 left
#5
JET 14" Woodworking Band Saw, 1.75 HP, 13" Deep-Cut Resaw Capacity
Money No Object
JET

JET 14" Woodworking Band Saw, 1.75 HP, 13" Deep-Cut Resaw Capacity

4.5 194 reviews
Score 76/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score72/100 → 25 pts
  • Features 20% of score50/100 → 10 pts

Has: resaw, fence. Missing: a 2-speed gearbox, bearings.

Total: 76/100. How the score works

$1,549
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A serious resaw saw: 13 inches of resaw height from a 1.75 HP motor, a ground cast iron table, blades from 1/8 to 3/4 inch, a machined resaw fence, and a 5-year warranty.

Best for: Resawing veneer and wide boards in a home or small production shop.

Skip it if: You cut curves and small parts; a benchtop saw does that for a tenth of the price.

Size
14 in, with stand
Cut depth (resaw)
13 in
Motor
1.75 HP
Blade speed
—
Table
Ground cast iron, 360 sq in

Pros

  • 13-in resaw
  • Ground cast iron table
  • 5-year warranty

Cons

  • $1,549.00
  • Listing showed only 1 left
#6
WEN BA1487 Band Saw with Stand, Two-Speed, 14-Inch
WEN

WEN BA1487 Band Saw with Stand, Two-Speed, 14-Inch

4.2 66 reviews
Score 73/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score84/100 → 38 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score57/100 → 20 pts
  • Features 20% of score75/100 → 15 pts

Has: a 2-speed gearbox, resaw, fence. Missing: bearings.

Total: 73/100. How the score works

$891.88
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A 14-inch floor saw with an 8.85-inch resaw, two speeds, blades up to 1 inch wide, a tension gauge, a circle-cutting guide, a work light and a 3-in-1 dust port.

Best for: Resawing on a budget for a 14-inch.

Skip it if: You need 13-inch resaw; the JET has it.

Size
14 in, with stand
Cut depth (resaw)
8.85 in
Motor
9.5 A
Blade speed
1,480 / 3,280 ft/min
Table
21-1/2 x 15-3/4 in

Pros

  • 8.85-in resaw
  • Two speeds, 1-in blades
  • Tension gauge, light, circle guide

Cons

  • 4.2 stars
  • 66 reviews
#7
WOODSKIL 9-Inch Band Saw, 3-Amp Benchtop Bandsaw, 2500 FPM
WOODSKIL

WOODSKIL 9-Inch Band Saw, 3-Amp Benchtop Bandsaw, 2500 FPM

4.4 516 reviews
Score 70/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score88/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score85/100 → 30 pts
  • Features 20% of score0/100 → 0 pts

Missing: a 2-speed gearbox, resaw, bearings, fence.

Total: 70/100. How the score works

$222.77
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50+/mo

A 1/2 HP 9-inch with a cast aluminum table, a 120° miter gauge, a steel base, a 2-1/2-inch dust port and a wheel brush.

Best for: A sturdy 9-inch with a miter gauge.

Skip it if: The WEN BA3959 does the same for about $84 less.

Size
9 in benchtop
Cut depth (resaw)
—
Motor
3 A, 1/2 HP
Blade speed
2,500 ft/min
Table
Cast aluminum, 0-45°, 120° miter gauge

Pros

  • 1/2 HP
  • Cast aluminum table
  • Wheel dust brush

Cons

  • $222.77
  • Single speed
#8
QD-KYOHO Portable 9-Inch Bandsaw for Woodworking, 2526 FPM, 1/3 HP, 2.5-Amp
QD-KYOHO

QD-KYOHO Portable 9-Inch Bandsaw for Woodworking, 2526 FPM, 1/3 HP, 2.5-Amp

4.6 97 reviews
Score 63/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score63/100 → 22 pts
  • Features 20% of score0/100 → 0 pts

Missing: a 2-speed gearbox, resaw, bearings, fence.

Total: 63/100. How the score works

$229.99
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A portable 9-inch with a top carry handle, a 2 mm powder-coated steel frame, quick-release blade tension and tool-free guide adjustment.

Best for: Moving a band saw between bench and storage.

Skip it if: Note the 97 reviews are shared across QD-KYOHO's band saw listings.

Size
9 in benchtop
Cut depth (resaw)
3-1/2 in
Motor
2.5 A, 1/3 HP
Blade speed
2,526 ft/min
Table
11-3/4 x 11-3/4 in cast aluminum

Pros

  • Carry handle
  • Quick-release tension
  • 4.6 stars

Cons

  • 1/3 HP
  • Reviews shared across models
#9
SHOPMAX 4.2 Amp 10-inch Benchtop Band Saw
SHOPMAX

SHOPMAX 4.2 Amp 10-inch Benchtop Band Saw

4.2 43 reviews
Score 62/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score84/100 → 38 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score52/100 → 18 pts
  • Features 20% of score30/100 → 6 pts

Has: resaw. Missing: a 2-speed gearbox, bearings, fence.

Total: 62/100. How the score works

$199.99
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A 10-inch with a 4.2A induction motor, 4-1/2 inches of cut depth and steel construction, for less than the 9-inch SKIL.

Best for: More resaw height on a benchtop budget.

Skip it if: You want a track record; it has 43 reviews.

Size
10 in benchtop
Cut depth (resaw)
4-1/2 in
Motor
4.2 A induction
Blade speed
3,150 ft/min
Table
Tilts to 45°

Pros

  • 4-1/2-in cut depth
  • 4.2A induction
  • Under $200

Cons

  • 4.2 stars, 43 reviews
  • No fence listed
#10
JET 10-Inch Woodworking Band Saw with Stand, 1/2 HP (JWB-10)
JET

JET 10-Inch Woodworking Band Saw with Stand, 1/2 HP (JWB-10)

4.0 70 reviews
Score 61/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score80/100 → 36 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score58/100 → 20 pts
  • Features 20% of score25/100 → 5 pts

Has: bearings. Missing: a 2-speed gearbox, resaw, fence.

Total: 61/100. How the score works

$736.99
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JET's 10-inch benchtop that moves to the floor on its steel stand, with a Poly-V drive that cuts vibration and ball-bearing guides above and below.

Best for: A compact JET for small shops.

Skip it if: Value matters; at 4.0 stars it trails cheaper saws.

Size
10 in, with stand
Cut depth (resaw)
—
Motor
1/2 HP induction
Blade speed
—
Table
—

Pros

  • Poly-V drive
  • Ball-bearing guides
  • Steel stand

Cons

  • $736.99
  • 4.0 stars, the lowest here

How we rank

Every tool gets one score from 0 to 100, weighted 45% on its star rating, 35% on how many people have reviewed it (more reviews = more confidence the rating is real), and 20% on the features that matter for the job. The list is ordered by that score. Best Overall is our pick for the best all-around, ready-to-use tool; Best Budget the best value at or under $140; and Money No Object the one to buy if price is no object.

The features score is built from resaw (30%), a 2-speed gearbox (25%), bearings (25%), fence (20%), capped at 100. The review-count score is on a log scale, so each tenfold jump in reviews adds the same amount, and 1,500 or more reviews gets full marks. Open Why this score on any tool to see its numbers.

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Buyer's guide

What size band saw do I need?

9- and 10-inch benchtop saws cut curves, small parts and stock up to about 3-1/2 to 4-3/4 inches thick. 14-inch floor saws resaw boards 8 to 13 inches tall and run wider blades for straight rips.

What is resawing?

Resawing slices a board on edge into thinner boards or veneer. It needs a tall cut depth, a strong motor, a wide blade and a tall fence, which is why it's a 14-inch saw's job.

Why two speeds?

High speed for wood; low speed for plastics, aluminum and other non-ferrous metals, which melt or dull blades at wood speeds.

Which blade should I use?

Narrow blades (1/8-1/4 inch) cut tight curves; wide blades (1/2 inch and up) cut straighter and resaw. Fewer teeth per inch cut faster; more teeth cut smoother.

Do ball-bearing guides matter?

Yes. Bearing guides above and below the table keep the blade from drifting and twisting, which gives straighter cuts and longer blade life.

Tools to avoid

Not everything in the search results deserves your money. This one would rank dead last on our scale — here's the listing to walk past, and exactly why.

✕ Avoid
DeWalt 9" Band Saw, 3.5 AMP Motor, Two-Speed (1700 & 2500 SPM), LED Worklight
DEWALT

DeWalt 9" Band Saw, 3.5 AMP Motor, Two-Speed (1700 & 2500 SPM), LED Worklight

3.8 8 reviews   $249

A 9-inch band saw whose listing rates it in a unit band saws don't use. For $30 less, the SKIL BW9501 is a 2-speed 9-inch with a clear spec sheet.

Why we'd skip it

  • It quotes blade speed as '1700 & 2500 SPM' (strokes per minute), the unit for reciprocating and scroll saws. A band saw's continuous blade is rated in feet per minute.
  • At 3.8 stars it's the lowest-rated band saw we compared.
  • The spec table says it needs 'Nonstandard Battery batteries' for a corded saw, so the listing's details can't be trusted.
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