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The 10 Best Corded Miter Saws

Plug-in miter saws from 10 to 12 inches, sliding and fixed, ranked from live Amazon data.

Ranked by ToolboxTop10 from Amazon data captured Oct 6, 2026. How we rank

We ranked 10 corded miter saws from Amazon's power miter saw best-sellers on rating, review volume, and three features: sliding rails, dual bevel, and a laser or LED cut guide. They run from $111.95 for the Metabo HPT C10FCG2 to $739 for the Makita LS1019L. Cordless saws and metal-cutting chop saws are left out.

Looking for cordless instead? See the 10 best cordless miter saws →

Best Overall DEWALT 12-inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with XPS LED Shadow Light System (DWS780)
DEWALT
DEWALT 12-inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with XPS LED Shadow Light System (DWS780)
4.8 (2,513)
$649
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Best Budget Metabo HPT 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw, 15-Amp, Single Bevel, C10FCG2
Metabo HPT
Metabo HPT 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw, 15-Amp, Single Bevel, C10FCG2
4.6 (663)
$111.95
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Money No Object Makita LS1019L 10" Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser
Makita
Makita LS1019L 10" Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser
4.6 (473)
$739
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Which one is for you?

Where the deals are

The tools ranked here come from DEWALT, SKIL, Makita, BOSCH, DOVAMAN, and Metabo HPT. 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 2026-10-06. If your pick is over budget right now, check back in a few days — DEWALT and SKIL rotate through sales and bundle deals often.

Side-by-side comparison

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#ToolPriceRatingReviewsBladeTypeBevelCrosscutScore
1DEWALT DWS780$6494.82,51312"Sliding compoundDual2x1494
2SKIL MS6305-00$2494.62,24510"Sliding compoundDual, 48° L / 45° R2x1292
3DEWALT DWS716XPS$422.744.81,10512"CompoundDual, 0-48° L/R—85
4Makita LS1019L$7394.647310"Sliding compoundDual—85
5DEWALT DWS715$299.994.86,93312"Compound48° L / 3° R2x883
6BOSCH CM10GD$6294.768810"Axial-glide compoundDual, 47° L/R12" wide83
7DOVAMAN DMS01A$161.454.475910"Sliding compound45° (single)13"80
8DEWALT DWS713$2794.81,38210"Compound48° L / 3° R2x677
9Makita LS1040$3694.766110"Compound45° L—73
10Metabo HPT C10FCG2$111.954.666310"Compound45° L—72
✕MarvTool JS-1017C3$125.994.5305Sold "for Metal" with a 36T wood blade at 5,000 rpm; listing contradicts itself on bevel and miterAVOID

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The full ranking

#1
DEWALT 12-inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with XPS LED Shadow Light System (DWS780)
Best Overall
DEWALT

DEWALT 12-inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with XPS LED Shadow Light System (DWS780)

4.8 2,513 reviews
Score 94/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 50% of score96/100 → 48 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score88/100 → 31 pts
  • Features 15% of score100/100 → 15 pts

Has every feature we score: a sliding rail for wider cuts, dual bevel, a laser or LED cut guide.

Total: 94/100. How the score works

$649
Same price in both of our checks since Sep 28, 2026
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300+/mo

The contractor's standard: a 12-inch double-bevel slider that crosscuts a 2x14 and marks the cut with a shadow line that never needs calibrating.

Best for: Contractors who crosscut 2x14 and want a shadow-line guide.

Skip it if: You're short on space or budget; it's deep and costs $649.

Blade
12"
Motor
15 A
Type
Sliding compound
Bevel
Dual
Crosscut @ 90°
2x14
Speed
3800 rpm
Cut guide
XPS LED shadow line
Weight
58 lb

Pros

  • Crosscuts 2x14 at 90° and 2x10 at 45°
  • XPS LED shadow line shows the kerf on the wood, with no laser to adjust
  • Miters 60° right and 50° left
  • Tall sliding fences hold 7-1/2" nested crown and 6-3/4" base
  • Dust system rated to catch over 75% of dust

Cons

  • $649, more than double the non-sliding DEWALTs
  • 58 lb and deep front to back because of the rear rails
  • The listing's spec table is sloppy (the model field reads DWS780-QS and one bullet says 1,100 W); the title and 15-amp description match the standard US saw
#2
SKIL 10" Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw (MS6305-00)
SKIL

SKIL 10" Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw (MS6305-00)

4.6 2,245 reviews
Score 92/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 50% of score92/100 → 46 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score87/100 → 31 pts
  • Features 15% of score100/100 → 15 pts

Has every feature we score: a sliding rail for wider cuts, dual bevel, a laser or LED cut guide.

Total: 92/100. How the score works

$249
Lowest price in our 2 checks since Sep 28, 2026
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500+/mo

Amazon's #2 power miter saw and the cheapest saw here with all three upgrades: sliding rails, dual bevel, and an LED shadow line. It crosscuts a 2x12 for $249.

Best for: Sliding, dual-bevel and a shadow line for $249.

Skip it if: You do fine trim; swap the 40-tooth blade first.

Blade
10"
Motor
15 A
Type
Sliding compound
Bevel
Dual, 48° L / 45° R
Crosscut @ 90°
2x12
Speed
4800 rpm
Cut guide
LED shadow line
Weight
39.4 lb

Pros

  • Crosscuts 2x12 at 90° and 2x8 at 45°
  • Dual bevel with stops at 48° and 45° left, 0°, and 45° right
  • LED shadow line instead of a laser that drifts
  • Extension rods, dust bag, and clamp included
  • 3-year limited warranty; sold by Amazon

Cons

  • Rated 4.6, a notch under the DEWALTs
  • Included blade is 40 teeth; trim work wants a finer blade
  • 39.4 lb, with rails that stick out the back
#3
DEWALT Miter Saw, 12-Inch, Double Bevel, Compound, XPS Cutline, 15-Amp (DWS716XPS)
DEWALT

DEWALT Miter Saw, 12-Inch, Double Bevel, Compound, XPS Cutline, 15-Amp (DWS716XPS)

4.8 1,105 reviews
Score 85/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 50% of score96/100 → 48 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score79/100 → 27 pts
  • Features 15% of score65/100 → 10 pts

Has: dual bevel, a laser or LED cut guide. Missing: a sliding rail for wider cuts.

Total: 85/100. How the score works

$422.74
Same price in both of our checks since Sep 28, 2026
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50+/mo

A 12-inch double-bevel chop saw with DEWALT's XPS cutline light. Pick it over the DWS715 if you cut a lot of crown or bevel both ways and don't want to flip boards.

Best for: Crown and bevels both ways without flipping boards.

Skip it if: You don't need the second bevel; the DWS715 is cheaper.

Blade
12"
Motor
15 A
Type
Compound
Bevel
Dual, 0-48° L/R
Crosscut @ 90°
—
Speed
3800 rpm
Cut guide
XPS LED cutline
Weight
49 lb

Pros

  • Bevels 0-48° left and right with stops at 0°, 22.5°, 33.9°, and 45°
  • XPS LED cutline, no laser to calibrate
  • Holds 6-5/8" nested crown and 6-1/2" base against the fence
  • Miters 50° both ways

Cons

  • $123 more than the DWS715 for the second bevel direction and the light
  • 49 lb
  • The listing doesn't publish a crosscut capacity
#4
Makita LS1019L 10" Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser
Money No Object
Makita

Makita LS1019L 10" Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser

4.6 473 reviews
Score 85/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 50% of score92/100 → 46 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score70/100 → 24 pts
  • Features 15% of score100/100 → 15 pts

Has every feature we score: a sliding rail for wider cuts, dual bevel, a laser or LED cut guide.

Total: 85/100. How the score works

$739
Same price in both of our checks since Sep 28, 2026
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50+/mo

Makita's 10-inch slider with a two-rail system that runs flush to a wall. It handles 6-5/8-inch nested crown, the same as a typical 12-inch saw.

Best for: Wall-flush setups that still handle big crown.

Skip it if: You'd rather not calibrate a laser.

Blade
10"
Motor
15 A
Type
Sliding compound
Bevel
Dual
Crosscut @ 90°
—
Speed
3200 rpm
Cut guide
Laser
Weight
57.9 lb

Pros

  • Rail design lets it sit flush against a wall
  • 6-5/8" nested crown and 5-1/4" vertical capacity
  • 15 A direct-drive motor with soft start
  • Laser guide and 60-tooth blade included

Cons

  • $739, the most expensive saw here
  • Some reviewers report the 45° bevel needing adjustment
  • A laser has to be kept calibrated, unlike a shadow line
#5
DEWALT 12-Inch Miter Saw, 15-Amp, Single Bevel, Compound (DWS715)
DEWALT

DEWALT 12-Inch Miter Saw, 15-Amp, Single Bevel, Compound (DWS715)

4.8 6,933 reviews
Score 83/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 50% of score96/100 → 48 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 15% of score0/100 → 0 pts

Missing: a sliding rail for wider cuts, dual bevel, a laser or LED cut guide.

Total: 83/100. How the score works

$299.99
Lowest price in our 2 checks since Sep 28, 2026
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200+/mo

The most-reviewed miter saw on Amazon, with 6,933 ratings at 4.8 stars. A 12-inch blade on a fixed arm, so it cuts a 2x8 square without the cost or bulk of a slider.

Best for: Most people: a proven 12-inch chop saw that cuts a 2x8.

Skip it if: You bevel both ways or cut wide shelving.

Blade
12"
Motor
15 A
Type
Compound
Bevel
48° L / 3° R
Crosscut @ 90°
2x8
Speed
4500 rpm
Cut guide
None
Weight
42.8 lb

Pros

  • 14 positive stops on a stainless-steel miter detent plate
  • Tall sliding fence holds 5-1/2" base molding upright
  • Ships with a 12" carbide blade, dust bag, and vertical clamp
  • Sold and shipped by Amazon

Cons

  • Single bevel: flip the workpiece for bevels the other way
  • No laser or shadow-line cut guide
  • Crosscut tops out at a 2x8, so wide shelving needs a slider
#6
BOSCH 15.0 Amp CM10GD 10 In. Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw
BOSCH

BOSCH 15.0 Amp CM10GD 10 In. Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw

4.7 688 reviews
Score 83/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 50% of score94/100 → 47 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score74/100 → 26 pts
  • Features 15% of score70/100 → 10 pts

Has: a sliding rail for wider cuts, dual bevel. Missing: a laser or LED cut guide.

Total: 83/100. How the score works

$629
Same price in both of our checks since Sep 28, 2026
Check price on Amazon
50+/mo

Bosch's articulated-arm glide saw. It gets a 12-inch crosscut from a 10-inch blade and needs up to 10 inches less depth than a rail slider, which suits a saw pushed against a wall.

Best for: A saw pushed against a wall, where rails won't fit.

Skip it if: You move it often; it's 64 lb.

Blade
10"
Motor
15 A
Type
Axial-glide compound
Bevel
Dual, 47° L/R
Crosscut @ 90°
12" wide
Speed
4800 rpm
Cut guide
None
Weight
64 lb

Pros

  • Glide arm needs up to 10" less depth than rail sliders
  • 12" horizontal crosscut, 5-1/2" base and 6" crown against the fence
  • Bevel lock and range selector are up front
  • Bosch rates dust collection at 90% with a vacuum

Cons

  • 64 lb, the heaviest saw here
  • No laser or shadow line
  • Amazon quoted Oct 9-20 delivery when we checked
  • The spec table lists a 1-year warranty
#7
DOVAMAN 10-Inch Sliding Miter Saw, Multi-Material, 2-Speed, 15A (DMS01A)
DOVAMAN

DOVAMAN 10-Inch Sliding Miter Saw, Multi-Material, 2-Speed, 15A (DMS01A)

4.4 759 reviews
Score 80/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 50% of score88/100 → 44 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score75/100 → 26 pts
  • Features 15% of score65/100 → 10 pts

Has: a sliding rail for wider cuts, a laser or LED cut guide. Missing: dual bevel.

Total: 80/100. How the score works

$161.45
Lowest price in our 2 checks since Sep 28, 2026
Check price on Amazon
50+/mo

The cheapest slider with a real following: 759 ratings, a 13-inch rail, and a low 3,200 rpm setting for plastic and soft metal. It's a budget brand sold by a third-party storefront.

Best for: The cheapest slider with a real following and a low speed for plastic.

Skip it if: You want to buy from Amazon; it's a third-party seller.

Blade
10"
Motor
15 A
Type
Sliding compound
Bevel
45° (single)
Crosscut @ 90°
13"
Speed
4500 / 3200 rpm
Cut guide
Laser
Weight
37.5 lb

Pros

  • Sliding rails for about a 13" crosscut at $161
  • Two speeds, 4,500 and 3,200 rpm
  • Ships with three TCT blades, a laser, and spare brushes
  • Extendable side tables

Cons

  • Rated 4.4, the lowest here
  • Sold by a third party (MilkyWay Galaxy), not Amazon
  • Single bevel
  • The listing gives the max cut as both 4 x 13" and 3.5 x 13.4"
#8
DEWALT Miter Saw, Single Bevel, Compound, 10-Inch, 15-Amp (DWS713)
DEWALT

DEWALT Miter Saw, Single Bevel, Compound, 10-Inch, 15-Amp (DWS713)

4.8 1,382 reviews
Score 77/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 50% of score96/100 → 48 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score82/100 → 29 pts
  • Features 15% of score0/100 → 0 pts

Missing: a sliding rail for wider cuts, dual bevel, a laser or LED cut guide.

Total: 77/100. How the score works

$279
Lowest in our checks: $259.99 on Sep 28, 2026
Check price on Amazon
200+/mo

The 10-inch version of the DWS715. Lighter and cheaper, with the same detent plate and fence, but it crosscuts only a 2x6.

Best for: A light, cheap-to-feed 10-inch DEWALT for trim and 2x6 cuts.

Skip it if: You want value; the Metabo HPT does similar cuts for much less.

Blade
10"
Motor
15 A
Type
Compound
Bevel
48° L / 3° R
Crosscut @ 90°
2x6
Speed
5000 rpm
Cut guide
None
Weight
31 lb

Pros

  • Same 14-stop stainless detent plate as the 12" DWS715
  • 31 lb, easy to carry to the job
  • 10" blades are cheaper and easier to find than 12"
  • Sold and shipped by Amazon

Cons

  • 2x6 crosscut at 90°, 2x4 at 45°
  • Single bevel, no cut guide
  • $167 more than the Metabo HPT for a similar 10" chop saw
#9
Makita LS1040 10" Compound Miter Saw
Makita

Makita LS1040 10" Compound Miter Saw

4.7 661 reviews
Score 73/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 50% of score94/100 → 47 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score73/100 → 26 pts
  • Features 15% of score0/100 → 0 pts

Missing: a sliding rail for wider cuts, dual bevel, a laser or LED cut guide.

Total: 73/100. How the score works

$369
Same price in both of our checks since Sep 28, 2026
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A long-running Makita 10-inch chop saw with a direct-drive motor. Solid and light, but it costs more than the DEWALT DWS713 for the same basic job.

Best for: A light Makita chop saw with a direct-drive motor.

Skip it if: You're shopping on value; the DWS713 is cheaper.

Blade
10"
Motor
15 A
Type
Compound
Bevel
45° L
Crosscut @ 90°
—
Speed
4600 rpm
Cut guide
None
Weight
27 lb

Pros

  • Direct-drive 15 A motor, no belt to slip or replace
  • Miters 0-45° left and 0-52° right with 9 positive stops
  • 27 lb
  • Includes blade, vertical vise, wrench, and triangular rule

Cons

  • $369 for a single-bevel, non-sliding saw
  • 1-year warranty
  • No cut guide, and the listing's spec table is wrong in places (it calls the saw hand powered)
#10
Metabo HPT 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw, 15-Amp, Single Bevel, C10FCG2
Best Budget
Metabo HPT

Metabo HPT 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw, 15-Amp, Single Bevel, C10FCG2

4.6 663 reviews
Score 72/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 50% of score92/100 → 46 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score73/100 → 26 pts
  • Features 15% of score0/100 → 0 pts

Missing: a sliding rail for wider cuts, dual bevel, a laser or LED cut guide.

Total: 72/100. How the score works

$111.95
Lowest price in our 2 checks since Sep 28, 2026
Check price on Amazon
1K+/mo

Amazon's #1 power miter saw right now and the cheapest name-brand saw here: a light 10-inch chop saw with a 5-year warranty for $111.95.

Best for: A light, cheap chop saw with a 5-year warranty.

Skip it if: You bevel to the right.

Blade
10"
Motor
15 A
Type
Compound
Bevel
45° L
Crosscut @ 90°
—
Speed
5000 rpm
Cut guide
—
Weight
24.2 lb

Pros

  • $111.95 from Amazon, with a 5-year warranty
  • 24.2 lb, the lightest saw on this list
  • Miters 0-52° left and right
  • Blade, dust bag, and vise included

Cons

  • Single bevel, left only
  • No crosscut capacity published
  • The title says 24T blade while the spec table and description say 40T, and the description mentions a shadow line the bullets don't, so don't count on one

How we rank

Every tool gets one score from 0 to 100, weighted 50% on its star rating, 35% on how many people have reviewed it (more reviews = more confidence the rating is real), and 15% 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 $150; and Money No Object the one to buy if price is no object.

The features score is built from a sliding rail for wider cuts (35%), dual bevel (35%), a laser or LED cut guide (30%), capped at 100. The review-count score is on a log scale, so each tenfold jump in reviews adds the same amount, and 7,000 or more reviews gets full marks. Open Why this score on any tool to see its numbers.

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Buyer's guide

10-inch or 12-inch miter saw?

A 12-inch blade cuts wider and taller stock on a fixed saw: the 12-inch DEWALT DWS715 crosscuts a 2x8, while the 10-inch DWS713 stops at a 2x6. A 10-inch saw is lighter, spins faster, and its blades cost less. If you cut mostly trim and 2x4s, 10 inches is enough.

Do I need a sliding miter saw?

Only if you crosscut boards wider than a fixed saw handles. Sliders like the SKIL MS6305-00 and DEWALT DWS780 cut a 2x12 or 2x14 in one pass. The catch is weight and depth: the rails stick out the back, so a slider needs clear space behind it. Bosch's glide arm on the CM10GD cuts that depth by up to 10 inches.

Single bevel or dual bevel?

A single-bevel saw tilts one way, so for a bevel in the other direction you flip the board end for end. That's fine for framing and occasional trim. Dual bevel tilts both ways and saves real time on crown molding and long runs of matched bevels.

Laser or LED shadow line?

A laser draws a line beside the blade and has to be calibrated, and it can drift. An LED shadow line (DEWALT XPS, SKIL) lights the blade from above so its shadow falls exactly where the teeth will cut, with nothing to adjust. If a saw has neither, a pencil mark and a slow first touch work fine.

Can I cut metal with a miter saw?

Not with a standard wood blade. Cutting steel needs a saw geared for it and a blade rated for metal. A wood-cutting saw can handle aluminum trim and PVC with the right non-ferrous blade, but don't take a listing's "cuts metal" claim at face value.

What should I upgrade first?

The blade. Most saws ship with a 24- to 40-tooth general-purpose blade. A 60- to 80-tooth finish blade makes a bigger difference to trim cuts than any feature on this list.

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
10-inch Compound Miter Saw, 5000RPM, 15 Amp, Single Bevel 0-45° with Extension Table, 36T Blade, Power Saw for Metal, Plastic, Wood, Laminates
MarvTool

10-inch Compound Miter Saw, 5000RPM, 15 Amp, Single Bevel 0-45° with Extension Table, 36T Blade, Power Saw for Metal, Plastic, Wood, Laminates

4.5 305 reviews   $125.99

The title sells it as a saw for metal, but it spins a 36-tooth blade at 5,000 rpm, and the listing can't agree with itself on which way it bevels or miters. The Metabo HPT C10FCG2 costs about $14 less and has none of these problems.

Why we'd skip it

  • The title says "Power Saw for Metal", yet it ships with a 36-tooth blade running at 5,000 rpm. Saws that actually cut metal slow down for it (the DOVAMAN here drops to 3,200 rpm) and use a blade made for metal. The bullets quietly narrow the claim to "soft metal".
  • The title says single bevel 0-45°. A bullet says the base adjusts "on both sides" for bevels, and the same bullet says miters go left only. The brand's own comparison chart says the bevel is left only. You can't tell from the listing what the saw does.
  • The spec table lists power as "1900 watt-hours" (a unit of stored energy, not motor power), blade material as alloy steel against a TCT blade in the title, and included components as "Bare Tool" while the bullets list a blade and two extension tables.
  • The brand, MarvTool, isn't in the title or the seller name (XXYD Official Direct), which makes parts and warranty support harder to track down.
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