DEWALT 12-inch Double Bevel Miter Saw (DWS780)

Why we picked it

One of our picks for Tuesday, October 27, 2026. We haven't tested it. How we pick

The DWS780 is a corded 12-inch sliding compound miter saw with a 15-amp, 3,800 RPM motor. It bevels left and right, and the slide lets it cross-cut boards up to 2x14 at 90 degrees and 2x10 at 45. DEWALT's XPS system lights up the cut line, with nothing to calibrate. Tall sliding fences hold crown molding up to 7-1/2 inches nested and base molding up to 6-3/4 inches standing against the fence. The box has the saw, a 12-inch carbide blade, a dust bag, a vertical clamp and a blade wrench.

It suits someone doing trim, flooring or deck work who wants one saw for wide and tall cuts. For occasional cuts on 2x4s, DEWALT's single-bevel DWS715 without a slide is a smaller, simpler saw. The DCS785 is the cordless 20V version.

Worth knowing This is a large corded saw that needs a stand or a sturdy bench, sold separately. The dust bag catches most of the dust, not all of it.