Experts recommend Craftsman V20 more than Genesis GMS1015LC
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Craftsman V20 over Genesis GMS1015LC, but both Miter Saws have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Craftsman V20 received 7 recommendations: from Bob Vila (29 Nov 2024), craftsmanprotools.com (30 Apr 2024) SolidSmack (14 Dec 2020) and 4 others. By contrast, Genesis GMS1015LC received only 4 recommendations from Sensible Digs (3 Jan 2024), craftsmanprotools.com (30 Apr 2024) BestCovery (7 Mar 2024) and 1 other.
| Rank | Change | Price | Miter Saw | Bob Vila  | TechGearLab  | Sensible Digs  | ProTool Reviews  | craftsmanprotools.com  | SolidSmack  | BestCovery  |
Popular Mechanics  | The Saw Guy  | This Old House  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | - | $249 |  Craftsman V20 The Craftsman V20 Miter Saw is a highly regarded tool that offers precise and versatile cutting capabilities, powered by a long-lasting battery, and prioritizes user safety. | 3 | - | - | - | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| 7 | - | $159 |  Genesis GMS1015LC The Genesis GMS1015LC compound miter saw is a versatile and durable tool that offers precise cutting capabilities and a helpful laser cutting guide, making it a reliable and efficient choice for professional woodworking projects or DIY home improvement tasks. | - | - | 6 | - | 8 | - | 7 | - | 2 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 30 Apr 2024 craftsmanprotools.com ranked Craftsman V20 as #5 and Genesis GMS1015LC as #8
Rank Miter Saw ... ... #5 out of 10 Craftsman V20 ... ... #8 out of 10 Genesis GMS1015LC ... ... Source: craftsmanprotools.com - On 7 Mar 2024 BestCovery ranked Genesis GMS1015LC as #7 and Craftsman V20 as #8
Rank Miter Saw Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 10 Genesis GMS1015LC Best Budget Miter Saw#8 out of 10 Craftsman V20 Best Budget Miter Saw... ... ... Source: www.latimes.com - On 29 Mar 2024 The Saw Guy ranked Genesis GMS1015LC as #2 and Craftsman V20 as #6
Rank Miter Saw Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 Genesis GMS1015LC Best Budget Miter Saw... ... ... #6 out of 6 Craftsman V20 Best CordlessSource: www.thesawguy.com - On 29 Nov 2024 Bob Vila ranked Craftsman V20 as #3
Rank Miter Saw Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 9 Craftsman V20 Best Bang for the Buck... ... ... Source: www.bobvila.com - On 14 Dec 2020 SolidSmack ranked Craftsman V20 as #5
Rank Miter Saw ... ... #5 out of 5 Craftsman V20 Source: www.solidsmack.com - On 4 Sep 2024 Popular Mechanics ranked Craftsman V20 as #4
Rank Miter Saw Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 7 Craftsman V20 Best Cordless... ... ... Source: www.popularmechanics.com - On 5 Nov 2024 This Old House ranked Craftsman V20 as #4
Rank Miter Saw Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 5 Craftsman V20 Best Sliding Miter Saw... ... ... Source: www.thisoldhouse.com - On 3 Jan 2024 Sensible Digs ranked Genesis GMS1015LC as #6
Rank Miter Saw Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 7 Genesis GMS1015LC Best budget miter saw... ... ... Source: sensibledigs.com
After counting and adding up the 73 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Craftsman V20 outranks Genesis GMS1015LC. This is not to say that Genesis GMS1015LC is a bad option. Like Craftsman V20, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Craftsman V20 outranks Genesis GMS1015LC by 4 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, Craftsman V20 is more critically acclaimed than Genesis GMS1015LC.
| Rank | Change | Price | Miter Saw | Bob Vila | TechGearLab | Sensible Digs | ProTool Reviews | craftsmanprotools.com | SolidSmack | BestCovery | Popular Mechanics | The Saw Guy | This Old House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $649 |  Bosch GCM12SD The Bosch GCM12SD Miter Saw is a versatile and accurate tool with a 12-inch blade, innovative Axial Glide System, high-precision angle adjustments, and safety features, making it suitable for a wide range of cutting tasks. | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $499 |  Dewalt DWS780 The Dewalt DWS780 Miter Saw is a versatile and powerful tool known for its accuracy, precision, and durability, making it a top choice for professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike. | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | $249 | Craftsman V20 The Craftsman V20 Miter Saw is a highly regarded tool that offers precise and versatile cutting capabilities, powered by a long-lasting battery, and prioritizes user safety. | 3 | - | - | - | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| 4 | - | $140 |  Metabo HPT C10FCGS The Metabo HPT C10FCGS miter saw is highly praised for its features, accuracy, power, safety features, and durability, making it a versatile and reliable tool for woodworking tasks. | - | - | - | - | 10 | - | - | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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Expert reviews [11]
Total expert reviews: 11
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by SheSpeaks | 94 |
| Average score based on 11 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by Tom's Guide | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [7]
Total expert reviews: 7
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by Recent Power Tool | 84 |
| Average score based on 7 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by Recent Power Tool | 84 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- POWERFUL MOTOR: 3,800 RPM motor of CRAFTSMAN miter saw is made for cutting 2X dimensional lumber, hardwoods, baseboard and trim with ease
- SLIDE CAPABILITIES: The mitre saw has 8-inch cross cut at 90-degree and 5-1/2-inch cross cut at 45 degree
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From Seller:
- Make bevel cuts up to 45 degrees left | perform compound Miter cuts with ease!
- Use compound cutting for crown molding, shadow boxes, Picture frames, and more | the Genesis compound Miter saw is inexpensive and versatile!
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