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Experts recommend Dewalt DWS780 more than Dewalt Dws779

As of 11 Mar 2024, experts prefer Dewalt DWS780 over Dewalt Dws779, but both Miter Saws have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Dewalt DWS780 received 5 recommendations: from BestCovery (7 Mar 2024), Sawinery (27 Jan 2024) SolidSmack (14 Dec 2020) and 2 others. By contrast, Dewalt Dws779 received only 4 recommendations from Handyman Picks (11 Jan 2022), ProTool Reviews (10 Jan 2024) Sensible Digs (3 Jan 2024) and 1 other.

Rank Change Price Miter Saw
BestCovery
Sawinery
Handyman Picks
SolidSmack
craftsmanprotools.com
Bob Vila
ProTool Reviews
Sensible Digs
The Saw Guy
This Old House
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- $549
Dewalt DWS780
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Dewalt Dws779
The Dewalt DWS779 is a highly praised and versatile miter saw that offers accurate cuts, impressive power, safety features, and durability, making it a valuable tool for a variety of cutting tasks in woodworking, construction, and DIY projects.
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About our ranking methodology

Endorsement summary:

  • On 11 Jan 2022 Handyman Picks ranked Dewalt Dws779 as #1
    Rank Miter Saw
    #1 out of 8 Dewalt Dws779
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  • On 10 Jan 2024 ProTool Reviews ranked Dewalt Dws779 as #6
    Rank Miter Saw Comment
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    #6 out of 9 Dewalt Dws779
    Best Miter Saw for the Money
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  • On 3 Jan 2024 Sensible Digs ranked Dewalt Dws779 as #1
    Rank Miter Saw Comment
    #1 out of 7 Dewalt Dws779
    Best sliding compound miter saw
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  • The Saw Guy ranked Dewalt Dws779 as #3
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    #3 out of 6 Dewalt Dws779
    Best Sliding Compound Miter Saw
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  • On 7 Mar 2024 BestCovery ranked Dewalt DWS780 as #2
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    #2 out of 10 Dewalt DWS780
    Runner Up
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  • On 27 Jan 2024 Sawinery ranked Dewalt DWS780 as #7
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    #7 out of 7 Dewalt DWS780
  • On 14 Dec 2020 SolidSmack ranked Dewalt DWS780 as #1
    Rank Miter Saw
    #1 out of 5 Dewalt DWS780
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  • On 27 Jan 2024 craftsmanprotools.com ranked Dewalt DWS780 as #1
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    #1 out of 10 Dewalt DWS780
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  • On 15 Dec 2023 Bob Vila ranked Dewalt DWS780 as #2
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    #2 out of 9 Dewalt DWS780
    Runner-Up
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After counting and adding up the 76 expert endorsements of the March rankings, Dewalt DWS780 outranks Dewalt Dws779. This is not to say that Dewalt Dws779 is a bad option. Like Dewalt DWS780, it is recommended by experts, but less.

Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Dewalt DWS780 outranks Dewalt Dws779 by 1 position. This indicates that, as of 11 Mar 2024, Dewalt DWS780 is more critically acclaimed than Dewalt Dws779.
Rank Change Price Miter Saw
BestCovery
Sawinery
Handyman Picks
SolidSmack
craftsmanprotools.com
Bob Vila
ProTool Reviews
Sensible Digs
The Saw Guy
This Old House
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- $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.
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Dewalt DWS780
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Dewalt Dws779
The Dewalt DWS779 is a highly praised and versatile miter saw that offers accurate cuts, impressive power, safety features, and durability, making it a valuable tool for a variety of cutting tasks in woodworking, construction, and DIY projects.
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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.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [23]

94
Total expert reviews: 23
  • with a score: 6
  • without a score: 17
Highest score by discoveriesla.com
100
Average score based on 23 reviews
94
Lowest score by Tool in Action
84

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [37]

92
Total expert reviews: 37
  • with a score: 9
  • without a score: 28
Highest score by ThePowerToolWebsite
100
Average score based on 37 reviews
92
Lowest score by HealthyHandyman
77

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
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0-20
From Seller:
  • Integrated CUTLINE Blade Positioning System provides adjustment free cut line indication for better accuracy and visibility for the 12-inch miter saw blade
  • XPS technology uses an LED to project light down either side of the blade, creating a shadow on the cutline once the saw arm is lowered
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Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
Dewalt 12in Sliding Miter Saw DWS779: Setup & Review
Review by Tough Guys TV
Very popular! 227K views!
Play video review
DEWALT 12" DOUBLE-BEVEL COMPOUND SLIDING MITER SAW REVIEW #DWS779 -AMAZING DEAL!!
Review by markthomasbuilder
Very popular! 100K views!
Play video review
3 Month Review: DeWalt DWS779 Miter Saw
Review by Jesse Brown
Popular! 45K views!
Play video review
No video reviews linked yet for Dewalt DWS780.
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0885911231602, 0885911906913
UPC Numbers: 885911231602, 885911906913
Model Numbers: DWS780
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Dewalt DWS780 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling miter saws and has a couple of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Milwaukee 2734-20 M18 or Bosch CM10GD .

Dewalt DWS780 is $124.01 more expensive than an average miter saw ($424.99).

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