Consumer Score
In comparison:
8.7
Great
Experts recommend Dewalt Dws779 more than Makita LS1219L
As of 9 Apr 2024, experts prefer Dewalt Dws779 over Makita LS1219L, but both Miter Saws have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Dewalt Dws779 received 4 recommendations: from Handyman Picks (11 Jan 2022), ProTool Reviews (10 Jan 2024) Sensible Digs (3 Jan 2024) and 1 other. By contrast, Makita LS1219L received only 1 recommendation from Sawinery (27 Jan 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Miter Saw | BestCovery  | Sawinery  | Handyman Picks  | SolidSmack  | craftsmanprotools.com  | Bob Vila  | ProTool Reviews  | Sensible Digs  | The Saw Guy  | This Old House  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | - | Check price |  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. | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | 3 | - |
| 11 | N/A | $859 |  Makita LS1219L The Makita LS1219L Miter Saw is a highly praised tool that offers precision cutting, a range of features, and safety measures, making it suitable for professional carpenters, contractors, and DIY enthusiasts. | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 11 Jan 2022 Handyman Picks ranked Dewalt Dws779 as #1
Rank Miter Saw #1 out of 8 Dewalt Dws779 ... ... Source: www.handymanpicks.com - On 10 Jan 2024 ProTool Reviews ranked Dewalt Dws779 as #6
Rank Miter Saw Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Dewalt Dws779 Best Miter Saw for the Money... ... ... Source: www.protoolreviews.com - 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... ... ... Source: sensibledigs.com - On 29 Mar 2024 The Saw Guy ranked Dewalt Dws779 as #3
Rank Miter Saw Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 6 Dewalt Dws779 Best Sliding Compound Miter Saw... ... ... Source: www.thesawguy.com - On 27 Jan 2024 Sawinery ranked Makita LS1219L as #1
Rank Miter Saw Comment #1 out of 7 Makita LS1219L Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.sawinery.net
After counting and adding up the 76 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Dewalt Dws779 outranks Makita LS1219L. This is not to say that Makita LS1219L is a bad option. Like Dewalt Dws779, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Where to buy?
Dewalt Dws779 
Makita LS1219L 
As can be seen below, Dewalt Dws779 is mentioned by key experts in Apr 2024, while Makita LS1219L is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Miter Saw | BestCovery | Sawinery | Handyman Picks | SolidSmack | craftsmanprotools.com | Bob Vila | ProTool Reviews | Sensible Digs | 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 | 4 | - | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $549 |  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 | 7 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - |
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| 3 | - | Check price | 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. | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | 3 | - |
| 4 | - | Check price |  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. | - | 5 | 2 | - | 10 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 |
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Expert reviews [23]
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 [7]
Total expert reviews: 7
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by Recent Power Tool | 88 |
| Average score based on 7 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by Miter Saw Reviews | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Unique 2-steel rail sliding system design offers single slide-glide operation; reduced saw footprint allows operation flush against a wall
- Increased capacity for up to 8" Crown molding (vertically nested), 6-3/4" baseboard (vertical), and 15" crosscuts at 90
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Dewalt 12in Sliding Miter Saw DWS779: Setup & Review
Review by Tough Guys TV
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DEWALT 12" DOUBLE-BEVEL COMPOUND SLIDING MITER SAW REVIEW #DWS779 -AMAZING DEAL!!
Review by markthomasbuilder
Very popular! 100K views!
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Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0885911450706
UPC Numbers: 885911450706
Model Numbers: DWS779
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Makita LS1219L is a popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling miter saws and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Dewalt DW718 or Makita XSL06PT .
Makita LS1219L is $370 more expensive than the average miter saw ($489).
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