Experts recommend Dewalt DWS780 more than Makita LS1019L
As of 9 Apr 2024, experts prefer Dewalt DWS780 over Makita LS1019L, 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, Makita LS1019L received only 2 recommendations from SolidSmack (14 Dec 2020) and Bob Vila (15 Dec 2023).
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Endorsement summary:
- On 14 Dec 2020
SolidSmack ranked Dewalt DWS780 as #1 and Makita LS1019L as #2 Rank Miter Saw #1 out of 5 Dewalt DWS780 #2 out of 5 Makita LS1019L ... ... Source: www.solidsmack.com - On 15 Dec 2023
Bob Vila ranked Dewalt DWS780 as #2 and Makita LS1019L as #6 Rank Miter Saw Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 9 Dewalt DWS780 Runner-Up... ... ... #6 out of 9 Makita LS1019L Best Zero Clearance... ... ... Source: www.bobvila.com - On 7 Mar 2024
BestCovery ranked Dewalt DWS780 as #2 Rank Miter Saw Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Dewalt DWS780 Runner Up... ... ... Source: www.latimes.com - On 27 Jan 2024
Sawinery ranked Dewalt DWS780 as #7 Rank Miter Saw ... ... #7 out of 7 Dewalt DWS780 Source: www.sawinery.net - On 27 Jan 2024
craftsmanprotools.com ranked Dewalt DWS780 as #1 Rank Miter Saw #1 out of 10 Dewalt DWS780 ... ... Source: craftsmanprotools.com
After counting and adding up the 76 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Dewalt DWS780 outranks Makita LS1019L. This is not to say that Makita LS1019L is a bad option. Like Dewalt DWS780, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Dewalt DWS780 
Makita LS1019L Customers like Dewalt DWS780 somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Makita LS1019L
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Dewalt DWS780, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Makita LS1019L.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling miter saw receives a consumer score of 9.6 (amazing). Both Dewalt DWS780 and Makita LS1019L receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Dewalt DWS780 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
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| Makita LS1019L |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Miter Saw |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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Dewalt DWS780 is more popular than Makita LS1019L
It's fairly safe to say that Dewalt DWS780 is a more popular miter saw than Makita LS1019L, based on its 2,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Dewalt DWS780 and Makita LS1019L | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bosch CM10GD | $589 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | Milwaukee 6955-20 | $599 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | |
 | Milwaukee 2734-20 M18 | $499 |
In comparison:
Milwaukee 2734-20 M18 ranks #24 out of 51. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.6 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper |
 | Bosch GCM12SD | $649 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| 9 expert recommendations | |
| 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 | 1 | 4 | - | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $549 |  Dewalt DWS780 | 2 | 7 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Dewalt Dws779 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | 3 | - |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Metabo HPT C10FCGS | - | 5 | 2 | - | 10 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 |
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Expert reviews [35]
- with a score: 7
- without a score: 28
| Highest score by ThePowerToolWebsite | 100 |
| Average score based on 35 reviews | 93 |
| Lowest score by HealthyHandyman | 77 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [11]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by ProductReview.com.au | 100 |
| Average score based on 11 reviews | 93 |
| Lowest score by Miter Saw Reviews | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- 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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- 10" slide miter saw with the Crown molding cutting capacity (6-5/8" nested) of a 12" miter saw
- Linear ball bearing system engineered to deliver "dead-on" accurate cuts
- Innovative direct drive gearbox and guard system is engineered for increased vertical cutting capacity (5-1/4")
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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 Bosch CM10GD or Milwaukee 6955-20 .
Dewalt DWS780 is $60 more expensive than an average miter saw ($489).
Makita LS1019L 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 Bosch GCM18V-12GDCN or Hitachi C10FS 12-Amp .
Makita LS1019L is $250 more expensive than the average miter saw ($489).
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