Experts recommend Genesis GMS1015LC more than Milwaukee 6955-20
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Genesis GMS1015LC over Milwaukee 6955-20, but both Miter Saws have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Genesis GMS1015LC received 4 recommendations: from Sensible Digs (3 Jan 2024), craftsmanprotools.com (30 Apr 2024) BestCovery (7 Mar 2024) and 1 other. By contrast, Milwaukee 6955-20 received only 2 recommendations from Sensible Digs (3 Jan 2024) and craftsmanprotools.com (30 Apr 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Miter Saw | Bob Vila  | TechGearLab  | Sensible Digs  | ProTool Reviews  | craftsmanprotools.com  | SolidSmack  | BestCovery  | Popular Mechanics  | The Saw Guy  | This Old House  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| 13 | - | $1000 |  Milwaukee 6955-20 The Milwaukee 6955-20 Miter Saw is a highly praised tool by experts for its smooth cutting capabilities, enhanced brightness, accuracy, power, safety features, and durability, making it a recommended choice for woodworking, carpentry, construction, and DIY home improvement tasks. | - | - | 7 | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 3 Jan 2024 Sensible Digs ranked Genesis GMS1015LC as #6 and Milwaukee 6955-20 as #7
Rank Miter Saw Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 7 Genesis GMS1015LC Best budget miter saw#7 out of 7 Milwaukee 6955-20 Best miter saw for furniture makingSource: sensibledigs.com - On 30 Apr 2024 craftsmanprotools.com ranked Milwaukee 6955-20 as #4 and Genesis GMS1015LC as #8
Rank Miter Saw ... ... #4 out of 10 Milwaukee 6955-20 ... ... #8 out of 10 Genesis GMS1015LC ... ... Source: craftsmanprotools.com - On 7 Mar 2024 BestCovery ranked Genesis GMS1015LC as #7
Rank Miter Saw Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 10 Genesis GMS1015LC Best Budget Miter Saw... ... ... Source: www.latimes.com - On 29 Mar 2024 The Saw Guy ranked Genesis GMS1015LC as #2
Rank Miter Saw Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 Genesis GMS1015LC Best Budget Miter Saw... ... ... Source: www.thesawguy.com
After counting and adding up the 73 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Genesis GMS1015LC outranks Milwaukee 6955-20. This is not to say that Milwaukee 6955-20 is a bad option. Like Genesis GMS1015LC, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Genesis GMS1015LC outranks Milwaukee 6955-20 by 6 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, Genesis GMS1015LC is more critically acclaimed than Milwaukee 6955-20.
| Rank | Change | Price | Miter Saw | Bob Vila | TechGearLab | Sensible Digs | ProTool Reviews | craftsmanprotools.com | SolidSmack | BestCovery | Popular Mechanics | The Saw Guy | This Old House |
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| 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 [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 |
Expert reviews [14]
Total expert reviews: 14
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 10
| Highest score by gohometools.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 14 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by Miter Saw Reviews | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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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From Seller:
- Miter angle fine adjust with detent override makes it simple to dial-in precise miter angles
- Miter angle digital readout provides repeatable accuracy to 0.1 degree
- Dual integral job-site lights fully illuminate the work piece and cut line from either side of the blade
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