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Cordless vs corded woodworking tools: the makers' figures side by side

Makers list corded and cordless versions of the same tool with matching capacities in several cases. DEWALT gives its corded DWS520 and 60V DCS520 track saws the same 54mm on-track cut depth at 90°, and Makita lists 2-3/16" at 90° for both its corded SP6000J and 36V XPS01Z plunge saws, with the cordless one heavier.

How makers label corded and cordless versions

Taikra doesn't rank or test tools; every figure here is from the maker's own page, linked. Where a maker publishes a runtime figure it is quoted; where none appeared on the page, none is given.

DEWALT lists its corded DWS520K track saw at 120V and its DCS520B track saw at 60V cordless. (DEWALT)

DEWALT's DCS7485T1 table saw kit is listed as running off the FLEXVOLT 20V/60V MAX battery system.

Makita lists its XPS01Z plunge saw with a battery of 2X 18V LXT Lithium-Ion, and its XTR01Z compact router with an 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery. (Makita USA; Makita USA)

Track saws: DEWALT DWS520 vs DCS520

DEWALT lists the corded DWS520K with a 6-1/2 in blade on a 20mm arbor and an on-track cut depth of 2-1/8-in (54mm) at 90° and 1-5/8-in (41mm) at 45°.

DEWALT lists the cordless DCS520B at the same on-track cut depths, 54mm at 90 and 41mm at 45, with a brushless motor.

Plunge saws: Makita SP6000J vs XPS01Z

Makita lists the corded SP6000J with a 6-1/2" blade, 12 amps, a 2-3/16" maximum cutting capacity at 90°, 2,000 - 5,200 RPM and a net weight of 9.7 lbs. (Makita USA)

Makita lists the cordless XPS01Z with a 6-1/2" blade, 2-3/16" at 90° and 1-9/16" at 45°, 2,500 - 6,300 RPM and a net weight with battery of 11.2 lbs. (Makita USA)

Compact table saws: DEWALT DWE7485 vs DCS7485

DEWALT lists the corded DWE7485 as an 8-1/4 in. 15A compact jobsite table saw with 24.5-in of rip capacity.

DEWALT lists the 60V DCS7485 kit as an 8 1/4 in. table saw with 24-in of rip capacity.

DEWALT's DCS7485B page lists a 5150 RPM motor and a 0-50° bevel capacity.

Compact routers: corded vs cordless

DEWALT lists the corded DWP611PK compact router at 1-1/4 HP max torque and 7 amps.

DEWALT lists the DCW600B as a 20V MAX XR brushless cordless compact router with a variable-speed dial and an electronic brake.

Makita lists the corded RT0701C at 1-1/4 HP maximum, 6.5 amps, 10,000 - 30,000 RPM, a 1/4" collet and 3.9 lbs. (Makita USA)

Makita lists the cordless XTR01Z at 10,000 - 30,000 RPM with a 1/4" collet and a net weight with battery of 4.6 lbs. (Makita USA)

What runtime figures do makers publish?

Makita states the XTR01Z delivers 380 feet of cutting performance in red oak with a 1/4" straight bit at a 5/32" depth on a 5.0Ah battery. (Makita USA)

The DEWALT cordless pages read for this guide gave no comparable runtime figure, so none is quoted.

Cordless vs corded woodworking tools: questions answered from the sources

Does the cordless DEWALT track saw cut as deep as the corded one?

DEWALT lists the same on-track cut depth, 54mm at 90° and 41mm at 45°, for the corded DWS520K and the cordless DCS520B.

Sources: 6-1/2 in. Track Saw Kit (DWS520K); 60V MAX* 6-1/2 in. Brushless Track Saw (Tool Only) (DCS520B)

Is the cordless Makita plunge saw heavier?

Makita lists 9.7 lbs for the corded SP6000J and 11.2 lbs with battery for the cordless XPS01Z.

Sources: 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw, with Stackable Tool Case (SP6000J); 36V (18V X2) LXT Brushless 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw, Tool Only (XPS01Z)

How does the DEWALT DCS7485 rip capacity compare with the DWE7485?

DEWALT lists 24-in of rip capacity for the DCS7485 kit and 24.5-in for the corded DWE7485.

Sources: 60V MAX* Table Saw Kit (DCS7485T1); 8-1/4 in. 15A Compact Portable Jobsite Table Saw (DWE7485)

How long does a cordless compact router run?

Makita states the XTR01Z delivers 380 feet of cutting in red oak with a 1/4" straight bit at 5/32" depth on a 5.0Ah battery.

Source: 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Compact Router, Tool Only (XTR01Z)

Sources

  1. 6-1/2 in. Track Saw Kit (DWS520K) — DEWALT
  2. 60V MAX* 6-1/2 in. Brushless Track Saw (Tool Only) (DCS520B) — DEWALT
  3. 8-1/4 in. 15A Compact Portable Jobsite Table Saw (DWE7485) — DEWALT
  4. 60V MAX* Table Saw Kit (DCS7485T1) — DEWALT
  5. 60V MAX* Table Saw (Tool Only) (DCS7485B) — DEWALT
  6. 1-1/4 HP MAX* Torque Corded Electric Variable Speed Compact Router Combo Kit (DWP611PK) — DEWALT
  7. 20V MAX* XR Brushless Cordless Compact Router (Tool Only) (DCW600B) — DEWALT
  8. 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router (RT0701C) — Makita USA
  9. 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Compact Router, Tool Only (XTR01Z) — Makita USA
  10. 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw, with Stackable Tool Case (SP6000J) — Makita USA
  11. 36V (18V X2) LXT Brushless 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw, Tool Only (XPS01Z) — Makita USA