DeWalt DWS779
Score: 88/100
Metabo HPT C10FCG2 10-inch
Score: 78/100Rankings
The DEWALT DWS779 is a heavy-duty, corded sliding compound miter saw designed for professional contractors requiring maximum cutting capacity. Its double-bevel design and high-torque motor excel at complex trim and wide lumber cuts. However, its significant weight and size make it less suitable for users with limited workshop space or those needing high portability.
The Metabo HPT C10FCG2 is a lightweight, portable 10-inch single-bevel compound miter saw designed for trim carpenters and framers. It features a powerful 15-amp motor and electric brake for safety, prioritizing job-site portability over the versatility of dual-bevel models. It is ideal for users who need a precise, easy-to-carry saw for framing and trim work.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 inchesbest | 10 inches | |
15 ampsbest | 15 ampsbest | |
96 degreesbest | 45 degrees | |
100 degrees | 104 degreesbest | |
3,800 rpm | 5,000 rpmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 25.4 kg | 10.98 kgbest |
10 countbest | 9 count | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(1) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 25.4 kg | 10.98 kg |
General(1) | ||
Warranty Length (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Power & Motor(1) | ||
Power Source | Corded Electric | Corded |
Performance(7) | ||
Blade Diameter (inches) | 12 inches | 10 inches |
Bevel Range (degrees) | 96 degrees | 45 degrees |
Miter Range (degrees) | 100 degrees | 104 degrees |
No-Load Speed (rpm) | 3800 rpm | 5000 rpm |
Bevel Type | Double Bevel | Single |
Miter Detents (count) | 10 count | 9 count |
Included Blade Teeth (teeth) | teeth | 40 teeth |
Features(3) | ||
Dust Collection | High Efficiency | Standard |
Sliding Mechanism | true | false |
Electric Brake | false | true |
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Professional reviewers highly praise the DWS780 variant for its cutting power, high cut capacity, and superior ergonomics. Experts highlight the excellent miter adjustment system, rapid performance through dense materials, and ease of calibration as key strengths.
Users appreciate the saw's reliability, accuracy, and versatility for trim and molding work. Recurring concerns focus on the difficulty of storing such a heavy, large tool and the need for external vacuum systems to improve dust collection efficiency.
Professional reviewers and editors praise the Metabo HPT C10FCG2 for its improved Series Commutator motor, which offers better speed and torque than previous models. Experts highlight its lightweight design as a major advantage for trim work and job site portability.
Everyday users and consumers praise the saw for its ease of use, lightweight portability, and powerful motor that handles wood and aluminum cuts cleanly. The electric brake is frequently cited as a key safety feature that stops the blade quickly.
“Great for not lugging around heavier saws”
“Secure locking and field-friendly lightness over heavier models like DeWalt”
