Festool CSC SYS 50
Score: 88/100
Bosch GTS15-10
Score: 92/100Rankings
The Bosch GTS15-10 is a 15-amp corded 10-inch jobsite table saw featuring a Gravity-Rise Wheeled Stand and a convenience brake for enhanced safety and portability. It offers improved cutting capacities, including a 3-9/16-inch depth of cut and 32-1/8-inch right rip capacity, making it suitable for professional framing and hardwood cutting. Professional reviewers praise the GTS15-10 as a strong corded performer, highlighting its upgraded depth of cut for 4x material and faster RPM compared to predecessors.
The Festool CSC SYS 50 EBI Basic Set US is a compact, cordless table saw designed for professional jobsite precision, featuring a dual 18V battery system and digital controls for 0.1 mm accuracy. It offers workshop-grade cutting capabilities in a Systainer-compatible format, making it ideal for mobile trades and fine woodworking tasks. It is best suited for professional woodworkers and cabinetmakers needing jobsite precision without cords.
| Attribute | Festool CSC SYS 50 | |
|---|---|---|
11.02 in | 32.125 inbest | |
— | 15 Abest | |
36 V | 120 Vbest | |
1.89 in | 3.563 inbest | |
6,800 RPMbest | 3,800 RPM | |
— | 10 inbest | |
57 degbest | 49 deg | |
0.79 inbest | 0.625 in |
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| Attribute | Festool CSC SYS 50 | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Motor(3) | ||
Motor Power (A) | Brushless A | 15 A |
Voltage (V) | 36 V | 120 V |
No-Load Speed (RPM) | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Table & Fence(2) | ||
Fence Type | Parallel fence | Rack-and-Pinion |
Table Material | Folding with ball-bearing sliding table | Not specified |
Cutting Performance(5) | ||
Rip Capacity (Right) (in) | 11.02 in | 32.125 in |
Max Cut Depth (90°) (in) | 1.89 in | 3.5625 in |
Blade Diameter (in) | in | 10 in |
Bevel Range (deg) | 57 deg | 49 deg |
Arbor Size (in) | 0.79 in | 0.625 in |
Safety & Features(2) | ||
Safety Features | Riving knife, Digital controls | Convenience Brake |
Dust Port Diameter (in) | 1.06 in | Not specified in |
Value & Support(2) | ||
Warranty | Not specified | |
Included Accessories | Saw blade, riving knife, parallel fence, sliding table, miter gauge | Table Saw, Stand, Miter Gauge, Blade |
Physical & Portability(3) | ||
Stand Type | Systainer³ | Gravity-Rise Wheeled Stand |
Weight (lb) | 107.49 lb | 91 lb |
Overall Dimensions | 25.2 x 21.0 x 16.93 in | 27.8x13.53x28.1 |
Professional reviewers and editors praise the Festool CSC SYS 50 for its exceptional portability and precision, noting that it delivers performance comparable to mains-powered saws.
Everyday users describe the tool as a 'game-changer' for site work, appreciating its ability to cut like a shop saw while remaining portable, though some note rapid battery drain.
Professional reviewers praise the GTS15-10 as a strong corded performer, highlighting its upgraded depth of cut for 4x material and faster RPM compared to predecessors. The seamless integration of the Gravity-Rise stand is commended for jobsite utility, while the durable open-frame construction is noted for its robustness.
Everyday users commonly praise the saw's power for hardwoods, the quick deployment of the stand, and the accuracy of the fence adjustments. Recurring themes include appreciation for the blade brake speed and overall mobility. However, some users report recurring complaints regarding the need for occasional bevel calibration tweaks and the difficulty of transporting the 91 lb unit solo, though the stand helps mitigate this.
“Game-changer for site work-cuts like my shop saw but portable”
“0.1 mm repeats perfectly; app saves favorites”
“Out-of-box performance matches reviews”
