Milwaukee Band Saw
Score: 82/100
DeWalt DCS378
Score: 88/100Rankings
The DEWALT DCS378B is a cordless, brushless mid-size portable bandsaw designed for professional jobsite and shop use, featuring a 3-3/8 inch cut capacity and a 535 MWO motor. It delivers a fixed blade speed of 570 SFPM and achieves up to 120 cuts per charge through 12-gauge strut, balancing power with portability. Ideal for jobsite Unistrut installs, workshop metal fabrication, and mobile repairs where speed and portability are prioritized.
The Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact Band Saw is a lightweight, cordless metalworking tool designed for overhead and one-handed cutting applications. It offers a class-leading capacity for its size and variable speed control, though it lacks the deep-cut capacity of larger models. It is best suited for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical jobs requiring portability and reduced fatigue.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
3.25 in | 3.375 inbest | |
— | 535 HPbest | |
540 RPM | 570 RPMbest | |
18 V | 20 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.67 lbsbest | 24 lbs |
35.375 in | 35.875 inbest | |
11.6 inbest | 7.8 in | |
6.3 in | 12.2 inbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Cutting Capacity(1) | ||
Throat Depth (in) | 3.25 in | 3.375 in |
Portability & Build(1) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 7.67 lbs | 24 lbs |
Power & Performance(3) | ||
Motor Power (HP) | 18V HP | 535 HP |
Blade Speed (RPM) | 540 RPM | 570 RPM |
Nominal Voltage (V) | 18 V | 20 V |
Blade & Guides(1) | ||
Blade Length (in) | 35.375 in | 35.875 in |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Overall Height (in) | 11.6 in | 7.8 in |
Overall Width (in) | 6.3 in | 12.2 in |
Overall Length (in) | 17.9 in | 16.8 in |
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Professional reviewers and editors highlight the DEWALT DCS378B as a balanced tool that excels in speed, power, and utility for commercial jobsites. They praise the brushless motor's 535 MWO output and 570 SFPM blade speed.
Everyday users and contractors appreciate the fast cutting speed and long runtime, specifically citing the ability to make 120 cuts per charge and 5.1-second cuts through strut. However, recurring complaints involve the 3-3/8 inch capacity being insufficient for heavy pipe work and the 24 lb weight feeling too heavy for prolonged handheld operation without the stand.
