Quick verdict
A light 20V homeowner saw against a two-pack 36V saw with corded power. The DeWalt is the right tool for boards, fences and ladders; the Makita is the right tool for wet framing and cuts deeper than anything in its class. Buy by platform; for a deck build with LXT packs, the Makita.
Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw
The XSH06Z is the Makita 18V X2 LXT 36V 7-1/4 inch sidewinder: brushless, 5,000 RPM, electric brake, 2-5/8 inch depth of cut, 56 degree bevel and Automatic Speed Change. Two LXT packs give corded-class power for wet framing.
DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX circular saw versus Makita XSH06Z X2 LXT 36V circular saw: power, batteries, depth of cut, bevel, weight and price compared from published specifications.
The picks at a glance
| Tool | Best for | Score /100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw | Best Corded-Class Saw With Deepest Cut | 9.0 | Check price |
| DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw | Best Light Saw for Boards and Fences | 8.6 | Check price |
The picks, reviewed
Makita XSH06Z 18V X2 LXT 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw
The XSH06Z is the Makita 18V X2 LXT 36V 7-1/4 inch sidewinder: brushless, 5,000 RPM, electric brake, 2-5/8 inch depth of cut, 56 degree bevel and Automatic Speed Change. Two LXT packs give corded-class power for wet framing.
Reasons to buy
- Corded-class power
- Deepest cut in the class
- Automatic Speed Change
- LXT yard platform
Reasons to avoid
- Needs two packs
- Heavier
- Costs more
DeWalt DCS570B 20V MAX 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw
The DCS570B is the DeWalt 20V MAX 7-1/4 inch sidewinder: brushless, 5,200 RPM, electric brake, 2-9/16 inch depth of cut and 57 degree bevel. It is light, cheap and runs on every 20V pack, and it suits deck boards and fence lumber.
Reasons to buy
- Light with a compact pack
- Cheap
- Runs on every 20V pack
- 57 degree bevel
Reasons to avoid
- Slows in wet 2x
- Homeowner-class power
- Drains small packs
Where these two differ
The DeWalt DCS570B is a light, cheap 20V sidewinder for deck boards and fence lumber. The Makita XSH06Z is a two-pack 36V sidewinder with corded-class power and the deepest cut in its class. Both are brushless 7-1/4 inch saws with electric brakes and the blade on the right. The DeWalt bevels a degree further; the Makita does everything else better and costs more.
This comparison is based on the published specifications and manuals for both saws and on recurring owner feedback. We have not run either saw ourselves.
| Specification | DCS570B | XSH06Z |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | DeWalt 20V MAX | Makita X2 LXT |
| Batteries | One | Two |
| Speed | 5,200 RPM | 5,000 RPM |
| Depth at 90 | 2-9/16 inch | 2-5/8 inch |
| Bevel | 57 degrees | 56 degrees |
| Price | Low | Higher |
Power
The Makita rips wet pressure-treated 2×12 without slowing and holds speed under load with Automatic Speed Change. The DeWalt rips the same board slowly and drains a small pack doing it. Dry lumber and deck boards cut cleanly on both.
Weight and handling
The DeWalt with a compact pack is the saw to carry up a ladder. The Makita with two packs is heavier and better planted on a sawhorse.
Cut capacity
The Makita cuts a sixteenth deeper; the DeWalt bevels a degree further. Neither cuts a 4×4 in one pass.
Batteries and runtime
20V packs are cheap and plentiful; a FlexVolt pack gives the DeWalt long runtime. Two LXT 5 Ah packs last an afternoon of joists on the Makita and run the X2 yard tools.
Blades and setup
Both take 7-1/4 inch blades with a 5/8 inch arbor. A 24-tooth framing blade for joists on the Makita; a 40-tooth blade for deck boards on the DeWalt.
Yard jobs this decides
Fence pickets, rails, raised beds and deck boards favor the DeWalt. Deck framing, a pergola in 4x lumber and a shed floor in wet 2x favor the Makita. The platform decides the rest.
Warranty and support
On the DeWalt DCS570B, DeWalt covers it with a three-year limited warranty, one year of free service and a 90-day money-back guarantee. On the Makita XSH06Z, Makita covers LXT tools and batteries with a three-year limited warranty. Both makers run service networks in the US and both honor the warranty only with proof of purchase, so keep the receipt with the manual. Registration takes a few minutes online and is worth doing the day the tool arrives.
Care and storage
Both are brushless battery tools and both last longest with the same habits: blow the vents clear after dusty work, store packs indoors at partial charge rather than empty or full for months, and keep the tool out of a hot truck in summer. Neither needs lubrication or brush changes. A pack left on the charger for weeks is not harmed by either maker, but a pack left at zero through a winter often is.
Common owner complaints
DCS570B owners mention slowing in wet lumber. XSH06Z owners mention needing two packs. Both are reliable.
Which one should you buy
Buy the DCS570B for boards and fences on 20V packs. Buy the XSH06Z for framing power and depth on LXT.
Our verdict
The Makita XSH06Z takes this comparison as the more capable saw. The DeWalt DCS570B is the right tool for most homeowner cuts at a low price.
How we research
This comparison is built from the published specifications, manuals and warranty terms of both products and from recurring owner feedback. We have not run either product ourselves; where the makers do not publish a figure we say so rather than guess.
What to look for
Power
The Makita is corded class; the DeWalt is homeowner class.
Weight
The DeWalt is lighter.
Depth
The Makita cuts deeper.
Price
The DeWalt costs much less.
Our verdict
A light 20V homeowner saw against a two-pack 36V saw with corded power. The DeWalt is the right tool for boards, fences and ladders; the Makita is the right tool for wet framing and cuts deeper than anything in its class. Buy by platform; for a deck build with LXT packs, the Makita.
FAQs
Slowly, draining a small pack. The Makita cuts them without slowing.
Yes, two 18V LXT packs for 36V.
The DeWalt at 57 degrees, by one degree.
The DeWalt by a clear margin with a compact pack.
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