Quick verdict
The Metabo HPT is the more powerful saw by a wide margin, cuts deeper and carries a lifetime tool warranty; the Ryobi costs much less and shares a battery with a whole big-box yard. For fences and deck boards the Ryobi is enough. For framing in wet lumber the MultiVolt is the saw.
Metabo HPT C3607DAQ4 MultiVolt 36V 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw
The C3607DAQ4 is the Metabo HPT MultiVolt 36V brushless 7-1/4 inch circular saw with an electric brake, a 2-9/16 inch depth of cut, a 55 degree bevel and a Silent Mode, sold bare. It runs on MultiVolt packs or an AC adapter and carries a lifetime tool body warranty.
Ryobi PBLCS300B ONE+ HP circular saw versus Metabo HPT C3607DAQ4 MultiVolt circular saw: power, depth of cut, bevel, AC adapter option, warranty and outdoor platform compared from published specifications.
The picks at a glance
| Tool | Best for | Score /100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metabo HPT C3607DAQ4 MultiVolt 36V 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw | Best Power and Lifetime Tool Warranty | 8.9 | Check price |
| Ryobi PBLCS300B ONE+ HP 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw | Best Value on the Biggest Big-Box Platform | 8.3 | Check price |
The picks, reviewed
Metabo HPT C3607DAQ4 MultiVolt 36V 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw
The C3607DAQ4 is the Metabo HPT MultiVolt 36V brushless 7-1/4 inch circular saw with an electric brake, a 2-9/16 inch depth of cut, a 55 degree bevel and a Silent Mode, sold bare. It runs on MultiVolt packs or an AC adapter and carries a lifetime tool body warranty.
Reasons to buy
- Corded-class 36V power
- Runs on AC adapter as well as packs
- Lifetime tool body warranty
- Silent Mode for light cuts
Reasons to avoid
- Smaller outdoor range
- Bare tool, MultiVolt packs cost more
- Heavier
Ryobi PBLCS300B ONE+ HP 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw
The PBLCS300B is the Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP brushless 7-1/4 inch circular saw with an electric brake, a 56 degree bevel and enough power for 2x lumber on a High Performance pack. It is cheap bare and shares a battery with the largest outdoor range sold at big-box stores.
Reasons to buy
- Low price
- ONE+ runs a huge outdoor range
- 56 degree bevel
- Light
Reasons to avoid
- Homeowner-grade power
- Slows in wet 2x
- Plastic build
Where these two differ
A homeowner saw against a pro saw. The Ryobi PBLCS300B is a brushless ONE+ HP 7-1/4 inch saw with an electric brake, a 56 degree bevel and a low price on the biggest big-box platform. The Metabo HPT C3607DAQ4 is a MultiVolt 36V saw with corded-class power, a 2-9/16 inch cut, a 55 degree bevel, an AC adapter option and a lifetime tool body warranty. Both cut deck boards; only one cuts wet joists without slowing.
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 | PBLCS300B | C3607DAQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP | Metabo HPT MultiVolt 36V |
| Power class | Homeowner | Corded class |
| Depth at 90 | 2x lumber in one pass | 2-9/16 inch |
| Bevel | 56 degrees | 55 degrees |
| Mains option | No | AC adapter |
| Tool warranty | 3 years | Lifetime body |
Power
The Metabo HPT rips wet pressure-treated 2×12 without slowing on a 4 Ah MultiVolt pack and keeps going on the AC adapter for a whole day of framing. The Ryobi cuts dry lumber and deck boards well and labors in wet joists, draining a 4 Ah High Performance pack quickly.
Weight and handling
The Ryobi is light and easy on a ladder trimming fence posts. The Metabo HPT is heavier with a 36V pack and better planted on a sawhorse. Both have good line visibility through the shoe notch.
Batteries and runtime
ONE+ packs are cheap, plentiful and run the biggest big-box outdoor range: mowers, blowers, trimmers, chainsaws and pressure washers. MultiVolt packs cost more and run a smaller range, but the AC adapter removes runtime as a concern on a build.
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 Metabo HPT; a 40-tooth blade for deck boards on the Ryobi. Silent Mode on the Metabo HPT lowers speed for thin stock.
Yard jobs this decides
Fence pickets, rails, raised beds and deck boards suit the Ryobi, and a ONE+ owner should buy it. Deck framing, a pergola in 4x lumber and a shed floor in wet 2x favor the Metabo HPT. A homeowner doing one big build and years of small cuts has a real decision.
Warranty and support
On the Ryobi PBLCS300B, Ryobi covers ONE+ tools and batteries with a three-year limited warranty. On the Metabo HPT, Metabo HPT covers the MultiVolt tool body with a lifetime warranty and packs with two years. 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.
Common owner complaints
PBLCS300B owners mention slowing in wet lumber and a plastic shoe. C3607DAQ4 owners mention pack cost and weight. Both are reliable.
Which one should you buy
Buy the Ryobi on ONE+ for boards and fences at a low price. Buy the Metabo HPT for framing power, the AC adapter option and the lifetime tool warranty.
Our verdict
The Metabo HPT C3607DAQ4 takes this comparison as the far more capable saw. The Ryobi PBLCS300B is the value pick and enough for most homeowner cuts.
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
Platform
ONE+ runs the biggest outdoor range; MultiVolt runs a smaller one.
Power
The MultiVolt is corded class; the Ryobi is homeowner class.
Warranty
Lifetime tool body on the Metabo HPT; three years on the Ryobi.
Price
The Ryobi costs much less.
Our verdict
The Metabo HPT is the more powerful saw by a wide margin, cuts deeper and carries a lifetime tool warranty; the Ryobi costs much less and shares a battery with a whole big-box yard. For fences and deck boards the Ryobi is enough. For framing in wet lumber the MultiVolt is the saw.
FAQs
Yes, with the MultiVolt AC adapter sold separately.
Dry framing yes; wet pressure-treated lumber slowly, on a High Performance pack.
A lower-speed setting on the Metabo HPT for thin stock and quieter cuts.
The Ryobi at 56 degrees, by one degree.
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