Best Table Saws for 2024 - 11 Models Tested! - Pro Tool Reviews

You won’t spend much time in construction or woodworking before you need a good table saw. With so many options out there, who makes the best table saw? I’ve used and reviewed dozens of table saws over the years, so I know what features and performance levels make for a great tool. The Pro Tool Reviews crew and I got down to business to compare eleven top-performing models. Hopefully, our top recommendations help you narrow down your potential shopping list.

Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, a quality table saw has one job: Make precise rip cuts and crosscuts in wood. If want to make specialty cuts, like dadoes or rabbets, you need a top-quality saw supporting those features. To help make your decision easier, I cover the performance, cut quality, key features, and pricing of some of the best table saws I’ve personally had my hands on.

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DeWalt is a quality brand name that delivers on its promise with this table saw. It cuts cleanly and powerfully, and I love the rack-and-pinion fence adjustment. It lets you dial in the width quickly when making rip cuts.

The DeWalt DWE7491RS is one of the best jobsite table saws I’ve used, as it provides quick and easy portability. The rolling table design raises and lowers very quickly. It’s also not top-heavy and won’t roll over, also making it one of the best table saws for beginners (Don’t get offended, Pros!). In the end, I liked it so much that I gave it the best overall table saw spot.

A powerful 2-horsepower motor rips through all types of hardwood as well as pressure-treated lumber—even wet. The 10-inch saw blade cuts up to 3-1/8 inches in depth at 90 degrees and 2-1/4 inches at 45 degrees. An optional dado throatplate lets you add an 8″ stacked blade up to 13/16 inches thick. In short, it has all the features you need for almost any woodworking project.

The biggest advantage of battery-powered table saws comes down to the freedom you get when a 120V outlet isn’t within reach. The Flex FX7221-1J is one of two table saws from the company that operates on either a 24V battery or an adapter that lets you run it off 120VAC power. That makes this an incredibly useful saw and one of only a couple of tools that give you a hybrid power source.

We love the rack and pinion fence system on this table saw—now becoming all but ubiquitous across most brands. It gives you quick and easy adjustments up to a maximum of 30.5 inches to the right of the blade. The fence also includes a handy integrated LED light that we LOVE—particularly when working in our shadow-prone shop.

This 10-inch model also adds CutSense, which spins down the blade after a cut. It’s not designed as a safety measure, but rather a way to help conserve the battery during use. You can disable it for serial production work. Overall, I loved the power of this saw and found it performed very much like a corded tool.

The Skilsaw SPT99-11 table saw works well for DIYers looking for more power and features. It has more functionality, power, and precision with its brass-geared worm drive motor, and the wheeled stand offers the best in portability. At a total of 53 pounds, it’s a reasonably lightweight saw on a 16-inch wheeled stand, and the easy-load handles make it easy to move over stairs or load into the back of your truck.

The cutting power of this saw and the 3-⅝” cutting depth allows for cuts of stacked lumber so you can increase your productivity. This professional-grade tool rips through plywood with a high-torque motor and high RPMs. It’s as accurate and precise as any saw in its class, making it the perfect choice when portability and power are your priorities.

The SawStop safety system has saved thousands of fingers with the patented technology that recognizes human skin. The T-Glide fence assembly can’t be beaten at this price—making this one of the safest and best-performing table saws in its class.

This premium table saw is also best for contractors looking for a combination of precision and performance. It has all the features you need to make specialty cuts and the power to make them. Precision is built into this table saw, starting with the smooth fence, which slides easily and features a pushbutton Ergolock. It’s very similar to how a Biesemeyer fence works. As an added bonus, it’s one of a few models with an integrated dust collection system you can use with the top guard.

The big deal surrounding Skil’s TS6307-00 is what you get for the price. With a 15-amp motor and 4600 RPM operating speed, it has more power than other DIY table saws that opt for smaller motors. We ran lots of material through it, and it cuts authoritatively. With its rack and pinion fence adjustment, onboard tool storage, and blade height/bevel adjustments, you can easily see the Pro-inspired design elements from contractor-grade models. It provides good accuracy and easy adjustability for a variety of cuts.

One big difference is that the integrated folding stand doesn’t have wheels, but the saw is still light enough that I could easily load it into the back of my F150 without hassle. When you consider the performance and feature set against the $269 price tag, Skil is an easy choice for us as the best budget table saw for DIY use.

With brands such as Grizzly, Powermatic, and Sawstop dominating in terms of model options, narrowing it down to just one model for the best cabinet table saw proved to be a challenge. In the final analysis, the safety of SawStop won our crew over, with the Industrial Cabinet Saw earning our top recommendation. Within that line, we prefer the 5HP, single-phase, 230V motor as a balance of high performance and value. It should also ease the hit to your budget. From there, you can get either a 36-inch or 52-inch rip capacity, depending on your needs.

With so much attention on SawStop’s flesh detection technology, it can be easy to assume that they’re primarily about the tech first and the saw second. In our experience, it’s clear that they know table saw design and make a darn fine saw that can also save you from serious injury. You can see that in their premium T-Glide fence design, the excellent top and bottom dust collection, and the table flatness.

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If you’re on the hunt for the best sliding table saw, you’re in a different league—one that’s much more expensive to “play” in. We highly recommend you take the time to demo several options when you’re making an investment this large in your business.

That said, be sure to put Baileigh Industrial on your list. It’s a brand under the JPW tool group that’s also responsible for Powermatic and Jet, among others. Baileigh’s sliding table saw starts with a base 12-inch/14-inch blade model and then adds a digital readout as one upgrade level or a full-on CNC option with a 16-inch blade capacity at the top of the line.

Replacing the Bosch 4100XC-10, the Bosch GTS15-10 jobsite table saw makes several key upgrades. It offers some of the best stability and portability with its Gravity-Rise wheeled stand. Setup is easy with the single-action design, and the rugged 8” tires will move across the uneven terrain found on most construction sites. The onboard storage system makes it easy to keep everything you need with the saw at all times.

It doesn’t feature the now-popular rack-and-pinion fence design; however, we like the well-made fence regardless. The stop sign-shaped safety cut-off switch makes for a nice touch.

This saw features a large aluminum table top for cutting 4-foot wide sheets. It has a powerful motor and soft-start circuitry for smooth operation. The Constant Response circuitry maintains speed while cutting, and restart protection avoids accidental startup to make this a safe, reliable, and powerful tool.

Festool is one of the most well-recognized brands among professional woodworkers and carpenters. In 2023, Festool moved into the battery-powered table saw category with the CSC SYS 50. Like most products the company makes, it’s a sophisticated tool. They also overengineered it and surrounded it with a system of components and accessories.

What you get is a saw that spins its small 160mm (6.3 inch) blade at 6800 RPM. Then, Festool gives you a digital depth control that can set blade depth with up to 1/256-in. accuracy. Yes, that sounds crazy, and we don’t even have a tool that can measure that level of accuracy. You can also store and recall up to four different blade depths, making repetitive cuts easy to replicate. Blade speed is variable and is also set using the digital controls.

Lastly, Festool’s amazing dust collection makes this one of the cleanest table saws on the market—even without a top guard collector. It weighs just over 33 pounds, making it incredibly portable for anyone needing to take it to an on-site carpentry project. Overall, Festool made a very sophisticated saw—it’s just priced at the extreme with features that we consider “nice-to-have” and not truly mandatory for most users.

The Metabo HPT 10-inch MultiVolt Table Saw impressed me with its dual power options, 10-inch blade, large ripping capacity, and strong cutting power. I could work all day long on the jobsite or in the shop using a combination of a MultiVolt battery and AC adapter.

The saw includes a handy outfeed support bar that slides out from the back of the saw. It gives you a hand when feeding through anything long. Its movement isn’t as smooth as the fence, but most portable table saws don’t give you anything—so I’ll take it! Other safety and convenience features include a large, accident-proof safety power switch and an adjustable riving knife.

One last thing—with the weight of this saw, you really want to put it on a rolling stand to get the most out of it. Excellent overall, it’s one of only a couple brands that offer a hybrid power option—which makes it a stand-out all on its own.

Milwaukee focused on power and usability with this reliable table saw. For example, they used all-metal gearing to deliver a smooth blade height adjustment. It doesn’t match the 1-rotation dial on the SawStop (Milwaukee requires 14 turns to fully extend the blade), but it takes less than most saws. It offers a modest 24.5 inches of rip capacity to the right of the blade and a rack-and-pinion fence.

We’d still love to see an AC adapter on this saw, but Milwaukee included a decent amount of runtime—with even more promised with the use of new Forge batteries. I set up a variety of test cuts for the Milwaukee M18 Fuel table saw, including OSB subfloor, 2x untreated pine, and pressure-treated lumber. After multiple tests, I found I could run boards as quickly through this saw as I could with my corded Bosch.

Ridgid didn’t make our top list, but they still make a quality table saw. The R4518 serves as Ridgid’s more portable 10-inch table saw solution for those who may not want the additional bulk (or cost) of a full rolling jobsite saw. In fact, the Ridgid R4518 table saw shaves nearly $200 off the price of the larger R4514.

While both include a Lifetime Service Agreement, the smaller R4518 loses 4 inches of rip capacity and doesn’t quite make it through 4X material in a single pass (though that’s an obscure use case). This saw doesn’t have the power of some other comparable saws we’ve used. It also features a plastic miter gauge as opposed to metal. You also need to really push the fence in before locking it in place to ensure it’s square to the blade.

It’s REALLY hard to beat a table saw for just $149. If you take your time and rip or crosscut mostly 1X material, the Ryobi RTS08 should take care of most DIY needs. This 13-amp 8.25-inch table saw offers up to 5600RPM for fast cutting. While the 25-inch deep table gives you a decent amount of backfeed support for a saw this small, you only get 12 inches to the right of the blade and 8 on the left.

Cut depth is limited to 2.2 inches at 90 degrees, but that’s enough to slice through 2X material as needed. You can also barely cut 2X material at 45 degrees with the blade fully extended. Overall, we find this tool a great value, but it underperforms some other models that offer a bit more power, cut capacity, and features.

Before you shop, it helps to understand the basics. Learn the different types of table saws and the features to look for when selecting the best one for your projects.

Selecting the right tool starts with choosing the right type. Learn more about the three main types of saws.

These are the least expensive types of table saws, also labeled as “benchtop” or “compact.” Lightweight and compact, these tools are easy to move and store. Some of them are extremely lightweight (less than 50 pounds) and come with a quickly removable stand. These work best when you want a saw that quickly drops into your pickup or work van. Other portable saws that weigh more come with rolling stands, letting you roll them on and off a trailer.

Larger than a benchtop model, a contractor saw offers more power and stability for larger jobs. These tools are less portable than a jobsite table saw, but you can cut larger pieces of wood. Contractor saws have open bases and a stand to provide a larger surface for working on oversized projects.

Next to a sliding saw, a cabinet table saw is the most expensive option made specifically for power and precision. Cabinet saws have heavy-duty stationary bases, dust collection ports, precision adjustment capabilities, and powerful motors. Their closed bases are often made out of cast iron, and they typically weigh about 600 pounds.

Some tools combine features from contractor and cabinet table saws and are considered hybrid saws. They allow you to have some of the best features of cabinet saws, like an enclosed case, but they don’t have as much power.

Table saws are packed with various features that affect their price, portability, and safety. Before making a selection, thoroughly check out the features.

Most table saws have 10-inch blades. These cut as much as 3-½ inches deep at a 90-degree angle and 2-½” at a 45-degree angle. If you use a smaller blade, you won’t be able to cut as deep.

The blade on a table saw tilts right or left, but not both ways. It’s a matter of personal preference, but there are advantages and disadvantages either way. Typically, you will have around 45-48 degrees of range in order to cut bevels and angles for drawers, cleats, and more.

The motor’s power determines how quickly and powerfully these tools cut. Most contractor saws have a 1.5- to 2-hp motor, and cabinet saws often range between 3- and 5-hp.

Dado blades are used for making wide cuts for interlocking pieces of wood together. The dado capacity refers to the width of the blade. Not all table saws are compatible with dado blades.

You slide wood or material against the fence when cutting. Fences can be adjusted, but for regular cuts, they need to be exactly parallel with the blade. Some fences adjust easily with a rack-and-pinion system. Other tools use a more or less robust fence that you slide manually across the table.

The rip capacity is the distance from your blade to the farthest point the fence can reach on the saw’s right side. Most rip capacities are 28, 30, and 50 inches.

This is a must-have feature if you plan to make bevel cuts. Look for a model that offers both left and right bevels and accurately makes angle cuts.

Safety is always a priority when operating power tools. Look for a saw that comes with a blade guard, a riving knife, anti-kickback pawls, and an emergency shut-off switch.

Table saw accidents are common in the United States. Each year, about 40,000 accidents result in hospitalizations, and 10% of those result in amputations or disabilities. Here are the top safety tips for operating a table saw:

Avoid accidents by learning more safety tips before operating a table saw.

The biggest difference between a contractor saw and a cabinet saw is that a cabinet saw stand has an enclosed case, and a contractor saw is on an open stand. Cabinet saws are more precise and have dust connection ports.

The rip capacity is the distance from your table saw blade to the farthest point the fence can reach on the saw’s right side. A larger rip capacity lets you cut wider pieces of wood.

These powerful tools can cut more than wood. With the right blades, a table saw can cut plastic, acrylic sheets, and non-ferrous sheet metals like aluminum.

Keeping your table saw clean is the best way to maintain it. How often it needs to be maintained depends on how much you use it. Before servicing it, unplug your saw and remove the sawdust and resin built up in the cabinet with a stiff brush and shop vac. Wipe it clean and lubricate all the gears and pivot points with a dry silicone-free spray lubricant. Check for proper alignment every time you work on your saw, and always make sure your blade is sharp.

These tools present a serious risk of injury, but that doesn’t mean beginners can’t use one as long as they learn proper safety techniques. The best table saw for a DIYer who’s just starting out has a sturdy base to allow for more precise cuts.