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The 14 Best Circular Hand Saws – Guidebook

SaleComparison winner of the editors Skil 5080-01 13-Amp 7-1/4' Circular Saw, Red

The 14 Best Circular Hand Saws – Guidebook

Hand-held circular saws are primarily used for precision work and impress here with a clean cut. Especially for long and straight cuts, the accuracy of the hand-held circular saw is indispensable. Thus, the hand-held circular saw is ideal for renovation work at home. At the same time, modern models of the hand-held circular saw are very handy and easy to use.

To make your search for the perfect circular saw easier, we have written a checklist for you, which provides you with all the facts and figures about the circular saw. In addition, there is an overview of various circular saws in our product recommendation.

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The Different Models
  • In addition to the classic hand-held circular saw, there are also saws in a smaller format, the so-called mini hand-held circular saws and cordless cordless hand-held circular saws. The all-rounder is the standard hand-held circular saw, although the ever-improving battery-powered variants are clearly gaining in popularity.
  • Mini hand-held circular saws have a much smaller saw blade than conventional hand-held circular saws. They are very suitable for fine cuts and for use in hard-to-reach places. Their saw blade has a diameter of about 60 to 100 mm, while their big brother usually comes up with saw blades with 160 to 190 mm. With the right saw blade, you can cut wood and metal up to a thickness of 120 to 160 mm with a mini handheld circular saw.
  • A cordless hand-held circular saw is maximally flexible, but usually can’t match the performance of mains-powered hand-held circular saws. Even if the quality of the lithium-ion batteries used has improved significantly, you have to accept small sacrifices for the untethered “freedom”.
The Performance
  • In order for you to work quickly and efficiently, the power of the motor of circular saws plays a major role. We recommend that you choose a hand-held circular saw with more than 1200 watts. The higher the wattage, the harder and thicker materials you can cut through effortlessly. For cutting laminate and parquet, however, a mini hand-held circular saw is usually sufficient, as it is much easier to handle than a larger and therefore heavier normal hand-held circular saw.
The Speed
  • The idle speed indicates how fast the saw blade turns per minute. The higher the speed, the cleaner and easier the cut. We recommend you use a hand-held circular saw with a speed of at least 5000 – 6000 rpm.
The Saw Blade
  • The diameter of the saw blade determines how thick the workpiece you want to cut can be. A good hand-held circular saw should have a cutting depth of at least 55 mm for a 90 degree cut. Better models even manage 60 to 70 mm.
Weight
  • Basically, the higher the power, the heavier the motor. That’s why you should always keep your work process in mind when choosing your saw . For example, one-handed and overhead work is naturally made more difficult by the additional weight.
Cleanliness
  • Models with suction supports make your work much easier. You can connect these to a vacuum cleaner so that you integrate cleanup into the work process and don’t have to worry about chips and dirt in sensitive areas.

We have compiled the best and most interesting circular saws. You can find the list with our product recommendations here.

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The Best Sellers of Circular Hand Saws

In a list of bestsellers, we have compiled the most popular circular hand saws for you.

# Preview Product
1 Worx WX429L 4 Amp WORXSAW 4.5' Electric Compact Circular Saw Worx WX429L 4 Amp WORXSAW 4.5" Electric Compact Circular Saw
2 Skil 5080-01 13-Amp 7-1/4' Circular Saw, Red Skil 5080-01 13-Amp 7-1/4" Circular Saw, Red
3 HYCHIKA 6.2A Mini Circular Saw, Compact Hand Saw with 3 Blades - Max 1-7/8'' Cut Depth, 10ft Cord, For Wood, Metal, Tile, Plastic HYCHIKA 6.2A Mini Circular Saw, Compact Hand Saw with 3 Blades - Max 1-7/8'' Cut Depth, 10ft Cord,...
4 DEWALT ATOMIC 20V MAX* Circular Saw, 4-1/2-Inch, Tool Only (DCS571B) DEWALT ATOMIC 20V MAX* Circular Saw, 4-1/2-Inch, Tool Only (DCS571B)
5 ENVENTOR Mini Circular Saw, 4.8A Electric Circular Saw Corded with Laser Guide, 4000RPM, 3 Saw Blades 3-3/8' Max Cutting Depth 1-1/16', Compact Hand Saw for Wood, Soft Metal, Tile, Plastic Cuts ENVENTOR Mini Circular Saw, 4.8A Electric Circular Saw Corded with Laser Guide, 4000RPM, 3 Saw...
6 Ryobi 18V 5-1/2' Circular Saw Ryobi 18V 5-1/2" Circular Saw
7 GALAX PRO Mini Circular Saw, DC20V 4-1/2' Cordless Circular Saw with 2.0Ah battery, Laser Guide, Rip Guide, 2 Pcs Blades(24T+ 60T), 3400RPM, Max Cutting Depth 1-11/16'(90°), 1-1/8'(45°) GALAX PRO Mini Circular Saw, DC20V 4-1/2" Cordless Circular Saw with 2.0Ah battery, Laser Guide, Rip...
8 ENVENTOR Mini Circular Saw, 5.8A Electric Circular Saw with 6 Saw Blades 4-1/2', Laser Guide, 3500RPM, Max Cutting Depth 1-11/16'(90°), 1-1/8'(45°), Compact Tile Saw Corded for Soft Metal, Wood ENVENTOR Mini Circular Saw, 5.8A Electric Circular Saw with 6 Saw Blades 4-1/2", Laser Guide,...
9 AIOPR 4Amp Mini Circular Saw Compact Saw with 4-1/2' 24T TCT Blade (76602) AIOPR 4Amp Mini Circular Saw Compact Saw with 4-1/2" 24T TCT Blade (76602)
10 DOVAMAN Circular Saw, 5.8A 4-1/2' Circular Saw w/Laser, Metal Auxiliary Handle, 6 Saw Blades (4½', 4¾'), Cutting Depth 1-11/16' (90°), 1-3/8' (45°), Ideal for Wood, Soft Metal, Plastic, Tile - MCS01A DOVAMAN Circular Saw, 5.8A 4-1/2" Circular Saw w/Laser, Metal Auxiliary Handle, 6 Saw Blades (4½",...
11 SKIL 15 Amp 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw with Single Beam Laser Guide - 5280-01 SKIL 15 Amp 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw with Single Beam Laser Guide - 5280-01
12 Mini Circular Saw, WESCO 6 Amp Compact Hand Circular Saw with 3 Blades(4-1/2'), 5200 RPM Cutting Depth 1-11/16' (90 deg), 1-1/8' (45 deg) with Scale Ruler, for Wood, Soft Metal, Tile, Plastic Cutting Mini Circular Saw, WESCO 6 Amp Compact Hand Circular Saw with 3 Blades(4-1/2"), 5200 RPM Cutting...
13 Mini Circular Saw, HYCHIKA Compact Circular Saw Tile Saw with 3 Saw Blades 4A Pure Copper Motor, Scale Ruler, 3-3/8”4500RPM Ideal for Wood, Soft Metal, Tile and Plastic Cuts Mini Circular Saw, HYCHIKA Compact Circular Saw Tile Saw with 3 Saw Blades 4A Pure Copper Motor,...
14 WORKPRO 20V Cordless Mini Circular Saw, 4-1/2' Compact Wireless Circular Saw 4.0Ah Battery, Fast Charger, 3 Saw Blades, 4500RPM, Laser Guide, Max Cutting Depth 1-11/16'(90°), 1-1/8'(45°) WORKPRO 20V Cordless Mini Circular Saw, 4-1/2" Compact Wireless Circular Saw 4.0Ah Battery, Fast...
15 WEN 3625 5-Amp 4-1/2-Inch Beveling Compact Circular Saw with Laser and Carrying Case WEN 3625 5-Amp 4-1/2-Inch Beveling Compact Circular Saw with Laser and Carrying Case
16 Genesis GCS445SE 4.0 Amp 4-1/2' Compact Circular Saw with 24T Carbide-Tipped Blade, Rip Guide, Vacuum Adapter, and Blade Wrench Genesis GCS445SE 4.0 Amp 4-1/2" Compact Circular Saw with 24T Carbide-Tipped Blade, Rip Guide,...
17 Mini Circular Saw, 4.8 Amp 4-1/2 Inch Compact Circular Saw, 3700RPM, Electric Circular Saws with Laser Cutting Guide, Perfect for Wood, Tile and Plastic Cuts Mini Circular Saw, 4.8 Amp 4-1/2 Inch Compact Circular Saw, 3700RPM, Electric Circular Saws with...
18 Mini Circular Saw, TECCPO 4.8Amp Compact Circular Saw, 3700RPM, with Laser Guide, Scale Ruler, Vacuum Port, 3 Blades for Cutting Woods, Tile and Soft Metal. Ideal Design for Small Projects -TAPS22P Mini Circular Saw, TECCPO 4.8Amp Compact Circular Saw, 3700RPM, with Laser Guide, Scale Ruler,...
19 Makita SH02R1 12V max CXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-3/8' Circular Saw Kit (2.0Ah) Makita SH02R1 12V max CXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-3/8" Circular Saw Kit (2.0Ah)
20 Makita 5007F 7-1/4' Circular Saw Makita 5007F 7-1/4" Circular Saw

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Current Offers On Circular Hand Saws

You can find the best current offers on circular hand saws in this list.

SaleBestseller Nr. 2
Skil 5080-01 13-Amp 7-1/4' Circular Saw, Red
Skil 5080-01 13-Amp 7-1/4" Circular Saw, Red
13 Amp motor for more power and performance than the SKIL 5380; 15% weight reduction vs. SKIL 5380, reduces user fatigue
$52.49 −24% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 4
DEWALT ATOMIC 20V MAX* Circular Saw, 4-1/2-Inch, Tool Only (DCS571B)
DEWALT ATOMIC 20V MAX* Circular Saw, 4-1/2-Inch, Tool Only (DCS571B)
The cordless circular saw has the removable auxiliary handle for increased control; The compact circular saw has a hang hook for increased convenience
$159.00 −12% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 6
Ryobi 18V 5-1/2' Circular Saw
Ryobi 18V 5-1/2" Circular Saw
5-1/2" Circular Saw; Ryobi; Cordless; 1-11/16" depth of cut; Fast Cuts
$64.99 −34%
SaleBestseller Nr. 9
SKIL 15 Amp 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw with Single Beam Laser Guide - 5280-01
SKIL 15 Amp 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw with Single Beam Laser Guide - 5280-01
Powerful 15-amp motor delivers 5 300-RPM for greater speed and faster cuts; 7-1 4-inch carbide-tipped blade included. Spindle lock for easy blade changes.
$59.99 −19% Amazon Prime

FAQ About Circular Hand Saws

Which hand-held circular saw?

Circular saws differ in power, speed and model, depending on how extensive the renovation work is, you will need a different circular saw.

Circular hand saw: which side up?

The side on which the saw blade is attached is at the bottom of the hand-held circular saw.

Plunge saw or hand-held circular saw?

The advantage of the plunge saw is that it can be attached to any part of the guide rail. The hand-held circular saw, on the other hand, is designed for long and straight cuts.

How to use a hand-held circular saw?

You use a hand-held circular saw whenever you need to make precise long and straight cuts.

What to look for in a hand-held circular saw?

Make sure the guide plate is tight, saw blade can be changed without danger,
you set the correct depth of cut and miter angle, and use a guide rail.

What is a hand-held circular saw?

The hand-held circular saw is an electric saw with a rotating blade designed for cutting wood.

Hand-held circular saw: what depth of cut?

On average, the depth of cut of a hand-held circular saw should be 75mm.

What is a riving knife on the hand-held circular saw?

The riving knife prevents the saw blade from jamming on a hand-held circular saw.

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