DeWalt, Makita or Milwaukee Miter Saws: Which Fits?
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Prices were listed by the retailer as of Oct 30, 2026 and can change. Confirm the current price and availability on the retailer's page before you buy.
You need a miter saw, you have a budget in mind, and you are probably already leaning toward a brand you know from drills. The most common wrong turn is to pick the saw first and the battery later, or to compare only the headline price. A listing marked tool only is the tool and nothing else, and a saw on one battery platform may not share batteries with the tools you already own. This page lays out how the catalog lists seven miter saws from each of DeWalt, Makita and Milwaukee so you can sort out those questions before you compare blade sizes.
Five of the seven are cordless, spread across FLEXVOLT 60V MAX (three models) and 20V MAX (two models). On configuration, three are bare tool, two are kits and two do not state it. None of the DeWalt listings state a brushless motor in the data, which reflects what the listings say, not necessarily what is inside the saw.
Three are cordless, on LXT 18V (two models) and XGT 40V (one model). Three are listed as bare tool and four do not state a configuration. Every Makita listing states a brushless motor.
Four are kits and three are bare tool. Every Milwaukee listing states a brushless motor. Keep in mind that a kit label does not by itself tell you what is in the box, so check each listing's contents line before you buy.
At a glance
| DeWalt | Makita | Milwaukee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models listed | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Price range | $300 to $1,487 | $369 to $1,738 | $499 to $1,024 |
| Median price | $429 | $669 | $699 |
| Battery platforms named in listings | FLEXVOLT 60V MAX (3), 20V MAX (2) | LXT 18V (2), XGT 40V (1) | M18 (7) |
| Cordless models stating a brushless motor | 0% of 5 | 100% of 3 | 100% of 7 |
| Most common configuration | bare tool (3), kit (2) | bare tool (3) | kit (4), bare tool (3) |
| Listings stating batteries, charger or case | 14% | 14% | 0% |
| Tool types covered | Miter saw (7) | Miter saw (7) | Miter saw (7) |
Bare tool listings (tool only)
Bare tool listings are the tool only, with no battery or charger stated. DeWalt's examples span $348 to $1,487 across the DCS361B (20V MAX, 7-1/4 in.), DCS781B (FLEXVOLT 60V MAX, 12 in.) and DCS785B (12 in.). Makita's examples run from $669.00 to $1,738 and each states a brushless motor: the XSL05Z (LXT 18V, 6-1/2 in.), XSL02Z (LXT 18V) and GSL02Z (XGT 40V, 8-1/2 in.). Milwaukee's three M18 examples, the 2733-20, 2739-20 and 2734-20, start at $499.00 and top out at $999, all stating brushless. You would need to add batteries and a charger separately.
DeWalt
DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless 7-1/4 in. Sliding Miter Saw (Tool Only)
$348 to $748 · · Voltage: 20 V · Battery platform: 20V MAX · Size / capacity: 7-1/4 in. · Battery capacity: 5 Ah
DeWalt 60V Lithium-Ion 12 in. Cordless Sliding Miter Saw (Tool Only)
$699 to $1,487 · · Voltage: 60 V · Battery platform: FLEXVOLT 60V MAX · Size / capacity: 12 in. · Battery capacity: 9 Ah · Weight: 50.9 lb
DeWalt 20-Volt MAX XR 12 in. Cordless Double Bevel Miter Saw (Tool-only)
$599 to $879 · · Voltage: 20 V · Battery platform: FLEXVOLT 60V MAX · Size / capacity: 12 in. · Battery capacity: 8 Ah
Makita
Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 6-1/2 in. Compact Dual-Bevel Compound Miter Saw with Laser (Tool Only)
$669.00 · · Voltage: 18 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: LXT 18V · Size / capacity: 6-1/2 in. · Weight: 14.6 lb
Makita 18V X2 LXT Lithium-Ion 1/2 in. Brushless Cordless 7-1/2 in. Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw (Tool-Only)
$819 to $1,258 · · Voltage: 18 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: LXT 18V · Size / capacity: 1/2 in. · Max speed: 5,700 RPM
Makita 40V Max XGT Brushless Cordless 8-1/2 in. Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw, AWS Capable (Tool Only)
$879 to $1,738 · · Voltage: 40 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: XGT 40V · Size / capacity: 8-1/2 in. · Max speed: 4,800 RPM
Milwaukee
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw (Tool-Only)
$499.00 · · Voltage: 18 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: M18 · Size / capacity: 7-1/4 in. · Weight: 28 lb
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 12 in. Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw (Tool-Only)
$799 to $999 · · Voltage: 18 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: M18 · Size / capacity: 12 in. · Battery capacity: 12 Ah
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 10 in. Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw (Tool-Only)
$599 to $699 · · Voltage: 18 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: M18 · Size / capacity: 10 in.
Which one fits you
Choose DeWalt if...
- You want a choice between 20V MAX and FLEXVOLT 60V MAX platforms, since the listings span both.
- You are comfortable that none of the seven listings state a brushless motor, and you would check each product page for details.
- You want a mix of kit and bare tool options, with two kits and three bare tool listings among the seven.
Choose Makita if...
- You want every listing in the group to state a brushless motor, as all seven do.
- You want a choice between LXT 18V and XGT 40V platforms.
- You can work with listings that often leave configuration unstated, since four of seven do not say, and you would confirm the box contents on the listing.
Choose Milwaukee if...
- You want a single battery platform, since all seven saws are listed on M18.
- You want every listing to state a brushless motor, as all seven do.
- You want kit listings to be common, with four of seven listed as kits alongside three bare tool listings.
Frequently asked questions
Which brand has the cheapest miter saw in the catalog?
Price alone does not show what is included, so check whether a listing is a kit or a bare tool.
Do all of these miter saws state a brushless motor?
No. Every Makita and Milwaukee listing states a brushless motor, but none of the DeWalt listings do. That is a statement about the listing data. A missing mention is not the same as a statement that a saw lacks one.
What does a bare tool listing include?
A bare tool listing is the tool only. The examples here are listed as tool only with no battery or charger stated, so you would buy those separately. Only treat a battery or charger as included when the listing's contents line says so.
Which battery platforms do the listings cover?
DeWalt lists FLEXVOLT 60V MAX on three models and 20V MAX on two. Makita lists LXT 18V on two models and XGT 40V on one. Milwaukee lists M18 on all seven. Platform matters mainly if you already own batteries.