Table Saw vs Miter Saw: Which Do You Buy First?
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.
Most buyers weighing a table saw against a miter saw are really asking a budget question: where does the first chunk of money go, and what does it buy? This page compares the two categories using only what the catalog lists. Table saws are listed for ripping boards and sheet material along a fence; miter saws are listed for cross-cutting and angled cuts with a blade that pivots down onto the work. Both are covered here by price tier, listed specs, battery platform and what is stated to come in the box.
The numbers differ sharply. The catalog lists 36 table saw models from $229 to $7,912.99, with a median of $2,868.94, and 41 miter saw models from $204 to $1,738, with a median of $499. The table saw median is far higher because the list includes many stationary cabinet and hybrid machines from Grizzly Industrial and Powermatic, 10 models each. Miter saws are spread more evenly across DeWalt, Makita and Milwaukee at 7 models each, plus WEN, Evolution Power Tools and Ryobi.
Cordless coverage also differs. Five table saws are listed as cordless, against 20 miter saws. Every table saw lists a brushless motor (100%), while 70% of miter saws do. A brushless motor is a motor design that uses electronics instead of carbon brushes; the listing states it, but this page does not claim any model performs better because of it.
Bare tools are listed as the tool only, and a battery or charger is counted as included only where the listing says so. Keep price ranges in mind too: many titles show a span, such as $229 to $478, so read the listing for the exact variant.
At a glance
| Table saws | Miter saws | |
|---|---|---|
| Models listed | 36 | 41 |
| Price range | $229 to $7,913 | $204 to $1,738 |
| Median price | $2,869 | $499 |
| Battery platforms named in listings | M18 (2), ONE+ 18V (2), FLEXVOLT 60V MAX (1) | M18 (7), FLEXVOLT 60V MAX (3), ONE+ 18V (3) |
| Cordless models stating a brushless motor | 100% of 5 | 70% of 20 |
| Most common configuration | kit (5), bare tool (2) | bare tool (11), kit (7) |
| Listings stating batteries, charger or case | 6% | 12% |
| Tool types covered | Table saw (36) | Miter saw (41) |
Lower-priced models
At the lower end the two categories sit close together in price. The corded Ryobi RTS23 table saw starts at $229 with a 10 in. size, 5,000 RPM and 15 A, while the corded WEN MM1014T miter saw starts at $204 with a 10 in. size and 15 A. Cordless options appear here too: the Ryobi ONE+ HP 8-1/4 in. table saw is $269 as a bare tool and $399 as a kit with two 4.0 Ah batteries and a charger, and the Ridgid 7-1/4 in. brushless miter saw starts at $213.23 as a bare tool.
Table saws
Ryobi 15 Amp 10 in. Expanded Capacity Portable Corded Table Saw With Rolling Stand
$229 to $478 · Size / capacity: 10 in. · Max speed: 5,000 RPM · Motor current: 15 A
Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless 8-1/4 in. Compact Portable Jobsite Table Saw (Tool Only)
$269.00 · · Voltage: 18 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: ONE+ 18V · Size / capacity: 8-1/4 in. · Battery capacity: 4 Ah
Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless 8-1/4 in. Compact Portable Jobsite Table Saw Kit with (2) 4.0 Ah Batteries and Charger
$399.00 · Kit · Voltage: 18 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: ONE+ 18V · Size / capacity: 8-1/4 in. · Battery capacity: 4 Ah
Ridgid 15 Amp 10 in. Portable Corded Jobsite Table Saw with Folding Stand
$359.00 · Size / capacity: 10 in. · Max speed: 5,000 RPM · Motor current: 15 A
Miter saws
WEN 15-Amp 10 in. Single-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser (MM1014T)
$204.00 · Size / capacity: 10 in. · Motor current: 15 A
Ridgid 18V Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw (Tool Only)
$213 to $648 · · Voltage: 18 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: 18V · Size / capacity: 7-1/4 in. · Weight: 24 lb
Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 7-1/4 in. Sliding Compound Miter Saw
$239 to $478 · Voltage: 18 V · Battery platform: ONE+ 18V · Size / capacity: 7-1/4 in. · Battery capacity: 4 Ah · Max speed: 3,600 RPM
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
Mid-priced models
The mid tier is where cordless platforms become prominent. The Milwaukee M18 FUEL table saw kit, listed from $599, states one 12.0 Ah battery and a charger, and the DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX table saw kit, from $587.99, states two batteries. The bare Milwaukee table saw is listed at $630. On the miter saw side, Ryobi's ONE+ HP 10 in. saw is $568 either as a bare tool or as a kit with a charger stated, and Milwaukee's M18 FUEL 7-1/4 in. saw is $739 with a FORGE 12.0 Ah battery.
Table saws
Milwaukee M18 FUEL ONE-KEY 18- volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 8-1/4 in. Table Saw Kit W/(1) 12.0Ah Battery & Rapid Charger
$599 to $828 · Kit · Voltage: 18 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: M18 · Size / capacity: 8-1/4 in. · Battery capacity: 12 Ah
DeWalt Flexvolt 60V MAX Lithium-Ion Cordless Brushless 8-1/4 in. Table Saw Kit with (2) flexvolt 20V/60V MAX 6 Ah Battery Packs
$588 to $828 · Kit · Voltage: 60 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: FLEXVOLT 60V MAX · Size / capacity: 8-1/4 in. · Battery capacity: 6 Ah
Milwaukee M18 FUEL ONE-KEY 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 8-1/4 in. Table Saw (Tool-Only) & 8-1/4 in Blade
$630.00 · · Voltage: 18 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: M18 · Size / capacity: 8-1/4 in. · Motor current: 15 A
Miter saws
DeWalt 15 Amp Corded 12 in. Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw w/FLEXVOLT 12 in. 60T Carbide-Tipped Blade Wrench and Clamp
$449 to $732 · Kit · Battery platform: FLEXVOLT 60V MAX · Size / capacity: 12 in. · Motor current: 15 A
Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless 10 in. Sliding Compound Miter Saw (Tool Only) with SPEED BENCH Mobile Workstation
$568.00 · · Voltage: 18 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: ONE+ 18V · Size / capacity: 10 in. · Battery capacity: 4 Ah
Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless 10 in. Sliding Compound Miter Saw Kit w/Battery, Charger & SPEED BENCH Mobile Workstation
$568.00 · Kit · Voltage: 18 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: ONE+ 18V · Size / capacity: 10 in. · Battery capacity: 4 Ah
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 7-1/4 in. Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw w/ FORGE 12.0 Ah Battery
$739.00 · Kit · Voltage: 18 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: M18 · Size / capacity: 7-1/4 in. · Battery capacity: 12 Ah
Higher-priced models
The higher tier splits the categories apart. Table saws here are largely corded stationary machines: Grizzly's 10 in. hybrid saws run from $1,195 to $1,663.06, its 5 HP 240V cabinet saw starts at $2,695, and the Powermatic PM1000 is $3,042.89, with listed voltages of 115 V to 240 V. Miter saws stay cordless and platform-based: the Makita XGT 40V saw is a bare tool from $879, the Milwaukee 12 in.
Table saws
Grizzly Industrial 10 in. 2 HP Open-Stand Hybrid Table Saw
$1,195.00 · Voltage: 120 V · Size / capacity: 10 in.
Grizzly Industrial 10 in. 2 HP 120V Hybrid Table Saw w/ T-Shaped Fence
$1,663.06 · Kit · Voltage: 120 V · Size / capacity: 10 in. · Weight: 286 lb
Grizzly Industrial 10 in. 5 HP 240V Cabinet Table Saw w/ 7 ft. Rails
$2,695 to $3,195 · Kit · Voltage: 240 V · Size / capacity: 10 in.
Powermatic PM1000 115-Volt 1-3/4 HP 1PH Table Saw with 30 in. Accu-Fence System
$3,042.89 · Voltage: 115 V · Size / capacity: 30 in.
Miter saws
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
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 12 in. Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw w/ FORGE 12.0 Ah Battery
$1,024.00 · Kit · Voltage: 18 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: M18 · Size / capacity: 12 in. · Battery capacity: 12 Ah
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
Hilti 22-Volt SM 60 NURON 12in. Lithium-Ion Cordless Brushless Miter Saw with 4 in. x 13-3/4 in. Cross Cut Capacity
$905.00 · Voltage: 22 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: NURON 22V · Size / capacity: 12 in.
Which one fits you
Choose Table saws if...
- You want a lower entry price: corded portable models start at $229, and a cordless compact kit is listed at $399.
- You are fine spending into the thousands for a stationary machine, since the median listed price is $2,868.94 and Grizzly Industrial and Powermatic account for 20 of 36 models.
- You want a brushless motor stated in the listing, which applies to 100% of table saw models in the catalog.
- You want a kit that bundles power: the Milwaukee kit states a battery and charger, the DeWalt FLEXVOLT kit states two batteries, and the Ryobi kit lists two 4.0 Ah batteries and a charger.
Choose Miter saws if...
- You want a broader cordless selection: 20 of 41 miter saw models are listed as cordless, against 5 of 36 table saws.
- You want to stay on a platform you may already own, with M18 at 7 models, FLEXVOLT 60V MAX at 3, ONE+ 18V at 3 and 20V MAX at 2.
- You prefer a lower median price: miter saws list at $499 versus $2,868.94, with a top price of $1,738.
- You are comfortable buying a bare tool, since 11 miter saws are listed that way, and will check the listing for any battery or charger.
Check each listing for the exact variant before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to start with, a table saw or a miter saw?
At the entry tier they are close: the lowest table saw is $229 and the lowest miter saw is $204. Medians differ widely, $2,868.94 for table saws against $499 for miter saws, because the table saw list includes many stationary machines priced into the thousands.
Are there cordless options for both?
Yes. The catalog lists 5 cordless table saws and 20 cordless miter saws. Table saw platforms listed include M18, ONE+ 18V and FLEXVOLT 60V MAX. Miter saw platforms include M18, FLEXVOLT 60V MAX, ONE+ 18V and 20V MAX.
How many models state a brushless motor?
All 36 table saws state one, which is 100%. For miter saws it is 70%. A brushless motor is a design without carbon brushes. The listings state its presence, but this page does not claim better results from it.
Does a listing include a battery and charger?
Only when the listing says so. Bare tools are listed as the tool only. For example, the Ryobi table saw kit states two 4.0 Ah batteries and a charger, while the Ryobi bare tool version states neither. Most models, 29 table saws and 23 miter saws, do not state a configuration.