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A 12 in. double-bevel sliding miter saw for accurate crosscuts, miters and bevels in boards and trim, chosen from independent tests and reviews.
Recall: on Aug 4, 2022, the CPSC and DeWalt announced a recall of DWS779, DWS780 and DHS790 miter saws with date codes 2019 04 through 2022 04 that have no green dot on the nameplate and no black dot on the arm, because the rear safety guard can break or detach. The recall covers only those saws, sold April 2019 through May 2022. If you have one, CPSC says to stop using it and contact DeWalt for a free repair kit or service-center repair. See the CPSC notice.
Safety first: read the safety notes before you use one.
Our picks
12 in. sliding miter saw for wide boards and trim
DeWalt 12 in. double-bevel sliding compound miter saw
Our pick for a miter saw that handles wide boards, crosscuts and trim: a corded 12 in. sliding saw that bevels both ways.
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Photo credits
- DeWalt 12 in. double-bevel sliding compound miter saw: Image: DEWALT product image
Each price is the one we saw at that store on the date beside it. Prices change, so check the store before you buy.
What to look for in a miter saw
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Blade size and slide. A 12 in. sliding saw cuts the widest boards; a smaller, non-sliding saw is lighter and takes less room (Bob Vila).
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Single or double bevel. A double-bevel saw tilts both ways, so you don’t have to flip the board to cut the opposite angle (Bob Vila).
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A cutline you can see. DeWalt’s LED shadow line works with any blade and doesn’t drift out of alignment like a bumped laser can (Pro Tool Reviews; Popular Mechanics).
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Dust collection. Most miter saws’ dust bags catch little; a port that fits a shop vacuum helps (TechGearLab; Pro Tool Reviews).
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Room to work. Sliding rails need clearance behind the saw, and long boards need support on both sides (Bob Vila; TechGearLab).
How we picked
We didn't hands-on test these. We picked it by reading independent tests and reviews (TechGearLab, Bob Vila, Popular Mechanics and Pro Tool Reviews), checking DeWalt's spec page and manual, and checking the price at Home Depot and Amazon. Every pick has at least three independent sources from at least two different outlets, including at least one independent test or review. They're all linked with the pick, along with what each one found. We also searched the US Consumer Product Safety Commission's recall database on Oct 25, 2026 and found a 2022 recall that covers some DWS780 saws; it's noted at the top of this page and with the pick. Prices, review counts and links were last checked on ; prices and stock change, so check the store before you buy.
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We pick tools from independent tests and reviews, not our own testing.