Do I need a 10-inch saw or is a smaller one fine?

Community threads strongly favor 10-inch saws, noting that smaller 8-1/4-inch units limit cut depth and dado capacity and may constrain you later. Craft-oriented 'mini' table saws are treated as hobby tools for model-making, not woodworking. For general DIY and woodworking, reviewers consistently steer buyers toward a full 10-inch saw.