Is a 10-inch or 12-inch corded miter saw better?

Across the reviewers we read, the consensus is that 12-inch saws give more crosscut and crown capacity for framing, decking and wide stock, while 10-inch saws run smoother, store easier and produce less blade deflection for fine work. Specialist communities repeatedly note that for most home renovations a 10-inch handles the vast majority of lumber, while pros cutting 4x material lean 12-inch.