DEWALT 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw, Lightweight, Corded (DWE575)
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Best lightweight
Amazon rating
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Current price
$140.00
Updated May 16, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
6 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the base DEWALT DWE575 is the lightweight corded pick when you don't need the electric brake. protoolreviews.com highlights the ball-bearing anti-snag lower guard as 'smooth, fast' even on thin rips, and toolboxbuzz.com notes that the 8.8-lb weight allows comfortable one-handed cuts. Verified-purchase Amazon reviewers (4.7 stars, 2,175 ratings) repeatedly cite the reduced fatigue versus heavier worm-drive options.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust expert reviews (protoolreviews.com, toolboxbuzz.com) praise smoothness and guard design
- Just 8.8 lbs, one of the lightest 7-1/4 inch corded saws
- Strong verified-purchase consensus: 4.7 stars across 2,175 Amazon reviewers
- Anti-snag lower guard performs well on thin rips per expert testing
- Easier on the wrist for overhead and ladder work
Where it falls short
- No electric brake (the SB variant adds one for a small premium)
- Right-blade orientation can obscure the cut line versus a worm drive
- Sidewinder design lacks the torque of a worm drive in dense or wet stock
- Community sentiment often defaults to recommending the SB variant instead
Across the reviewers we read, the base DEWALT DWE575 is the lightweight corded pick when you don't need the electric brake. protoolreviews.com highlights the ball-bearing anti-snag lower guard as 'smooth, fast' even on thin rips, and toolboxbuzz.com notes that the 8.8-lb weight allows comfortable one-handed cuts. Verified-purchase Amazon reviewers (4.7 stars, 2,175 ratings) repeatedly cite the reduced fatigue versus heavier worm-drive options.
r/Tools commenters describe it as 'light and powerful, very, very well built' and 'one of those rare DeWalt tools that doesn't seem to be built to a price.' The most common complaint in community threads is simply that the SB variant exists and adds a brake for not much more money, so many reviewers default-recommend that one instead.
If weight and overhead/ladder work matter more to you than the brake, this is the lighter and slightly cheaper option in the same trusted platform.
- Highlight 1
- DEWALT 7 1/4 circular saw is one of the lightest saws in its class at 8.8 lbs
- Highlight 2
- Corded circular saw has 15 amp motor, powerful enough for even the toughest applications
- Highlight 3
- The compact circular saw has the bevel capacity of 53-degree with stops at 45 degree and 22.5 degree
- Highlight 4
- 2 9/16 " Depth of cut capacity provides additional versatility of applications
- Highlight 5
- Anti-snag Ball bearing lower guard provides smooth guard operation and long life in harsh environments
- Highlight 6
- Toughcord provides longer durability against cord pull outs
- Highlight 7
- Integrated dust blower function cleans the line of sight during cutting
- Highlight 8
- Durable high grade Aluminum smooth base for accurate cuts
If you don't already have one, get yourself a speed square and a decent straight edge. Makes working with circular saws a hell of a lot easier.
Light and powerful, very, very well built. It's one of those rare DeWalt tools that doesn't seem to be built to a price or to fit in a branding ...
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