DEWALT Miter Saw, 12-inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with XPS LED Shadow Light System, Includes Blade Wrench…
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Updated May 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the DWS780 is the default recommendation when budget allows. techgearlab.com singles it out for cutting power, ease of use and high cut capacity, and that read is echoed in verified-purchase summaries at homedepot.com, which highlight smooth, accurate cuts out of the box. The XPS shadow-light system — an LED that casts the blade's actual shadow on the workpiece — draws repeated praise on r/Tools and r/Dewalt because, unlike a laser, it doesn't drift out of calibration.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust expert source techgearlab.com calls out cutting power and high crosscut capacity
- XPS shadow-line system gets repeat praise across Reddit for staying accurate vs. laser guides
- Verified-purchase reviewers at homedepot.com consistently describe smooth, accurate cuts
- Very large body of long-term owner feedback (4.8 average across 2,400+ Amazon ratings) corroborates durability
Where it falls short
- Reviewers across r/woodworking and r/Dewalt note it is heavy and bulky to move around
- Dust collection is repeatedly criticized as mediocre in community threads
- Sliding rails extend well behind the saw, requiring real bench depth
- Significant price premium over the near-identical DWS779 for what is essentially the XPS light
Across the reviewers we read, the DWS780 is the default recommendation when budget allows. techgearlab.com singles it out for cutting power, ease of use and high cut capacity, and that read is echoed in verified-purchase summaries at homedepot.com, which highlight smooth, accurate cuts out of the box. The XPS shadow-light system — an LED that casts the blade's actual shadow on the workpiece — draws repeated praise on r/Tools and r/Dewalt because, unlike a laser, it doesn't drift out of calibration.
Specialist communities do surface real disagreement worth flagging. r/Dewalt threads repeatedly debate whether the XPS is worth the premium over the otherwise-similar DWS779, and several long-time owners on r/woodworking note that dust collection is mediocre and the saw is genuinely heavy to move. A minority of retailer reviews cite fence-square issues out of the box, though the prevailing community fix — calibrate once and leave it — appears to hold up.
The trust-weighted picture is a saw that mainstream tech press, a high-trust expert source, retailer-verified buyers and brand-specific subreddits all converge on as a known quantity. It's the safe pick for a contractor or a serious home-shop user who plans to keep one miter saw for a decade.
- Highlight 1
- Dimensions - 35cm x 45cm x 25cm
- Highlight 2
- Powerful 1100 watt 15 amp, 3,800 rpm motor designed for heavy duty applications delivers extended power and durability
- Highlight 3
- Integrated cutline blade positioning system provides adjustment free cut line indication for better accuracy and visibility.
- Highlight 4
- XPS LED shadow line technology projects a shadow for precise cutting alignment
- Highlight 5
- Super-efficient dust collection system captures over 75% of dust generated
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- Tall sliding fences support crown molding up to 7-1/2 in. nested and base molding up to 6-3/4 in. vertically against the fence while easily sliding out of the way for bevel cuts
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- Fence design allows cuts up to 2x14 dimensional lumber at 90° and 2x10 at 45°. Miters 60° to the right and 50° to the left providing increased capacity
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- Adjustable stainless-steel miter detent plate with 10 positive stops improves productivity and ensures cutting accuracy
It has glowing reviews all over the internet and one scathing review on the Home Depot website siting poor quality, safety issues and even going so far as to ...
The dual bevel will be nice if you plan on doing a good bit of trim work that includes crown molding. If not I don't think you need to spend the ...
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