DEWALT Miter Saw, 12 Inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw, Includes Blade Wrench and Clamp, Increased Crosscut Capacity…
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$449.00
Updated May 14, 2026 · 1 min read
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The consensus
What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the DWS779 is the value pick that specialist communities recommend more often than any other 12-inch slider. r/Dewalt threads are blunt about it: "all the important bits are the same" as the DWS780, with the main omissions being the XPS shadow line and a few minor refinements. techgearlab.com's coverage of the sibling DWS780 applies to the same core platform, citing strong cutting power and high crosscut capacity.
What reviewers liked
- Specialist-community consensus says it shares core internals with the pricier DWS780
- Strong cutting power and capacity for crown and wide stock
- Exceptionally high Amazon rating volume corroborates real-world reliability
- Significantly cheaper than otherwise comparable 12-inch dual-bevel sliders
- Easy to calibrate and hold square per r/Dewalt users
Where it falls short
- No XPS shadow line — reviewers who own the 780 say they'd miss it
- Large footprint flagged repeatedly as a problem for small shops
- Dust collection is widely described as poor
- Heavy and not designed for frequent transport
- Rarely discounted, per community threads, so deals can be hard to find
Across the reviewers we read, the DWS779 is the value pick that specialist communities recommend more often than any other 12-inch slider. r/Dewalt threads are blunt about it: "all the important bits are the same" as the DWS780, with the main omissions being the XPS shadow line and a few minor refinements. techgearlab.com's coverage of the sibling DWS780 applies to the same core platform, citing strong cutting power and high crosscut capacity.
The Amazon signal here is unusually strong — 4.8 stars across more than 9,000 reviews — and while Amazon averages are gameable, that volume combined with consistent specialist-community endorsement is hard to dismiss. r/woodworking surfaces a long-circulating negative Home Depot review, but the dominant high-trust and community signal treats the 779 as a workhorse that, with a good blade and basic calibration, performs at the level of saws costing meaningfully more.
The cons are the same as its sibling: it's huge, it's heavy, and dust collection is unimpressive. For buyers who want the DeWalt 12-inch slider platform without paying for the XPS light, the consensus says this is the saw to get.
- Highlight 1
- Powerful 15 Amp, 3,800 rpm motor delivers extended power and durability
- Highlight 2
- Super-efficient dust collection system captures over 75% of dust generated. Dust bag included
- Highlight 3
- 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
- Highlight 4
- Cuts up to 2 x 14 dimensional lumber at 90° and 2 x 10 at 45°
- Highlight 5
- Adjustable stainless-steel miter detent plate with 10 positive stops improves productivity and ensures cutting accuracy
- Highlight 6
- Miters 60° to the right and 50° to the left providing increased capacity. Bevel 49° to the right and left for maximum versatility.
- Highlight 7
- Oversized bevel scale makes bevel angle adjustments accurate and easy
- Highlight 8
- Cam lock miter handle with detent override deliver quick and accurate miter angles
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 ...
It is a good saw, but it is also huge. I would look at the measurements and make sure you have somewhere to keep it if you don't have a permanent bench spot.
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“DeWalt DWS780 12" Sliding Compound Miter Saw Review” · YouTube
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