PORTER-CABLE Tile Saw, Wet Saw with 7-inch Cutting Capacity and On-Board Cutting Guide (PCE980)
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Best 7-inch tabletop
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Current price
$269.99
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
The consensus
What reviewers found
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Verified-purchase reviewers give the Porter-Cable PCE980 a 4.4-star average over 1,583 ratings, a respectable showing on good volume. As with every saw in this category pool, no independent lab data, expert reviews, or specialist-community discussion was available, so the score reflects buyer satisfaction rather than tested performance. The PCE980 sits between the budget SKIL and the premium stand-mounted DeWalts: a 7-inch tabletop saw with an on-board cutting guide at around $270.
What reviewers liked
- Healthy verified-purchase volume (1,583 ratings) at a 4.4 average
- On-board cutting guide aids straight, repeatable cuts
- Mid-range price bridges budget and premium options
Where it falls short
- 7-inch tabletop format limits capacity for large-format tile
- No expert or independent testing available to verify cut quality
- Less stable than stand-mounted saws for long or heavy work
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Verified-purchase reviewers give the Porter-Cable PCE980 a 4.4-star average over 1,583 ratings, a respectable showing on good volume. As with every saw in this category pool, no independent lab data, expert reviews, or specialist-community discussion was available, so the score reflects buyer satisfaction rather than tested performance.
The PCE980 sits between the budget SKIL and the premium stand-mounted DeWalts: a 7-inch tabletop saw with an on-board cutting guide at around $270. The rating suggests buyers find it a sensible step up from entry-level saws for moderate DIY tile work without the cost or bulk of a 10-inch stand unit.
Its limitations are the usual ones for the format, smaller capacity and a tabletop build, and the absence of independent testing means cut-quality claims rest on customer feedback alone.
- Onboard miter square to help line up miter cuts and repeatable rip cuts
- Roll cage for easy carrying and protection of the cutting cart
- Splash guard keeps water from spraying the tool operator
- Stainless steel fixed deck holds up to water and jobsite abuse
- Equipped with drain plug to quickly drain water over a bucket without a mess.RPM:2850 rpm
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