DEWALT DWS520K Saw
- Saw
- 8 inches
- 1300 watts
- Corded electric
- Better rated than 62%
- More reviewed than 75%
A corded plunge saw built for precise, repeatable straight cuts on a track, backed by steady 1300 watt power.
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How it ranks among the 265 saws we track
4.7★ across 1,134 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,134 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The DEWALT DWS520K is a corded electric saw running on 120 volts, spinning at 4000 RPM off a 1300 watt motor, with a listed capacity of 8 inches and a body weight of 0.69 kilograms.
DEWALT built the DWS520 line as a plunge cut saw meant to run on a guide track for straight, splinter free cuts, and the corded 1300 watt motor here backs that up with steady power rather than battery limited runtime.
- 120 volt, 1300 watt motor
- 4000 RPM
- 8 inch capacity
- 0.69 kilogram weight
Who it's for
Woodworkers and installers cutting sheet goods, countertops or flooring who want straight, repeatable cuts get the most from this saw. It suits occasional rough cutting less well.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 1300 watt motor gives steady corded power
- 4000 RPM speed for clean cuts
- Lighter 0.69 kilogram body eases handling
- Corded design ties it to a power outlet
- 8 inch capacity limits it to smaller stock
Performance notes
The 1300 watt motor spins the blade at 4000 RPM, and because it draws power through a cord rather than a battery, output stays consistent through long cuts. At 0.69 kilograms it stays light enough to guide by hand along a track.
Specifications
| Brand | DeWALT |
|---|---|
| Model | DWS520K |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.52 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 8 inches |
| Speed | 4000 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Motor Power | 1300 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | High Speed Steel |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in saws.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEWALT DWS520K SawThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 1,134 | 4.2 / 5 |
| DEWALT DCS334B SawDeWalt | 4.8 / 5 | 9,477 | 4.7 / 5 |
| SKIL 5280-01 SawSkil | 4.7 / 5 | 14,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Milwaukee 2719-20 SawMILWAUKEE | 4.8 / 5 | 6,485 | 4.5 / 5 |
| BLACK+DECKER BDEJS600C SawBLACK+DECKER | 4.7 / 5 | 11,123 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the DeWALT DWS520K
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the DEWALT DWS520K corded or cordless?
Corded electric, running on 120 volts.
What is its cutting capacity?
The listing gives a capacity of 8 inches.
How much does the saw weigh?
0.69 kilograms.